I have to say that one of my favorite generations of politeness would've been either the Victorian era or the 1950s. While life was not perfect, it was not just, it was not equal ... people were really polite. I don't think we have to go backwards, but I feel like we do need to take a step away and look at the way that we have become accustomed to talking to each other, specifically social media.

I get good parking spots. Usually up front, almost every-time. Why? Luck? (I don’t believe in luck), or: am I more patient to find the good spot have better timing...

Recently I was making excuses for falling off my healthy eating wagon to my 20 year old son..."it's been so busy", "I was at a business thing..." blah blah....his response, compassionate but matter of fact: "Mom, Just do better". I looked at him and responded "Ok"
Over the last couple of months, I lost some weight, so I was excited to investigate my closet for "skinny" clothes and discovered a pair of linen shorts! It had been a few years since they saw sunshine and I was excited to wear them. I happily wore my little shorts to run errands around town until I walked past a mirror in a store and thought..."OMG, these shorts are U-G-L-Y".
Holidays remind us to appreciate our peeps.  This follow-up post, is part two offering creative ideas to show appreciation during the holidays. Here are a few more ideas that won't break the bank.