@parus It pains me/irks me to see the shallowness that is exhibited by many at this time of year. I have especially taken to task my husband's children and his sister. He doesn't like to hear my thoughts. So, when he commented the other night, and asked my thought, I told him. He got upset, to which I simply replied, "you know I am going to say the truth as I see it. It may or may not be the truth as you see it. If you don't want to hear my view, don't ask for it." It hurts to experience the entitlement approach.
Ginger