Go
Don't Try This At Home

Who's Complaining?

By Bob on December 24, 2012 4:07 AM

When Charlotte and I were in Italy a couple of months ago we toured a lot of landmarks and saw these ugly mugs in just about every palace, government building and church we visited.

Complaint Box - Venice-550.jpgWanna guess what it is?

It's a complaint box.

The complainer would write out his grievance on a slip of paper and deposit it in the slot. A box on the other side collected the gripes and they were read - and acted upon -- by the King, governor, tax man, sheriff...whoever was in charge of that particular offense.

My Itallian STILL isn't any good, but the inscription warns the complainer to TELL THE TRUTH. It wanted you to know that if you were just making up sh** on somebody you didn't like, then you'd face the consequences. It was modern day tort reform - LOSER PAYS -- before we snapped to it centuries later.

The punishment might be a fine, or imprisonment if your bogus accusation was civil or criminal.

If your complaint more of the MORAL variety, you were warned that you were in for a celestial a** whipping...like the fire of eternal damnation:

Complaint Dept.-500.jpgThe Itallians were tolerant of a lot of things, but ONE THING they WOULD NOT TOLERATE was a whiny bit** snitch! 

 

 

Pingates
Comments
Go
Red Thong Strong: Girlfriends Little Secrets to Smoothing Lifes Panty Lines
Guest Room

Diabetes-Friendly Chicken Burrito Bowl

ChickenBurritoBowlEverydayDiabetes 600.jpg

By Laura Cipullo and Lisa Mikus, authors of Everyday Diabetes Meals
Image credit: Colin Erricson

Prepare your own Mexican quick fix with this Chipotle-inspired bowl. Carbs are moderated by filling the bowl with beans, extra veggies and chicken. No need for rice, since the beans count as carbs.

Tips:

If you love tomatoes, increase the quantity to 1/2 cup, but note that the carbohydrates will also increase.

If preparing this recipe for one person, cut all of the ingredients in half. Or simply prepare the full recipe up to the end of step 2 and store leftover chicken and vegetable-bean mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, and continue with step 3.

Health Bite: The iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc in black beans help to keep bones strong and healthy.

Continue Reading »

Playing Favorites

Windy City

It's been almost 18 years since Alison Krauss gave us a solo album, but the wait is over with Windy City. The release (her fifth solo studio album) features ten covers of classic songs (and some bonus tracks) she picked with producer Buddy Cannon.

Continue Reading »

Follow Us

Follow us on Twitter: @BoomerBrief 

and @CharlotteBoomer

  
Follow Charlotte on Pinterest:  Follow Me on Pinterest

Follow Bob on Pinterest


Know someone battling cancer? Baylor Health Care System's Sammons Says... cancer blog is a great place to go for help. Here, you'll find information, resources, physicians, support groups and just about everything you need to help you navigate your way through this illness.

Now Trending 

We Like These Sites 

Senior Forums is a great place to get the news and share views on everything from hobbies and healthcare, to food, family & travel. 

Matt Drudge gets the goods and his site ain't bad either.

The Huffington Post is the gold standard of political blogs.

You don't have to live in Dallas to enjoy D Magazine.

More →