Some people say good fences make good neighbors. Others believe that kindness and open communication is best. I’ve met some people with a quiver and a half full of little apostles who still don’t know the first thing about ‘do unto others…’

These days we all sit anywhere we want on the bus, regardless of age, race, religion, or gender. At least in theory, because everyone knows cool kids sit in the back. And the water fountains are for all, and the park benches are for all…be they protected historical benches or modern benches, or fallen trees losing their bark.

Or maybe just the stump.

Listen.

Be sweet. Be sweet. Be sweet. Baby, please be sweet.