tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post5614249731137604247..comments2024-03-10T07:14:33.790-03:00Comments on Procrastinating Donkey: Sober Second Thoughtjenny_ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-2357757286766504502017-12-14T12:25:43.029-04:002017-12-14T12:25:43.029-04:00"stolen corn field" - hee hee!
Yes, the..."stolen corn field" - hee hee!<br /><br />Yes, there are bad people in every group but most are good!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-2976758369985459552017-12-14T08:01:32.172-04:002017-12-14T08:01:32.172-04:00i used to play and wander in the fields of corn ma...i used to play and wander in the fields of corn maze when i was little .<br />this one seem stolen by some <br /><br /><br />i agree with Sandi above that men and women both have some spoiled dirty group of people among them who makes the whole genre embarrassed .<br />but this is true that most of men are monsters bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-19668866552936126192017-12-11T14:24:23.640-04:002017-12-11T14:24:23.640-04:00I agree about changed expectations, and you make a...I agree about changed expectations, and you make a great point about not needing to feel protective of the innocent men. All the comments here, including yours, have helped me process the issue better.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-83204863659073435522017-12-11T14:17:11.699-04:002017-12-11T14:17:11.699-04:00These are all very good points and helpful to me i...These are all very good points and helpful to me in clarifying my thoughts, Diane - thank you.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-70219672187009600462017-12-10T06:16:53.820-04:002017-12-10T06:16:53.820-04:00I don't think for a moment that all men have h...I don't think for a moment that all men have harassed women. neither do I think it is necessary to feel bad for the innocent ones unless there have been specific allegations made.<br />It is past time to shine a light on this kind of behaviour. Having said that I think there should be a statute of limitations on Franken style exposes because I do think that expectations have changed a little and it is probably not right to judge some long ago behaviours on modern standardskyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-34327286712544637692017-12-09T23:23:52.134-04:002017-12-09T23:23:52.134-04:00I'll look forward to your post if/when you dec...I'll look forward to your post if/when you decide to publish it. <br /><br />It's a difficult situation - on one hand, I (like every woman I know personally, and that's a sad statistic right there) have dealt with everything from disparaging or threatening remarks to groping that got pretty scary before I was (fortunately) able to shut the guys down with a display of physical aggression. <br /><br />On the other hand, I like men in general (except the jerks) and I have a lot of male friends. Sometimes the jokes get pretty raunchy and I'm right in the middle of it laughing my head off. BUT... I'm only comfortable enough to laugh with my guy friends because I know my boundaries will always be respected. Any woman who feels unsure about that will be (and should be) cautious, if not outright defensive.<br /><br />And I think that's the crux of the whole #MeToo movement. As long as women fear that their "No" won't be enough to stop a guy's bad behaviour or outright assault, we'll keep seeing the kind of reaction we're seeing now. <br /><br />For those who have never experienced an uncomfortable or dangerous situation, the movement seems over-the-top. For those who have had their control and personal safety forcibly taken away, it won't be enough until they can know for certain that their "No" will be respected without question and without personal or professional repercussions. And, as much as I hate to say it, we're a LONG way from that point.<br /><br />This movement must be a terrible shock to a lot of men - it's a frightening feeling to know that you might be attacked solely because of your gender. Women have lived that reality for generations upon generations, but it's a new feeling for a lot of guys. While it might be tempting to just grin and say, "Welcome to our world; payback's a b****", the truth is that none of us will "win" until everyone feels safe in their own skin.<br /><br />I hope we'll eventually find middle ground, but I doubt if it will happen without harming innocent victims on both sides.Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-77393983080062311122017-12-09T15:29:54.227-04:002017-12-09T15:29:54.227-04:00After two drinks of anything I'd be unable to ...After two drinks of anything I'd be unable to type!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-18536355307528168342017-12-09T15:28:57.749-04:002017-12-09T15:28:57.749-04:00Eh, what's that??
