The Blame Game!

Recently there has been a rash of outbursts by young people. I deal with these comments and  dis approvals often. It seems that young people feel that they the right to expound anytime, anywhere and to whomever they want. I know all about the first amendment. It gives everyone a right but not the right to be rude, ignorant and downright disrespectful. It does matter to whom and when comments are made. I do not blame the young people. I blame their parents, teachers, coaches and anyone else who has been neglect in their duty to teach kids to be respectful, know their place and deal with adversity. I am tired of hearing about some one's feeling being hurt. People win and lose everyday and move on. Not everyone gets a trophy or a raise. It's all right to get an honest evaluation to learn and grow from. Our government doesn't endorse all the world leaders but when met face to face are given the respect they deserve as being leaders. It seems that there are too many followers these days and not enough leaders. A narcissistic society breeds nothing but selfishness and conformity. Let's teach our kids to be respectful, well mannered, tough and to become unique individuals.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Another Thanksgiving, another reason to give thanks. I give thanks everyday. I look around and see how fortunate I have been. I am especially thankful for my beautiful, loving wife who puts up with everyday and has kept me healthy. She also has taught me what an exceptionally talented, thoughtful and contemplative person she is. I'm thankful for my son and grandson, for all my loyal tennis clients, and my health. I'm thankful that in my later years I have made some wiser decisions. Nice to forget all the stupid, unreasonable ones in the past. I'm thankful I'm old. That I have the values that seem to be missing from today's younger society. I am fortunate to have several pets that have filled my life with joy. So enjoy the day and be happy you're not the person who is negative and does not see that even though not everything is good, there is a lot that is.