Putting thoughts onto "paper" in black and white has a galvanizing effect.

  • As I started this thread, I had "a lot to say" that I didn't say because as I started to type the words, I knew that "it wasn't me"...
  • Then I got all this great feedback...that affirmed my thoughts and challenged them at the same time
  • And now I'm reminded of what I know is right.


Several years ago, I had to step back and decide what I believed...my "mission". I wrote it down as an anchor to remind me of what my course was...regardless of my feelings in a given circumstance. Five principles:
  • Honor God
  • Cherish My Family
  • To be a conscientious employee
  • Constantly Seek to Improve my body and mind (this one is the challenge)
  • To Love Others DESPITE CONFLICT


While I don't have to agree with what she did or how she feels, to attack this woman would be wrong and contrary to #5. She has issues, but so do we. As you read the comments posted on the newspaper's forum, this has become a polarized issue and it's time for bridges. I don't know what it takes to build a bridge right now, but I do know that attacks won't accomplish anything.

Now, some may say this is a cop out...and part of me agrees with this. But, if I attack this woman out of anger, then I'm really doing exactly what she did...and we see what effect that had.