It is nice to see them. The kids barely remember my mother, and definitely do not remember my aunt. They are only here for a couple of days but any time is good.
I find myself on another site arguing politics, religion and other topics that end up doing nothing but causing gastrointestinal cramping for all involved.
It got me to thinking about a basic premise voiced by the Apostle John and rehashed by our mothers when we were children: if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.
It is good advice. I understand that sometimes things must be said that do not evoke happy thoughts and visions of fairies dancing in the sky, but in general, why say anything that spreads ill-will and negative feelings?
It is unavoidable of course, since we all have a tough time with policing our thoughts in conjunction with that idealistic, intrinsic right to "freedom of speech" which most people interpret as a license to spill vitriol.
Here is to hoping you have a wonderful day full of positive thoughts, or at least positive words.
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