Commando Civility is not alone. Even in New Hampshire, they need to be reminded about civility now and again. Toby Hatchett is doing her part. She wrote a nice piece entitled 2008 Wishes for Port City in the local paper. Here’s a bit of it, but please check it out.
I want 2008 to reflect a return to civility and nice manners. Why, oh why, why, why, must you people walk abreast on icy streets in groups of three or four or more? Can’t you realize there might be someone behind you, in front of you, who needs to pass? This sense of sidewalk entitlement must be eliminated in 2008. Let us make it a priority.
Ahem, OK, bear with me. You cell phone users, we love you. You are so cute. You are so very important. We really do love you. However, may I just say one thing? We sincerely do not want to hear intimate details of your sex life and/or medical treatments. Don’t let us be subjected to this. Puh-lease! Give us all a break. If we wanted to hear such lurid details, we would not be out, but home listening to Dr. Phil and Oprah and soaps. Give us our quiet times.
If you really must divulge such details, can you just, please and thank you, step outside of the line you are in, INSIDE, and do it outside, so no one is captive to your drama queen life? Thank you.
We feel your pain, Toby, we feel your pain.
