Return of Craigslist

Remember the tale of the Craigslist nanny? Well, consider this Craigslist Part Deux. Mama Ruth has a rental property that she manages on her own. We all think this is crazy. There isn't any reason a 92 year old woman needs to be doing this but she likes to be hands-on (read: control freak). So, she asked me to help her post her ad on Craigslist. Apparently, since the murder and all, she has educated herself about it. So, using my journalistic expertise, I help her construct an ad that would actually attract someone (but not a murderer). I post it. I call to tell her it's up and she tells me she just got off the phone with an interested party. How is that for real time? Feeling pretty confident in my abilities, I pat myself on the back. Then I get the call. I pick up the phone and she is already talking, as usual. "...need to put the ad at the top of the page. Go back in and re-post it." Seriously? So, 6 months ago you thought people got murdered online and now you know about search rankings? You don't own a computer, your answering machine has a dial on it that you use to rewind the tape and you go to the bank everyday to cash a check and get your balance. Well, wonders never cease.

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