Man, I so agreed with this quote I recently heard from Scarlett Johansson. She said, "I'm constantly surprised by how rude people are." Don't we know it! Are people more rude than before? Or are we just noticing it now? I think sometimes people act rude without realizing it. In Johansson's case, she said people will try and take her picture sometimes even when she's having dinner with someone or in moments where she's trying to have a conversation with a friend.

Some would say that this is okay behavior because she's a celebrity, but let's face it, it's really not. We need to take a step back sometimes and self-reflect before we act. That would really help those rude moments where we just don't stop and think. We all do it, and we need to be better at monitoring out own behavior and the boundaries we cross with friends and even strangers.

Speaking of Johansson, she's starring in The Avengers which just came out this past weekend. I'm definitely going to see it at some point. Are you?

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I watch the show Castle occasionally, and a few years ago I read the real-life book by the fictional Richard Castle, Heat Wave. As a writer myself, I was intrigued that the show had a real novel penned by a fictional person, which actually made the real-life NY Times bestseller list.

If all this sounds confusing, it's because it's like a story within a story within a story. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of the show, you'll probably enjoy the books as well. They read just like an episode of Castle.

I'm thinking of Castle today, because the season finale airs tonight and promises that "Castle tries to protect Beckett as she pursues the man who shot her; the 12th precinct is forever changed as feelings and secrets are revealed." Hmm... sounds like a good one. I may watch.

Castle, incidentally, is one of the shows I recommend watching in order to make small talk with new people. I've met so many people of different ages and backgrounds that enjoy the show, and I've been able to chat about it from many different angles. Some people are huge fans of Nathan Fillion, so they'll basically watch anything that he's in. Others really like the fact that the show is a throwback of sorts to those detective shows from the 70s. Others are just hoping Castle and Beckett get together and start a real relationship. I suppose I'm a little of all three.

Do you plan to watch the finale tonight?

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Do you celebrate? I have one friend that has a party every year. If you need some last minute recipes, here's a nice roundup from some of our sites:

Our Mexican Food Guide offers Quick and Easy Recipes

Our Home Cooking Site Breaks the Mexican fast-food mold with some recipe ideas

If you're really ambitious you can make some of these Cinco de Mayo candy recipes

I haven't forgotten about the Vegetarians out there, either, here are 11 Favorite Vegetarian and Vegan Cinco de Mayo Party Recipes

Of course a party wouldn't be complete with a cocktail or two. Here are ten you can make especially for the day.

Let's face it, Star Wars Day (May the Fourth - "may the force" - get it?) is a pretty silly day. But still, I love those silly calendar days that strive to make the ordinary Friday something special. Are you going to celebrate today? Do something geeky and Star Wars-y and fun? You could use these free printable stencils from our DIY Fashion Guide for a cool homemade project. Or how about checking out the Star Wars Events and Exhibits from all over the U.S.?

Or hey, having a Star Wars marathon with a friend can make for a pretty fun Friday night, too. Whatever  you do, MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!