Happy to report I resisted the donuts.
But on to more serious thoughts. I don't believe in an entity. I try not to let the word G-d slip out of my mouth because that would make me a hypocrite. So, in the last week I have been truly tested. I will go to greater lengths for animals than I would for most people. Twice in the last week I have been witness to the deaths of a raccoon and a duck - both hit by cars in the street. I am that person who stops my car and attempts to rescue injured animals that are still alive and in danger of being repeatedly run over, facing a horrific death. I don't know the outcome of the raccoon because I moved it to the safety of the sidewalk and called wild animal rescue to pick it up and humanely euthanize it, but they said they couldn't find it. Maybe someone came along behind me a carried it somewhere. The duck is another story. I think that there was some sort of intervention that came into play. I was following a car closely because we were at a slow speed and he ran over the duck and before I realized it, so had I. It was devastating. I am horrified, but I think had he stopped suddenly I would have rear-ended him on top of witnessing another animal tragedy. Or the other possibility is that I would have been far enough behind him for me to stop and be witness to another very sad sight that I would never be able to get out of my mind. I wish none of it had happened, but it happened in the only way that I can eventually live with. The morning was so dewy that I couldn't see it behind me and that was also a blessing. With time, these images will fade, but I know they'll come back every so often like the images of the last moments of each of my precious dearly departed furbabies do. I still cry for them.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Online donut vent
Welcome to my blog. I don't know if anyone will ever read my blogs, but I wanted a place to vent honestly and not have my comments silently deleted.
Large companies and major products would probably not censor critical comments, but how about those small up-and-coming companies. I am talking specifically about an online donut company where you can only get their donuts from them online. They are healthier, low fat, not fried and most varieties are delicious. The problem is the cost - not only per donut, but for the shipping. They're shipping flash frozen in dry ice. If you grumble on Facebook about the cost, but rave about the donuts your comments will disappear. If you read their Facebook page you'd think they live in la la land. No-one ever complains about the cost (because, really, it's the only thing to complain about). How about $16 for six donuts, or $26 for 16 cinnamon bun middles, or $19 for 30 donut holes? Not bad enough? You have to order at least three assortments and then add the shipping......around $50+ to my home state of Florida. So, for the least amount of donuts (18,) because of their minimum order, I would have to pay $95. *Holey* cow! That's more than $5.25 per donut. You'd think someone might say something about the cost, but there's nary a word. Only raves and compliments. I think they have someone whose only job it is to handle Facebook. Within minutes of any less-than-flattering comment, it quietly disappears.
They do have special offers and giveaways pretty often, but it's still very expensive. The minimum order usually goes up. The best deal would be half off (or more) with free shipping. Then I'm in! I should add that the owner, Frank, goes out of his way to make sure you're happy. He always makes things right.
As I am writing this, it's really tempting. There's free shipping today and I would save $62 on the required five assortment order, but I know myself. Once they're in my house that's all I would eat until they're gone. $103 worth of donuts in a few days. Probably another pound or two too. I can't afford the donuts and the weight. If I just get through today, the deal will be over and I'll have saved myself the dough and the dough :-) One hour at a time. Maybe during the activities of the day I'll forget and it will be too late. We'll have to see.
Large companies and major products would probably not censor critical comments, but how about those small up-and-coming companies. I am talking specifically about an online donut company where you can only get their donuts from them online. They are healthier, low fat, not fried and most varieties are delicious. The problem is the cost - not only per donut, but for the shipping. They're shipping flash frozen in dry ice. If you grumble on Facebook about the cost, but rave about the donuts your comments will disappear. If you read their Facebook page you'd think they live in la la land. No-one ever complains about the cost (because, really, it's the only thing to complain about). How about $16 for six donuts, or $26 for 16 cinnamon bun middles, or $19 for 30 donut holes? Not bad enough? You have to order at least three assortments and then add the shipping......around $50+ to my home state of Florida. So, for the least amount of donuts (18,) because of their minimum order, I would have to pay $95. *Holey* cow! That's more than $5.25 per donut. You'd think someone might say something about the cost, but there's nary a word. Only raves and compliments. I think they have someone whose only job it is to handle Facebook. Within minutes of any less-than-flattering comment, it quietly disappears.
They do have special offers and giveaways pretty often, but it's still very expensive. The minimum order usually goes up. The best deal would be half off (or more) with free shipping. Then I'm in! I should add that the owner, Frank, goes out of his way to make sure you're happy. He always makes things right.
As I am writing this, it's really tempting. There's free shipping today and I would save $62 on the required five assortment order, but I know myself. Once they're in my house that's all I would eat until they're gone. $103 worth of donuts in a few days. Probably another pound or two too. I can't afford the donuts and the weight. If I just get through today, the deal will be over and I'll have saved myself the dough and the dough :-) One hour at a time. Maybe during the activities of the day I'll forget and it will be too late. We'll have to see.
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