You have the guts to read, listen, and reflect while acting like a critically literate adult. I don't know if you're an American, but if so, turn your head in either direction and you'll see thousands who can't. I have lost friends, PhDs in the humanities, who cannot do that. They have behaved like mean little lying, spiteful children. Crazy, too. I forgot that. I was worried about one of them not honoring our professional relationship and giving me a bad reference, then I remembered, all I would have to do is publish all our emails, and I would get thousands of subscribers and her career in Academia would be kaput. I've said everything that's in those emails to her right here, on this very blog, and way more. I have nothing to fear, hide, or lose. But I can't do that to former friends, even if they deserve it. That's why I ain't rich: I lack the genes for wealth hoarding and sociopathy. That's a disability in this world. DO NOT sell yourself short. You are far better than most! Stay active, keep the faith, and thank you for your kind words. It really does help me keep on keepin' on.
How wonderful, Paul! Keep on going and may the support of those who share your ideals bolster your resolve to shed your unique illuminating perspective on the troubles we all face.
Thanks for what you do Paul, even if I'm less than fearless
You have the guts to read, listen, and reflect while acting like a critically literate adult. I don't know if you're an American, but if so, turn your head in either direction and you'll see thousands who can't. I have lost friends, PhDs in the humanities, who cannot do that. They have behaved like mean little lying, spiteful children. Crazy, too. I forgot that. I was worried about one of them not honoring our professional relationship and giving me a bad reference, then I remembered, all I would have to do is publish all our emails, and I would get thousands of subscribers and her career in Academia would be kaput. I've said everything that's in those emails to her right here, on this very blog, and way more. I have nothing to fear, hide, or lose. But I can't do that to former friends, even if they deserve it. That's why I ain't rich: I lack the genes for wealth hoarding and sociopathy. That's a disability in this world. DO NOT sell yourself short. You are far better than most! Stay active, keep the faith, and thank you for your kind words. It really does help me keep on keepin' on.
How wonderful, Paul! Keep on going and may the support of those who share your ideals bolster your resolve to shed your unique illuminating perspective on the troubles we all face.
Thank you, Viktoria. And not just for the validation, but your support of me in general, which means the world. You're a great friend.