Have you ever met someone you wish you hadn’t? Someone who really shouldn’t be a part of your life but somehow you just can’t erase them from your acquaintance list. Maybe a co-worker, an ex spouse or the tax man? Being a laid back easy going sort of person, I do not meet this type of person very often. In truth I can only think of maybe one or two people, if I think really hard, that I would like to eliminate from my life. Some of you may have relatives that fit into this “wish I could eliminate” category and I do pity you as you really can’t choose your relatives can you? Wouldn’t it be fun though if a family could have a vote on who their relations bring into the family???? I might never have been married….. hmmmm. I think a new family member should be submitted to a written exam, personal interviews, personal skills demos and perhaps a scavenger hunt for good measure. Maybe a dowry for the family members would be nice. I know I could use some new sheets (they are expensive these days), an espresso machine or a vacuum. Then, once the newly elected family member joins in everyone would theoretically be compatible and they could all live together in a grand and happy compound. Rather like world politics I’d say.
Artful Sharon 
good post Mum – so true about the money bit. Real class is how you act towards others, not what you own!