How is this anything like a "commonsense" bill? It does not even make sense - as a lot of comedians have been saying. It is someone trying to hurt a group of people who they don't like. It's a Bully Bill. Let's be really frank here. If I am in the bathroom and anyone tries to assault… Continue reading Politicis: NC’s HB2 (“The Bathroom Bill”)
Category: Manners
Manners: Everyone gets a vote in a Democracy
I had to type democracy three times in the title. I kept typing "democrazy" and my mind went "yeeeesss" and "No!" at the same damn time. But it's true, democracy is the most difficult kind of government. This political cycle is already showing signs of being ugly and demeaning to both parties. Here's the rub I… Continue reading Manners: Everyone gets a vote in a Democracy
Manners: Constructive Criticism
"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." I don't like this phrase. There IS truth here. No one likes being told "oh my god - you are so ugly!" BUT at the same time I really appreciate when someone leans over and whispers, "hey, did you know you have… Continue reading Manners: Constructive Criticism
Manners: Validating Reactions
I worked with someone once who was deathly allergic to nuts. When she came to the company Christmas party and saw a snack bowl with trail mix - she left. She was allergic enough that if there was dust from the nuts on the other food or a table (or in the air!), she might… Continue reading Manners: Validating Reactions
Manners: Anyone who isn’t an “A”
This is going to inevitably have some political leaning, but it is about manners. One of my friends posted a link to this article on how chivalry isn't dead, you just don't know what it is. I really liked the article and despite the occasional profane language, I thought the author did a great job expressing what… Continue reading Manners: Anyone who isn’t an “A”
Manners: Teaching
At some point in everyone's life they should teach someone else something. Whether you are showing someone how to do a math problem, change a tire, or fly an airplane: this is one of those things that you need to do to appreciate. Anyone who says "those who can't do, teach...." they never had a good teacher.… Continue reading Manners: Teaching
The Super-Secret-Blinker Club: Memberships Available Now!
No monetary membership dues! Low Requirements* for entry! Membership Benefits** for every day activities! *Requirements for entry include: utilizing a blinker prior to turning or changing lanes (including turn lanes!); respecting others' blinkers: allowing them to turn or enter lanes when legally allowed; confirming blinkers turn off properly after a lane change or turn; when parallel… Continue reading The Super-Secret-Blinker Club: Memberships Available Now!
Manners: Defining people by “generation”
I was at a business conference for trainers and someone at my lunch table started talking about "Millennials" and "how on earth do we engage this generation?!?" like it is some strange mystery. I looked at her and replied "by treating us like people." She was shocked and embarrassed. I explained that I am a "millennial" and… Continue reading Manners: Defining people by “generation”
Manners: Rules of Driving
If you haven't read my post on Death Machines, it will help you understand better why driving is a topic I do tend to ramble and rant over. I drive largely in Sandy Springs in North Atlanta, which is a very densely populated area of town. Anyone who has gotten off 285 and gone North on Roswell Rd… Continue reading Manners: Rules of Driving
Manners: Snow in the South
I live in the "heart of the south" - Atlanta. We're rather infamous for shutting down for snow. Every time it really pisses me off. Yes, some people freak out at the word "snow" and take all the bread and milk from every grocery store in range. Somehow these are always the people the media… Continue reading Manners: Snow in the South
Dream by Day 