As a person who’s struggled her whole life to pat myself on the head and God forbid speak up for myself, I can relate. Only now in my 70’s am I beginning to feel the power to do so. It’s more subtle than some yet, but I will NEVER be obnoxious. Not out loud at least :-)
You said it sister! People are so people-y (petty and jealous). I get upstaged, blocked, misrepresented, drowned out and overlooked. And that’s the less upsetting list.
ddjg 12 months ago
“After all, why can’t one be a little self-congratulatory once in a while?” ——Leonard Bernstein
Brass Orchid Premium Member 12 months ago
Unfortunately, attendance is mandatory, and life-long.
But, on the plus side, it doesn’t cost anything, if you are very, very careful, aside from compulsory taxation.
BJIllistrated Premium Member 12 months ago
As a person who’s struggled her whole life to pat myself on the head and God forbid speak up for myself, I can relate. Only now in my 70’s am I beginning to feel the power to do so. It’s more subtle than some yet, but I will NEVER be obnoxious. Not out loud at least :-)
PaintTheDust 12 months ago
Just saw an ad for a t-shirt: “Dogs make me happy (I would say ‘cats’), humans make my head hurt.”
Mike Baldwin creator 12 months ago
Ha! It’s the head games people play!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 12 months ago
You said it sister! People are so people-y (petty and jealous). I get upstaged, blocked, misrepresented, drowned out and overlooked. And that’s the less upsetting list.
davewhamond creator 12 months ago
The problem with “Being People 101” is they keep changing the course. I can’t keep up!
azkfwecho Premium Member 12 months ago
Well, Amanda, if you need confirmation, I agree with your self assessment.