tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post2129593336064046952..comments2023-11-02T03:13:22.551-07:00Comments on fattypatties: To Be or Not to BePattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432437060665706938noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-86629298369044178642010-05-04T14:28:08.959-07:002010-05-04T14:28:08.959-07:00Thank you and I believe your voice is essential to...Thank you and I believe your voice is essential too. There is no easy answer, I know. We've been at this a long time and it is discouraging because, well, its been a long time and little seems to have changed.<br /><br />When I get into these funks, Carl likes to quote Morpheus from the second Matrix movie, when he is addressing the crowd regarding the impending battle. After outlining all the ways in the machines have tried to destroy the city, he says that he has confidence of victory, not because of the future but because of the past. He says in spite of everything he knows the way will end because,<br /><br />"WE ARE STILL HERE."Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432437060665706938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404979.post-1625835238077770112010-05-04T12:24:12.631-07:002010-05-04T12:24:12.631-07:00I think I understand. Since I don't know the d...I think I understand. Since I don't know the details I can't be sure but I can relate to the desire for community and feelings of frustration with the "community" that exists. My own retreat from the community came in part from being swallowed by my job but also came from not feeling deeply connected.<br />And now I feel too far gone. <br />But you've always had a strong, informed analysis. Your voice is essential.Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387565302124813118noreply@blogger.com