Be Nice

This was one of my Mom's most redundant rules.
To seven children, "Be Nice!"
To nasty people, "Be Nice!"
To haters, "Be Nice!"
She taught us that being kind matters
and that niceness comes in a variety of platforms
and it really is as easy and simple as
"Be Nice!"

She also taught us,
much later on in life,
once that first part was securely tucked into our genetic makeup,
that there is a second half to that statement . . .

"Until it's time to NOT be nice!"

Be kind, always,
but do NOT be a doormat.
Do not EVER undervalue yourself.
Do not allow other folks to belittle you.
Do not accept less than you deserve.
You do not have to be mean or hurtful,
but . . .

"Be Nice . . . until it's time to NOT be nice!"

Have a great day!