The notion of ‘Polite Society’ brings up images of well mannered, cultured people, living their best lives. It’s ‘old money’, a good vocabulary, and quiet. “I’m sorry,” leads to, “I’m so sorry,” with every other breath. What are they sorry for? As far as I can tell, they are so sorry that everyone else doesn’t […]
POLITE SOCIETY WITH FINISHING SCHOOL
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CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND US
January 15, 2025 by David Gillaspie
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Cultural institutions like new members. They like to get people involved and interested. It’s a good idea, unless you’re like me and had no idea what an institution is. Or what culture is. Now I know, and it’s just in time.
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MORE ‘WANT TO?’ BUT WHERE IS IT
December 26, 2024 by David Gillaspie
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‘Want to’ is what you need starting out. More ‘want to’ is what it takes to keep going. Some folks use it all in the start-up phase, others in the keep going phase. Then there’s the closer who never runs out.
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