Tag: waiting

• Instant Gratification

  When I was growing up I was warned that I should never count on instant gratification and that being instantly gratified was actually a bad thing. I was taught to wait and usually do something quiet while I was waiting. Oddly no one ever tried to get me to stop jerking off which I have…

  Mark

  August 15, 2026

  collaboration, rant

  Amazon, deliveries, grocery store, instant gratification, mindset, something quiet, waiting

• Good Vanilla

  Describe your dream chocolate bar. I have had some amazing chocolate over the years. A better chocolate bar is not a priority. I want a vanilla candy bar where I can really taste the vanilla. With most vanilla treats the vanilla flavor is overwhelmed by the taste of sugar, or corn syrup, or cream. My…

  Mark

  June 5, 2024

  Uncategorized

  amazing, candy bar, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1960, taste, treats, vanilla, waiting

• Waiting My Turn

  In a busy pharmacy with a busy pharmacist I find myself on occasion waiting for him to finish what he is doing. I stand quietly until I’m noticed. It is a chance to breathe. It works better with some and not well at all with others. My hovering can be a little disturbing I suppose.…

  Mark

  November 13, 2023

  Uncategorized

  customer, glad, hovering, important, pharmacy, waiting

• Gorgeous Day

  It’s gorgeous weather today so I decided to walk to my appointment. I misjudged the time it would take so I arrived way too early. So you get to see me ramble in the waiting room. South Central Wisconsin is great this time of year, and I love the spring. It’s not as hot and…

  Mark

  May 11, 2023

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  gorgeous, spring, U2, waiting, weather, Wisconsin