:)Eh, what's that??<br /><br />:)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-68443056679309309842017-12-09T15:08:46.723-04:002017-12-09T15:08:46.723-04:00We have to remember our hearing aids, too!We have to remember our hearing aids, too!Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-161235785027066102017-12-09T06:42:16.778-04:002017-12-09T06:42:16.778-04:00You are a donkey Jenny - and not a chicken! Come o...You are a donkey Jenny - and not a chicken! Come on tell us what you really think about the "Me Too" social media phenomenon. Perhaps drink a couple of bottles of Beau's Lug-Tread Lagered Ale before pressing the "Publish" button.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-82148294986217228532017-12-08T21:51:07.968-04:002017-12-08T21:51:07.968-04:00Or even the week after that . . .Or even the week after that . . .jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-57486128481249059932017-12-08T21:50:02.680-04:002017-12-08T21:50:02.680-04:00Mine, too. Let's go get our walkers and old-la...Mine, too. Let's go get our walkers and old-lady sneakers on and try not to get lost together, Janie.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-9651390586190480042017-12-08T21:49:04.063-04:002017-12-08T21:49:04.063-04:00It will be interesting to look back in a year'...It will be interesting to look back in a year's time and see just how far we've gotten, won't it?jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-25887532945458115042017-12-08T21:48:26.077-04:002017-12-08T21:48:26.077-04:00Ha ha! Be sure to take Ms Frizzle with you, then :...Ha ha! Be sure to take Ms Frizzle with you, then :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-48286551796549558742017-12-08T21:47:32.352-04:002017-12-08T21:47:32.352-04:00Geo., I always knew you were smart! S-M-R-T, smart...Geo., I always knew you were smart! S-M-R-T, smart, as Homer Simpson says :)<br /><br />It does seem like this is going to be an extended discussion, doesn't it? I do hope it goes beyond the current stage at some point.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-91983485214461299792017-12-08T21:45:48.284-04:002017-12-08T21:45:48.284-04:00Yes . . . thanks for your thoughts, Sandi.Yes . . . thanks for your thoughts, Sandi.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-67048227787376239802017-12-08T21:44:12.843-04:002017-12-08T21:44:12.843-04:00No one is perfect and I don't say that to make...No one is perfect and I don't say that to make excuses for anyone but to remind accusers of their own fallibility. Forgiveness is a whole lot easier when we remember our own mistakes. jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-88185143568175716952017-12-08T20:57:57.735-04:002017-12-08T20:57:57.735-04:00That is wise. Best to let something simmer before ...That is wise. Best to let something simmer before diving in. I often sleep on things to see how I feel about them the next day. Or the day after that.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-86725228400794352522017-12-08T19:53:28.773-04:002017-12-08T19:53:28.773-04:00That maze is my speed.
Love,
JanieThat maze is my speed.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-15355082739478253742017-12-08T17:55:12.441-04:002017-12-08T17:55:12.441-04:00i think we're all trying to find the place whe...i think we're all trying to find the place where we draw the line in this me too movement. 37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-24649837414676485572017-12-08T17:28:50.918-04:002017-12-08T17:28:50.918-04:00I think I could still get lost in that maze. Ha! H...I think I could still get lost in that maze. Ha! Have a good one, jenny_o. Take care.Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-10780558368214501522017-12-08T17:06:22.690-04:002017-12-08T17:06:22.690-04:00I like the corn maze. I only saw it 2 hours ago an...I like the corn maze. I only saw it 2 hours ago and have already figured out a path through it!<br /><br />As for the plethora of molestation accusations trending lately, unless there is evidence or a witness the arguments for accused and accuser are of equal depth. I once served on a jury in such a case and understandably, no verdict was reached. Unfortunately, the only recourse for those who have lost repute or jobs over the accusations is to sue for slander or libel. This whole farrago has a ways to go yet or I miss my guess.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-58566080096611446462017-12-08T16:48:07.123-04:002017-12-08T16:48:07.123-04:00Corn maze...hahha...I like that! Every year lately...Corn maze...hahha...I like that! Every year lately when I see a corn maze I think of the people who get lost in them and have to call 911. But they really are impossible to get out of! Still sounds funny, though.<br /><br />Yeah...so much in the news. Are all men really monsters? I don’t believe that. Some women are monsters. Some men. Then there’s the rest of us, wondering wtf.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-43782116709909654242017-12-08T16:37:53.172-04:002017-12-08T16:37:53.172-04:00I would recommend watching Jess McIntosh, who work... I would recommend watching Jess McIntosh, who worked for Franken for years and is still his friend, talk about why she's glad he resigned, on Chris Hayes' show last night.<br /> She said that Democrats need to make this count, and I agree with her.<br /> Women are less than 20% of congress.<br /> Women are more than 50% of the population.<br /> EMILY's list says they have fielded 20,000 calls this year from women wanting to run for office.<br /> Which is hardly surprising, considering how the Republicans many of them voted for last time have been attacking their children ever since they won.<br /> As for the "Me Too" women, all I can say is that there are a bunch (though not enough)of us who somehow managed to conduct ourselves with the most basic amount of human decency who are tickled over the belated comeuppances finally arriving. <br /> I believe we should try to make this a lasting change in our culture, and yes that does spell danger for some basically decent men who have behaved badly in the past.<br /> I tend to think that if they come clean and own their past behavior, they will be more likely to be forgiven. I also acknowledge that to be harder than it sounds.<br /> I don't remember anyone ever saying it would be easy.<br /><br /> -Doug in Oakland dinthebeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941071534250216503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-26716192385143178112017-12-08T15:45:48.586-04:002017-12-08T15:45:48.586-04:00Yes, I have to be careful not to go off half baked...Yes, I have to be careful not to go off half baked!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.com