My son just came into the library to get my extra iPod cable from me and "borrow" my debit card. He didn't look good; his eyes were tired looking and his hair was dirty. I asked him about it, and he "Doesn't want to talk about it." He's 22 and I know I should let it go, but it's hard, really hard, not to worry about your kids -- alleged adult or not. Then he says things like, "Why does it matter to you?" He doesn't get that it will ALWAYS matter to me. Always.
On a lighter note, why do patrons come into the library with their mp3 players, turn the music up so loud that I can hear it far far away from where they are and then just look astounded and offended when I tell them to turn it down? I should not be able to identify singer, album, and song from 50 feet away! Okay, not 50 feet, but still . . .
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i was the crotchety librarian who would go tell patrons to turn their headphone music down, too. nice to know it's not just me... : )
I think I'm pretty understanding but geez! When they're so far away and I can still here it! Weren't they raised right?
I have a 23 year old and hear the same sort of thing. Get a clue, kid. I'm the mom FOREVER.
bybee: That's what I wanted to say. I did say, "'m your MOTHER!"
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