How I upset a man who runs a gas appliance showroom
Dr Vernon Coleman
The following is taken from `The Diary of a Disgruntled Man’ (the first of Vernon Coleman’s seven diaries):
How I upset a man who runs a gas appliance showroom
The Princess and I don't go to parties, dinners or social events of any type but today we went to a neighbours’ home for drinks. We got suckered into it in such a way that it was impossible to say `no' without being rude. While The Princess talked to an elderly lady, who is an expert on compost, I met a man who, when he had asked me what I did for a living, said that it is his intention to write books when he retires in three years time. He was well oiled but not quite at the falling over stage. He said he thought he might write novels and biographies and that it didn't matter whether he earned any money from it because he had a good pension to look forward to. I asked him what he did for a living. He said he ran a gas appliance showroom. I said wasn't it funny but it was my intention to run a gas appliance showroom in my spare time when I retire. He indignantly said it would not be possible because his job requires a good deal of knowledge and training and skill and other things he didn't go into but expressed with an airy wave of the hand. I said I felt sure I could do it and that I thought it would actually be very easy. I said I might manage several showrooms and would be happy to do it for very little money. He got very red faced, spluttered and said that if I did I would be putting trained men out of work. He then stalked off in a huff. A few moments later The Princess came over, told me I'd upset one of the other guests and said that she thought we should leave so we left.
Taken from `Diary of a Disgruntled Man’ by Vernon Coleman – for more information please go to the bookshop on www.vernoncoleman.com or CLICK HERE
friendship, love and laughter they can't take away from us; nature and the universe they can't regulate: let's enjoy the world as much as we can and find the blessings of a happy soul.
When I was young, I really didn't know where I was going. My father wanted me to be an actress and my mother a schoolteacher. I did some acting...and liked it, but had no desire to be a movie star. When I was fifteen I thought about my future children, I planned on three...and wound up with four. At 17, i graduated high school and went on to college to study Journalism. I loved reading and thought one day, perhaps I would do some writing. After working on the Collegian, the college newspaper for a semester...I switched to creative writing. The first class I took in creative writing, the professor told the class, don't write anything, until you are very well versed in the subject. Don't waste trees! It stuck in my mind. It took 43 years, before my first book was published. I took the Marriage Detour for 21 years. The information for my first manuscript came from what I learned as a mother. In 1977, i left my marriage and started writing songs: words and music. In 1978, I joined Book Publicists of Southern California and started work on How to Raise an Organic Baby, which turned out to be 300 pages. . In 1979, I took the manuscript to NYC as a publisher was interested in it. It was based on 22 years of a mother's experience raising 4 children. The publisher sat on it for several months, then he told me that he couldn't publish it, because the AMA would not approve, as I didn't have a doctorate. I gave up trying to sell anything. I had another manuscript entitled For Thou Art with Me based on all the miracles in my life, too. I just let everything go. Two of my poems were published in the National Library of Poetry; I got copy rights on 15 songs that I wrote; copyrights on these two manuscripts ; a copyright on a children's story; and also, Charis Whole Food Diet Information: An Aide to Higher Consciousness. However, I am a writer and not a sales person. I am not into selling or self promotion. In the fall of 1981, I came across a book called What's Your Card? by Arne Lein. It changed my life, because there was so much validity to it. Did you ever wonder how so many diverse people ever came into being in the world? Well, the author said that people born on specific days had certain characteristics and talents. Years earlier, i had met a woman who asked me my birthday and told me that I was the Queen of Clubs. I knew nothing about the cards...Then, when I opened the book What's Your Card, I saw that my card was the Queen of Slubs, which represents service to others and a Seeker of Wisdom & Knowledge. My mother's birthday was June 18th, which was also the Queen of Clubs...and she was definitely into service to others. She was a devoted teacher who taught for fifty years. She told me that she would teach for nothing, if she could afford to do so,, because she loved teaching so much. In 1982, I opened a holistic health center in West los Angeles and started doing nutritional consultations, after 21 years of research. For 30 years, I did consultations...for 17 of those years I supported myself and did free Creator-guided in order to really learn about health and the human body. How could I ask for money, when the Creator was providing the information? After 40 years of study, I was permitted to ask for a donation. I used my divorce settlement to open my holistic center, but when the money ran out, I went to an employment agency at 50 years of age to get a job and support the center myself It was a miracle, but somehow I made. it. First children depend on their parents, then girls marry and the husband provides. it was something to go into the world and rely on myself. i accomplished a great deal that i never thought I could do, after I left my marriage. Before I left, I went to a psychic minister. He said write the question you want answered on a piece of paper and fold it up, so the question can't be seen. Then, he put it next to his forehead...My question: "is it alright if I leave my marriage at this time?" His eyes were closed. He did not look at the paper. Then he said, "Oh, but definitely. You have almost waited too long. I am hearing that you already have a place lined up the first of the month to move into." His answer was definitely guided. I have no regrets, as I accomplished far more than I ever dreamed I could.
