My 93 year old Uncle tells me that as a small child I carried books around and insisted that people read to me.  He claims I sought “knowledge”… Considering some of the books included Yogi Bear and Tennessee Tuxedo; I think I was after entertainment and when a grown-up person said: “Smarter than the average bear…” or “Hey boo… boo” I was amazed.

60 years later this act of kindness still resonates with me.  He did not have to read to me or put up with the demands of a small kid… but he did.  Perhaps it is one of the reason’s I have views and values that put such a high premium on civil interactions.