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6 months on.......Where are you now?
Front-Ranger:
Bettermost has had such a major impact on me that I would call it life-changing! Where to start...for one thing it has changed my work life. I was asked to go to a seminar on networked communities in February because my employer wanted to prepare for the potential need for a virtual workforce, in case of bird flu or some such thing. In the seminar, I was asked to check out a network to get involved in on whatever topic interested me at the moment. It has blossomed in to a whole new way of working. Now, when I set up a new project team, I always make sure we have a discussion board, threads, polls, chat, and graphics. Everything goes much more smoothly, especially when members are on different continents! More later...
moremojo:
--- Quote from: [email protected] on August 30, 2006, 12:45:55 pm ---I'm leaving on a month-long trip to Seattle and will have no computer contact with BBM or the ability to watch the movie. Hopefully, when I return, I will be able to once again rejoin the discussions. Until then, so-long...Doug
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I hope you have a good and safe journey to Seattle, Doug. I hope also that you decide to rejoin the communications here upon your return, but if you feel you have decidedly moved on by then, I wish you happiness in your continuing journey through life. Everyone who has visited our community has contributed something unique and memorable, and I appreciate that.
Happy trails,
Scott
Front-Ranger:
I have become more of an activist. I am actually speaking out for human rights and equality, whereas before I was a "live and let live" kind of person.
I think I am more considerate of other people, more compassionate, and more likely to get involved when I think I might be able to help.
My vocabulary has stopped atrophying and I use more colorful words than the "differentiators," "engaged employees," and "strategic" that I formerly used constantly. In fact, I have a notebook full of scribbled words and sentences that would make no sense to a non-brokie.
I am always poking around in flea markets looking for the perfect coffeepot and bucket.
I have friends and a life for the first time in upteen years. I think of myself as a human being, whereas before I was just the family provider and household help.
I have an alternative when the world, with its wars, politics, and screaming unfairness, gets to me.
I listen to music and I turn off the news.
I don't watch many TV shows or movies, but the ones I watch I really watch carefully.
Same for books.
For the first time in years, I feel happy and hopeful. It was a sad story, but it is beautiful and perfect, and there is a chance that today's Ennis and Jack can have a different story, maybe not as dramatic but still filled with love and passion.
I feel that Love as a force of nature can work for the good.
moremojo:
Lee, I loved reading of all the lovely differences this film/story has made in your life. I hope to contribute more fully to this thread myself as time allows.
Bless you all, Katie, Lee, Jeff, and everyone, for sharing and making a positive difference in my life.
SFEnnisSF:
I really got to hand it to Katie. Your office looks great! :D
But also, she nailed a very important point. That is viewing movies like Brokeback Mountain is breaking down all the negative stereotypes. People are becoming more and more comfortable with gay people now. Gay men and women are shown on the big screen, TV, and in the media with respect. And this continues to tend to change society's view on gays. This is a big step.... (and one of the reasons I found this movie to be so important!) :)
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