Or maybe it’s tea for too many or TMI?

I know it’s fun sometimes to hear about interesting things going on in the lives of others. Juicy gossip is very hard to pass up. And it’s interesting on occasion to hear about the news of someone famous whose talent you admire.

People in your life who are going through hard times or making bad decisions may need anything from a listening ear to emergency assistance, not negative opinions or condescension. It may not be a good idea to offer your assistance if it isn’t asked for, but if that person’s life is going to be negatively affected, it is hard to stand by and watch them fall. Please assist in life and death matters, but don’t be a Karen or Ken.

We sometimes have to let them fall because they have lessons to learn the same as we do. But again, just like you don’t stand by and videotape someone being beaten to death, you should do something when it is a matter of life or death, even if it’s just to call the police or get more help.

And speaking of celebrities – your admiration or disdain can go a little too far. Even though you admire someone’s talent, that talent does not speak to who that person is. And when they don’t live up to your standards, it can be a disappointment. But you have to remember – they are just like you. They make mistakes just like you, they have bad and good thoughts just like you. They have good and bad days just like you. They go through things just like you.

How about giving the same support that you give when you buy tickets to see them or purchase their merchandise? Instead of posts that emphasize their failures, what about posts that offer encouragement and support through whatever the situation is? And instead of actually harassing them (if this applies), just don’t.

I reemphasize that everyone is human. It is not your place to tell them they don’t have a right to have feelings or failings. Remember that saying about throwing stones – we all have glass houses.