There is no difference, only a few added ingredients... you, me, and the multitudes of other free-thinking individuals. We simply cannot take everything we see on tv or read online or in the papers as the gospel truth. There is always a slant, even if only minor.
No, there's no difference. Everybody plays the same and it's not a fun game.
Not to antagonize, but rather to play devil's advocate....
And we are to believe this supposed first-hand account of an unknown origin?
Besides, I truly HAVE been behind the scenes in a few high-level visits (Presidents, Secretaries of State) and there are some things this "writer" takes issue with that are skewed with bias against the current administration, whereas in reality there are certain procedures and practices that are carried out REGARDLESS of the administration. Some involve security, others involve the press, but they are not specific to one administration.
Just know that this is yet another example of not being able to believe everything you read. And I don't care if one likes Obama or doesnt' like him. I guarantee you this...he has no idea about ticket issuance or organized protests or the choosing of the venue....he doesn't invovle himself with such minutia. Nor did Bush or Clinton or any other president. Such slantings are misrepresentative of ANY administration in power.
We just suffered through this same tragedy in Greece and just today I went on a "windshield tour" with my boss and some others to see the results of the fires. It's devastating and heart-wrenching and my very best wishes and my very deepest sympathies go out to those of you who are dealing with this in California now.
If you're being ignored in Instant Message requests, it's because this site doesn't show who is sending the message, it just pops up that someone wants to chat. It's unfortunate and has caused a lot of women to ignore (I am one of them) IM requests. There are some bad apples everywhere and some IMers come shooting out of the gate with crude and unappealing messages. Some of us just get tired of it, so we stop using that feature. Spend time here on the Forums, send flowers or emails, and hopefully things will improve in time. I think your pic is fine, but perhaps you could write a bit more about yourself; as for the part about what you are looking for, try to make it a bit less negative, if you can. Just my thoughts. Good luck.
I can do all that AND put on my mascara, fiddle with the radio stations, offer up the odd hand gesture to a passing vehicle, paint my nails, and eat a spanakopita!!!
Just back....reading new responses, thanking all of you! You have no idea how many times today I have stopped myself from acting impulsively. And let me tell you, I was ready to light into her....when necessary, I can cut diamonds with my tongue. But I am restraining and absorbing and much more clear about how to handle this, thanks to you all.
Why didn't I think of this??? She has a cat I'm allergic to and a husband that doesn't attract me in the least, but I can do the rest! I'll ignore your last sentence, however.
Many of us don't actively search profiles. Rather, we post on the Forums and get an insight into personalities first, then send flowers or messages. This is the first time I've seen you, personally, and I agree with Morgan. Join in on the Forums, stick around a bit, and I'll bet you'll have a lot more flowers and messages. Welcome!
Ginger.... In your post, you said "Then challenge her openly, not behind closed doors, preferably outside work though." I wonder if this doesn't then put us back into the "friends trying to clear the air" mode, rather than the role I need to re-assert...that of subordinate and supervisor. Shouldn't I speak to her in the office, in order to re-affirm that this is a professional matter that needs to be corrected?
My honest assessment is that she is more like the first type of person you described, not a misinformed colleague. I thank you for the thought you put into your reply (as all I've been reading).
They are about me as a person....generally, from what I have learned, a misrepresentation of my words and actions. The misrepresentations are intentionally slanted to present me in an unkind and less than savory light. And there is simply no truth to the pictures she paints.
Seeking your input. I'm not sure which way to go with this, so maybe some of your suggestions will help me figure out what to do.
