

On November 28, Elan Gale decided to entertain the world by making up a story that we have all experienced in one way or another. He tweeted that he'd boarded a US Airways flight on his way back to Los Angeles, that the flight was running late, and that one passenger was furiously yelling about it. Soon, Gale was live-tweeting a fictional battle with a woman immortalized as "Diane in 7A." What unfolded on his feed can only be described as a how to on behaving badly. What made it so hard to look away is the same thing that makes reality TV the addictive thing it is. Is it time to reconsider? ...more
I couldn't help but think when I was reading this tale that Gale's behavior was totally ...more

A New Day

When I wrote yesterday's post, I was hopeful.  It turns out I was also incredibly naive.  Today has brought a new round of vile, disrespectful, and hate-filled speech.  To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement.  I will let yesterday's words stand again today.  My wish is that people will read and take them to heart....more

Tired of Rush

Yes, I've tried to avoid jumping into the Rush Limbaugh conversations. The subject does not, however, want to die a merciful death. The conservatives seem to be more afraid of him than anyone except Grover Norquist, whoever he is.Why aren't they calling him out, chastising him, speaking out? They are caught in a real dilemma. Do they risk alienating the members of his fan club, or the rest of the voters in this country? I suspect that their silence has apoken already. ...more

I Can Get My Insults For Free, Thank You

Recently, my hubby and I decided to have an afternoon date and picked a nostalgic, fifties still diner to visit. At first, it seemed very charming. The waitress was a little rude and brusque, but we found it entertaining and adding a certain charm to the place. The place had less than 5 tables filled. Even with its small size, this still left quite a few tables open. The staff was plentiful enough that they seemed to almost trip over themselves. ...more

Service with a Smile

by Lianne Castelino www.whereparentstalk.com How I wonder, I wonder, I wonder???  Isn't there a song with that line in it? ...more

A Big Helping of Manners & a side of Common Courtesy, Please

Hold on to your seats ‘cause I am riled up! (I promise to try my best to keep this clean.) Let’s recap what we already know: It’s the Christmas season. It’s cold, wet and snowy outside. The stores are busier than normal. Gas prices (as well as the price of everything else) are on the rise again. We are all working longer and harder trying to make a buck. So why do I absolutely loathe (and that’s putting it mildly) going to the store?...more

Dating Advice for 23-Year-Old Brian the Intern: Respect Your Capris, However Unfortunate They May Be

His name is Brian. He lives in New York City and works as an intern at BBH. He's been tasked with making something famous -– anything. As it happens, Brian hasn't had much romance since moving to the Big Apple, so he decided to take the Jakob and Julia approach and kill both birds with one stone –- with a healthy dose of The Bachelor-style edge. Essentially, he's made a YouTube video explaining he is going to go on 30 dates in 30 days and made a site where women can drop their info for him to select from and schedule. ...more

Simple advice, but sometimes simple is also the best advice. I think you hit it out of the park ...more

Where oh where had courtesy gone, or where or where can it be?

Is it me?  Or did common courtesy, respect, and consideration for others completely disappear?...more