Dear Next Generation: ‘Make Me Feel Important’

Dear Next Generation: ‘Make Me Feel Important’
Dear Next Generation, an advice column from readers to young people. Photo by Shutterstock
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Everyone has a sign around their neck saying “Make Me Feel Important.”

When our Harley Davidson motorcycle club rode to visit Guide Dogs for the Blind in Bradenton, Florida, we all sat in a big circle on the floor. Then they released the puppies into the room all at once. Never in my life have I seen such a storm of affection. With tails wagging, face-licking enthusiasm, and just plain joy, the puppies happily greeted every one of us. Our most hardened guys melted.