I love sayings, and quips and bits of wit and wisdom, and for as long as I can remember, people have said to me, “You have the best sayings, you should write a book!"
Wow, this one I would love to post at the entrance to every subway, health club and salad bar.
The other night I went to a gallery event where my son had a showing of his clothing designs, and even though it was a young crowd, a crowd that insists on saying sh*# as often as my generation said “man” or “cool,” and alcohol, along with the familiar fragrance of a now-legal-in-small-amounts substance was abundant, no one was out of hand or rude. (I also didn’t stay past 10 – hell cat that I am). So my theory is this: I believe art, and music brings out the best in us. I believe in the power of beauty. It sure was beautiful in Crystal Lake, IL, in the ’60s. And that if we celebrate the art and beauty in the world around us as well as in each other, that manners, and kindness, are sure to follow.
Then, perhaps, manners surely will take us where no amount of money could – to peace and harmony – man.
* Here’s a tip for the next time you are cut off in traffic or someone has been thoughtless: Take in a deep breath, hold it for the count of 3, and let it out in forceful “huh huh huh” sounds, the last “huh” long and drawn out, ’til the whole breath is expelled. Take in one more deep breath and sing it out in a “ahh.” Smile. All is well.