tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post4133082709614079922..comments2024-02-10T03:13:55.366-05:00Comments on Behind The Garden Gate: Author / Experience DiversityThe Wild Rose Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10788008988163575341noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-34717105722184862972011-10-24T17:08:46.875-04:002011-10-24T17:08:46.875-04:00That sounds like a fun conference! It's a sham...That sounds like a fun conference! It's a shame though that a few people looked down their noses at you for your choices in life. Guess it goes to show that narrow-minded people can be found anywhere! Even in places where you'd think they'd be most accepting!Nona Rainesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-37343626893365366832011-10-24T14:45:01.942-04:002011-10-24T14:45:01.942-04:00Love yourself for who you are and everything else ...Love yourself for who you are and everything else will fall in line. How very true.<br /><br />And how wonderful we are all so different. Now it's just the tolerance parts we have to work on.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-52439443747210146542011-10-24T11:45:43.142-04:002011-10-24T11:45:43.142-04:00Johanna, you attend some interesting conferences. ...Johanna, you attend some interesting conferences. LOL I have a similar background to yours and probably would have had a similar response. However, having worked in Manhattan with an artsy group for years, I've met people from many backgrounds and found that deep down people may be different but they all have the same insecurities.Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-76647708721042531502011-10-24T11:37:22.293-04:002011-10-24T11:37:22.293-04:00Johanna, good for you for keeping an open mind. I...Johanna, good for you for keeping an open mind. Interesting how these people judged you for being you. From what I'm learning from the BDSM community this usually isn't the case. Thanks for sharing with us and reminding us how diverse our worlds really are.Marie Tuharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140971635915166589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-69517519803444672272011-10-24T11:34:23.952-04:002011-10-24T11:34:23.952-04:00I have to admit I am often shocked by the things I...I have to admit I am often shocked by the things I see. I can't accept them if they break the moral values I was taught.I respect people's freedom, but I believe that a certain reserve and decency are needed in this world.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-45688954367459278842011-10-24T11:19:53.357-04:002011-10-24T11:19:53.357-04:00Good for you for attending. Also keep in mind tha...Good for you for attending. Also keep in mind that every group has a few purists--if you don't measure up to their 'standards', then you aren't jack. LOL Take it with a grain of salt!Carlene Bacchushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760315446601317079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-61718048673472663602011-10-24T11:19:19.134-04:002011-10-24T11:19:19.134-04:00It is interesting at the other kinds of lifestyles...It is interesting at the other kinds of lifestyles people lead. I don't judge anyone else for they do and appreciate it when people reciprocate in kind. How anyone chooses to live their life is their choice. We don't need to understand - just accept.<br />Great post!Kellie Kamrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128538194212450324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926989890703867833.post-63437785939444499202011-10-19T20:50:52.694-04:002011-10-19T20:50:52.694-04:00Oh, wish I'd gone, too. I need some more resea...Oh, wish I'd gone, too. I need some more research. Diversity and understanding are great things, if they float both ways. Interesting blog post.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.com