tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post2611389541721338469..comments2024-03-21T03:45:48.679-05:00Comments on Enter the Rainbow: Nice Is InAndy B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05944614269873479581noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-75525788155283860432009-05-27T09:34:31.591-05:002009-05-27T09:34:31.591-05:00Hi Andy, maybe it's just semantics, but I might ch...Hi Andy, maybe it's just semantics, but I might choose another word than "nice" as the positive attribute. This "midwest-nice" thing drives me nuts (as an eastcoast transplant to the midwest). How about "honest respect" or "truthful integrity" or somesuch? The word "nice" just carries too much baggage for me. All that aside, if people are actually acting in a more civil manner, "Hallelujah!" ~AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-46837139929808262192009-05-26T18:48:00.127-05:002009-05-26T18:48:00.127-05:00I for one am disappointed that more people did not...I for one am disappointed that more people did not use the word "idiot" in their comments!<br />Nice...Andy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05944614269873479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-27816598817054481982009-05-26T09:03:20.940-05:002009-05-26T09:03:20.940-05:00I’m going to assume that Jesus was generally nice....I’m going to assume that Jesus was generally nice. It's interesting to me still that Scripture never asks us to like everybody or even be polite for that matter. Rather we are called to be faithful to one another and to love.<br /><br />I don't think this post was intended to be a theological discussion, but it seems to me that much of what passes as "goodness" today is really politeness or niceness. I don't mean to be pessimistic; I'm all about nice, as long as it's not confused with higher callings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-59852821169853854442009-05-25T17:31:29.888-05:002009-05-25T17:31:29.888-05:00If indeed we're tipping the scales toward niceness...If indeed we're tipping the scales toward niceness, I'm thrilled. Id love to see a return to civility, even in the midst of differing opinions. Too often I see people demonizing those of a different mindset. It's far better to disagree agreeably.NCSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617227847364562989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-86640355229888179222009-05-25T12:21:23.553-05:002009-05-25T12:21:23.553-05:00Love the post. However, you leave out the middle ...Love the post. However, you leave out the middle ground of indifference. It takes no energy not to care about others; far less than being nice or mean. <br /><br />The danger here is mistaking the lack of meanness for a rise in niceness.Kurt M. Boemlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767315496114371725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-40881510426764569622009-05-25T12:00:27.581-05:002009-05-25T12:00:27.581-05:00Andy:
Nice post, really! I hate to nit pick, but...Andy:<br /><br />Nice post, really! I hate to nit pick, but the example of the foul ball is somewhat flawed. I for one am not impressed with how people behave when others are watching. Perception may not always square with reality. An adult who does not offer the foul ball to a kid nearby in the stands may not necessarily be keeping it for himself. There may be someone who is dear and special to him that isn't present at the game. An elderly baseball fan who is a shut in, a baby or child at home are just two plausible examples of why an adult fan may elect to keep the ball. Furthermore, those booing the adult are not being nice; even if the person were to keep the ball for himself. Who's to say that those booing are paragons of niceness? Ask Steve Bartman about his experience with booing fans. Not so nice.<br />In closing, should I be fortunate enough to catch a foul ball next Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium, please be nice!<br /><br />Respectfully,<br />JosephAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-31887561291701130152009-05-23T10:48:02.144-05:002009-05-23T10:48:02.144-05:00I said Thank You yesterday to a person that was ho...I said Thank You yesterday to a person that was holding the door open for me at a Convenience Store near us. <br /><br />His comment was----I do it for lots of people, but you are one of the first to say Thank You.<br /><br />I do not think Thank You is used enough, especially with our family that is the most important.<br /><br />I try to say Thank You every morning to my husband when he brings me my cup of coffee to the chair in the living room.<br /><br />I also try to say thank you to my daughter every time she calls from way out in North Carolina---she does not have to call her old parents as much as she does!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com