There is no such thing as Gender Assignment

 Let the girls play.  

This notion of letting transgender athletes crossover is absolutely unfair.  However, as with most hot button issues today, People just follow the crowd without researching what impact this might have, or if it's really "fair" at all.

Let me help you out,....IT IS COMPLETELY UNFAIR.

Hey, if you wanna morph into a rabbit, I could give a shit less.  I hear the T-rex is also a popular animal that one could identify as.  I don't care...you do you....BUT....you doing you gives you no right to engage in any sporting event because you feel like the opposite sex.  

OH yeah....."ok...but women have done it."  Yeah, well here's the difference.  Pay attention as science wins this argument.

I spent many moons researching adolescent sports, in particular, for females.   Women's bodies develop at different rates and ratio's than that of a male.  If you need to be told this, perhaps take some catch up courses of the human body.  OR......there is this thing called google that will take you to a magical place that can explain.

Just because you FEEL like it's fair, doesn't make it so.  

Mens bodies are stronger by default.  And stay that way without exception for a lifetime.  Only illness or genetic deficiencies can change this.  But when an able bodied male wants to play dress up, that does NOT qualify them for a spot on the womens team.  EVER.

Unless the day comes that hormones and injections can change the natural makeup of a mans body completely, men have no role in womens sports.  We have battled long and hard for equality, and now you want to take it back?  bullshit.

There also comes a time when it's harder to keep girls in sports because they reach their natural athletic peak earlier than men.  Now this time varies and certainly is different in all women, yet it's still true.  How can we keep girls interested in sports and pushing themselves harder when they are pushed out earlier and earlier by transgender men?  It's hard enough to encourage participation with all the other barriers surrounding women's sports.  

Research has shown that boy and girls that stay in sports through the duration of the school years, including college, are more likely to succeed in life and stay out of trouble.  What do you suppose girls do that lose interest in sports?  You can draw your own conclusions.  

I watched my own daughter battle for equality in the sporting world her entire life.  I'll be goddamned if I will sit back now and watch all she and others fought for be dismissed because we have to coddle people and their feelings.

Let the girls play.....with other girls.  

ESSENTIAL

Unpopular Opinion:  run away if sensitive!!!!!

I'm pretty tired of hearing about "essential workers".  Essential worker is a tag word that was shoved down your throat, and you sucked it up like spaghetti.  Started feeling all superior and shit.  Starting feeling like you mattered more, and that somehow your life was more at risk than others.

Complete Bullshit.

Essential worker my ass.  And, now, you want and or demanding hazard pay for working during a circus sideshow.  

Ok then.  You shall be compensated.  If, and only if, you can equate your delusional sense of superiority and your hysterical Giant health risk, to that of someone that was laid off and or LOST their job.  Or, to a small business owner that lost everything.  Or, try to equate it to an elderly person home bound with no family and a fixed income.  

But, but....they gave you extra.  Did they now?  A shit ton of people are still waiting for any cent of income from unemployment.  It's true, those who did get their checks got extra.  However, they also had to sit by and worry, and adjust their entire lives, to try to fit this ridiculous narrative.  Will they have a job in the future?  Many, so very many, lost their jobs for good.  Some not eligible for unemployment.  Ya dig?

But, indeed, essential.  Really?

You go face to face with any Veteran in the country, or active military, and tell them just how fucking essential you are, then I'll stand beside you and make sure you get that extra income.  

Essential.....(absolutely necessary) (extremely important)  

Dear Senior Class 2020

I can't say I fully know what you might be feeling right now, but I get it.  We all do.  For some reason we look back on our Senior Year as one of the the best times of our lives.  It's like that "party" year, that we most recall. So Sentimental.

I know you will be missing out on a lot of experiences.  Experiences you have heard many times from the classes that came before you.  I know, it sucks.  However....

There are many opportunities you will have that those of us that finished our Senior Year never got the luxury of experiencing.  Let's stay positive.

1.  You will never have to eat school lunch again.
2.  You can plan Senior Skip day like a boss.
3.  The odds of your bf/gf cheating on you dropped exponentially.
4.  You won't have to gaze out the window at the sunshine.
5.  All those pesky assignments.
6.  No awkward Monday mornings.
7.  Never have to face that teacher you hate again!
8.  No ridiculous fundraising!
9.  You don't have to pretend to like anyone!
10.  Your bully no longer has access to you
11.  No more gym showers
12.  THE FUCKING STRESS
13, You can go to the bathroom whenever you want
14.  You don't have to get up early
15.  Think of the money you saved, as did your parents
16.  umm, awkward boners
17.  NO deadlines...(or substantially less)
18.  You get to start your life early!
19.  NO pre graduation hangover. (oh wait...nevermind)
20.  NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET YOUR CLASS!

So my darlings, let's look a the positive side of things. 

Our hearts really go out to you, and good luck!

I'll make this brief.

I am not a feminist.  I have been accused of it, but I assure you I am not.  

Like all tag words and movements, shit gets blown out of proportion and the next thing you know people are wearing vaginas on their heads.

