ci·vil·i·ty [si-vil-i-tee]–noun, plural -ties.1.courtesy; politeness.2.a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities.3.Archaic . civilization; culture; good breeding.Origin:1350- 1400; Middle English civiliteMiddle French Today, in my opinion, civility is a lost art… Coming back from Japan I had an interesting conversation … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2011
Five lessons about the way we treat people… 1 – First Important Lesson – Cleaning Lady. During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions … Continue reading
When you go into a barber shop to get a hair cut and you’re asked, “Do you want your usual”? And the barber shop is in Japan… Just sayin… … Continue reading
Friday Feb 4, 2011 is world cancer day A small request.. Just one line. Dear God, I pray for a cure for cancer. Amen All you are asked to do is keep this circulating, even if it’s only to one … Continue reading
Attendees AD, Matt and his lovely wife, Christina, Evyl , Jenn and their son, JPG and Holly, LawDog, Chris, Farm Girl, Vine and Phlegmmy who was our gracious hostess with the mostest… There were a couple of others who floated … Continue reading
S**tty internet connection… Blogmeet… Having fun… Posts to follow, going to the range for shooty fun… … Continue reading
25 years ago today… The Challenger blew up on launch at 79 seconds, 9 nm high. We lost seven good people, trying their best to improve our lives. Take a moment and remember please… … Continue reading
First and foremost- Julie’s husband is going in for a hip replacement (finally)… They live in Perth, WA, so any prayers are appreciated! Jigsaw Thoughts I’ve met Julie, and she is good people, and a shooter like many of us … Continue reading
I was gonna post about the SOTU, but I got so depressed I changed my mind… (I ‘know’ I’m gonna catch hell for this one… ) WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED: Men Are Just Happier People– What do you expect … Continue reading
Monday Sucks…I stumble out of bed at zero dark 30, paw my way to the kitchen, find the light switch and pour the first cup of coffee…As I stagger back toward the shower, I glance over at the remote temp … Continue reading