Manners Still Matter: Let’s get back to basics
January 26, 2023
There was a time when a discussion about manners and etiquette included using the proper fork and writing thank-you notes in a timely manner.
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Manners Still Matter: Turn it down, please
December 7, 2022
I was waiting in line the other day for my turn to pay for some groceries.
Peace: Working across organizations and faiths to establish harmony
November 9, 2022
Peace. Unity. Hope. These words are part of our daily vernacular when associated with promoting a world filled with harmony. They’re words that elicit inspiration for a world where we can inhabit in concord with and acceptance for one another.
Manners Still Matter: Holiday advice
November 9, 2022
As hard as it is to believe, Thanksgiving 2022 is here. The year is waning, and what a year it’s been.
Manners Still Matter: Manners still matter.
November 8, 2022
Welcome to “Manners Still Matter,” a new bi-monthly column offered by the Gwinnett Citizen newspaper. In this new feature, we will discuss all things “manners” and “etiquette.”
Rotarians promoting peace and conflict resolution
February 19, 2019
With daily headlines designed to provoke strong emotion rather than truth, it is not surprising that people with opposing views would be offended. We hear of the division between Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives, citizens and illegal immigrants, whether or not to build a wall, provide national healthcare, or manage crime.
Kindness Is Not Just a Southern Thing
August 26, 2017
Maybe every person believes they came from a great generation, but as an Atlanta native, I am so grateful I had the opportunity to grow up in Lawrenceville in the 1960’s and 1970’s. The values I learned have helped me navigate through many difficult life challenges.
I beg to differ. Have we lost the ability to disagree amicably?
July 31, 2017
Mama always said that polite folks don’t discuss religion or politics “with company.” Remember that? I remember hearing her tell us that on more than one occasion.
