I had to dress up my eldest, for a field trip to the local Philharmonic Orchestra today.

They were told to go smart - he took a bit of convincing that didn't just mean Nike sweats, as opposed to Old Navy.

I actually had to go shopping for 'real' pants and a shirt with a collar, neither of which he owned
(though I did opt for more 'smart casual' than 'black-tie' - lol).

He cleaned up quite well! - and we have the picture to prove it (of course)!


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Some things are best left unsaid.

Some things are not.

Some things are said with just enough ambiguity to create uncertainty, but to avoid conflict.

Some things are just downright rude.

...Which takes me back full circle.


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I can't stand meanness.

I'm not naive enough to expect everyone to get along with everyone else, or even to go out of their way to be nice to each other.

I'm also not claiming to be perfect, or averse to a little gossip.

BUT to intentionally set out to hurt someone's feelings?...

...frankly, that just sucks!


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Another day cleaning blah blah (enough said)