Manic Monday

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Is it easier for you to forgive or to forget?

Mrs. Becker, my babysitter from ages 6 through 10, always said, "Forgive and forget." Every time there was a disagreement, she said that. It's always easier to say I've forgiven someone, but in reality I find that if/when I hang on to the emotional memory of the 'transgression,' I haven't really forgiven.

Do you believe people can change?

I believe one can only change with a great deal of difficulty and motivation. It's not impossible, but it's also not easy.

Has life made you more cynical or more hopeful?

Oh, definitely more cynical. Especially over the past year. I used to be a real Pollyanna.