Sad to say, some 12-year old will probably be shot and killed today by a drive-by in a crime-ridden neighborhood, and few will give it a second thought.
Thank you. My life is marked with a series of stumbles and falls - that's okay, most of it I learned from. I came to the realization that my next fall is not an "if" but a "when," and all I can do is try to fall forward.
She'll be stopping by this weekend, so I suppose I'd let her in. She's taking me to see the Bourne Ultimatum, as she knows I am dying to see it and I probably won't go alone. A pity date, perhaps.
She's in a relationship, so there's no harboring of reconciliation on either end. It will be nice to see her, but still a bit awkward I suppose. I have difficulty with any animosity towards her. We parted bilaterally, and, as much as possible, cordially.
What would I give her? Two things? Not a clue. Okay. A hug.
I've been working at the same company for a long time. I get along swimmingly with most of the people I work with (a great group), but, of course, there are always those that come along from time-to-time.
I agree with Costanza. Faced with said individual, I react in kind. I don't take much personally - like you, I'm in very good standing. I let them know where I'm coming from and leave it at that. I'll keep it impersonal as long as they like.
Many times, we end up getting along great (that is, eventually). And other times, this individual ends up leaving anyway. After all, someone you find inflammatory can often be viewed the same way by others. I've seen this play over and over again in some 22 years.
RE: Lady Di's legacy.
Sad to say, some 12-year old will probably be shot and killed today by a drive-by in a crime-ridden neighborhood, and few will give it a second thought.