How to Jump Out of the River of Shame
Floating in the River of Shame gets comfortable. People get used to explaining why they are there. After a while, they stop looking for an exit to jump through.
Trap
(1) Giving people more than they give you. (2) Getting caught in a situation that is beyond your ability to escape. (3) In martial arts, forcing your opponent into a situation that allows you to submit and defeat him.
What I did to take my mind off Texas Perfect Storm: No Water, Heat or Electric (Plus Covid)
Too many problems happening at the same time. I’m coping watching movies. We will survive this year too, but we won’t be the same.
Introducing Harut and Marut, Record Keepers for the Clock Maker
Maybe you made a mistake. But, as long as you’re trapped in this place, you block new doors from opening. Guardian Harut keeps track of how many times you refuse to take the exit marked “Grace This Way”.
You Can’t Win When the Audience Gangs Up on You
We Don’t Like You! For Lisa Guerrero, the audience existed away from the football stadium, following her via radio as she drove in her car. Once their voices got inside her head, it was hard to focus on anything else.
Loyal to a Fault: When someone in authority demands that you keep their secrets.
As an insider, Jackson Raffitt knows more about his father’s behavior and motivations than those of us watching from the outside.
Join a Mob and Ruin Your Life
I’ve added Jake Angeli’s dilemma to the growing list of “Hoist by your own Petard” DramaGuru cases. When your plan to upset another backfires on you, life gets complicated.
Creepy Wally Attack: Sexting Ruins Jared Porter, Hoist By His Own Petard
Jared’s behavior perfectly illustrates the Creepy Wally Attack. When someone is all over you like a cheap suit, taking up too much space, invading your privacy and putting his needs before yours, Creepy Wally is in play.
Call me back!
During Covid, I miss the friendly connection with people helping me solve problems with paperwork and other issues. Now, I’m sent to their website.
Single Mum, Faerie-Tale Farm
Kierti put the cart before the horse, building her log cabin before getting approval. As a punishment, the planning commission banned her from living on her farm. Trapped! She needs help from a pivot person.
Mr. Wilson’s Secrets and Lies
In the end, it’s a familiar story with international espionage and MI6 handlers thrown in for dramatic effect. Most cheaters don’t have such interesting story lines. But the trap is the same and it works perfectly every time.