tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post1498941783438790615..comments2024-03-06T01:00:34.570-05:00Comments on Whatever He Says: Making a DifferenceBelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-91407266716840669362010-08-15T13:57:18.764-04:002010-08-15T13:57:18.764-04:00The last time my husband was in NYC, he heard some...The last time my husband was in NYC, he heard someone on her cell phone using the "r" word. Because he's been hanging out with me awhile, he was sensitive to how wrong it was, but because she was on her cell phone, in the middle of her own conversation, he didn't say anything. Later on, though, when we talked about it, he said, "You know, she said it on a public street. That makes it my business. So the next time I hear that kind of thing, I'm going to step in front of the person and say, 'No. Not on *my* street you don't.'"<br /><br />Changing hearts and minds, one person at a time...Thank you for your beautiful piece.Rachel Cohen-Rottenberghttp://www.journeyswithautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-50819672124600866052010-08-15T09:59:27.000-04:002010-08-15T09:59:27.000-04:00Marilyn...it's obvious from this post that you...Marilyn...it's obvious from this post that you have a beautiful heart, Thanks fro reminding us how important it is to step forward and advance this cause.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-3143741545367978192010-08-13T19:06:24.837-04:002010-08-13T19:06:24.837-04:00Glad you were able to handle this situation so gra...Glad you were able to handle this situation so graciously. I worked with a girl who broke a guys nose for calling her brother the "R" word. Can't say I wouldn't have been more like her, but your way doesn't end with assault charges!! LOLTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410176479138340024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-71719228739653259562010-08-13T18:25:37.638-04:002010-08-13T18:25:37.638-04:00I'm amazed at your tact. Only you could have d...I'm amazed at your tact. Only you could have done it....and have it turn out so well. You're such a lovable Auntie. I know you're the favorite aunt in the family. You inspire me.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096173727766001995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-41633027346108754722010-08-13T10:09:06.432-04:002010-08-13T10:09:06.432-04:00I am moved by the way you communicated your offens...I am moved by the way you communicated your offense Susan; lovingly; and that through it, others are sensitized. Kudos to you!<br /><br />Hey, offense seems to be the theme of this week on so many levels.:)<br /><br />Thank you for a most moving post.Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-26129868856793265892010-08-13T08:01:32.449-04:002010-08-13T08:01:32.449-04:00I think so too, Marilyn! Thanks for filling in al...I think so too, Marilyn! Thanks for filling in all the important stuff I left out...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527926041729913404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-42277007850294884302010-08-13T07:51:17.534-04:002010-08-13T07:51:17.534-04:00So excellently written and so important, this. I a...So excellently written and so important, this. I applaud your willingness to risk relationship damage rather than neglect the duty to enlighten. It is not always easy to know when to speak up and when to remain silent. And even when you know silence is not the way to go, it is so hard to find the right response in the emotion of the moment, but Dave had already equipped you and you were prepared. Still you could have chosen not to speak up. Powerful story, Susan. The ripple effect of Dave's teaching . . . I think one person DOES change the world.Marilyn Yocumhttp://www.asgoodadayasany.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30458926.post-3823694145736508792010-08-13T07:26:35.637-04:002010-08-13T07:26:35.637-04:00... and you in turn have broken your heart into pi...... and you in turn have broken your heart into pieces for all of us who read this blog. I am really moved by what you did and how he reacted. In that moment where he was changed, the world changed - may even more be changed by this blog today.Dave Hingsburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.com