Reply #17: My meaness is more subtle

[TallahasseeGrannie]

than most of the above stories, and I actually don't remember any specific incidents but I would say the mostly have to do with impatience with kids..my own and the ones I teach. It doesn't happen very often, but sometimes I hit TILT and get a bit snide. Hopefully they don't notice too much. I have a lot of patience in general but there are times.... I am sure I have hurt some feelings. One thing you have to realize as a teacher is that so often every word you say goes right into the heart. Unless, of course, you are giving directions. Then no one listens.

And I was less mindful of my mother's needs in her elderly years than I should have been. She was whiney and demanding and domineering and in a nursing home for 7 years and I know she wanted to see more more, but once a week was about all I could handle.

Oh, I used to pinch our dog when I was little and when my grandfather lived with us I hid his stuff because I didn't like his being there.


Gosh..this feels an awful lot like confession! Forgive me, Father...I have sinned...

tg