Can the Adults Please Smoke - FIVE- Page 127

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:34pm

In was at a wedding reception in Kansas recently and the DJ must have mentioned Brokeback ten times, and even the minister mentioned it during the rehearsal. Very bizarre.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:35pm

*daydreams*

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:35pm

I'm imagining I'm in Paris...

In case any of you want to join me.

[Pip]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:38pm

I'm not the most assertive person in the world, but I'm getting better at pulling people aside and asking them whether they had any idea how offensive their comments might be to some people when they say something derogatory. I don't know if I "fix" anything, but it makes ME feel better!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:40pm

Pip, that's probably the best way to handle such situations.

An honest response to something, delivered in a calm and intelligent manner, can make a difference.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:40pm

My favorite spot in Paris...


I don't like confrontation, so I seldom say anything to strangers, unless they are being really obnoxious.

[DG]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:40pm

It seems AddyAir may be pulled into service today . . . I'll make sure the bar is stocked.

[BT]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:41pm

DD - is that Himeji ?

Pip - glad you're taking the time to call people out on the stupid things they say. Little by little we can help make changes.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:41pm

The views..... *sigh*

[Bobby457]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:42pm

Looks like some things never change. Its amazing how ones words can be taken the wrong way to some and be profoundly funny to others. Makes me think of the phrase. Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:43pm

Yes it is, BT.

This is where my mind is...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:44pm

True, Bobby...

Everybody needs to stop and think before they speak!

And, DG, it's a Friday... let's fuel that baby up and fly away!

(eek! edited before I get in trouble!)

Updated On: 4/21/06 at 12:44 PM

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:47pm

Well, but I've also learned to stop and think when others speak. Someone will say something I might not find that funny at first, but before reacting I try to understand where they might be coming from, you know, what they might mean... and then it might not seem as offensive.

[DG]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:48pm

I'm READY, Addy!

I'm in the mood for some champagne and art - can we start here?

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:50pm

Good point DD.

DG, we can start and end right there. One of my favorite spots on earth!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:50pm

Are we taking the train?

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:51pm

Planes, trains and automobiles!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:52pm

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:53pm

oh, that's perfect!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:54pm

Snack for the road...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:55pm

What a grand trip!

[DG]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:56pm

A mid-afternoon repaste in Provence sounds nice.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:56pm

*sigh*

On that note, I must attend to work. Continue on the loverly trip...

BT... thanks, now I'm totally craving sushi for lunch. And a saketini.

[junglered]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:58pm

Oooh, I LOVE Provence! Can I come, too?? I know a great little chocolate shop in St. Remy!

[DG]

Posted: 4/21/06 at 12:59pm

Of course, Jungle - and knowing where good chocolate is gives you the golden ticket!