Until now, I've lived my life by the following maxim: you're an asshole until you prove me otherwise.
Granted, that's not a healthy way to live, but it suited my needs and lifestyle. But as my kids mature, I am forced to become, at the very least, pleasant acquaintances with other kids' parents and members of the PTA and other social/school groups.
So effective immediately, I resolve to be a kinder and gentler Chag. My new motto is: you might be worthy of friendship until you prove to be an asshole. Still not a very healthy way to live (and a little wordy), but it's better than before. Baby steps.
That said, there are still plenty of people who will still be judged by my previous maxim. Here are five such types:
1. People who back their cars into driveways or parking spaces
I always suspect these people of needing to make a fast getaway. Therefore, they shouldn't be trusted.
2. Anyone who has their own political talk show
If you're the host of one of these talking head programs, you're being paid to spew either hard-left or hard-right opinions since no one in America is interested in moderate opinions or ones that differ from their own. Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Keith Olbermann, etc.? Can't truss 'em.
3. All politicians
No explanation necessary.
4. Hipsters
If you're one of those people who reads Pitchfork, hates a band you once loved once everyone else starts listening to them, feels that nothing worth watching/doing/listening happened after you turned 25, spends two hours on your hair to make it look like you just rolled out of bed, has a mustache fetish, or partakes in certain things solely to be ironic, I've got no use for you.
5. Me
You know, I could do this daily like the Grace In Small Things meme thingy.
Turning Over A New Leaf