I do believe in Women's rights.  I want equal pay, and equal opportunities.  I want to be able to work in a job where men are not complete condescending, misogynist assholes.  The latter being mostly unachievable as I work in a male dominated profession.  But I digress...

So....all that being said, Let's talk about Abortion.

So you want to invite a man into your bed, and fuck his brains out, without a condom, and then when you get pregnant, it's YOUR decision what happens next.  I see.  So, men have NO rights?

It doesn't work that way.  If you decide to have an abortion without the consent of the father, I think  he should be able to charge you with homicide.  

I believe in a woman's right to have an abortion.  I stand by it fully. There are many circumstances where the man does not want the baby, (which is a discussion you both should have).  It is not only your right, but your moral responsibility to make that decision together.  But if the guy wants the child and you don't?  You have an abortion anyway?

The hypocrisy here, is that if you do give birth, you expect the father to financially support the child, and become a loving father.  Huh?  Again, men have no rights?  

MY BODY, MY DECISION. (rolling my eyes)

You go own that body girl.  Get tatts.  Be an athlete.  Remove rib bones, or gain 500 lbs.   But nothing will ever change the fact, that if you become pregnant, of your own free will, there is someone else's DNA attached to that baby.  

Chew on that folks.

Customer Service?

You know, I know I'm not super nice all the time.  I have my limits.  However, I do try to be nice most of the time.  Sometimes, I can walk away and not say anything, but more often than not, I speak my mind.

People are rude.  Rude and mean.  Rude and mean and stupid. 

I hear a lot of the younger generation complaining about being treated poorly in customer service jobs.  Guess what?  It is because you don't know what the fuck you are doing.  I can't tell you how many times I have encountered shitty customer service over the years.  It just keeps getting WORSE!

Look, I get it.  Most things are out of your control, and its not your fault the systems in place aren't efficient or effective.  However, there are things within your control that can mitigate ANY situation that you refuse to acknowledge. 

Without further adieu...Mav's Guide to Customer Service. 

1.  Fucking smile.  If I walk up to you and you aren't smiling, I'm going to assume you hate your job, and you have lost the battle already.  Unless you shoved the tampon up the wrong fucking hole, smile.  This tiny action alone will make your day go smoothly, and eradicate most assholes out of the gate. 
     No one should have to tell you to smile.  That is customer service. 

2.  Listen.  You should be an active listener.  If you suck at this, you can successfully learn.  Learning starts with getting the fuck over yourself.  I know no one really wants to work in customer service, but if you have to, you need to listen.  Every time you have a preconceived notion of what your customer wants, you fail.  Listen.  Practice active listening. 
     Go to a mall, sit you ass down, and just listen.  Listen to conversations.  Learn to block out the unnecessary and listen.  Whatever it is you need to say is secondary to what your customer needs.

3.  Drop the Fucking ATTITUDE.  If I encounter a customer service rep with a hand on a hip or a roll of the eyes, you will hear from me.  Ask around.  I will call you out!  We all have to work.  We get it, it sucks.  But I feel your attitude before we speak, you are going to get it back, and you will LOSE. 

4.  Work like your life depends on it.  Work ethic goes a long way, not only with me, but with your employer.  We notice shit.  It doesn't matter if you make $5/hr or $25/hr......you work your ass off.  As you move on, you might need a reference, and if you are serving me, you will get a tip, no matter if you are a waitress, or just busting ass at RiteAid.  People notice these things. 

5.  The customer is always right.  I know this younger generation doesn't get this, but its true.  Sometimes you have to bite your lip and take it.  If you can't handle that, find another job.  Obviously you don't have to take abuse, but most of the time, people just need to be heard.  It is your job to hear it. 

I have worked many customer service jobs over the years, and If I acted like you, I would have been fired.  Just done. 

Ok kids...Now that  you know the basics...knock  off your shit and do your job. 

For the Thrill of it All....

There is no clearer evidence that common sense isn't prevalent in this country as the recent deaths of two children on the Oregon Coast.  

     In case you haven't heard, two children recently lost their lives in the deadly waters of the  Mighty Pacific.  Why?  Because their father made a horrific decision to challenge the ocean.  

     Every year thousands of people, mostly adults, make decisions that result in their death, or injury.  Thrill seekers, "outdoor enthusiasts" like hikers and skiers and naturalists put themselves in situations that no matter how prepared, could result in their death.  

     Did you know that almost every town down the Pacific Coast has an established "surf rescue" team?  Who pays for that?  

     Often times our National Guard and Coast Guard are called on to perform rescues for those that disregard common sense.  Who pays for that?

     While there are many volunteer organizations that can assemble on a moments notice, should they be called to rescue those that took the risk?

     I propose that our Law Enforcement, Firemen, Military, and volunteer organizations have plenty to do without scrambling to rescue some dip shit that thought they were bigger than the elements.

     Maybe our science classes are failing on educating people on the dangers of "nature".  I was very young when I was made aware that gambling with the elements had consequences.  So why does this keep happening.? I cannot be the only one that knows this.

     We are currently 13 days into 2020 and have already lost 3 to the Ocean in Oregon.  NO data on near misses, but I would bet anything they have occurred.  These are not boat related accidents.  These are strictly beach related to sneaker waves, high surf, and rip currents.  

