on holding doors

To the 4 undergrad dudes hanging outside the library at 8am this morning,

Listen, I know its early and you are 18 or 19 and probably super overwhelmed with your own life, but when you see me (or any other person) coming carrying 4 cloth grocery bags filled with 37 library books* please do not look away pretend not to see me, avoid eye contact, or look down at your cell phone. Please hold the door for me.

This isn't a chivalry thing, and it isn't a southern thing, and it isn't about gender roles. It is a human decency thing- and you bet I'd hold the door for you in the same situation. That is all.

Happy Monday,

M

p.s. To the boy who ran across the lobby and held the second door, thank you. Your parents raised you well.

* Library books are the bane of my existence. Lets hope I can return all of them come next week!

funny motivators

Back to reality after a lovely holiday! I could sure use one of these silly motivational cards from Felt & Wire this morning.

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