Deanne Charlton wrote:
>
> Barb,
>
> In a message dated 97-06-13 15:44:19 EDT, you write to Walter:
>
> << It's pretty darn tough to exemplify "grace under fire" when one's being
> "fired
> at" by Bill Gates (in the persons of his mid-level management. Especially
> when one is on contract rather than an employee. >>
>
> Someone said, somewere, some time, "Difficulty is not an acceptable excuse
> for not achieving the possible." If it quits being possible, you really do
> need to reconsider what you are doing with your life. I hate to say that
> because I think you are doing very good, very needed work, and doing it very
> well. But I would rather the people you serve be without the benefit of your
> unique contribution than for you to be a continuously unhappy person.
> Remember the 60s saying (in sanitized 90s form): Forget 'em if they can't
> take a joke.
>
> Sail on, Silver Girl !
>
> Deanne Charlton
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Could you be more explcit? I am a happy person, all things
considered. I'm hearing mixed praise in your message. "The dog that
brings a bone, may also take it away." I'm not inferring that you are a
canine. Just confused by the message. Walter
