not always what we see. Some of you said that earlier versions of
this page were too "preachy". A large part of my identity IS rooted
in social activism. Yet there are too many people with political convictions
who have lost their sense of humor. For me humor is essential, especially
in the face of things I am powerless to change. Besides, what good is being
preachy if it turns people off? The message is lost! For that
reason I have made some room for having fun (an example being the faces
you will see if you click on my photo).
More about
image...I once entered a classroom and encountered puzzlement from nearly
everyone. "Why are you dressed up?" they wanted to know. (It
just so happens that I never wear a tie unless it is required). On the
other hand, people I knew from the one job that required a necktie expressed
the same sort of bewilderment when I met them by chance and I was dressed
casually. It is not simply a matter of WHO you are; it is who people THINK
you are.
And so I find
myself asking if the "me" I am trying to present here is the "me" others
are seeing. Maybe you know me already and have formed an image of me that
will somehow be contradicted by what you come across here. Or maybe
the fonts I choose, the links I include, or the words I use will lead you
to see a different "me" than the one I'd LIKE you to see. All I can hope
is that by including a variety of links on things that interest me,
I will leave you feeling that you know me a little bit better.
I hope you
will write and let me know what you found that appeals to you. I
am also open to all suggestions and especially hope you will submit links
you recommend, including your own home page if you have one.