Gum

I have not stepped on gum in years. I had no idea people still spit their gum on the ground instead of disposing of it in the proper receptacle. I thought as a civilization we have moved past that. I can't imagine why at the VERY least, they could not spit it into a place where no one will step, like a bush. I understand the feeling you get when your mouth gets tired of chewing and you just have to spit it out. But do like I do and stuff it up against your gum and your cheek until you can find some paper and a trash can. Spitting gum out in the direct line of fire (or steps) is one of the most selfish acts I can think of currently.

Anyhoo, this public service suggestion follows on the heels of THREE (not one, not two but THREE) recent incidences in which gum and my shoe have come in direct contact. Of course, I was wearing different shoes each time. So now I have a shoe that spells like Bubble Bubble, a shoe that smells like spearmint and a shoe that smells like watermelon Bubble Yum.

Lord have mercy.