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I Was Thinking......(Dangerous...I know)

Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 17:31:42 GMT

I was thinking the other day that were I to win an award (any kind of award)......I'd say this first and foremost:

"I'd like to thank Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Miller was my English teacher and our coach on the debate team.

Mrs. Miller taught us that there are many ways to say something. A point can be made without insulting your opponent, because the minute you do that; it automatically puts them on the defensive and they don't hear a word after the insult.

She also taught us something I've tried to live by. She made us understand that we only grow intellectually and with greater humility if we remember that just because someone disagrees with me; they aren't necessarily wrong. In fact, some of life's greatest lessons so far have come from listening to people who disagree with me; thus showing me another side of the argument. I call it "food for thought".

I feel like society has forgotten (or never learned that lesson); perhaps because they never were lucky enough to be on a debate team or have a teacher like Mrs. Miller.

It's too bad we aren't 'allowed' to debate pros and cons here. I understand why....I also understand that when a person can't support their position, they turn to insults. That's what happens here and THAT'S what spoils it for others.

Too bad Mrs. Miller isn't here teaching anymore. Good grief! Society has gotten to the point where the majority no longer rules.

Who/what rules are those with the biggest loudest mouths....(excuse me....I meant voices).

Re: I Was Thinking......(Dangerous...I know)

LilacTree — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 17:34:15 GMT

@Annabellethecat66

You had me at the title of the thread!! LOL

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Oznell — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 17:51:02 GMT

Not dangerous at all, dear @Annabellethecat66. Wise!

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Diva on The Q — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 18:40:14 GMT

Right on point!

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Drythe — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 18:50:32 GMT

@Annabellethecat66

My wonderful Grandmother taught me that no pancake is so flat that it doesn't have two sides.

I don't think however, that she was speaking of alternate facts.

Re: I Was Thinking......(Dangerous...I know)

NicksmomESQ — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 18:54:21 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 I totally agree with you my friend!! I’ve lived my life that way.I raised my son that way.I don’t get all the hostility in the world today. People don’t have to agree but they need to learn how to respectfully disagree & compromise!!

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Lucy 13 — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 18:55:51 GMT

Thank You! Some people could be so mean.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:09:17 GMT

Well, I sometimes (when I run out of words) have been known to say things I'm not proud of.

However, I feel like at least I'm trying to do better. Things have just gotten crazy.

No one is accountable for their actions.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:47:57 GMT

Ok... But if you won your award for baking an apple pie; that speech might confuse people.

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butterfly123 — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 21:06:34 GMT

@Annabellethecat66

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 21:23:11 GMT

@chrystaltree No chance of winning an award for baking a pie, especially apple. I don't remember EVER baking an apple pie. I'm not a good cook. What I do cook (or bake) I'm OK, but not great. Only Lasagna am I known for making.

I do make great Lasagna. Now my daughter....she makes amazing apple pies from scratch. She doesn't get her talent from me.

I had an Aunt that helped raise me. That woman was a real baker back when everything was made from scratch (before mixes).

So, I'll never be confused with any awards...actually. Don't think I've ever won an award.

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Laura14 — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 21:54:32 GMT

You crack me up @Annabellethecat66 and inspire me.

I was just thinking the other day of a nun who told us all to close our books after reading a bible story. We had parroted back what we heard in church every Sunday about what the story meant. She made us sit for 2 minutes and think about what we ourselves actually thought not what anyone else had ever told us it was.

She then made a speech I remember to this day. God gave you a mind and a conscience. Use them and never follow anyone blindly. You're too special for that.

Love her to this day for giving me permission to be my own person and not to jump off any bridges with my friends or adults. The person who has your best interest always is you.

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Q4u — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 22:01:11 GMT

You had a great teacher! Mine was wise Mr. Pince whom I remember vividly from 6th grade..... he was the kind, even-tempered teacher that opened our minds and was one of the educational cornerstones in my life.

Unfortunately, there is no debate/discourse anymore. No exchanging and discussing of ideas without overt contempt. Just bad tempered lecturing.... I, too hope this changes in the future.