Not again. Another outrage.

Just because someone died that doesn't make you Darth Vader.

I was in a parking lot going into the market for a loaf of day old bread to serve a friend along with a Rochester Garbage plate.

A glance in the mirror showed 2 cars on my 6 in the lot AND my text alert went off expectedly and I wanted to give a quick yes or no one word answer.

A quick glance showed me there were 4-count 'em-4 empty pregnant woman parking spaces in front of me. While it is against the law to take a handicapped space the rest of them, veterans, pregnant women, employee of the month and so on have no real legal status. They are simply courtesies made by the store owners.

I dove into one, grabbed my phone and let the other two drivers pass me by. I had barely stopped when I saw some busybody walking past wave at me and point to the sign. I rolled down the window.

"I'm waiting for my 8 month pregnant wife," I said.

"Really? You look a little old," he said.

"I widowed a while back and remarried. I married a woman of child bearing age. I'm going to be a 72 year old first time father."

He looked shocked. "Really? At 72?"

"Absolutely, I said. 

"Wow. A father at 72. That sounds kind of irresponsible." he said, again none of his business.

"I should be OK. I've got my mother genes and she made it to 98 and if I pass too early we're financially secure. The child will probably keep me young."

He looked at me thoughtfully and said nothing. I had him just where I wanted him. He was out in the open and preoccupied. Time for the kill shot.

"I'm hoping she gets her driver's license later this week so I don't have to drive her around anymore." I said, innocently.

The horrified look I got back was balm to my soul, music to my ears and gladdened my heart.

Years ago I thought God hated me because he made me have to deal with stupid people and busybodies. About 10 years ago I realized that God loved me because by sending me stupid people and busybodies he had given me an endless source of entertainment. I wish I had realized that a lot earlier.

I answered my text, pulled out and drove off leaving the parking spaces as I had found them. All four were still empty.

The place was too crowded so I didn't bother finding a parking space and get my loaf of day old bread.

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