I have heard wonderful comments regarding a particular Miss Manners book. I looked at our local library's catalogue and saw it was available. I scooped Claire up and checked it out as fast as I could.
I must say, I have adored every word of this charming book. Ross has even read a bit of it and said that there are "a lot of good things in there".
"...As dear Erasmus said, 'It is part of the highest civility if, while never erring yourself, you ignore the errors of others.' Miss Manners prefers to believe that everyone means well, and that if anyone seems to be doing something wrong, it is probably not from intent, but from forgetfulness, busyness, absence of mind, or illness. Miss Manners may be mistaken in this now and again, but she leads a happier life for believing it."
This book truly has been a delightful gem. It has been an edifying, while comical read and I am looking forward to picking up another of Miss Manners' works this week.
"Children have two styles of dress these days. One, which consists of velvet dresses for girls and velvet suits for boys, is worn only to performances of The Nutcracker. The other, which consists of rags, is worn for everything else life has to offer. Miss Manners does not condone this..."
I cannot wait to see what Miss Manners' Guide to Rearing Perfect Children has in store for me.
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