Open Letter 8

[9dstpm]

Dear Lady at WIC Office:

Wanna know why your supervisor had a chat with you today? It was because you talked to me and Hubby like we're Champagne and Lucious with 6 kids by 5 different daddies. Hubby came into the office with Babyperson 9dstpm in his carrier to sign him in and you told him that he was carrying him wrong. I was at the reception desk and heard you tell him that. Hubby asked you quite nicely to please show him the right way to carry Babyperson. Not only did you get an attitude you then said and I quote, "Ya'll need to stop having all these kids and not taking care of them." Hubby asked for an apology and you refused saying that you know that you were right. I then asked the clerk at reception who you were and who your supervisor was because I needed to have a word with her. I let her know that even though we are receiving WIC, we did not deserve to be spoken to in the manner that you talked to us. I was a single parent once upon a time and I remember how hurtful social workers and the like talked to me and my now oldest son. This is why people are hesitant to apply for social services even when they are eligible for them. People like you are the reason why I went into social work: to show people that we are all not judgmental jerks like you and that there ARE some really nice people who will go the extra mile to help them. You really need to be glad that I wasn't 100% today or else Duval County Health Department and the Department of Health and Human Services would have heard an earful from me.

Signed,

Outspoken Mama

[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by 9dstpm

Dear Lady at WIC Office:

Wanna know why your supervisor had a chat with you today? It was because you talked to me and Hubby like we're Champagne and Lucious with 6 kids by 5 different daddies. Hubby came into the office with Babyperson 9dstpm in his carrier to sign him in and you told him that he was carrying him wrong. I was at the reception desk and heard you tell him that. Hubby asked you quite nicely to please show him the right way to carry Babyperson. Not only did you get an attitude you then said and I quote, "Ya'll need to stop having all these kids and not taking care of them." Hubby asked for an apology and you refused saying that you know that you were right. I then asked the clerk at reception who you were and who your supervisor was because I needed to have a word with her. I let her know that even though we are receiving WIC, we did not deserve to be spoken to in the manner that you talked to us. I was a single parent once upon a time and I remember how hurtful social workers and the like talked to me and my now oldest son. This is why people are hesitant to apply for social services even when they are eligible for them. People like you are the reason why I went into social work: to show people that we are all not judgmental jerks like you and that there ARE some really nice people who will go the extra mile to help them. You really need to be glad that I wasn't 100% today or else Duval County Health Department and the Department of Health and Human Services would have heard an earful from me.

Signed,

Outspoken Mama

Dear 9dstpm,

I feel ya! I went through a similar experience at WIC and never went back. Mind you, I was 24 years old, in college, worked part-time, and that was my only child (and still is). I also became a social worker because I saw how others got treated and didn't like it at all.

signed,

mulattogyrl

[nikki1920]

Dear 9dstpm:

I apologize for that worker. This is my job (I do benefits, though, not WIC) and I forget sometimes. I too, am a single parent, and do my best to treat every client of mine with respect, kidness and some humor every now and then. It's hard sometimes, like today, but then I read stories like this and remember that not everyone is "the welfare mother" stereotype. I do my best to go above and beyond when I can. Thanks for reminding me of that.

PS:
and just where are our pics of babyperson 9dstpm?

Signed,
Overworked and vastly underpaid social service employee

[9dstpm]

Dear Soror JB13,

I totally forgot that Usher and his wife had a baby. You'd think we would have seen some pictures in Ebony at least. Hmm.

Signed,

9dstpm

[nikki1920]

Dear 9dstpm and JB1913:

I said the same thing yesterday. Urshmeka aint got no baby. Usher Raymond V does not exist. And yes, the new song is wiggity wack. booo...and hiss.

Sincerely,
nikki1920

Dear Verizon:
Did ya'll shut off the phone AT 12:01 am exactly? I mean dang. Saturday IS a business day, couldn't you have at LEAST waited until 5 or something? I paid the bill, now when I get home, I'd better hear a dial tone.

hugs and kisses,
angry customer

[jitterbug13]

Originally Posted by 9dstpm

Dear Soror JB13,

I totally forgot that Usher and his wife had a baby. You'd think we would have seen some pictures in Ebony at least. Hmm.

Signed,

9dstpm

At least in Essence or People, considering that they were all up in both of those magazines when they got married.

Originally Posted by nikki1920

Dear 9dstpm and JB1913:

I said the same thing yesterday. Urshmeka aint got no baby. Usher Raymond V does not exist. And yes, the new song is wiggity wack. booo...and hiss.

Sincerely,
nikki1920

It's not like they went into hiding like TomKat. They have been seen all over the place and there has not been any signs of this child. No bottle, no stroller, no rattle, NO NOTHING.

