You're so right. It's abhorrent the way that our elderly need to work AT MCDONALDS OF ALL PLACES... let's face it, I know it, you know it, they're working because THEY HAVE TO. My grandparents are fortunate enough to have been able to retire (like, a long time ago) somewhat comfortably and don't seem to be needing much. I am thankful for that.
There's so many things going wrong that's centered around how our elderly are taken or rather, not taken care of.
I'm young, but pride myself on the fact that I was raised with damn good manners. I ALWAYS open the door for someone else. This last winter I was at the store and saw this old lady having a heck of a time getting out of the car (her lazy ass son in the driver's seat). I watched 5 young men and a couple adult men WALK RIGHT BY HER! They choose not to see someone struggling any more. I went and asked her if I could help, she was grateful.
I guess I'm traditional in that sense where I was appalled at the lack of respect and manners that people have nowadays.
Wow... haha sorry about the rant!!
I guess that's a right warm welcome, huh? Haha I'm glad you came and commented on my blog. Your post got me passionate for a minute and I appreciate that!
LOL, love the passion! My wife is a teacher and I do some work with special ed students once in a while. You are absolutely correct, I am concerned with what's happened to our families and children. The best thing I can be is an example, but admit a lot of times I'm not too good at it, but I try. Maybe that shows through. But there's an old saying someone told me once, you can attract more flies with honey than with vinegar, lol, that's really hard especially when I don't 'feel' like it. Glad to hear from you!
We can try but we can't be positively amazing 100% of the time! ;) haha.
Being an example for even the littlest of things makes the big things stay on track. I noticed that as a military spouse. If you keep up on the little things like, not walking on the grass, the big things are easier to keep in line.