Wish my in-laws could be so classy
Chapter 1:
Idaho police arrested a burglar who fell asleep while trying to steal a car stereo.
Funny criminal story though it may be, I’m afraid to admit that the same thing happened to my brother-in-law. Twice. My brother-in-law is a fan of crack, don’tcha know, and he has spent most of his life since the age of 15 in prison. Several years ago he was arrested when he fell asleep/passed out in the front seat of a car, the screwdriver still in his hand and a stereo half out of the console. Oops.
After he got out of prison for that offense he then did a B&E on someone’s house. Seems breaking and entering is tough work, and he fell asleep on their couch. You’ll have that, I guess. He was aroused by the police, who were displeased that the homeowner had been there at the time, so they charged him with a home invasion robbery. The prosecutors asked for 45 years, but he got “lucky” with a short sentence of 14 years. I’m rather glad he’s off the street.
Chapter 2:
My wife is a wonderful woman, who is amazingly classy for someone who grew up in the ghetto of a major city. That’s not the case of her siblings, and even less so of cousins. One of her cousins is also a crack afficionado, and rather than going into the burglary trade, decided to get involved in the crack ho industry. We heard that she murdered a fellow skel a few years back, but hasn’t yet been charged.
Anyhow, her daughter (who she had at age 14 or so, of course) was a really sweet kid growing up. I remember seeing the promise in her eyes, and feeling sad that she’d no doubt follow in her mother’s footsteps one day. And sure as shit, she’s already popped out 3 kids so far, and is currently working as a stripper in the same city whose streets her mom walks.
Anyhow, she was very excited at a pair of shoes she purchased, so she posted them on Facebook. Holy shit, are these things classy or what?
Nothing says class like silver stiletto heels, right?
Jesus wept.
Nice toes… just kidding.
Consider yourself lucky Robert. It sounds like you got the prize in the family lottery when it comes to your Wife. I’m not one of those folks who believe in a “family curse” or any crap like that. We are all personally accountable for our actions. As I get older and look back I don’t know how many times in my life I feel I should have zigged instead of zagged. We don’t get any do-overs. There is nothing worse than regret.
As far as your brother-in-law; he may (or may not) someday wise up and realize he’s wasted his life. It’s too bad his time on Earth will be for the most part over if and when that ever happens. Hopefully, your cousins/nieces may still have time to learn from the mistakes of others.
Everyone has black sheep on the vine. I’ve got family members living in Iowa who would curl your hair with some of their shenanigans.