Another hard day of grinding, the type Johnny and Paulie sang about,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tired as a dog, just want to sleep like a log, but first gotta hit the road,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No mood for bullshit, just want to get by with no hassles,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Not today, Bud\u2019, the universe had other ideas,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fifteen minutes from home, fair bit of traffic, crossed that double-lane roundabout,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some dude from the outer lane, don\u2019t remember the make and model of his vehicle, just that it was a silver colour,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slams into my passenger door, trying to turn right from the outside,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No way that\u2019s happening without causing an accident,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aimed to go home without incident, now additional chores need attending, to top it off my ride\u2019s dented, got me mad as hell and fuming,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pulled over to the side, ready to spew fire and brimstone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fists ready if need be, he\u2019s about to cop it tenfold,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stomped over to him as he exits his vehicle, came out with his hands up, these are the first words from out his mouth;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, it was my fault, I\u2019ll give you my details then call the cops,\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just like that, all thoughts of vitriol and ass-whuppings extinguished, took down his details before asking if he\u2019s injured,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cops showed up, asked for both sides of the story, made notes of what\u2019s necessary before dismissing us in a hurry,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other player and me, shook hands and wished each other well, off he drove unaware that earlier yours truly thought of giving him hell,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kind of amazing, the power of calmness and a few kind words,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never thought it\u2019d work, use it before resorting to violence, it\u2019d make for a far better world,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next time you get on the wrong foot, try to kill \u2018em with kindness, let\u2019s see what happens,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But if the desired effect ain\u2019t happening, by all means, get ready to throw down like nobody\u2019s business, you have a right to defend yourself if they swing first, just don\u2019t go overboard with it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Another hard day of grinding, the type Johnny and Paulie sang about, Tired as a dog, just want to sleep like a log, but first gotta hit the road, No mood for bullshit, just want to get by with no hassles, \u2018Not today, Bud\u2019, the universe had other ideas, Fifteen minutes from home, fair bit … <\/p>\n