Comments on: My dad, the money, and me http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/ Fostering authentic democracy in North Carolina's Piedmont and beyond Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:17:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Sarah Catherine Leithauser French http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/#comment-10 Sarah Catherine Leithauser French Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:25:15 +0000 http://f4dc.org/ideas/?p=27#comment-10 Facebook is "too beige" for me (though the networking organization is probably better), I really enjoy the music/art much more on MYSPACE... (I just wish it was called OURspace!) Anyhow- you'll find me under my real, actual name! C: I've only started recently, but have already connected with some neat non-profits, humanitarian, green, and other "good cause" people, artists, musicians, or creative people I can find... Hope my future "fellow bees" will add me, and we might share some friendship, ideas, music (<3), & art there, as well? Facebook is “too beige” for me (though the networking organization is probably better), I really enjoy the music/art much more on MYSPACE… (I just wish it was called OURspace!) Anyhow- you’ll find me under my real, actual name! C: I’ve only started recently, but have already connected with some neat non-profits, humanitarian, green, and other “good cause” people, artists, musicians, or creative people I can find… Hope my future “fellow bees” will add me, and we might share some friendship, ideas, music (<3), & art there, as well?

]]> By: Sarah Catherine Leithauser French http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/#comment-9 Sarah Catherine Leithauser French Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:15:50 +0000 http://f4dc.org/ideas/?p=27#comment-9 I can't wait to buzz on down to the HIVE- I only wish I could have been there for the 50 person brainstorming session!!! I have so many ideas... I agree with your philosophy/compassion wholeheartedly... My son has "regressive Autism"/chemical poisoning... since then, I've "gone green", started an organic garden, and I'm working on a design for a gas-free pedal/reel-mower (sitting down occasionally would be nice- I'm a very busy bee!) I could definitely use some help furthering a few ideas (right now I desperately need help from a welder with knowledge about vehicles/bicycles--- In return I could offer some organic produce, or some product/business ideas??? I don't have much to offer yet- but I'm sure we could come up with something! Maybe they like jumping on trampolines? Hahaha- I'm a little desperate? Anyways- I never sold my portraits- I just gave them to the person I drew--- I'm not interested in money (much for the same reasons as yourself), yet- it's holding me back (the lack thereof) I can't afford to make prototypes/patent my ideas/move to the next level.... I don't mind helping/giving ideas away (I've to many to act upon in this lifetime) and there are people who might have the engineering/electrical/auto-cad/whatever it might be- skills that I lack--- I miss art school! The inter-play of ideas was always SO INSPIRING! I'm VERY INTERESTED in locally helping/being involved in the CHANGE we were promised... clean energy, organic foods, sustainable living, ecologically sane business/product/manufacturing/personal product/water treatment/water systems safety/naturalism/humanitarianism/equality, etc. etc. etc. Maybe I am a burgeoning futurehumanitarianaturalist... I'm not quite sure... YET! C: Ok- I'll hush for now... but I'm really hoping to speak with you and many other members as soon as possible! I'm a total freak/almost no one in this neighborhood even speaks to me---yet, I feed and water their dogs, make them presents--- they just hate that I "don't play the game", and that I won't shut up about "clear and present" dangers (i.e. spraying chem-lawn, pesticides, etc. etc.) Hope you can help me in helping others! Sarah Catherine Leithauser French I can’t wait to buzz on down to the HIVE- I only wish I could have been there for the 50 person brainstorming session!!! I have so many ideas… I agree with your philosophy/compassion wholeheartedly… My son has “regressive Autism”/chemical poisoning… since then, I’ve “gone green”, started an organic garden, and I’m working on a design for a gas-free pedal/reel-mower (sitting down occasionally would be nice- I’m a very busy bee!) I could definitely use some help furthering a few ideas (right now I desperately need help from a welder with knowledge about vehicles/bicycles— In return I could offer some organic produce, or some product/business ideas??? I don’t have much to offer yet- but I’m sure we could come up with something! Maybe they like jumping on trampolines? Hahaha- I’m a little desperate? Anyways- I never sold my portraits- I just gave them to the person I drew— I’m not interested in money (much for the same reasons as yourself), yet- it’s holding me back (the lack thereof) I can’t afford to make prototypes/patent my ideas/move to the next level…. I don’t mind helping/giving ideas away (I’ve to many to act upon in this lifetime) and there are people who might have the engineering/electrical/auto-cad/whatever it might be- skills that I lack— I miss art school! The inter-play of ideas was always SO INSPIRING! I’m VERY INTERESTED in locally helping/being involved in the CHANGE we were promised… clean energy, organic foods, sustainable living, ecologically sane business/product/manufacturing/personal product/water treatment/water systems safety/naturalism/humanitarianism/equality, etc. etc. etc.

