Hard to say hi!

During our morning run or whenever we hike or mountain bike, we encounter a wide variety of folks, from school kids, to moms walking their babies, adults of all ages and a few seniors. What’s remarkable is how younger individuals in general, and kids in particular, don’t know how to say “hello.” Perhaps, greeting someone has become old fashion or is just no longer part of the home education curriculum. It could also be that normal communication has fallen hostage to cell phone chat, email or instant messages. Another reason could be that from the time they start walking and speaking, kids are admonished “not to talk to stangers.” Whatever the reason, it’s become quite clear to us that the Beatles’ song “Hello, Goodbye” is definitely passé!