Tag: Respect
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The Day After
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. It was a beautiful day. My husband and I went to church then to the movies. We have six children, one very adult daughter, three newly adult daughters and two teen sons. Did any of the children spend time with me? Did I receive any gifts? One daughter was home and…
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Okay…
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? I would ban the word “okay” and while I’m at it I will ban the tone that is used with it. Instead of using that lazy word use the word that means the same thing, “Yes”. My teenagers use…
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Seriously , Bruh
What is a word you feel that too many people use? I cringe every time I hear “Seriously!” It is so over used. While I’m complaining, let me add that “Bruh” is a sound not a word. Stop saying it. What happened to elegant conversation with meaningful words? One of the many degradations of society…
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Day 138
Being a human #138 Protect the elders and the littles among you. Humans are most vulnerable during their first years and their last. It takes more than a village to raise a child and protect our legacies.
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Day 124
Being a human #124 Shush. Stop talking and listen. When you talk over people or just wait for the gap to talk, you are not listening. Not listening is disrespectful. Stop. Listen. Learn. Respect.
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Day 115
Being a human #115 Humans are allowed to expect the fellow humans in their lives, homes and families to do what what is right. Humans are allowed to place expectations on the members of their household. Humans are allowed to be grumpy when those other humans do not do as they are expected. Today, I…
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Day 114
Being a human #114 Every human is allowed to take up space for themselves and their personnel things. You should never feel inferior because you require space in which to exist. Take all the space you need however be considerate of the space belonging to other humans.
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Day 109
Being a human #109 Memories are important. Stop telling other humans that they’ve already told that story many times. The story allows them an opportunity to relive their past. We are all stories.
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This is Happy
This is happy me. I like happy me. I have been happy me off and on in my life, however I have been consistently happy for almost five years now. My secret to happiness is this, live simply, make love your filter for what you do, and do not entertain negativity even for a second.…
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To my Jewish Friends
I pray with you. Your God and mine is the same Blessed Adonai, Ruler of the universe. May the lesson of the candles resonate with us all. May God bless you and yours.
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 