today my patience is being tried…

… tried by the man with a mouth full of gold teeth and carved head to toe in pricey tattoos yet makes excuses each month why he can’t pay his rent.

… tried by the resident who asked me to lie about the amount of her rent so she can get more money from a charity.

… tried by the woman who speaks perfect English when she has a complaint and suddenly no hablo englais when we ask her to remove the junk car from her yard for the third time this month.

… tried by the man that almost ran me off the road this morning while he sped by at 85 miles per hour on his cell phone.

I know. I know. Love others as you love yourself… but some people make it so damn hard?