Mysteries of Life ...

1. Why is it that, every time I go to our "neighborhood" diner (which, actually, is a chain ... but it's close to our house), I end up sitting next to the loudest, most obnoxious group in the place? I swear, that diner hates me.

2. Why is it that I can never find what I need when I need it? If I don't need it, no problem. I'll see it at every turn. But once I need it ... *poof*. Magically gone from sight. >.O