April 24, 2024
When ye run down politeness ye take the mortar from between the bricks of the foundations of society.
—O. Henry (pseud. of William Sydney Porter)
American writer (1862-1910)
Source: Between Rounds" (story) in The Best Short Stories of O, Henry (buy from Amazon)
The Boston Globe’s editors and I agreed in December 2015 that Reflection for the Day will no longer appear in the newspaper, ending a 32-year run since the feature was launched by visionary Boston Globe editor Thomas Winship. I will continue to publish the Reflections on this website every day, including most Sundays, into 2016 and beyond. To my many regular print readers through the years I extend deep gratitude and warm wishes for the New Year. —Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, Jr.