"Thanks Marja for your comments. It burns me up that this happened and you are right that TV is partly to blame. There are very few intelligent shows that promote sensativity and intelligence."
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W. S. Gager commented on the blog post 'Whatever happened to sensitivity training?'
"Katherine: Thank you so much for your comments. I think many writers were created as a self defense mechanism with the written word as therapy. I know my diary soothed many a broken heart and ignorant fools."
Katherine E. Hinkson commented on the blog post 'Whatever happened to sensitivity training?'
"I'm sorry your friend was injure by someone else's insensitivity. I dislike shows that dumb down us and others, people tend to believe its okay to act like what they see on t.v. It's hard enough for young people to be comfortable in…"
Marja McGraw commented on the blog post 'Whatever happened to sensitivity training?'
"I totally agree with you and with the comments people have left. I'm so tired of seeing characters on TV being ruthless and crude in their comments to each other, and the dumbing down is ridiculous. This doesn't teach our children anything…"
W. S. Gager commented on the blog post 'Whatever happened to sensitivity training?'
"So sad but true Bridget. This was an inappropriate gesture from a teacher. He was trying to be funny and crushed her! Teachers wonder why they don't receive any respect from students. The students haven't seen anything that proves to them…"
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'Whatever happened to sensitivity training?'
"As yet another middle school mom I have to say half of the time the funny at any cost comments are made by teachers trying to be cool and relatable. I was shocked last year by how many times my daughter came home with admittedly funny, but…"
W. S. Gager commented on the blog post 'Whatever happened to sensitivity training?'
"Thanks for your comment Lauren from another middle-aged fuddy-duddy. I'm waiting for smarts to come back into vogue!"
Lauren Carr commented on the blog post 'Whatever happened to sensitivity training?'
"Right on! I've been saying the same thing for years! But who am I? I'm a middle-aged fuddy-duddy. The media has made self-centeredness, insensitivity and rudenss cool. It's hard convincing your children that these…"
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Whatever happened to sensitivity training?
Yesterday a very hurtful thing happened to a dear teenager. I don’t want to give a lot of details about the incident. It has been handled to everyone’s satisfaction. It was a thoughtless gesture that was supposed to be a joke that just wasn’t funny. My purpose is to make you think about all the things that lead us to be less sensitive to other’s feelings. Our society is obsessed with instant knowledge. Journalists stalk people who have a name and pretty face ignoring all…See More
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"You're welcome! There are a lot of great blogs her that I've found really helpful. Check out the one about cultivating book clubs from Meg Waite. Some really interesting stuff.
Wendy"
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"I love Dr. Seuss and this is one of my favorites. When I was getting spit up on and changing dirty diapers, I'd remember this and pull out the book and read to my kids. They didn't know it was therapy for me! I hope to follow in your…"
W. S. Gager commented on the blog post 'Five Things I Wish I Had Known When I Published My First Book'
"Great advice. My third book is due out June 30 and I'm going to tape this in front of me to remind me. The emotions of launching a book swing manic to euphoria and never seem to stop in between. Thank you!
W.S. Gager
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
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A Case of Accidental Intersection
Chicken Soup for the Soul entry in Thanks, Dad.
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Day 2 of 12 Days of Christmas Great Reads and even greater author friends
On my blog for the next 10 days (2 already posted) are authors who in addition to being great writers are also inspirations to others. They give freely of their time, talents and knowledge to help others. Check them out and add a comment on who you would add to the list. It's the holidays and time to give back. This is my list of who I owe and who inspire me to give to others. Give back...it's worth it.
Wendy
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Whatever happened to sensitivity training?
Posted on September 1, 2011 at 8:19am 8 Comments 2 Likes
Yesterday a very hurtful thing happened to a dear teenager. I don’t want to give a lot of details about the incident. It has been handled to everyone’s satisfaction. It was a thoughtless gesture that was supposed to be a joke that just wasn’t funny.
My purpose is to make you think about all the things that lead us to be less sensitive to other’s feelings. Our society is obsessed with instant knowledge. Journalists stalk people who have a name and pretty face…
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- At 11:23am on August 26, 2011,
Cindy Sample said… I keep forgetting about this terrific group of women. Thanks for finding me.
- At 7:23pm on July 12, 2011,
Jean Henry Mead said… - It's good to have you as a friend, W. S. Thanks for adding me to our friends' lsit.
- At 11:06am on August 15, 2010,
Sunny Frazier said… - I'm looking all over for the book covers. You've got some great ones! Why not post them here?
- At 9:21am on February 23, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Welcome to She Writes, W.S. Hope you'll enjoy the conversation here.
Meg Waite Clayton
She Writes Salonista
www.megwaiteclayton.com
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