Who is handicapped here?

It’s not just the parking, darlings.

Auntie was chauffeuring around a handicapped friend when they spied a selfish parker in a doctor’s office parking lot. Yes, my darlings, if you look carefully at that photo Auntie took, you’ll see that one driver had the audacity to take two handicapped spaces (the artsy red arrow inserted to point out the blue lines should help).

What to do, what to do? Well, why not employ one of Auntie Jodi’s favorite Helpful Hints to counter the shock and annoyance that always surfaces when one selfish person changes our course of action:

Always keep a pack of Post-it notes at the ready. Does the car next to you need some parking help? Put a Post-it with your ever-so-thoughtful suggestions on their windshield, and of course, be polite. And remember, spelling does count.

Now, while her friend was visiting with the doctor, Auntie was busy writing a prescription of her own, scribbling out a sweet little note to the chutzpa driven driver: 

Before making our getaway, Auntie posted the note on the driver’s window, and easily completed the task–

Now you’re probably asking yourself, what are the chances of this naughty driver changing his or her parking habits? Ah—slim? Perhaps—none?  But maybe, just maybe they’ll think twice before hogging two handicap-designated spaces again. And of course, Auntie has a Helpful Hint to help deal with these egocentric sorts:

Watch how someone parks their car—Auntie has found that this every day act is indeed, a metaphor for life. Park far away to avoid getting a dent? These dear ones are probably cautious in all their endeavors.  Hopefully hunt for a space at the front of a lot while passing by numerous far-flung “sure thing” spaces? This driver is a true optimist. Park at crazy angles, taking up two spaces in fear of getting a nick in your passenger door paint? This driver is completely selfish—they probably get “keyed” more often than we know, so just ignore this self-centered idiot and head to the front for your reserved spot in the parking lot and in life.

No, Auntie would never key anyone’s car—but she certainly would offer up a post-it note. It’s fun and helps her to “stay sane in an insane world.” You might want to try it sometime soon.