I am never stingy. Honestly. (Ewww. Even typing the word "stingy" makes me cringe.)
Dirt about Jane2. Okay, here's something: she is really sweet and kind and generous and friendly and so many other great things but on the board she claims not to be. Okay?
An international issue I feel passionately about. It's really hard to pick one. As SOMMS knows, I worked for the World Game Institute, started by Buckminster Fuller, so I am all about global issues and resolving world problems.
Like Jane, I am extremely concerned about the division, hatred and bigotry religious differences have perpetuated. It is troubling to me that something like religion--which is supposed to bring people "closer to god"--so consistently and violently does the opposite. As I mentioned in another thread, I was very inspired by the very simple statement of the Dalai Lama: "My religion is kindness."
An event or experience that changed my outlook or opinion. Very tough question. I suppose having a child with cerebral palsy has had the greatest impact on my life. I notice all the time that even when I
tell people about her, they pretty much change the topic as soon as possible. She walks with braces on her legs, and people either stare or look away.
Now, when I see someone who is disabled, I make a point of looking them right in the face and saying, "Hello!" I want to acknowledge and honor their existence because too often they are ignored or shunned.
Anyway, my daughter--who is the most wonderful gift I have been given--is my inspiration. She never lets anything discourage her and she is a beam of joy.
"Be on your guard! Jerks on the loose!"
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