Sexual harassment?
Why has this become a partisan issue of late? It is well nigh sad that exposing this becomes a political issue. It is well nigh sad that the stigma forever against people telling their story is one of backlash.
"Oh, she enjoyed it" is often said.
"She encouraged it."
Nearly every female has suffered sexual harrassment of some sort. Others have been groped, raped, denied promotions unless they pay the game.
This doesn't just happen to women.
I sat through the Anita Hill hearings against Clarence Hill, the Supreme Court nominee. Her statement was totally blown off. This man should not be on the other side of the bench. He should be a defendent. He should have been imprisoned. He should have gotten professional help to handle his violent behavior, if the courts deem it so.
The Me, Too movement exposed the vast numbers of people subject to this predatory behavior. The Catholic Church hid theirs forever.
Once again, we see a perspective Supreme Court nominee. Let history NOT repeat itself.
Sexual harassment? Rape? You tell me.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Friday, September 7, 2018
What A Compliment!
You know how I feel about self-aggrandizers. Fb is full of them. I am a bit hesitant to share this good news but I shall.
A friend from out of town who has owned a gallery of fine artistan crafts and paintings visited this weekend. As they were completing a tour of my cottage home, I mentioned the watercolors on the wall were mine.
My friend queried me several times.
"Yours?"
She saw them, liked them and didn't realize I painted them. She wanted to see more. I presented several to her.
She looked at me and said the kindest words. I am too shy to share them and it really doesn't matter. I paint because I must. It just feels good. It doesn't matter what others think because I enjoy them. I won't share my work in a gallery, yet I have been asked on several occasions. It is just my way of looking at the world.
But really. What a compliment!
A friend from out of town who has owned a gallery of fine artistan crafts and paintings visited this weekend. As they were completing a tour of my cottage home, I mentioned the watercolors on the wall were mine.
My friend queried me several times.
"Yours?"
She saw them, liked them and didn't realize I painted them. She wanted to see more. I presented several to her.
She looked at me and said the kindest words. I am too shy to share them and it really doesn't matter. I paint because I must. It just feels good. It doesn't matter what others think because I enjoy them. I won't share my work in a gallery, yet I have been asked on several occasions. It is just my way of looking at the world.
But really. What a compliment!
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Happy Anniversary!
47 years ago today, I got married. September 5, 1971. It was the only free time my fiance had between his many activities including law school.
That initially told me a lot. Limited time to get married? What about time to live a marriage? Either way, I celebrate this day. I celebrate for all the love and care in my heart that lasted 30 years, 28 of them married ones. I celebrate for the precious lives of my children. And maybe most importantly, I celebrate me.
This isn't an ego celebration. I am just passing through. I celebrate the me that was conceived from two good people. Their marriage completed as well - after 25 years. I celebrate the honor, integrity and love that is a part of a healthy marriage. And I celebrate a goal of doing no harm.
Friends are in town. They are on their way to Vermont. Got a text last evening that they would like to meet. I knew they would be up here soon. So this is dandy.
I kind of think my friends will return to New England - from whence both were born. They love skiing and ski often. They've been married a long time, too. A very healthy marriage indeed.
Way too much going on next week so I will just enjoy the moment.
That initially told me a lot. Limited time to get married? What about time to live a marriage? Either way, I celebrate this day. I celebrate for all the love and care in my heart that lasted 30 years, 28 of them married ones. I celebrate for the precious lives of my children. And maybe most importantly, I celebrate me.
This isn't an ego celebration. I am just passing through. I celebrate the me that was conceived from two good people. Their marriage completed as well - after 25 years. I celebrate the honor, integrity and love that is a part of a healthy marriage. And I celebrate a goal of doing no harm.
Friends are in town. They are on their way to Vermont. Got a text last evening that they would like to meet. I knew they would be up here soon. So this is dandy.
I kind of think my friends will return to New England - from whence both were born. They love skiing and ski often. They've been married a long time, too. A very healthy marriage indeed.
Way too much going on next week so I will just enjoy the moment.
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Hello, September
Well, hi there!
I'd sure like you to take your time getting us fully into autumn. With the move and all, I missed a lot of summer. Even though I do my daily walks to Starbucks and have become a regular there, I still need more time in the sun.
Just about everyone knows my name there now. I'm getting to know the regulars there, too.
Two white dogwoods were planted this week. The mums are in the front garden, the only garden, is mulched. Trees have been trimmed. We are looking good!
My birthday plans are congealed. My son is flying up and he and my daughter are spending the weekend together! Then we are going out to dinner at a nearby marina.
The three musketeers - all together again - just us!
My air conditioning gets installed next week. The following day my sister-in-law, my brother's first wife is coming for a visit next week. A friend from the south will be in Vermont the following week. Not sure if I will trek the necessary four hours to connect. I've had so much going on here lately. But I would sure like to catch up!
I'd sure like you to take your time getting us fully into autumn. With the move and all, I missed a lot of summer. Even though I do my daily walks to Starbucks and have become a regular there, I still need more time in the sun.
Just about everyone knows my name there now. I'm getting to know the regulars there, too.
Two white dogwoods were planted this week. The mums are in the front garden, the only garden, is mulched. Trees have been trimmed. We are looking good!
My birthday plans are congealed. My son is flying up and he and my daughter are spending the weekend together! Then we are going out to dinner at a nearby marina.
The three musketeers - all together again - just us!
My air conditioning gets installed next week. The following day my sister-in-law, my brother's first wife is coming for a visit next week. A friend from the south will be in Vermont the following week. Not sure if I will trek the necessary four hours to connect. I've had so much going on here lately. But I would sure like to catch up!
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