Re: [Mid] A peer by any other name...

It makes a lot and clear sense, Pete. Well Done, and I agree.

Juliette

> In a large sense, I think we have too many peer orders. We really
> only need
> one, with an added definition of "Excellence in a clearly defined
> field of
> focus." Who a peer is is far more important to me than what they
> DO. I
> know many people who are mighty fighters - but not a joy to fight.
> I know
> many people who have broad knowledge - but who are snarks. I know
> many
> people who work like a Roman galley slave - and who suck the joy out
> of the
> air by being bossy and rigid and demanding. All those who are peers
> who I
> interact with fill the age old definition of the Pelican - the
> society would
> be a poorer place for not having them there. Chivalry brings joy to
> fighting. Laurels leave you with more insight, and Pelicans inspire
> one to
> give a little more - and make the giving hurt less, they raise the
> bar on
> "give till it hurts."
>
> Don't know that it makes any sense, Deirdru - but it is a thought.
>
>
> From: "Pete Jensen" <black_malcolm@sbcglobal.net>
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