Headlights and Manners

You see the heading and wonder how these two subjects even relate to each other.   You may even have a clue or your own interesting story....but this is mine. It is quite interesting how you can take two random words and make them relate.  It's also quite interesting how just two words can have such a lasting effect on someone.

Have you ever been at a function outside, laid back listening to music, and gazing at the stars only to get blinded by headlights?  I mean they see you lying there. They could turn off the headlights until they clear the area of people then turn them on and carry on about their way. There's nothing like trying to readjust your eyes after a sudden bright burst of light. One minute you see a star, the next it's like "there's a sky up there?"   See where I'm going with this?

What's happen to society and being considerate of others?  If you raise your kids to be respectful, saying yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, no sir...you are in the minority these days.  Gone are the days of manners and as the manners go away, so have our promise for future leaders of our country. Who is going to be running our country one day?  Many of you will think that you are glad you won't be around to find out, but why not do something to ensure that this country will not fall, will not fail!

Next time you are out in public, take a look around.  Does it look like it did years ago?  Now while growth is great and people like new things, I wonder how nice life probably was back in the days when children would never back talk their parents without a slap in the mouth.  I never would have treated or talked to my parents the way some do now.  Where has the respect gone to?  Children tell their parents what they are going to do....they have no respect for authority - whether at home or at school.

So....back to the headlights. If you are driving down the road with your lights on bright, turn them on dim when you meet a car.  If you are at a large function having to park in a field or grassy area located near where people are trying to relax and enjoy music or a movie or star gazing....think about how you would feel if you were the one being blinded by the headlights. Take that brief moment to remember your proper raising and turn them off momentarily....have respect and manners for others. Show that this country is not going down the tubes due to lack of discipline, lack of care or concern.