Alexandra Bogdanovic's Blog: That's life... - Posts Tagged "intelligence"
Homecoming
Being a former police reporter and having lots of friends in law enforcement has its advantages. For one thing, you learn a lot about human stupidity.
No, I'm not talking about stupid cops (although there are thousands out there). I'm talking about your average, every day, run of the mill citizen.
You know, the person who brags about their intelligence and proves just how smart they are by doing something absolutely brilliant -- like posting all the details of their upcoming trip (including departure and return dates) on social media sites. Or leaving valuables in plain view when contractors are in the house. Or leaving their car unlocked and then complaining when their purse, wallet, camera and electronic devices are stolen.
If I had a dime for every news article or police blotter item I wrote about someone being victimized due to an utter lack of common sense, I'd be a multimillionaire.
Keeping all of that in mind, I didn't do a blog post last week. You see, I had absolutely positively no intention of letting anyone other than close friends and family know about my weekend trip to Virginia. But now that I'm back, I can say that I had an absolute blast.
I returned to Warrenton (where I lived for more than eight years) for the annual running of the International Gold Cup steeplechase races and to catch up with old friends (most of whom are cops). Because I was only there for two-and-a-half days, I didn't get a chance to see everyone who became my extended family when I lived in Fauquier County. And I didn't get a chance to spend as much time with the people I did see as I wanted to.
But when I walked into the convenience store across the street from the Great Meadow Field Events Center in The Plains on Saturday afternoon, I knew no matter how long I've been gone, or how infrequently I'm able to visit, the rural community approximately 40 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., will always have a special place in my heart.
Hey, honey. It's great to see you again! the clerk exclaimed. Welcome home!
Until next time, "That's life..."
No, I'm not talking about stupid cops (although there are thousands out there). I'm talking about your average, every day, run of the mill citizen.
You know, the person who brags about their intelligence and proves just how smart they are by doing something absolutely brilliant -- like posting all the details of their upcoming trip (including departure and return dates) on social media sites. Or leaving valuables in plain view when contractors are in the house. Or leaving their car unlocked and then complaining when their purse, wallet, camera and electronic devices are stolen.
If I had a dime for every news article or police blotter item I wrote about someone being victimized due to an utter lack of common sense, I'd be a multimillionaire.
Keeping all of that in mind, I didn't do a blog post last week. You see, I had absolutely positively no intention of letting anyone other than close friends and family know about my weekend trip to Virginia. But now that I'm back, I can say that I had an absolute blast.
I returned to Warrenton (where I lived for more than eight years) for the annual running of the International Gold Cup steeplechase races and to catch up with old friends (most of whom are cops). Because I was only there for two-and-a-half days, I didn't get a chance to see everyone who became my extended family when I lived in Fauquier County. And I didn't get a chance to spend as much time with the people I did see as I wanted to.
But when I walked into the convenience store across the street from the Great Meadow Field Events Center in The Plains on Saturday afternoon, I knew no matter how long I've been gone, or how infrequently I'm able to visit, the rural community approximately 40 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., will always have a special place in my heart.
Hey, honey. It's great to see you again! the clerk exclaimed. Welcome home!
Until next time, "That's life..."
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