Kicking It

Whew! Some might say there is little to be thankful for this year. Let me remind you when we are alive, there is still hope. Just the same, it has been one for the history books.

Back in the day, when “All I Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten” was the mantra for decency, now is a good time to review the list. Written by Unitarian minister Robert Fulghum sharing his philosophy with the world in 1989, these are still truths to live by.

“Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Say you’re sorry if you hurt someone. Take a nap every day. Live a bala...