Rant of the day:
One of my co-workers is returning today from a three-week vacation. Sadly, we learned at the last minute two weeks ago that her mother had died. I attempted to send flowers on behalf of my work group, but I was too late to get anything done in time for the funeral.
A couple of my co-workers indicated they would just do something personal for her when she returned.
This morning, however, I ordered a basket of African violets be sent here and I instructed the card indicate it was from all of us (not by name, but by our group name).
I let others know what I'd done and told them it was their choice whether to participate or not...that I would have done it alone anyway.
A couple of folks thanked me and anted up.
One person, however, said, "Does she LIKE African violets?" The tone was challenging.
I replied "I don't know. I think it's the thought that matters."
I got a "look" and nothing more was said.
I say it here: Some people can go straight to HELL!
Rant over.