The Potter Family Easter 2003
Just to follow up on yesterday's rant, I don't think it's merely customer service that has disappeared from our culture, I think it's civility and common courtesy that have taken a hike. It's amazing to me how inconsiderate and self involved people are these days. Everyone is in a little 'me' bubble and it makes them feel entitled to take whatever they want, from whomever they want, whenever they want it. The most basic human kindnesses and niceties have dissolved and it is evident from the vitriolic tone of the TV pundits and the way that has filtered down into a 'me versus them' mentality that colors virtually every human interaction.
People walk around texting, chatting on cell phones, checking email and Facebook messages and they've forgotten to connect to the three dimensional people whom they encounter on the way. We're hyper connected on an electronic level and completely disconnected on a personal level. We're angry, we're stressed out, we're rude and we're mean. It's sad and it's scary, but I hold out hope that compassion makes a come back soon because without it we've really lost something crucial. Without it the fabric of society will continue to tear until we're so fractured and fragmented it may not be possible to piece meal it back together. And that's the bigger problem that filters down into why we can't find good customer service anymore. Nice has gone out of fashion and rude gets you on reality shows and the cover of US magazine, don't ya know. The customers are rude and impatient and that filters into the customer service people being rude and impatient, so it's most definitely a two way street.
I try to be polite, to be compassionate and to be kind. I don't always succeed. Sometimes I'm just as self absorbed as the next gal. It's my sincere goal to become more mindful of the way that I move through the world and to hopefully spread little seeds of positivity here and there and perhaps if more of us do this, good things will bloom.
And now I am stepping down from my soap box to share this week's fabulously craftacular links from the Crafty Bloggers!
Do go see the gorgeous vintage fabrics Brini Maxwell shared on her blog this week! Yummy!
The Crochet Dude
Drew thought he might have to freeze himself to avoid going bonkers while waiting to reveal his next full-length book!
The Artful Crafter
Does your craft space need de-cluttering? Here are some ways to donate your excess projects and supplies.
Mixed Media Artist
Want to try doing gel glue resists? Oh, the possibilities!
Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
The Easter Bunny is almost here and Madge has a calorie free jewelry tribute to her favorite holiday candy! Get your Pretty in Peeps Pendant here!
Farm Girl Roots, City Girl Style
Linda may have finally found the solution to creating a piece of wall art that's been on her mind for years.
Crafty Princess Diaries
Who better to craft for than the furry critters in your house? And they so appreciate it!
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
Craftside's got a bit of ballerina brilliance from the new book Mixed-Media Dollhouses, how to make shag on knitting, a fun recycled decoupage and office supply project and our author make and take schedule for Unique LA.
Cathie Filian
Enter to win a signed advanced copy of Cathie's new baby fashion book and $130 worth of goodies!!
Aileen's Musings
Aileen's cooked up a printable recipe card with her delicious Strawberry Spring cake recipe.
About Family Crafts
April is National Volunteer Month and Sherri has some creative ways you can help others.
http://familycrafts.about.com/b/2010/04/01/how-your-family-can-celebrate-national-volunteer-month.htm
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