What ever happened to

common courtesy? Did it go the way of the dodo bird? Was there a bill in Congress to outlaw it? Did I miss a memo?

When did it become illegal to *gasp* let another car go ahead of you? Hold a door for someone? Especially a woman pushing a baby stroller, an elderly person. Anyone, really. The number of people who don't return phone calls/emails is mind boggling.

When did we decide that it's okay to never accept the blame for something. It's always someone else's fault. Last night I watched the reunion show for the Real Housewives of DC (hey, I balance my trash tv with more educational fare as well!). The White House crashing couple STILL blames everyone else under the sun for the fact that they knowingly went to the party without an official invitation. Accept responsibility for yourself.

And parents---disciplining your children doesn't mean abusing them. Trust me. Generations of parents before you disciplined their children. You may claim to be "involved" with your child & being "gentle" but honestly, that 3 min. time out is going to do more than you saying "no, no, no" over and over again.