DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a neighbor who is extremely outspoken and opinionated about everything!
I, on the other hand, go with the flow in my life and don’t let negativity take up space in my mind if I can help it.
I struggle with knowing how to be a good neighbor and not wanting to hear all her ranting. Usually I try to make sure I’m not out when she is, and if so, I just wave or say hi, but pray she doesn’t run over and start up. What’s the best way to handle this, as I live directly across the street?
GENTLE READER: Keep something permanently cooking on the stove.