Glass Houses

You know, I often wonder if people really think they can say things about others without someone getting hurt? I wonder if they even care. Believe me, I have been guilty of this in the past and have regretted many things that have popped out of my mouth. But over the last 8 months or so, I have learned that really the only reason someone would say mean, hurtful, and untrue things about another person is because of lack of self-esteem or pure jealousy or frankly just stupidity. Is my family perfect? No, they are not. Is my family people that you should avoid? I don't think so. If you think my daughter or my son or my husband or myself, for that matter, are people that are bad influences, you know what, I think it would be best that you do stay away. I would hate to corrupt your perfect, never-do-anything-wrong, faultless family. And, just so we are clear here, if given the opportunity, I will confront you on this - consider this fair warning to come up with a really good story. The funny thing is, the things I heard that came from your mouth startle me in many ways, but not more than the fact that you and your family are far from perfect. But...whatever, you keep yours to yourself and I will keep mine far, far away from you. A bad influence -- LOL -- I cannot even believe that is what you think.