hi Trish, my mum was unhurt and continues to annoy both my sister and me successfully - she could write a book on reasons why other people should be getting us to the hospital etc and bemoaning the fact that neither of us (me or sis)feel much like cooking so lunch and dinner no longer just appear at regular intervals.
People spend so much time looking down, looking inward, attached by the ear to the flavour of the month. Families used to give texture, weight and history to our lives, a sense of identity, people who could see us and give us the immortality of memory in stories round the dinner table about crazy aunt this or uncle that.
But if you cannot see me do I exist?
I think we have an intrinsic need to be a memory. To put an X on the pavement of the world.
Thank you to you and all those who still offer courtesy and exercise good manners.
I do not assume anymore that doors will be held or chairs will be pulled but when they are I say thank you and smile.
I also hold doors after I go through them so as not to let the person behind me get smacked in the face but I am rethinking that because you can end up standing there for several minutes while everyone pushes through - without a glance or a word of thanks!
AS for those who get angry when offered kindness or caring, these are probably the same people who wonder why their relationships don't work.
People spend their time 'looking' for happiness and joy in the meantime refusing all the gifts they are offered through out their day, the car that slows to let you cross the road, smile from a passing stranger, door hel, good morning spoken, prayer offered.
It really does not matter if it was a gift you would not have chosen, if you are not a mother and I wish you happy mother's day, accept the happy and say thank you.
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hi Trish, my mum was unhurt and continues to annoy both my sister and me successfully - she could write a book on reasons why other people should be getting us to the hospital etc and bemoaning the fact that neither of us (me or sis)feel much like cooking so lunch and dinner no longer just appear at regular intervals.I am working really hard on my attitude...really!