RANT to the northern lights for only showing up at night when most of us are asleep. It would be much more convenient if they showed up in the middle of the day.

RANT to people who either ignore or can’t read my “No Solicitors” sign on my door. I had one person who even said he read my sign but my house looked like it needed work! I’m on a fixed income. My house does need work but I cannot afford it, especially here in Seattle. And those who work for a cause important to them, those causes may also be important to me but I do what I can when I can and do not want my home interrupted by solicitors who ignore my sign. Please don’t knock on my door!

RANT AND RAVE Rave to all the candidates and initiatives that promptly removed their campaign signs. Rant to those who have not. Let’s get on it!

RANT to postal delivery drivers who do not put the outgoing red lever back down after collecting the outgoing mail.

RANT to those who think it’s fine to leave stuff on the curb — everything from furniture, mattresses, kitchen stuff — here in Seattle this is illegal dumping! If your stuff is usable, there are many organizations such as The Salvation Army that will pick up donations to help people in need. If it is broken and unfit for reuse, take it to the transfer station or call a local junk-removal company to get rid of it. Your neighbors don’t appreciate junk left on the parking strip.

RANT to my neighbors with stunning decks overlooking Lake Washington who never use them. Every day I walk my dog past these beautiful homes and see zero people outside enjoying the view — morning or evening, even during summer. Meanwhile, I live in a basement apartment with no deck and no view. It’s frustrating to see such a wonderful opportunity for relaxation and appreciation go to waste. Please, step outside and enjoy the beauty you have right in front of you!

RANT to people who choose a window seat, then refuse to push up the shade for the entire cross-country ride. Why?

RANT to ignorant, self-centered people who refuse to recognize the therapeutic value of service animals.

RANT to the people driving by who gave me the finger as I held up a sign that said “Hope not Hate.” Do you not see the irony? 

RANT to farmers market shoppers who need to show more respect to hardworking farmers and other shoppers. Leave your Randomdoodle home from the crowded area where someone might trip and fall over Fido, or at least use a very small leash. And tall Fido’s nose doesn’t need to be sniffing the homemade tarts. Try not to dig and pick through the fruits and veggies at the bottom of the box too long looking for the perfect specimen while a long line waits to pay. And please, please don’t stand there picking off cherry stems and tossing them back into the bin. Our markets are urban gems. Let’s treat them accordingly.