Why do people think it’s okay to be nicer than usual because it’s a particular time of year, instead of being that way always? And why do people feel good about themselves because they volunteer at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving and/or Christmas? Don’t they know those people need to eat more than one or two days out of the year?

I’m emphasizing patronizing and condescension by people who otherwise can do better. I hate the fact that I can’t give a hand to anyone who needs it, but I do help when and how I can. On a continuous basis, for instance, I take the clothes I either can’t or don’t want to wear anymore along with linen, shoes, and some household items that are still in good condition to the Salvation Army or the like instead of having a garage sale or selling them online. And every once in a while I’ve had enough to feed somebody. I’m not saying this is what everyone should do, but I am saying that people should not pop their collars because they do the soup kitchen duty once or twice a year.

And it is nice that people treat each other better during the Christmas season, but I still can’t really comprehend why – especially when they are usually being Karens or Kens, or just plain mean or apathetic any other time. It reminds me of the people who go to church on Sunday after coming home from a Saturday night good time and then preach to or gossip about others.

Just be your genuine self throughout your life, give not just because of a holiday, or refrain from judging others; this is a better practice and keeps you from being so pretentious.