Is politeness an antiquated behavior? Have we lost our ability as a society to be civil and gracious to others? I wonder this every single day as I watch the way our society has become disconnected from others, in part because of technology. I know this seems counter-intuitive - I know many folks think we [...]
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BLEEP!!!!!
My mom was never much of a cusser. You knew you were in big trouble when she uttered "Dammit!" in a stern voice. One of the enduring memories my mother retained from my teenage years (and brought up all the time) was the first time she heard me say the "F" word. As the story [...]
You are full of it!
My mother always emphasized the importance of being polite - saying yes, please and thank you, practicing general civility and showing kindness toward others. I try and remember that as I go through life, but there are some days where my bright and shiny polite self seems to be a little tarnished. There are times [...]
THE NEW FORTY 