Re: [RC] [RC] I've got hate mail - Barbara McCrary
One of the greatest gifts ever given me (by a friend)
was to not take life so seriously and to be able to laugh as myself. What
a relief! I used to become hurt by some little thing someone said...now,
if something is aimed at me, intentionally or not, I try to laugh at
myself.
I doubt Angie would intentionally hurt anyone with her
words. I agree...we all need some comic relief now and then. The
world is too serious a place not to be able to laugh heartily at
times.
Comical relief is an acquired writing ability. I am sorry that
Angie's posts and article have not been received by some in the vain
in which she, obviously, has written them. Would that the majority
of the world could view life in a more humorous non-threatening manner!
How great would life be?
Every writer's object is to reach their audience. Another
object is to educate your reader. Given those to objectives. Angie
has definitely reached her audience and she has educated them. Whether
the audience has received her positively or negatively. It really
doesn't matter. The objectives have been met.
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Original Message ---- From: Carla Richardson
<richardson.carla@xxxxxxxxx> To: "Spottedracer@xxxxxx"
<Spottedracer@xxxxxx>; ridecamp <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent:
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 7:54:22 AM Subject: Re: [RC] [RC] I've got hate
mail
Um, I think you're one of the people who don't "get" Angie. If you
had seen her two presentations at the national convention, maybe you'd
understand her better, or, ... not. She had me laughing out loud during
both of her "talks" and wanting more. I hope she keeps writing and that
EN keeps publishing her work.
If you had read her book, the Lighter Side of Endurance, you would see
she pokes fun (and makes a lot of serious comments as well) at endurance
riders.
I personally thought your
article was very close-minded, very supportive of Cliques, typical 'head
cheerleader' in attitude, and EVERY TSU student (who all grew up
riding horses) - whom I let read your article... made the comment: "that's
not an organization I'D ever feel welcomed too... if that's how they all
feel....."
But then, everyone has their own opinions... it's a free
country and I value the 1st ammendment...
But I'll make sure to NEVER
leave a water bottle on the ground... wouldn't want those of you who come
unprepared - to have to worry about whom you're drinking after...
