Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Life Lessons Continued

Thank you for joining me on this journey...

The most recent episode of People's Court has new lessons for us. Be careful of contracts. Of course, it is important to have a  contract.  Written is the best, but even a verbal contract is good. A meeting of the minds is what we need to remember. The young woman wants her security deposit back, even though she did not give the proper amount of notice. She had a lease and read into it what she wanted it to say. We often do this, since we want to believe we are in the right. Unfortunately, she did not follow the agreement to the letter and did not get her money back. She understood what the judge explained to her and that will benefit her in the future. Another case, a man rented a Winnebago. Again, there was a written contract. More detail would have been a benefit to both sides. When the vehicle was returned 6 days early, the men should have discussed and documented the condition of the vehicle. Also, if  he was going to get any money back for returning the vehicle early. When people are unhappy with the verdict, they say the judge did not understand. And the woman with the dog, blaming the groomer for a skin condition. She waited six days to take her dog to the vet. The vet did not connect the dog's condition to the recent grooming. Once again, the person bringing the case, did not seem to learn from the experience.

We learned that contracts should be very specific, read before you sign. With rental vehicles, document the condition before and after. When a pet is injured, go to the vet right away.

A heartwarming story on Anderson. Igor, over 7 ft. tall, needs shoes that fit him. They are very expensive and he has reached out to the public to help. Until now, the family did everything themselves. Having proper shoes will enable him to get out of the house. Walking is difficult for him and also the shoes he wears continue to cause him to have additional health problems. Anderson put together people to help him. New shoes, new wardrobe and a new mattress. Igor was genuinely overwhelmed by this generosity. I hope Anderson checks in with Igor in the future, so we can share in his happiness. Please remember in these difficult times, people are kind.

Thought for the day:
Acts of kindness are their own reward.

2 comments:

  1. Anderson is an amazing person. All the work he does is incredible. Have a great day:)

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  2. He is wonderful. Thank you for joining my journey. Enjoy your day!

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