There’s a movement upon us. It has nothing to do with Republican primaries, Peyton Manning’s next career move or rising gas prices. It’s much more involved and much more important.  Whether we choose to accept or dismiss crimes against humanity is ultimately our decision. We can make excuses why we shouldn’t pause, listen, learn or understand. Why should you? We don’t see it in our Connecticut homes, our grassy lawns or warm beds. It doesn’t directly involve you, or more importantly, your own children. It’s easy to ignore because it doesn’t affect your daily commute or visits to Starbucks.  …

As a gift, two of my dearest friends gave me a shirt with this embroidered message: “Be good to people.” If that phrase were on a piece of your clothing, would you be less apt to throw attitude at those around you? We’ve all been snappy with the diva at the deli counter, the postal employee with no sense of urgency or the opinionated co-worker preoccupied with personal drama and lunch menus. Drivers will continue to cut you off on the highway. Old ladies and gentlemen will forever squeeze to the front of the airport restroom line. Our daily encounters with frustrated individuals and their …