06-04-2015, 07:06 AM
Since I don't believe in religion, I decided our supermod was a good replacement. Kind of a 'dear Abby' for Mock.
Dear Maggy,
A while back, one of the art associations I belong to was approached by a nearby town to facilitate a community art project. The association agreed to do it, and asked members if one of us would Volunteer to head up and organize the project. Cutz (name changed to protect the innocent) stood up and said "I'll do it, I have an art degree and have worked with kids before, so I'm perfect for this job". Everyone was grateful to Cutz for stepping up, and we all told him so. He told everyone "I won't let you down".
Cutz came up with a plan, which had to be submitted to the town's selectmen for approval. On the day of the selectman's meeting, Cutz called me and asked if I'd attend the meeting with him. I agreed, and went.
Cutz presented the proposal, which was a field of flags, with each flag being painted by a community member. Selectmen Sally, MS, and Aussie were very excited and immediately approved the proposal.
Then cutz stood up and said "well, I'm getting married soon, so I don't have time for this, Cannongal's going to take my place" he then walked out of the room.
I sputtered, and tried to beg off, at which point Aussie informed me that if I didn't make the project happen, the art association would be sued by the town for breach of contract. Luckily, I have been in charge of large projects in the past, and after much cajoling, begging and pleading, (I even had to get my own family members to help that day, because none of the associations members had the time to help facilitate), I pulled the project off with a field of 5,000 flags. It was considered a great success.
Then, a newspaper article congratulated Cutz for a great success. Facebook posts praised cutz for all his efforts, the town made a donation to the art association on behalf of Cutz. Cannongal was never mentioned, or even thanked by anyone.
I quit the art association after that, but occasionally, I still see Cutz getting praised for the flag project-he wasn't even there that day.
Now I need some advice...Do I a) Put a hefty dose of ex-lax in Cutz iced coffee, b) Shove a potato up Cutz's ass, or c) be like Elsa and let it go.
Sincerely,
Cannongal
Dear Maggy,
A while back, one of the art associations I belong to was approached by a nearby town to facilitate a community art project. The association agreed to do it, and asked members if one of us would Volunteer to head up and organize the project. Cutz (name changed to protect the innocent) stood up and said "I'll do it, I have an art degree and have worked with kids before, so I'm perfect for this job". Everyone was grateful to Cutz for stepping up, and we all told him so. He told everyone "I won't let you down".
Cutz came up with a plan, which had to be submitted to the town's selectmen for approval. On the day of the selectman's meeting, Cutz called me and asked if I'd attend the meeting with him. I agreed, and went.
Cutz presented the proposal, which was a field of flags, with each flag being painted by a community member. Selectmen Sally, MS, and Aussie were very excited and immediately approved the proposal.
Then cutz stood up and said "well, I'm getting married soon, so I don't have time for this, Cannongal's going to take my place" he then walked out of the room.
I sputtered, and tried to beg off, at which point Aussie informed me that if I didn't make the project happen, the art association would be sued by the town for breach of contract. Luckily, I have been in charge of large projects in the past, and after much cajoling, begging and pleading, (I even had to get my own family members to help that day, because none of the associations members had the time to help facilitate), I pulled the project off with a field of 5,000 flags. It was considered a great success.
Then, a newspaper article congratulated Cutz for a great success. Facebook posts praised cutz for all his efforts, the town made a donation to the art association on behalf of Cutz. Cannongal was never mentioned, or even thanked by anyone.
I quit the art association after that, but occasionally, I still see Cutz getting praised for the flag project-he wasn't even there that day.
Now I need some advice...Do I a) Put a hefty dose of ex-lax in Cutz iced coffee, b) Shove a potato up Cutz's ass, or c) be like Elsa and let it go.
Sincerely,
Cannongal