Tact

Quote 2017-06-122017-06-12 Miss Poison Quotes Honesty, Idiots, Lisa Marino, Quotes, Tact

"Tact really ought to be utilized if one is going to text me at two in the morning and be offensive, and think they're not being offensive simply by saying "no offense". Really? No, that doesn't get you a pass." -Lisa Marino

100% Anti-Idiot

2015-04-302015-04-30 Miss Poison Honesty, Idiots, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Honesty, Idiots, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Thursday, Writing

I'm not sure who shit in everyone's breakfast this morning, but the lunatics are EVERYWHERE. The Full Moon is next week which might have been able to explain some of this away, but no. I'm dumbfounded by the levels of idiocy I'm seeing. It's like a disease, spreading every second. I can only follow the … Continue reading 100% Anti-Idiot

The World Really IS Full Of Idiots!

2015-03-232015-03-25 Miss Poison Honesty, Idiots, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Honesty, Idiots, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing

Author's Note: This does not pertain to the non-idiots of the world, of which the ratio seems to be smaller by the day. Patience is not my strong suit. It's a fact, so I'm being clear about it. And yet, with my severe lack of patience, every idiot in the world is somehow finding me. … Continue reading The World Really IS Full Of Idiots!

That Moment

2015-03-16 Miss Poison Musings, People, Poison In Lethal Doses Idiots, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Serenity

There's that moment where every single person you know says or does something that irritates the shit out of you. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was planned. How is it that everyone systematically starts acting like a dramatic, inconsiderate, idiotic asshole all at the same time? Is everyone attending Idiot 101, or … Continue reading That Moment

Has Anyone Else Noticed?

2014-12-03 Miss Poison Being Real, December, Honesty, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Being Real, December, Family, Honesty, Idiots, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing

This time of year either brings out the good in people, or it brings out the bad. Unfortunately, I am dealing with assumptions, presumptions, accusations, and have decided that not speaking to certain people is really the healthiest decision for all involved. I have a temper and I know how to use it, so really, it’s … Continue reading Has Anyone Else Noticed?

Unbelievable!

2014-11-262014-11-26 Miss Poison Honesty, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Unbelievable Crap, Work, Writing Annoyance, Editing, Idiots, Unprofessionalism, Work, Writing

Writers can be an incredibly quirky bunch, but occasionally you come across someone SO incredibly ass-backward and unprofessional that you find the entire situation utterly unbelievable. You almost expect hidden cameras to be shown to you at any given moment. Long story short: A potential client contacted me over a manuscript he'd like to have … Continue reading Unbelievable!

Sometimes People Ask For Way Too Much

2014-10-19 Miss Poison Authors, Boundaries, Idiots, Poison In Lethal Doses, Respect, Stress, Things That Enrage Me, Unbelievable Crap, Unnecessary Drama, Work, Writers, Writing Editing, Idiots, Reading, Work, Writing

Here's something important you all need to know about me. Above all else, I am supremely professional. However, if you're antagonistic and you push my buttons right out of the gate, I will remain professional until the job is done, but I won't ever be anywhere in the vicinity of nice ever again. Some clients, … Continue reading Sometimes People Ask For Way Too Much

Rudeness

2014-08-212014-08-21 Miss Poison People, Plagiarism, Right/Wrong, Writing Idiots, People, Plagiarism, Public Domain, Rudeness, Social Media, Writing

Rudeness I’ve recently come to see precisely how intolerant I am towards a key group of people in this world. This isn’t about race or religion, it’s about basic common courtesy and manners. At the core of who I am, I am supremely fair and I am all about having exceptional manners. Is it rude … Continue reading Rudeness