History part 2
Many years ago help was sought in our little community. Some stepped up to the plate for a time. Most, though, petered out of their good will pretty quickly. We had disgruntled people who couldn't understand why no one wanted to listen to them (No need for long explanations here. The community spoke by not supporting them (And still does). You can't make people do what they do not want to do. It was the messenger(s)/leadership, not the message, that was/is the problem. ). We've had those who simply couldn't give of their time. We have had people promise to show up and help and then would be no shows. We had some who'd show up but would play on phones, read, or just sit or sleep while others worked!
After a time Aurora stopped counting on most others, but she still allowed a certain few to take their spotlights during events. Why? The rest of us didn't want it. Never did. Do not still.
However, the time is come to not be so quiet and no longer allow those who truly have been non factors to make statements that just don't hold up under the magnifying glass. The time is long since past due, in fact.
For those who have been there (And yes, I am one of them) we've seen you all come and go with your expectations on what is right, true, real, and what "it" should be while we just bust ass time after time to make a place for us all to gather. If that's being simple minded, then so be it. Someone has to scrub toilets and make sure things are taken care of, so sue us for having a focus outside of ourselves and our belief systems and providing we all can mingle, no matter what those beliefs and life choices may entail.
And at this time the lid is off.
I shout now because not only is Aurora one who busts her ass to provide we all can have a place to share, but my husband and I are one of those people as well.
One of the hardest working, most dignified, go to it kinda person is my husband, James. James is a goliath among men. Not just in physical stature, but character. He deserves more recognition for things than any one of you will ever, ever, ever acknowledge or appreciate. But he does not seek it. He does and is what he is. Simply that. I respect that type of person.
So We Don't Support? We have countless seminars, demos and group events that WE help provide a place for. This never ending -hefty- support is there behind those spotlights blinding you. Take a look and appreciate, maybe you'll get some lovin' back! But if you're in to simply put your name behind a group you run or started, a SIG, an event, etc. It's never gonna happen.
The history I was relayed told me people used to have to bust their asses to prove themselves. They actually had to do something. And the somethings weren't mostly centered on recognition value.
My history tells me same.
PS. I see there has been some subtle changes in wording. We still saw it, and got the message.
After a time Aurora stopped counting on most others, but she still allowed a certain few to take their spotlights during events. Why? The rest of us didn't want it. Never did. Do not still.
However, the time is come to not be so quiet and no longer allow those who truly have been non factors to make statements that just don't hold up under the magnifying glass. The time is long since past due, in fact.
For those who have been there (And yes, I am one of them) we've seen you all come and go with your expectations on what is right, true, real, and what "it" should be while we just bust ass time after time to make a place for us all to gather. If that's being simple minded, then so be it. Someone has to scrub toilets and make sure things are taken care of, so sue us for having a focus outside of ourselves and our belief systems and providing we all can mingle, no matter what those beliefs and life choices may entail.
And at this time the lid is off.
I shout now because not only is Aurora one who busts her ass to provide we all can have a place to share, but my husband and I are one of those people as well.
One of the hardest working, most dignified, go to it kinda person is my husband, James. James is a goliath among men. Not just in physical stature, but character. He deserves more recognition for things than any one of you will ever, ever, ever acknowledge or appreciate. But he does not seek it. He does and is what he is. Simply that. I respect that type of person.
So We Don't Support? We have countless seminars, demos and group events that WE help provide a place for. This never ending -hefty- support is there behind those spotlights blinding you. Take a look and appreciate, maybe you'll get some lovin' back! But if you're in to simply put your name behind a group you run or started, a SIG, an event, etc. It's never gonna happen.
The history I was relayed told me people used to have to bust their asses to prove themselves. They actually had to do something. And the somethings weren't mostly centered on recognition value.
My history tells me same.
PS. I see there has been some subtle changes in wording. We still saw it, and got the message.