Short version: It's been mostly pure hell but that's the road the Good Lord set me on ( The straight and narrow) and it was and is well worth it. I'm 72 and still waiting for My best Life Now or Gods wonderful plan for me because its not so hot...plus I'm rather humorous if you ask me.. Just ask my kids or grands! lol
How I upset a man who runs a gas appliance showroom
Dr Vernon Coleman
The following is taken from `The Diary of a Disgruntled Man’ (the first of Vernon Coleman’s seven diaries):
How I upset a man who runs a gas appliance showroom
The Princess and I don't go to parties, dinners or social events of any type but today we went to a neighbours’ home for drinks. We got suckered into it in such a way that it was impossible to say `no' without being rude. While The Princess talked to an elderly lady, who is an expert on compost, I met a man who, when he had asked me what I did for a living, said that it is his intention to write books when he retires in three years time. He was well oiled but not quite at the falling over stage. He said he thought he might write novels and biographies and that it didn't matter whether he earned any money from it because he had a good pension to look forward to. I asked him what he did for a living. He said he ran a gas appliance showroom. I said wasn't it funny but it was my intention to run a gas appliance showroom in my spare time when I retire. He indignantly said it would not be possible because his job requires a good deal of knowledge and training and skill and other things he didn't go into but expressed with an airy wave of the hand. I said I felt sure I could do it and that I thought it would actually be very easy. I said I might manage several showrooms and would be happy to do it for very little money. He got very red faced, spluttered and said that if I did I would be putting trained men out of work. He then stalked off in a huff. A few moments later The Princess came over, told me I'd upset one of the other guests and said that she thought we should leave so we left.
Taken from `Diary of a Disgruntled Man’ by Vernon Coleman – for more information please go to the bookshop on www.vernoncoleman.com or CLICK HERE
Copyright Vernon Coleman December 2024
friendship, love and laughter they can't take away from us; nature and the universe they can't regulate: let's enjoy the world as much as we can and find the blessings of a happy soul.
When I was young, I really didn't know where I was going. My father wanted me to be an actress and my mother a schoolteacher. I did some acting...and liked it, but had no desire to be a movie star. When I was fifteen I thought about my future children, I planned on three...and wound up with four. At 17, i graduated high school and went on to college to study Journalism. I loved reading and thought one day, perhaps I would do some writing. After working on the Collegian, the college newspaper for a semester...I switched to creative writing. The first class I took in creative writing, the professor told the class, don't write anything, until you are very well versed in the subject. Don't waste trees! It stuck in my mind. It took 43 years, before my first book was published. I took the Marriage Detour for 21 years. The information for my first manuscript came from what I learned as a mother. In 1977, i left my marriage and started writing songs: words and music. In 1978, I joined Book Publicists of Southern California and started work on How to Raise an Organic Baby, which turned out to be 300 pages. . In 1979, I took the manuscript to NYC as a publisher was interested in it. It was based on 22 years of a mother's experience raising 4 children. The publisher sat on it for several months, then he told me that he couldn't publish it, because the AMA would not approve, as I didn't have a doctorate. I gave up trying to sell anything. I had another manuscript entitled For Thou Art with Me based on all the miracles in my life, too. I just let everything go. Two of my poems were published in the National Library of Poetry; I got copy rights on 15 songs that I wrote; copyrights on these two manuscripts ; a copyright on a children's story; and also, Charis Whole Food Diet Information: An Aide to Higher Consciousness. However, I am a writer and not a sales person. I am not into selling or self promotion. In the fall of 1981, I came across a book called What's Your Card? by Arne Lein. It changed my life, because there was so much validity to it. Did you ever wonder how so many diverse people ever came into being in the world? Well, the author said that people born on specific days had certain characteristics and talents. Years earlier, i had met a woman who asked me my birthday and told me that I was the Queen of Clubs. I knew nothing about the cards...Then, when I opened the book What's Your Card, I saw that my card was the Queen of Slubs, which represents service to others and a Seeker of Wisdom & Knowledge. My mother's birthday was June 18th, which was also the Queen of Clubs...and she was definitely into service to others. She was a devoted teacher who taught for fifty years. She told me that she would teach for nothing, if she could afford to do so,, because she loved teaching so much. In 1982, I opened a holistic health center in West los Angeles and started doing nutritional consultations, after 21 years of research. For 30 years, I did consultations...for 17 of those years I supported myself and did free Creator-guided in order to really learn about health and the human body. How could I ask for money, when the Creator was providing the information? After 40 years of study, I was permitted to ask for a donation. I used my divorce settlement to open my holistic center, but when the money ran out, I went to an employment agency at 50 years of age to get a job and support the center myself It was a miracle, but somehow I made. it. First children depend on their parents, then girls marry and the husband provides. it was something to go into the world and rely on myself. i accomplished a great deal that i never thought I could do, after I left my marriage. Before I left, I went to a psychic minister. He said write the question you want answered on a piece of paper and fold it up, so the question can't be seen. Then, he put it next to his forehead...My question: "is it alright if I leave my marriage at this time?" His eyes were closed. He did not look at the paper. Then he said, "Oh, but definitely. You have almost waited too long. I am hearing that you already have a place lined up the first of the month to move into." His answer was definitely guided. I have no regrets, as I accomplished far more than I ever dreamed I could.
This Christmas message from Dr. Coleman really resonated with me. Thanks for posting it, Edwin and Christmas blessing to you and yours.
Plus, I need to add. No such thing a retirement for us disciples of the most high God. ( HE INSISTS! ) And you will do it! Hang tight to the Cross!
Short version: It's been mostly pure hell but that's the road the Good Lord set me on ( The straight and narrow) and it was and is well worth it. I'm 72 and still waiting for My best Life Now or Gods wonderful plan for me because its not so hot...plus I'm rather humorous if you ask me.. Just ask my kids or grands! lol
Love that Vernon Coleman
YOLO .. here on earth. 🤗