stherisms

Over the many years, I've come up with expressions that I use regularly. Think of them as one minute philosophies. Feel free to quote if it makes sense.

Diversity Related

• It must be a diversity issue.
  Applies to almost any situation with differences (of opinion especially).
• Just because we can do something, it doesn't mean we have to.
  Applies to a) taking on too much and b) creeping elegance on the internet. (FYI, I prefer ASCII text only in e-mail!)
• We're all a product of our own experience but we forget that others are a product of theirs.
• The opposite of control is empowerment.
  This could also go in the next two categories. I know why and how people can become control freaks (see above) but we all need to look honestly at the result on others, especially children.

Mostly from Girl Scout experiences

• You lose most of your body heat from your head and your feet.
  Usually proceded or followed by "where's your hat?"
• If you don't want to get dirty, don't go camping.
• It's not about blame, it's about joint responsibility.
  Actually, if we all took this approach, we could fix problems faster and better.

General life experiences

• If you can't park it, don't drive it!
  Often muttered when I'm having trouble finding a parking space because mongo things are taking up two compact spaces. In case you're wondering, I drive a Tercel station wagon, turns on a dime, parks in almost any space.

For the year 2000

• Womens' voices must be heard.
  This is actually my theme for the year. As the National Women's History Project says 1900-2000 was an extroidinary century for women. They add "Now, imagine in the future!" I think women need to do more than imagine.