     I will NOT listen to, "well maybe they didn't know" or other varieties of this ridiculous excuse.  I don't care if you have been landlocked your entire life and it's your first time seeing the ocean!  There are signs, and news stories, and then there is....COMMON FUCKING SENSE.

     Being picked off the rocks when the tide comes in?  Are there people unaware that tides occur?  Went hiking and got lost.  Well, my dear, perhaps you should have taken a guide or just stayed in a campground.  Climbing mountains to prove something to yourself?  Great.  If you die, you proved something.  You cannot do it.  My most immense irritation in this category is clearly the ocean.  I see folks everyday playing games with Ocean.  I talk to many...and guess what?  Most of the time I get blow back.  "We know what we are doing."  "You are over exaggerating."  "Mind your own fucking business."  Ok.  see you at your funeral.

     I'm sad for the loss of life, obviously, but when it can be prevented, and you know better....you won't find sympathy from me.  I am more upset about the resources you used up so someone could bail your dumb ass out of the situation.

     The father that survived that lost his two children in the surf.  I'll bet he wishes he was dead.  I would.  The decision he made was fatal, and tragic, and COMPLETELY illogical.  I understand that this is now under investigation, and that is EXACTLY what should happen.

     So many don't think about the consequences of their behavior, and that is exactly what is wrong with people in this country.  People talking smack, living a life of of wants and not realizing that every choice, every behavior, has a consequence.

     I know full well I will get a shit ton of criticism for this post.  I'm ready to take it and defend it.  Seriously, prove me wrong.

Bottom line, the lack of common sense and responsibility in this country is so overwhelming, that it has put many in precarious positions.  Next time you call for the police, and they don't come, don't bitch about it.  They are risking their own lives to save some idiot from the surf.  If a crab boat needs the Coast Guard, and they aren't immediately at your disposal, too bad.  They are rescuing people from the coast that made a really bad decision.
     
     This ridiculousness did not occur when I was a kid.  So many people would have spoke out and made sure this wasn't the norm.  Now the public outcry is so prevalent, that you can't even criticize the dumb.  

     Our Public Servants have well enough to worry about, without coming to the aid of those that take calculated risks with mother nature.  

Go Pack Go

In front of tomorrow and the Seahawks v. Packers, I just wanted to say a few things about a topic close to my heart, and vicinity.

It is quite possible that the Seahawks are the most hated organization in the NFL. 

While it is true there are many rivalries in the NFL, it seems that the Bitch Pigeons have taken on the role of the team that so many love to hate. 

And here, In my humble opinion, are the reasons why....in no particular order

#1.  Pete Carrol.  Dude is a pedophile looking, gum chewing, shit play calling piece of dung.  He tries to act like he's part of the team, but it is apparent he is just there to stimulate the media.  I am fairly sure he is just posing as a coach while waiting for some elite new bubble gum company to pay him to endorse their product.
     He has a history of shitty play calling, and acts like an excited teenager getting the chance to hold Russell Wilson's jock strap. He's just a JC dropout with little man syndrome.

#2,  The talent.  While I cannot deny that some players on Hawks have and or had talent, most are uneducated cocky punks.  I would be fucking embarrassed to have Least Mode on my team.  Their overall lack of respect for the game, the fans, and the sportsmanship overall is pathetic.  They just have no class.  Too bad Russell Wilson has to play with a bunch of thugs.

#3.  The Fans.  Please understand, I know some that love the game of football, and know the Seahawks.  However, the majority of the fan base has no clue what the rules are, who the players are, (unless that jersey is on sale), or the history of the organization.  They are rude, ignorant, combative, and intolerant of other fans.  also....BANDWAGON.

#4. THE FUCKING WHINING.  It's like no other I have ever seen in my life.  And this includes the long time fans.  It is no secret the NFL has some work to do when it comes to officiating...across the board, but my God the Seachicken fans can't and or won't let things go.  Every down, every god damned play bitching about missed calls, overturned calls, red flags,  and yellow ones too.  News flash, even the Bitch pigeons make mistakes.  As do ALL human, referees included.  Let it go.

and finally...

#5.  The City of Seattle.  One of, if not the most, Libertarded cities in the country.  Leaders that can't manage their way out of a wet paper bag wearing "12" jerseys trying  to be "relatable".  Man buns and coffee stands on every corner.  Elitist bikers that think they own the streets.  NO Rainier Beer!  The Kale, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, jicama eating enthusiasts and their restaurants.  Traffic is a fucking nightmare, and you have to sell your children to afford a "decent" place to live.  Also, paper straws.  I could literally go on and on.  Seattle has some beautiful sights and landmarks, but its a shit hole of leftist thinking ingrained in concrete.

I like Russell Wilson, a lot.  He is classy, smart, intuitive and fucking talented.  I wish he played somewhere else.  Truth is, if he leaves, the shittards are back to losing seasons, guaranteed.  I cannot and will not hate on Danger Russ. 

The Seahawks are the new Cowboys/Yankees/Lakers.  You either love them or hate them.  Congrats.