Sigh, here we go again -
So it's OK if someone says, "Hey, look at how sharp my 85/2 compare to your
(vivitar) 80/3.5. Or My SUV is bigger than your SUV, or the Blacknose is
better than Silvernose, or ...
and it's not OK for me to crack a joke or two? Can't you even see I almost
have more :-)s than words?
If I offended Skip, I'm sorry. All he has to do is say so. Skip is an
amazing photographer and his data analysis has helped many of us and his
kid is as cute as can be. I have thanked on and off list many times. I
think I communicate with Tom off-list enough that we both know we are in jest.
If you tell me my spiritual aura would affect my kids' upbringing, that's a
lot heck more offensive because I didn't tell you how to raise your kids or
run your life. May be I should tell you that I think it is whole lot sadder
for the children and grandchildren to have an uptight father and grandpa.
I am the 30 year old uncle that 3 year old nieces, upon seeing me for the
first time, started to jump on and goofed around because , gasp, I actually
like to play around with kids.
Losen up and look at that mirror of yours more often. Please.
At 08:46 PM 4/12/2002 -0700, you wrote:
I quite agree. Somehow, an unsolicited response to a pretty picture of a
nice looking young girl of "But I bet my daughter can beat up your
daughter." seems inappropriate in context of MA tradition. No one who has
complimented you on your excellent pictures and the attractive daughters
in them, has brought up questions of whose children could 'beat up' your
or others' children. What does it mean to make such a violent offer (even
in jest) on behalf of a daughter who is learning 'not to fight' and the
'difference between violence and action'. The spiritual energies of the
parent affect the learning of the child whether the child is told of the
thoughts, feelings and actions of the parent or not. I see the truth of
that, mostly to my joy, but sometimes to my chagrin, in my children and
grandchildren.
I only observe and hold up a mirror. If you see something there that you
use to your advantage, all is well. If not, all is well. As the I Ching
says "There is no blame." If I offend, I humbly appologize. I readily
agree that you could beat me up, even if I were to resist.
Perhaps we may discuss whether there is a difference between action and
inaction some time. It is a subtle and rewarding question.
May the blessings of the most beautiful Jewel in the Lotus grace you, and
your family
Moose
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// richard http://www.imagecraft.com
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