Happy Veterans' Whine

[purchasemonkey]

   First off, a big "thank you" to the veterans out there. I hesitate to start mentioning names, for fear of leaving someone out, but let me tag dancingshaman, ratontheroad, and fornaxus right off the bat. I'll also give the nod to my dad, my stepdad, my uncle, and my grandfather, and his uncle.

Second, thank you to all the folks on my friends list who helped out at Dickens Fair

Comments

[ophymirage]

I think that the perception may be more a case of "why him, and not me?" (and I admit, I suffer from this as well

[fools_and_irish]

Thanks for the thought, and let me say again how much I'm going to miss you. I do know how hard it must be to get the lot of us musical, and as one of the more frequent announcers, I can say quite honestly that I'd not yet have made it through a season without your exercises and help. And I'm also very sorry we haven't done enough to show appreciation for all the effort you've taken for our health and well-being.

Anthony as backstage-manager, I think, deserves the ...status?... of other associate-management positions. What I'm doing takes nowhere near the time, knowledge, or effort. The job is quite simple, and everyone else does most of the work.

I second the notion that Fezziwig Chorale Director be an acknowledged and respected offficial responsibility.

[terpsichoros]

backstage-manager, I think, deserves the ...status?... of other associate-management positions

Not so much. I (normally) help out a lot with setup, but that's not really part of the backstage manager job. Besides, if I was acknowleged as an associate management type, I'd have to go to meetings. No thanks, even if I do live within walking distance of Dave and Cathleen.

[kid_lit_fan]

(and been called a trollop for deserting him for AC :-D ),

Funny, he didn't call me a trollop, and considering...

What did happen is he said "You're leaving? Oh, no, we'll miss you," and then when I said "I'll bring in the Things Bag tomorrow," he started wailing. My Long's-fu was much more valued than my wit and charm. ;)

T., I agree, it's "Why him and not me?" and the answers wouldn't please those who ask, whether it's a simple "Because he was in front of my face when I realized I needed someone" or a harsh "Because he'd be good and you'd SUCK!" (I doubt the person you assist would ever phrase it so, but "He's proven himself" would sound like "...and YOU SUCK!" to many.

I have the World's Easiest Assistant Director job (because the Escort Service is a small group and because it exists to support the gigs of others), and I still occasionally feel bits of "Why her and not me?" But showing up early and leaving late after washing the communal dishes isn't exactly glorious.

[miss_emelia]

Suze, for me, the music isn't treated as nothing. It's just the thing that strikes terror in my heart every time I think about it. I try very hard to not think of it. I can't sing. I can't read music. The last half hour of the day is a special hell for me. I think for a lot of us Fezzis this is true, so the music is shoved to the side out of fear, not out of disrespect.

[ophymirage]

awww. *hugs ammy* this is not a scary thing. apparently I need to find ways to make it less scary! will happen!