tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post7018852907484990703..comments2023-09-11T11:27:08.538-04:00Comments on Worth Mentioning: The inexcusable behavior of strangersSusan Bonifanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-81414134543669662462013-01-31T07:08:40.619-05:002013-01-31T07:08:40.619-05:00Cathy, I really appreciate this comment. It remind...Cathy, I really appreciate this comment. It reminds me that there are circumstances that might not be apparent, and call for the benefit of the doubt. Also, your neighbor fall out (and now I don't like him either) reminds me that the battles most worth picking are on behalf of those beings that can't speak for themselves. Thank you for commenting.susan bonifanthttp://atticview.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-1751607764318102722013-01-30T23:57:00.577-05:002013-01-30T23:57:00.577-05:00Your post is certainly a good one, and very though...Your post is certainly a good one, and very thought provoking. I've seen people leave their pets in cars without cracking the window open for fresh air. Or in the city they leave their poor dog outside with their leash tied around a parking meter, taking their sweet time eating inside a restaurant. I've been confronted WITH my handicapped placard on my car by a famous CNN news anchor (Jack Cafferty) as he challenged me for using a handicapped spot without even checking that I had a placard (it works both ways). He saw "I looked good" so I must not need a handicapped spot - who was he to judge me? (I needed it that day otherwise I try not to use it - depending on my MS)I try to keep my mouth closed, but sometimes I have to ask people how they can be so thoughtless. Now my neighbor hasn't spoken to me because in 6 degree weather he wasn't letting his cats inside. I placed a phone call to tell him to open his front door and let them in. We all pick our fights and let the chips fall where they may. Thanks for the post. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530651626467011526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-61609670722956875612013-01-30T10:02:26.766-05:002013-01-30T10:02:26.766-05:00True. And the opposite is true as well, I've f...True. And the opposite is true as well, I've found...good deeds usually come back around. Ironically, my daughter and I refer to it as "Parking Karma" - do something nice, that you don't have to do. Eventually, you'll be rewarded with a great space in front of Panera at noon, or near the mall entrance during the holidays.susan bonifanthttp://atticview.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-82018716007618705402013-01-30T08:48:55.731-05:002013-01-30T08:48:55.731-05:00Your restraint is admirable and wise. I encounter ...Your restraint is admirable and wise. I encounter these kinds of things frequently, but I chant my life's motto in my head when I do..."What goes around, comes around." I try very hard to remember this when I am tempted to scold others for their inappropriate behavior.Sharon Greenthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341769570752679625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-16338226013514155962013-01-28T17:11:06.432-05:002013-01-28T17:11:06.432-05:00For sure Donna, that was the question of the day f...For sure Donna, that was the question of the day for me after I did NOT speak to that man. I finally decided it's worse not to "do" something, but your point is excellent - to what degree, while knowing we've probably dealt with the same stressors ourselves. Thanks for the comment.susan bonifanthttp://atticview.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-23985531080913636922013-01-28T14:28:04.973-05:002013-01-28T14:28:04.973-05:00I so relate! I'm the kind of person who does N...I so relate! I'm the kind of person who does NOT confront people for their inexcusable behavior, even when I probably should. I still remember a very large and VERY angry mother spanking her child in public. I did nothing, telling myself I was afraid for my safety. Why wasn't I as fearful for the child's safety? I don't know, and that incident haunts me. Is is possible to intervene in a way that recognizes a person's humanity and the stressors they are under, but somehow holds up a mirror to their behavior?Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137792662789608833noreply@blogger.com