Responsible

 I do my job.  I pay my taxes.  I pick up my dog’s poop and dispose of it responsibly.  I clean up after myself.  

I wash the dishes.  I try to limit my carbon footprint.  I eat mainly locally-sourced food, all vegetarian.  I vote.  I show up for meetings and participate seriously.  I make the bed and hang up my clothes.  

I keep my yard presentable for the neighbors. I honor my promises and commitments.  I ensure that my bank balance is not overdrawn. 

I scrub the toilets. I don’t drive drunk (I hardly drive at all.)  I stay abreast of the news.  

I answer all my email within 24 hours.  I keep my car registration up to date.  I return my library books before they are due.  I tip well.  

I apologize sincerely when I’ve done something wrong. I reduce, reuse, and recycle. I direct deposit my bills on the day before they are due.  

I pull weeds. 

I show up for my family, friends, and colleagues.  I attend all-day meetings without (much) complaint.  I get my students’ grades in on time.  

I take the e-waste to the e-waste site.  I take the hazardous waste to the hazardous waste site. I get oil changes at a place that disposes of the oil in an environmentally-responsible way.

I offer my seat on a crowded bus to old people and pregnant ladies.  I hold the door open for the person behind me. I take off my shoes in no-shoe houses.

I apologize after I burp.  I sneeze into the crook of my elbow.  I wear a mask if I’m feeling sick.

I exercise, eat right, and get an annual physical check-up.  

I act my age.  

If I borrow something, I put it back where I found it. I wipe the counter after I cook.

I do what’s expected of me and treat others as they would wish to be treated.

I’m a responsible person.

I’m sick of it.