Some companies collect public ratings for the president of the United States but approval is something we all crave.
In January, I sought professional validation of my writing by submitting four of my 2025 blogs to the Illinois Woman’s Press Association annual contest. I just received the results: LINDA – 1st place and will be submitted to the National Federation of Press Women competition; BIRTHDAY – 3rd place; and honorable mentions for INCHES and WORRY. I am so pleased. Since 1984, I have belonged to the two organizations, which are about as old as I am.
During the months of May and June, thousands of tee-shirts will be sold proclaiming “Best Mom” and Best Dad.” Although as parents, we often butt heads while our youngsters are growing up, we still hope for their esteem.
When our family enjoys a holiday dinner at our house, I like to hear compliments about the meal that Grandpa and I have taken days to prepare but is consumed in about an hour.
Many of the residents of our community devote time to worthy projects. For example, school board members serve without pay. When I was covering their monthly, 8:00 p.m. meetings to report to the Rockford Morning Star, the members often went into a closed session after a couple hours. I was excluded and went home to bed but they might continue discussing clandestine issues until midnight.
At community churches, the organists may be regarded as part of the furnishings. She or he has spent years practicing besides showing up each Sunday morning to provide the necessary music.
Meeting a significant other’s parents is a big time of hoping for approval. Ahead of time, many hours are spent considering the questions, “What will I wear? What will I say?”
It isn’t just adults that seek acceptance. If a student has to change schools, their biggest question is, “Will I find new friends?”
How have you acquired approval?