• Jeff Moden (11/6/2013)


    dwain.c (11/5/2013)


    Jeff Moden (11/5/2013)


    dwain.c (11/5/2013)


    Jeff Moden (11/5/2013)


    dwain.c (11/5/2013)


    For what it's worth, I'm in favor of a selective culling of the gene pool. 😛

    I assure you, it's just words from some serious pent up frustration from working with some folks that don't get it. Rest assurred that I take the high road and try to educate them. I'm not always successful but I do try.

    And if you fail, that's when you break out the high-velocity pork chops I presume.

    Nope. In such a case, that would simply be another failure on my part. I've found that the people I'm successful with want to learn. My real failure is sometimes failing to recognize those that don't actually want to learn.

    You sir, have the patience of Job, the generosity of Mother Theresa and the wisdom of Yoda.

    If all the world were composed of individuals with such grace, it would surely be a better place.

    Me, I'm just a grumpy old man! 😛

    While I'm honored that it seems that way, I have to confess that it's more inline with the selfish act of self-preservation and time available. I'd much rather take the time to teach someone that wants to learn than to try to teach the proverbial pig to fly. Because it was decades ago when I first heard it, I've forgotten the source but there's an old saying that still rings true today.

    "A man forced against his will, is of the same opinion still."

    Isn't the proverbial high-velocity pork chop, merely a pig flying in disguise?

    But we digress.

    I've heard that quote too and agree with it.


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