A blue ribbon is the symbol for National Child Abuse
Prevention Month.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR CHILD ABUSE! EVER!
When you lose your temper, for any reason, you are
admiting “I am out of control.” “I am weak.”
You are hiding nothing
by being mean, violent and uncivilized.. In fact, you are advertising what
you are trying your best to cover up. There is never any
acceptable reason to yell and scream. Even if you feel
out of control, you still do not have permission to abuse
other people and especially children. You do not have permission
to abuse yourself.
One of the civic duties of a civilized person is to “remain
calm
when displeased.” If
you claim, “I can’t help it.” The
answer to
that is: “Practice.”
We all have a civic duty to learn to control our
own behavior.
You lead by example not by force. Avoid people who lead by
force.
My favorite charity is the
in
They have free
programs to help you
become a good parent.
Prevent shaken baby syndrome.
FNC website:http://www.familynurture.com/Programs/index.asp
When you receive anything, you have an obligation to give
something back.
One way to give something back to your family, your
community, and your
country is to be an honorable, civilized, law-abiding
citizen.
It is easy to hold yourself to a higher standard when you
know how.
For an investment of $27.95, you can learn to become a
confident,
charming person with common sense just by reading “A Year of
Good Manners” by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk. This information
if for all people of all ages.
www.janpolk.com
In the year 2010, when information passes as quickly as it does, we
are still expected to behave in a civilized manner. We
all have the same
rights. Along with freedoms come the same civic duties.
Flash mobs are easily created via the internet. This can be
fun but
each individual still has a civic duty to behave decently
to others.
The health care bill just passed and both parties are receiving
death
threats. Totally unacceptable and uncivilized behavior.
No one has
the right to threaten another person…not in a civilized nation
governed
by the rule of law.
Good Manners must be taught. This is not information we are
born with. We all have a civic duty to behave in a civilized,
honorable,
respectful way towards each other. This includes children
who are
little people in training to become honorable, responsible,
civilized, law-abiding
adults.. If we are not taught this information by our parents, we still have a
civic duty to learn it from someplace else.
One of the first rules of civilized behavior is:
Behave decently to others, show consideration when there is
conflict,
and maintain composure when displeased.
Civilized behavior is why the First Amendment, guaranteed by our
Constitution, works.
The first amendment guarantees free speech and the right to peacefully
assemble. It is based on the fact that the majority of American Citizens
are
honorable , civilized people.
No one is entitled to be rude to others or to threaten another’s life.
Another rule of civilized behavior:
If you break it, fix it. If you can’t fix it, find someone who can – and pay
the bill.
If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, ask permission.
Just because you are in a mob, drunk, anonymous, or whatever excuse you
can think of,
there is never any acceptable reason to be less than an honorable, civilized,
respectful citizen.
Our book “A Year of Good Manners” by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk, $27.95,
lists 365 common, every day courtesies and the reasons to use them. If you are
offended by the title, you probably need this book. Margery Sinclair uses a very
humorous style to convey very serious, trustworthy information.
“It is easy to hold yourself to a higher standard when you know how.” Jan Polk
“Good Manners are Good Business.” Margery Sinclair
www.ayearofgoodmanners.com buy your copy here $27.95
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Who wants to live in a $100,000 home and have the government
give you a credit card to pay the mortgage? When this is answered
“I Do” by a majority of Americans, the United States of
longer be a nation of free, honorable, civilized, self-governed citizens
who respect the rule of law and are proud to be held
personally responsible
for their own lives and their own families and expected to
be rewarded for hard work.
The government cannot control immigration. The government cannot
control illegal drugs.
There are laws on the books
that make certain drugs illegal. We have a multi-billion dollar illegal drug
industry that the government cannot stop. This industry exists because
each individual who uses drugs is not an honorable,
law-abiding citizen.
The government cannot make you use drugs and they cannot
make you stop
using drugs. It is a
personal choice of each drug user.
Illegal drugs means
it is againt the law.
Illegal drug use means you are less than an honorable
person. Honorable
people do not lie, cheat, or steal even when the opportunity\
presents itself.
If we had more honorable people, we could save multi-billions
of dollars on illegal drugs and put that money to use for
health care and schools
all without one government mandates or raising taxes.
Think about this, when you total all law enforcement
agencies together,
this is another multi-multi-billion
dollar industry…..all created by people who do
not obey the laws of the land. If more people were honorable, we could use
this money for health
care and schools and we would not have to give up freedoms,
expand government, or raise taxes.
