Letters to the Editor
melew1
Published Letters: 93 Editor's Choice: 5
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leave the debates for another time, people
[Read the article: "God talked to me today"]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]What anyone chooses to believe or not to believe is irrevelent to the content of this one woman's very painful, personal journey. It's a deeply held private conviction for everyone. There are agnostics, believers & atheists everywhere, & I don't see what purpose it serves to splutter on in this thread about it. Save it for another more controversial topic next time, & let's be grateful that some of us have not had the heartache of going through the pain that Ann has.
For the record I'm also agnostic, but sometimes when I trust the positive intuitive feelings I sense in my gut, I have to wonder on occasion if that's "god" speaking to me. But since I have no proof, I don't bother to analyze it nor do I care to. I really don't think about it all that much. I do believe in the goodness of heart, though...& if that's all that's required in getting through a rough time in one's life, then what anyone chooses to believe or not shouldn't really be the key issue here. Ann simply deserves our compassion right now, & my heart goes out to her.
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the heart wants what the heart wants
[Read the article: My boyfriend won't give me his apartment key]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]But the head is telling you that you need to end it. That's always a tough position to be in, & the answers are not always that simple. You still love that person, but you know logically it's ruining your chances for finding true happiness with him. As easy as it is to tell yourself that you should dump him because of his cruel behavior towards you, you're conflicted as to what step to take next because you know it's not gonna be that easy, especially when you're in love. It's scary & it hurts.
Although I think the guy sounds like a manipulative jerk, maybe you should suck it up & try not to let your fear override your decision to discuss the key matter with him first before you make any rash decisions. Get a feel for where he's coming from, & just point blank tell him, in a calm tone without getting too emotional, that you don't think he's treating you fairly. Then assess his reaction--if he becomes defensive & irrational, then I think at that time you'll be able to trust your instincts enough to know what course of action you should take next. Allow yourself some time to let it all sink in--& then simply let it go if & when you know you need to. Your sanity is at stake here.
Just DO it, & good luck.
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back in the old days
[Read the article: It's no jet pack, but it ain't bad]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I believe in the late 50's, just for fun my mom & I would occasionally break out the nailpolish & set aside time to do up our toenails & fingernails. I was maybe 3 or 4... pretending to be a "grownup." It was fun. Nothing connotative about it then, don't think it is now. Little girls will always be little girls, & all of them (last time I checked) still like to pretend.
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It's gonna happen, trust me
[Read the article: The best-laid plans]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I can just envision this story prompting a zillion other budding wannabe lit-chicks (or lit-dudes) to write about the same damn subject matter. EVERYONE has a story to tell. They'll say: If Sloane can make a bundle writing about this stuff, then why can't I? MY story'll be even BETTER!
Jeeze.
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"The Litterbox Equasion"
[Read the article: The best-laid plans]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Sounds like a great read! I LOVE cats! When can I buy it? ;)
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outrageous
[Read the article: The strange case of midnight renegade oleander gentrification camouflage]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Consider this scenario: Who would be liable if a loose child came wandering over & accidently became poisoned by this shrub? The elderly neighbor, or the busybody who ordered her gardener to do the plantings? The elderly neighbor, I suppose, since they're on her property. That's a good enough reason as any to get the oleanders removed ASAP, send the bitch the bill for professional removal if it's too much to do it on your own, LW. And I can't understand for the life of me why this obnoxious woman's hare-brained gardener would even consider doing the plantings on someone else's property without getting consent from the property owner FIRST. Have I missed something?
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the dolls start to seem more human
[Read the article: Your girlfriend seems so fake]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]And at a later point, if a somewhat mentally unstable doll user decides to interact with a real human, the thought (for me) is just a little too frightening to contemplate. Some psychological screening for a potential buyer beforehand, perhaps?
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Fragility
[Read the article: Choose one: Sex or respect]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Actually, there are also certain types of women with low self-esteem or depression who are cognizant enough to realize that leaping into bed with someone would be the last thing they'd consider doing in order to bolster their egos. I think they're alot more common than many people think, & probably alot more emotionally sensitive, fragile & self-aware, too. If anything, they're smart enough to know that since they're self-esteem is low, their libidos are most likely low as well & heaven forbid if they cannot perform well in bed. Being that certain types of men can be very insensitive, the agony or stereotyping of being considered a bad lover is something these women would rather either avoid completely or very nearly so.
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It's strange
[Read the article: The year that changed everything]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]How earth-shattering milestones can affect one's memory. I grew up in the 60's. As a kid coming of age, I remember all those assassinations (Kennedys, MLK) very well, but the strangest thing is that I remember exactly what I was doing that day, what the weather was like, what I wore (right down to the shoes) in each of those events. They happened decades ago & I can still vivdly recall in detail all the minor stuff that was incorporated into my insignificant, well-insulated & protected little suburban life at the time.
Amazing, incredible times of change. And I'll never forget them.
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Exactly
[Read the article: I think my dad's too old to vote]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]My dad's in his 80's & switched parties from conservative Republican to liberal Democrat decades ago. He still works, is healthy & sharp as a tack relatively speaking given his age. I agree that it's none of the LW's business who his dad votes for, & I think it's probably more than likely that his dad knows more about politics than he's letting on to his son.
Just let him vote.