Who Wants A Letter?

[jpegghost]

As Texas just straight up reopens at 100%, I've had a lot of work to be done. Not only do we have Covid deaths, but there's also deaths from the reckless Texas drivers. In my time in Texas (it'll be one year in a few more days) I have seen countless people stop at a red light, grow weary of it, then just go anyways and weave through the oncoming traffic. I've seen people drive over the median, into oncoming traffic, to get to a shopping mall across the street (and pop the curb). I've seen so so so so many drunk driving deaths and incidents. I have a funeral every day next week because people are crazy, and we have driving fatalities because the roads reopened and it's Mad Max out there. SIGH.

One of the churches that I've done services at has confirmed cases and a dead priest, which is stressful since the governor doesn't see why churches should be closed at all.

I realize this post is mostly bitching about the state of the world. In other news:

I was thinking around December I will send out Christmas Cards to those who would want some weird turn-of-the-century cards that I always find at the local thrift stores, but also, the USPS is rapidly dissolving and I would like to save it. Not only for people who can't afford private carriers or our voters, but also because USPS is the only shipping service that will carry human remains for us for a reasonable price. Everything else is astronomical, or not allowed.

Who wants a fun letter from me? I promise I'll only talk about decomposition if prompted!

Comments

[8hyenas]

I want a card. In December, when I hope to be alive. How are you planning this far ahead?! Must support the national carrier of cremains.

[dark_phoenix54]

I'll go for a letter! It's okay if you talk about decomp; I'm almost immune to being grossed out. It has to be festive decomp, though, given the time of year.

[jpegghost]

Apparently I forgot to put the most important part of the post down, like a fool. I was going to do it earlier than December, like, whenever I can, to help the USPS. I hope you don't mind that I'll send something out at random AND during Christmas.

[jpegghost]

Heh, apparently I forgot the most important part of the damn post. I was going to send something for Xmas AND as soon as possible, to help the USPS because I don't know if it'll survive to December haha.

[alee_grrl]

Texas drivers are definitely crazy.

I'd be happy to get a letter. Will pm my address. :D

[jpegghost]

They terrify me and unfortunately I have to become aggressive to survive their insanity : (

Okay great, thanks! I'm going to look for some letters or postcards later this week... eventually...

[alee_grrl]

I remember having to become way more aggressive in my driving any time I visited Texas. Louisiana wasn't much better to be honest. lol

I've gotten a bit spoiled by Vermont drivers, who tend more towards polite than aggressive (though we have our fair share of idiots and aggressive assholes as well).

[jpegghost]

Louisiana and Texas are so close to each other (at least where I am) that their drivers merge into one cluster. VT drivers, as I imagine them, sound like a bunch of old people.

[alee_grrl]

Vermont is a very aging state, so you aren't wrong on it being a bunch of old people. Lol

And yeah, Louisiana and Texas drivers merge into one insane cluster.

[spiffikins]

Your description of Texan driving habits is terrifying!

I should dig out some postcards and support the USPS - I always *mean* to send random mail!

I shall PM you my address - we are but newly-met but why not?

[jpegghost]

Texas people are ACTUALLY crazy.

I'd love some! I'm gonna rustle up some cards in a few days. Who cares if we just met, Dreamwidth is a weird ass place where things are possible.