May your words be tasty...

 These daisies found a way to grow up and through a very small opening in my newspaper holder while reaching for the light.  I have to admit that when I look at them I smile thinking about the route they took while trying to reach their destination.  It was certainly not the path of least resistance. And I think about people who are pleasant regardless of what might be going on in their lives.  .
On the flip side of that thought,  I never understand how anyone can make rude and unnecessary comments with no thought or regard to how their words may affect someone.We do not know what is going on in anyone's life or just how difficult their path may be.
 In the general public arena, do an alternate set of rules take over which is different than how a friend or acquaintance would be treated?  Why do some feel the need to make judgements about the appearance, clothing, and/or behaviors of whatever 'enters their vision' whether in the grocery store or while watching television?
The newspaper, Facebook, and some conversations contain remarks that I wouldn't want said either out loud or in print about those I know or don't know, either..  I have come to the point where I have occasionally remarked,
 "Now there's an example of something that I may have thought, but never would have said out loud."
Hey, someone has to point out how thoughtless and hurtful comments can be...and those said in jest are just as bad.
Tact isn't working.  Rude is rude.
You choose your attitude.  Once those words are out of your mouth, you cannot get them back.
And there you have it.  I am now going to step off of my soapbox.  I do feel better, though.  Venting can be beneficial to your health.