Found this the other day and thought it made a lot of sense. Can you eliminate this word when speaking of those you don’t agree with or understand? (Turn off the CC, as it doesn’t match the speaker’s words—-irritating.)
(Here’s how Essential Partners describes itself: Founded in 1989, Essential Partners helps people build relationships across differences to address their communities’ most pressing challenges. EP’s proven approach helps people live and work better together.)
After twenty-five years on the farm, I’m adjusting to the adventures of city life. Part of that adjustment is figuring out what I want to write about now, since sheep are no longer part of my daily life. I’m challenging myself creatively by painting with pastels and playing the ukelele as I seek my new writing path.
Catherine Friend is a fiscal year 2021 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Ok, I’ll take the challenge and not use that word that minimizes people. I’ll let you know how it goes.