Victor posted a list of list of excuses for missing work the other day. I wish I had thought to use one of them today.
Without going into any detail...I'm glad the VP was out when I marched down the hall to express my frustration, and after anger turned to tears (hormones, I think; I'm eating chocolate-covered peanut butter-filled pretzels, too) I'm glad my office has a door.
I was able to smile, at least, at a Christmas present from a friendly coworker that is now safety tucked in an unobtrusive niche on my desk: