tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042801558130781769.post8462101329615943860..comments2014-10-08T11:20:24.799-07:00Comments on Simonton Says: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01112007464839774170noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042801558130781769.post-71471987871721130132014-05-29T12:35:18.356-07:002014-05-29T12:35:18.356-07:00Thank you for sharing some of your experiences wit...Thank you for sharing some of your experiences with me. Our world is suffering and people are in pain and they don't know why. This is such a delicate topic and to be honest, I am so drained emotionally from all of this negativity during this past week or so that I can't wait to get on QVC tonight and have some fun. We all deserve it! XOXO GeorgeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112007464839774170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042801558130781769.post-15501216428866165692014-05-29T12:31:14.636-07:002014-05-29T12:31:14.636-07:00Stephanie - I am very sorry for your having to go ...Stephanie - I am very sorry for your having to go through such demeaning and unfair experiences. I can't relate like I said, but I have so much compassion for all you women. All I can say is, hang in there and know there are men out there who care very much for your well being. XOXO GeorgeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112007464839774170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042801558130781769.post-423180043402636982014-05-29T12:26:25.620-07:002014-05-29T12:26:25.620-07:00Hello my dear! It's so nice to hear from you ...Hello my dear! It's so nice to hear from you again! I remember you telling me about your issue's with height, but you never went this far in depth. Thank you for confiding in me. I really appreciate you trusting me with your very personal experiences. It's a very troubled world out there and overwhelming to at times to say the least. But it seams you and your sister are strong, independent women like you said, which is very reinforcing. Please know that all children growing up have dealt with some form of bullying whether it was physical and or psychological. What I'm trying to say is your not alone and many can relate. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that. This entitlement that men have has been going on for way too long and must be addressed. There needs to be a world wide shift in perception in regards to gender equality and what it means to be a kind and compassionate person. I'm glad you reached out and we got to chat for a few. Love, GeorgeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112007464839774170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042801558130781769.post-82153806009930073142014-05-28T21:59:43.375-07:002014-05-28T21:59:43.375-07:00There are so many angles to this issue -- one is t...There are so many angles to this issue -- one is that it starts at home, being taught as a child to respect others in spite of their differences. Then, mental illnesses need to be treated with the seriousness of physical ailments. Maybe some of this pointless violence or disrespect could be prevented then. I dealt with a fair amount of danger when I worked in San Francisco in the 80's and 90's, and I worked in HR. I dealt with a death threats (from a mentally ill man who was about 6'5, and I'm 4'10), and was working in the building when a disgruntled client came into our building and killed 8 people in a law firm. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. It terrified my poor family, who worried about my welfare for 5 hours until they saw me and my co-workers escorted out of the building by SWAT team officers. I was very, very lucky. So, I do walk everywhere with caution and awareness (especially after spending so much time in SF).I also believe if we walk with confidence, we are less likely to be a victim of disrespect or violence. I've learned that from experience as well. Personally speaking, I'm very blessed to know a lot of wonderful men in my life, and am grateful for men like you, George. Thanks for looking out for us, George. Your care and concern are greatly appreciated!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872101132014872806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042801558130781769.post-56417154422968633132014-05-28T19:48:46.388-07:002014-05-28T19:48:46.388-07:00Mostly, I concur with the preceding reply. My expe...Mostly, I concur with the preceding reply. My experience primarily comes from men viewing me as an object to either use or own. If I chose to be involved, I wanted respect. But if I did not behave in the way expected of me, I was demeaned, ridiculed, and otherwise not respected.<br /><br />Thank you, George, for believing women should be treated with respect for simply being part of the human race. God bless you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586074479707072411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042801558130781769.post-24329808593683729882014-05-28T18:50:17.003-07:002014-05-28T18:50:17.003-07:00God bless you, George! How I wish more men would t...God bless you, George! How I wish more men would think and behave like you. My sister and I share a house and we are both getting older-I'm 59, she's 66, and even though we are strong, capable women we are starting to feel uneasy living alone. We have no neighbors anymore and the area has changed so much...there are alot of people acting out of sheer deperation so you never know what will happen. You simply can't live in fear though, that isn't much of a life so we try to pay attention to what is going on around us and hope we are not victimized. I've been a victim of bullying and made fun of all my life because I'm very tall and had weight issues growing up so it's been a challenge dealing with men especially-especially short men (I named it "short men syndrome" when I was just a kid)who felt it was important to challenge me, condemn me, make me feel 'small' so they could feel big and yes, it would even turn sexual at times though I avoided the horrible outcome somehow. I honestly do not understand men and why they behave the way they do. Women are not all that complicated, are we? We just want to love and be loved and be respected by others-in all we do whether it's at home, at work, in politics...in life!corkpophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12092395762566547867noreply@blogger.com