Random Rants

I just went for a lunch time walk to the library.  About 1 km each way and it is a lovely day outside.  I even stopped at Starbucks for some tea and a break on the patio.  As I was walking I saw some things that I decided made a nice little rant post ...

1. Why are all cyclist not wearing helmets?  I just don't understand how people can not be smart enough to be wearing a bike helmet.  Especially in the middle of downtown with so much traffic and so many drivers who don't pay attention.  Are people more worried about a bad hair day over keeping their head safe?
2. Why do cyclist feel as though they don't need to follow the traffic rules?  Running red lights all the time.  Or even worse is that they seem to think they don't need to stop for street cars.  I have watched way to many close calls where a cyclist not even slowing down for the street car with its doors open almost hitting people who are getting of the street car.
3. Why do people write or highlight in library books?  These aren't you books people.  You can't look back at the book at a later date and reread what you highlighted.  The book needs to be returned so that other people can read the book.  Looking at your pencil marks or even worse highlighted sections is very distracting to the other people who are trying to read this book.

I will end this post with a little bit of happiness ...

Always fun bringing a smile to someone face as you point them in the direction of the nearest Starbucks!