The new health care bill requires all, by law , to pay something for health care
and if you do not,
the IRS will enforce the payment. How
many people can they
put in jail? If you do not have money, you do not have
money. Now it is a judgement
call as to who they will put in jail. So if they like you, they probably will not
put you
in jail.
The Democrats are bragging that 33 million more people will
now be covered
with health care….they just don’t know how to pay for it. Where is the announcement
of increased
doctors, nurses, and health care workers to handle the new demand?
There is a shortage of doctors already. Why
are we not hearing about new jobs
being
created in these health care fields
especially when we have the highest
unemployment in recent history? This is equivalent to dumping 33 million
apples
into one bushel basket. Someone
is not going to get good service if they don’t land
in the basket.
Our government worked when the majority of us were honorable
people.
We elect our officials from among ourselves.
We need more honorable role
models
in homes, businesses, schools, sports, government, churches, movies, tv, and radio.
Currently, money, looks
and sex apparently rule. How many people come to mind when
you think of someone you
consider honorable
and trustworthy?
Sacred honor and good character are the foundation of our
country.
Respect for the rule of law is
the only reason we can feel safe in our own homes.
law-abiding people. It is
a lot cheaper to teach people how to hold themselves to a
higher standard than it is
to expand government
and let them pick up all the pieces and take away our freedoms
one by one.
“A Year of Good Manners” by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk.
$27.95, features
365 common, everyday courtesies and the reasons to use
them. It is a cheap
solution to a lot of problems. Honor and good character should be respected
and taught in each home. These are the core values of our Greatest
Nation on Earth.
It is easy to hold
yourself to a higher standard when you know how. We cannot
afford to neglect our civilized rules of good behavior. This book belongs in
everyone’s library.
www.ayearofgoodmanners.com $27.95
I will be at the Authors Tent signing copies of “A Year of Good Manners” by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk.
Hope to see you there. I also have note cards with the GAFC images from the “Original Collection.”
These beautiful cards are $12.00 for a box of 6 blank note cards and 6 translucent envelopes….very special!!
We have 16 authors from the L. A. area (lower Alabama). There are 65 artists,
2 stages for local musicians, and plenty of activities for the children. This is a juried festival so you will appreciate
the quality of the art.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days Saturday and Sunday
Orange Beach Festival of Art is located next door to the Orange Beach Art Center on Canal Road in Orange Beach Al.
Details on their website www.obfoa.com
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I am so lucky to know someone as wonderful
as Dot. She is my
role model on how to age gracefully. Of
course,
Dot is from the old school of being an honorable, civilized,
law-abiding
citizen. Everything
she does shows love and respect to all around her.
My most favorite thing about Dot is she would always, always
stand to
greet anyone who enters the room. This one little thing makes you
feel so appreciated, respected, welcomed, happy, peaceful, safe, and any
other kind word you can think of. Standing always shows respect. When
you can see it is an effort to do so and someone still
stands it is
especially meaningful.
Dot said she always wanted to get her hug.
It has just been within the last 6 months that Dot is not
able to stand.
Dot never complains even when she has something to complain
about.
One time she broke a tooth off but never complained. I asked didn’t the
sharp edge hurt. She
replied “I’m not looking for trouble.”
How one dresses shows respect to fellow family members and
to the outside world.
Dorothy has always had her hair done every
Saturday. Her
daughter Joan always makes sure her mother
is dressed nicely everyday even if it is just casual
clothes. It is part
of their every day routine.
Within the past 15 years, Dot has gone through a broken arm,
a broken
hip, a broken tooth, she is hard of hearing and has lost
most of her
eyesight. This past
February she spent three days in the hospital with
pneumonia. She is now
on oxygen, but she is getting better.
Dorothy Theis is such a loving, wonderful person all her
grandchildren
decided they could not stand the idea of their grandmother
going to a
nursing home. They
have all banded together and are taking turns providing
round the clock care at home. They hire a nurse for the night hours and
during the day, she is always surrounded by family members.
For the last 22 years, it has been my pleasure to have such
a wonderful friend
and role model as Dorothy Theis. I especially love her children, Joan, Mary,
and Lois, who have
become like sisters to me. We are all
bridge players.
As a result of knowing Dorothy Theis, I will do my best to
not criticize or
complain and I will
stand to greet you if at all possible.
Happy Birthday, Dorothy!
Dorothy practiced all the information in our book “A Year of
Good Manners”
by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk, before it was even
written.
www.ayearofgoodmanners.com $27.95
www.janpolk.com Artist