RL

GBP: *buys 7 stings of patio lights from neighbor for $20 to replace 10-year-old patio lights that have a section of string that no longer lights*

Me: So you’re going to replace all the old ones with these?

GBP: Yeah.

Me: Are you going to be able to throw the old ones out?

GBP: What do you mean?

Me: (after 19 years of marriage) I mean you have an inherent inability to throw anything away, even if it’s not working.  And these are only partially broken.

GBP:

GBP:

GBP:

GBP: I’m sure you can sneak them out in the middle of the night…

itreallyisthelittlethings replied to your post “Hold me back…”

i think the best answer is to write the angry thing, but don’t send- instead share with people who will validate your anger and agree that the principal is a dumb butt

I actually just forwarded the email to a friend who has served on PTA and asked if she thought I was crazy for being upset, and getting her advice was helpful.  I have a name of someone from the next level up to help me out.