Today I read about an American couple who were under fire for posting photos of their neighbors’ six-year-old daughter—who is battling Huntington’s Disease—and commenting on how they couldn’t wait for … [Read more...]
Thinking Twice Before Asking Favors
We all at one time or another need a little help. Sometimes we need a lot of help. And when those moments come, it’s nice to know that we have a supportive network of friends and family members who … [Read more...]
Paying Attention
“Pay attention” is the first rule on Dr. P.M. Forni’s “rules of considerate conduct,” and for good reason. When people are distracted or trapped in their own thoughts, they lack the awareness that … [Read more...]
Civility Counts: Avoiding Idle Complaints
As some of you may know, I am in the process of launching a Civility Counts project, which is based on the principles of Respect, Restraint, and Responsibility. To help spread the word, I’m devoting … [Read more...]
Outbursts & A Call for Civility
Has the world gone mad? Every day we hear of someone who has either lost their temper, cursed someone out, or spewed racially insensitive words! Last week Dr. Laura Schlessinger repeated the “n word” … [Read more...]