Before the pandemic hit, I made this button for a patient (who was dealing with a judgmental family member) and for myself:
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Yesterday, I asked this question on Twitter:
I was pleased to see that people had many responses, including
- lies,
- gun violence,
- racism,
- misogynists,
- homophobes,
- excuses,
- hate,
- judgment,
- disrespect,
- wars,
- injustice,
- stupidity,
- bullies, and
- beets.
Some people replied that their button would simply say “PLEASE NO.” I can definitely relate to that, especially when I’m feeling so overwhelmed I have trouble pleasing anyone.
It’s occurring to me, here and now, that the button could also read “PLEASE NO ONE MORE THAN YOURSELF.”
Please no applause until the end, as I share my other images for today.
Please no lager for me; I don’t drink alcohol.
Please no worries about my sharing more relevant theme songs for these times. Here’s “It’s the End of World as We Know It” by R.E.M. …
… and “I Got it From Agnes” by Tom Lehrer.
Please no need to leave a comment, but I’ll be pleased if you do.
Please no endings without gratitude for all, including YOU!
