Absolutes? I'm Against Them...Now

I know what people say. They say that old people (like me) are set in their ways and can't change. I have recently realized this to be wrong. I embrace the differences in people, generally and, in particular, among my friends. Would I ever have given the time of day to a Republican? Not the old me, but now I count several Republicans among the group of folks who are my true friends. Religion? I'm not a believer, but many of my friends are. I don't look at this as a divisive thing. I'm glad to know them and hope they pray for me, you know, just in case. Business majors? Well my son is one and I love him. Which brings me to the big one... people who talk in movies. Hard to like right? Wrong! I went to a movie with someone who yelled out, at just the wrong time, "That's him. That's the f*****." I was even more smitten. No more absolutes for me, man. If the right person talks in the movie, it can be informative and hilarious!  No more them and us - especially talkers vs. silencers. A very valuable lesson!