<p>Wow! What great and simple advice, maineparent! And I love the word “snarky”! Your post is a great example of why forums like this have value.</p>
<p>ctymomteacher,
thanks for the comment… I feel for Sess cause it is a tough time… I know that I, myself, had an epihany one nite watching Roseann Barr and Bill Cosby… and how they used humor to cushion the blow of what they were saying…and also how they reacted to what they heard… </p>
<p>another great bit of advice from one of my co-workers was to use the “three strike rule” … first time someone is a jerk, let it go, second time, let it go, the THIRD time is when we should say enough and let go of the friendship… frankly, I hope I can always have 3 strikes before someone counts me out…I could be jammed cause of work or home or paperwork or logistical planning that is making me nuts etc etc… so, giving people a few at bats is the best way to keep the lines of friendship open and growing! </p>
<p>The “information age” is assaulting all of us with stuff constantly… and it is easier and easier for folks to be harsh…so, humor is the new answer!! for me anyway…plus with Jon Stewart as my new idol and the Comedy Channel on my car radio…I am definitely working on my “humor degree”…taking it pass/fail!!</p>