Everyone -

Are open minds that important ? If so, how does one know that another has an open mind ? Do open minds have anything to do with what one is such as being a conservative, democratic, liberal, socialist et cetera - huh ?

I've known people who say their minds are open but - in fact - their minds are as closed as close can be. How do I know a minds is closed ? What they really say in most any discussion. They often hear but seldom - if ever - listen !

All -

Thanksgiving precedes Christmas ( Thankful we're able to give. How some-ever small. ) And feelings. Are the Feelings the same or remarkably different ? What ? Oh yes - Giving / Taking - Are they equal in their feelings ?