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True leadership requires actual leading... something those in charge of our country have all but forgotten.
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“The discipline which makes the soldiers of a free country reliable in battle is not to be gained by harsh or tyrannical treatment. On the contrary, such treatment is far more likely to destroy than to make an army. It is possible to impart instruction and to give commands in such a manner and such a tone of voice to inspire in the soldier no feeling but an intense desire to obey, while the opposite manner and tone of voice cannot fail to excite strong resentment and a desire to disobey. The one mode or the other of dealing with subordinates springs from a corresponding spirit in the breast of the commander. He who feels the respect which is due to others cannot fail to inspire in them regard for himself, while he who feels, and hence manifests, disrespect toward others, especially his inferiors, cannot fail to inspire hatred against himself.”
Major General John M. Schofield
Address to the Corps of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy
August 11, 1879
This is what those in charge of our country have forgotten.
I greatly enjoyed this one, thank you.
Major General John M. Schofield
Address to the Corps of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy
August 11, 1879
This is what those in charge of our country have forgotten.
I greatly enjoyed this one, thank you.
Let's try this again......
I think this is why we get along with our cats so well, We know who's in charge...until they step out of line. And they quickly learn what's not "in line." Actually it's a "give and take" situation. We give and they take...but the longer they're with us it becomes more of an equal proposition. We take care of input and out put, but they are at our sides or in our laps when they're not asleep...in our laps. LOL
I think this is why we get along with our cats so well, We know who's in charge...until they step out of line. And they quickly learn what's not "in line." Actually it's a "give and take" situation. We give and they take...but the longer they're with us it becomes more of an equal proposition. We take care of input and out put, but they are at our sides or in our laps when they're not asleep...in our laps. LOL
*laughs... Kona will come up to my lap for minute or two, and Maui only comes to me when he actually wants something. I can mess with them, and they put up with it, but when I open the arm of my chair to get the licorice bag, they're both there... and I have to tell Maui, 'DON'T DROOL ON ME!'
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my father was a leader, and had that confidence... as for me, I always felt better in a supporting role. Unfortunately, I was thrust into a leadership position too many times. I can do it, but it's not really what I prefer. Then again, I'm a Fox and Foxes do not run in packs. I have had Wolf friends, and understand Wolf rules, but much prefer the peace of doing things on my own.
Does that make sense?
Vix
Does that make sense?
Vix
Loved the double meanings in Roland's speech. Both answering the Almostprofessor's question faithfully and subtextually standing up for everyone he'd punished for answering "wrong." Very clever writing -- as I've come to expect from you :>
I'd like to particularly shout out the first few lines as well. Opening with an interesting exchange that builds character, then falling back to description, is quickly becoming one of my favorite ways for a story to start. It catches my attention much more than the Hollywood standard "open with an establishing shot and descriptions of the scenery," and you do it wonderfully. This is something I'm trying to learn myself. Thank you for giving me another great example!
I'd like to particularly shout out the first few lines as well. Opening with an interesting exchange that builds character, then falling back to description, is quickly becoming one of my favorite ways for a story to start. It catches my attention much more than the Hollywood standard "open with an establishing shot and descriptions of the scenery," and you do it wonderfully. This is something I'm trying to learn myself. Thank you for giving me another great example!
you cause me to blush... really you do. I will confess that this is not a thought out process for me. My mind simply slips into the story and I run with what I see. Thank you for your kind words.
Currently I'm working on the story Steve and I are tossing back and forth, and that one is a revelation per page. The revelations just show up - then a quick check on line, and there it is. I am always amazed when this happens, and then I'm happy because it means there is something going on that is alive... perhaps the olde gods are having a smile at being remembered.
Opening pages/paragraphs are important as it set the hook... and then I am reminded of fishing with the grand kids and all those tiny little catfish enjoying a free meal at our expense.
Vix
Currently I'm working on the story Steve and I are tossing back and forth, and that one is a revelation per page. The revelations just show up - then a quick check on line, and there it is. I am always amazed when this happens, and then I'm happy because it means there is something going on that is alive... perhaps the olde gods are having a smile at being remembered.
Opening pages/paragraphs are important as it set the hook... and then I am reminded of fishing with the grand kids and all those tiny little catfish enjoying a free meal at our expense.
Vix
You've got quite a mind, then :>
"A revelation per page" is a wonderful way to put it. I can imagine that those moments are all the more enjoyable in a collaborative story. Sounds very interesting to work on one, honestly -- maybe I'll have to try it someday ^^
Norse mythology has a concept called the Mead of Poetry. The (rough) idea goes that if you are truly devoted to creative endeavors, seeking out inspiration at every turn, then eventually the old gods themselves will speak through you. (Or a metaphor for writing poetry while drunk, but I choose to opt for the more symbolic interpretation.) This is often how it feels for me -- just putting pen to paper, physical or digital, and struggling and scribbling and scratching lines out until something seemingly appears all on its own. Not sure if that's everyone's experience, but personally, I quite like it.
Hooks are important for men and for fish. In both senses of the word, the important part is who's wielding them; and you do so very well ^^
"A revelation per page" is a wonderful way to put it. I can imagine that those moments are all the more enjoyable in a collaborative story. Sounds very interesting to work on one, honestly -- maybe I'll have to try it someday ^^
Norse mythology has a concept called the Mead of Poetry. The (rough) idea goes that if you are truly devoted to creative endeavors, seeking out inspiration at every turn, then eventually the old gods themselves will speak through you. (Or a metaphor for writing poetry while drunk, but I choose to opt for the more symbolic interpretation.) This is often how it feels for me -- just putting pen to paper, physical or digital, and struggling and scribbling and scratching lines out until something seemingly appears all on its own. Not sure if that's everyone's experience, but personally, I quite like it.
Hooks are important for men and for fish. In both senses of the word, the important part is who's wielding them; and you do so very well ^^
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