[tnxbutterfly]

Dear Assistant Manager of my apartment complex,

You know you're wrong! How are you going to send a person a letter saying that they have pets in their apartment, but then not be in the office when folks need to call you out on your foolishness?

I understand you're new and everything,but if you're going to accuse folks of stuff, the least you can do is be in the office.

So Monday, you can expect an phone call from me so we can have a nice chat.

love,

me

p.s. you better not call in sick that day either

[ladeia]

Dear All on GC,

Hello, I have not been on here in a while! *BIG HUGS to CT4, FLKING* Please read my blog at:

http://cabrylbreotti.blogspot.com

I had a chance to interview RAHEEM DEVAUGHN!!!! I LOVE HIM!!!! and write a review on the Jill Scott Concert. I know have a chance to update on my blog daily. And post on GC daily.


*ALSO HUGS TO ALL*

[jitterbug13]

Dear GCLS (AKA former employer),

I miss ya'll so much. I could have been sitting at home, reading the new Eric Jerome Dickey book and would have already read the new Pearl Cleage book. Instead, I am #19 on a list for the EDJ book and #17 on the other, because it takes forever for the CCPL to get the book. And I didn't have to fill out a form and wait approval to order a new book. All I have to do was say "can ya'll order this?" Now since I'm back in Charleston, I guess I have to wait.

Dear ABC Family,

Ya'll need to hurry up and post last night's episode of Greek.

Signed,
JB13

[TonyB06]

Dear Suzanne Malveaux (of CNN),

When the presidential capaigns hit Ohio -- or anywhere nearby, for that matter -- if you need a place to stay, holla at me. It doesn't matter whose campaign you're covering, Obama's or McCain's, get at me. ...Hang out, and you can pocket all that CNN per diem. I got you covered.

For you, I would verry, verry verry much like to be the Voice of America. I know looking at you, errr, I mean, talking with you can help me put it all in perspective. We can go one-on-one, 60 Minutes-style, whatever interview style you want. Together, your beautiful questions and my answers, we can figure this thang out, we can truly find a way to make America a better place.

Yours in journalistic solidarity and manly appreciation,
TB06

[nikki1920]

My darling princess daughter:

You'd better go, with your smart self!! First you make the Honor Roll AND get a certificate for bringing your grades up. THEN you call me and tell me you got 105% on your spelling test!! Mommy is SOOOOOOOOO proud of you!!! I love hearing the pride and accomplishment in your voice when you tell me about your good school work. Keep this up and I may have to sneak around Daddy and get you a cell phone, I don't care what he says. But keep that between you and me. *wink*

I love you to the end of the universe and beyond,

(Queen) Mommy

[jitterbug13]

Dear Usher,

Thanks for making a public appearance with your child. People were starting to wonder if you were pulling a TomKat. BTW, do better on the video. It's a combo of some of your others.

Dear AMC,

BOO for closing Citadel AND Northwoods theaters!!!! Not everyone wants to go to Regal and be under chaos with 50 million people there. And when I see a black movie, I don't want to deal with Bomquisha and 50 member of her family, running around and talking during the movie. I go there for THE PEACE AND QUIET. I better just continue waiting until it comes out on DVD and watching the movie at home. It's bad enough that you joined the ranks of Ultravision, Aviation and the dollar theater closing.

Signed,
JB13

[christiangirl]

Dear Little Nutcase,

I'll be danged if I'm gonna let a 19 year old cuss me out, call me stupid, then tell me I need to learn what respect means if I want some. HEEEEEELL TO THE NAW, if I could only get a hold of your neck I'd teach you what respect means and what the Bible says will happen if you don't give it to your elders. It may only be 3 years difference, but baby if you talk to me like that again, your head and your behind will make a deal to speak to me correctly and be fully able to shake on it.

CG

[faireststar]

Dear Wonderful, Gorgeous, Amazing Husband of Mine:

I love you, lawd knows I do…. But don’t ever ever ever eeeeeeeeeeeever say to me or anyone else again that you figured you didn’t need to file state taxes since you didn’t owe them and they didn’t owe you. That's why we're paying somebody to do our taxes next year, pal.

[DSTMystique]

Originally Posted by faireststar

Dear Wonderful, Gorgeous, Amazing Husband of Mine:

I love you, lawd knows I do…. But don’t ever ever ever eeeeeeeeeeeever say to me or anyone else again that you figured you didn’t need to file state taxes since you didn’t owe them and they didn’t owe you. That's why we're paying somebody to do our taxes next year, pal.

HILARIOUS!!!