Jeff... That was THEE most kindly way to say "Now CUT THAT OUT, People," that I've ever seen!! Such tact and thoughtfulness SHOULD be rewarded. Therefore I've done a file attachment here with this message which has two plane tickets (compressed, of course, by PKZIP) to Toronto, and I've instructed Barb P. to roll out the welcome mat as you'll be staying in her guest room <giggle> I suggest you email her any favorite foods which you and you guest-of-choice might like her to stock up on, and HEY, Jeff... have a great trip! You DID get those plane tickets downloaded ok, right? <giggle> Ohhh... hi, Barb P. Didn't see ya standing there reading over my shoulder, with that startled look on your face.. (grinning, ducking & running) Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] ------- From: PARKINSN: Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network on behalf of Jeff Jones Sent: Saturday, October 12, 1996 4:28 AM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Resumes and concerns Good day, I am a bit concerned with some of the messages I'm seeing on the PD and Care lists. I wonder if it's the time of year, the change of seasons, depression because of the new beginnings of others (school etc.), stress, tiredness, disappointment, anger, frustration, or any number of other events or feelings that seem to be causing folks to be a bit less accepting of other's views. I wonder if the electronic Lord of the Flies is actually coming to pass when I see some of the messages. It seems to me that we are all dealing, in one way or another with a designer disease that affects each and every one of us in our own unique way. We all have different backgrounds, perceptions, experiences, and filters through which we receive and communicate information. I wonder if we might be a bit more lenient in our approach to those whose opinions differ from ours. I am concerned when I seem to see the gentle spirit of acceptance being pushed aside at times by one of disharmony. We don't all have to agree with each other's views, but we can all agree to let each have his or her own view without judging them or their right to their opinions. It seems to me that it is much better for me to delete something that I may find personally offensive than to foment the disharmony by responding to it, thus maybe lending it more credence than deserved. One of the special aspects of the PD and Care Lists is the caring and acceptance. May I gently suggest that we, before replying to something, consider first how we might feel if we received a message stating what we are about to send. 'Course, maybe I've promulgated the disharmony. I sincerely hope not and if I have, I apologize. Now, if you've gotten this far, the following tickled me. Maybe it'll tickle you. {These are real examples from real resumes) --Here are my qualifications for you to overlook. REASONS FOR LEAVING THE LAST JOB: --Responsibility makes me nervous. --They insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn't work under those conditions. --Was met with a string of broken promises and lies, as well as cockroaches. --I was working for my mom until she decided to move. --The company made me a scapegoat - just like my three previous employers. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: --While I am open to the initial nature of an assignment, I am decidedly disposed that it be so oriented as to at least partially incorporate the experience enjoyed heretofore and that it be configured so as to ultimately lead to the application of more rarefied facets of financial management as the major sphere of responsibility. --I was proud to win the Gregg Typting Award. SPECIAL REQUESTS & JOB OBJECTIVES: --Please call me after 5:30 because I am self-employed and my employer does not know I am looking for another job. --My goal is to be a meteorologist. But since I have no training in meteorology, I suppose I should try stock brokerage. --I procrastinate - especially when the task is unpleasant. PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: --Minor allergies to house cats and Mongolian sheep. PERSONAL INTERESTS: --Donating blood. 14 gallons so far. SMALL TYPOS THAT CAN CHANGE THE MEANING: --Education: College, August 1880-May 1984. --Work Experience: Dealing with customers' conflicts that arouse. --Develop and recommend an annual operating expense fudget. --I'm a rabid typist. --Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain operation. Jeff Jones [log in to unmask]