The story in a nutshell is that it has been brought to my attention that a colleague (until now, I would have referred to her as my friend, but I don't find that to be a very accurate description of our relationship now) has been verbally stabbing me in the back. I don't know why she is doing this, but she is making comments and saying things to others about me that simply are not true. Ordinarily, I would ask to go have a coffee with her and try to sort it out...direct, face-to-face, let's talk about this sort of approach. Here's where it gets complicated... We've been through this before. I DID have a coffee with her, I thought we had cleared the air and agreed to discuss any issues directly. This was about 4 months ago. Now I know she is up to the same old tricks and I don't see much value in discussion again. To further complicate the matter, she works in my office. I supervise her. We didn't know each other well when she started working with/for me, so this is not a situation of bringing an existing friend to work for me. We became "friends" after she started in my office. Being in the office with me, however, means that I can't exactly just distance myself from her. Nor do I want to create an uncomfortable work environment. I don't wish to bring personal issues into my professional environment, yet they are now quite mixed. What do I do with this? Try to talk about it again (though I don't see that it will change things, ultimately)? Try to carry on as if I don't know what I know (which then places me in a role I seldom play...it would then make me act as if all is normal, when I don't feel the same inside)? It pisses me off, I won't deny it, but it hurts more. And, why does she do these things, to begin with? I just don't get it. How would you handle this, CSers? Thanks in advance for any/all comments.
Aaaaahhhhhh, something I can really sink my teeth into! Yes, I find this most interesting. The article also says the following:
At a cemetery in nearby Vergina, Greek archaeologists discovered a wealth of gold and silver treasure in 1977. One opulent grave, which contained a large gold wreath of oak leaves, is generally accepted to have belonged to Philip II. The location of Alexander's tomb is one of the great mysteries of archaeology.
I went to Vergina last year and saw the tombs. It was amazing. Even to my limited knowledge, the tombs were definitely of royalty. Philip's tomb?? I buy it, but am always open to interesting debate.
This new wrinkle about Alexander's illegitimate son (although the phrase "illegitimate" is likely construed far differently today than what it meant in 350 BC, approximately) is so much more captivating to me than any of today's press about Brangelina or whomever.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention! I am delighted. History enthralls and captivates me, particularly when I am so fortunate to live amongst so much of it.
I am tentatively scheduled to be there from October 4-8, with perhaps a weekend tacked on at the beginning or end. I hope it will work out and that I will be able to go there.
I only popped in to see what your thread was all about, but then I see that you are in Amman. I might be coming there in October for a week. As a single woman alone, what should I know? Can I go out by myself (to shop, for example) or must I have other people with me? Tell me about Amman, if you don't mind....at least, briefly.
Yeah...you and a buddy. Still different than being a woman on her own. I know it sounds silly and a bit old-fashioned, but I am fine during the day; it's just the nights that get to me. Don't misunderstand. I don't mean the nights back in my hotel alone; I mean the nights when others are out in groups and as couples and are having a walk or drinks or dinner together. I mean that I don't feel comfortable going to a place where music is playing (and I really love to hear all kinds of music), sitting down by myself, ordering a glass of wine or something. I feel that there is a neon light on me that blares "LOSER" or "LONER"...either way, it causes me to withdraw into my own skin. And then I look around at the laughter and the fun that others are having. Awwwwww, screw it. It was a moment. It passed. But not before I packed my bags and headed home early. Sigh. Pathetic, eh? It's either a woman thing or a ME thing... I don't know which. Either way, it brought my vacation to an early close. But I thank you for your kind words! All is good now. I'm back at work, I'm in my home, I'm amongst friends. Life is good.
Hi, John... Just a mention... Instead of starting new threads for all of your responses, stay with the one you originally posted. It serves several purposes. It keeps the thread on track (this new one would mean nothing to one just reading this one only) and it reduces confusion, to name a couple of things. Best of luck to you. Times are hard. Sorry you are having difficulties.
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Why didn't I think of this??? She has a cat I'm allergic to and a husband that doesn't attract me in the least, but I can do the rest! 
RE: What REALLY Happened Last Week in Montana
There is no difference, only a few added ingredients...you, me, and the multitudes of other free-thinking individuals. We simply cannot take everything we see on tv or read online or in the papers as the gospel truth. There is always a slant, even if only minor.
No, there's no difference. Everybody plays the same and it's not a fun game.