Maybe I am a burgeoning futurehumanitarianaturalist… I’m not quite sure… YET! C:

Ok- I’ll hush for now… but I’m really hoping to speak with you and many other members as soon as possible! I’m a total freak/almost no one in this neighborhood even speaks to me—yet, I feed and water their dogs, make them presents— they just hate that I “don’t play the game”, and that I won’t shut up about “clear and present” dangers (i.e. spraying chem-lawn, pesticides, etc. etc.) Hope you can help me in helping others!

Sarah Catherine Leithauser French

]]> By: DJ_Hardy http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/#comment-8 DJ_Hardy Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:44:55 +0000 http://f4dc.org/ideas/?p=27#comment-8 Marnie, Very touching, passionate, and real story. I appreciate you for opening that personal journey to the world. In reading the story, I was thinking that this struggle possibly plays out internally for many of us at some point in our journey. Living in a society whose foundation is significantly impacted by Capitalism, it is a conflict that can be ever-present until we have made peace with our convictions. In a manner of speaking, it seems as though you helped your father down the path by speaking his language and showing him the advantages of your way that met his desire to pass the fruits of privilege to the ones he loves. However, you have allowed your father's love to pass through you and makes it that much more powerful. Your view is only unusual when viewed next to the half-cocked insanity dance that many of us find our lives engaged in. In that case, being unusual is not a bad thing. This fact exemplifies that you have transcended the "pull" of money and recognized it for what it truly is; a means for facilitating in transactions that impact or change the world in the way that suits your outlook for a better world. I personally am not wealthy but I grew up around folks who were. Speaking from their experience, money often brings the very things one tries to avert by its accumulation as a safety net. People do some pretty unwise thing when they have comfort without the inner convictions or social responsibility that comes with economic advantage. I applaud you, your father, and husband for doing what each of you deemed necessary to bring such a movement into the consciousness of the people of Greensboro and the broader world. I have no doubt that the small ripples created in your personal lives and decisions will have much larger effects as they play out in the lives of all touched by you and the ones you have so willingly poured into. DJ Marnie,

Very touching, passionate, and real story. I appreciate you for opening that personal journey to the world. In reading the story, I was thinking that this struggle possibly plays out internally for many of us at some point in our journey. Living in a society whose foundation is significantly impacted by Capitalism, it is a conflict that can be ever-present until we have made peace with our convictions. In a manner of speaking, it seems as though you helped your father down the path by speaking his language and showing him the advantages of your way that met his desire to pass the fruits of privilege to the ones he loves. However, you have allowed your father’s love to pass through you and makes it that much more powerful. Your view is only unusual when viewed next to the half-cocked insanity dance that many of us find our lives engaged in. In that case, being unusual is not a bad thing. This fact exemplifies that you have transcended the “pull” of money and recognized it for what it truly is; a means for facilitating in transactions that impact or change the world in the way that suits your outlook for a better world.

I personally am not wealthy but I grew up around folks who were. Speaking from their experience, money often brings the very things one tries to avert by its accumulation as a safety net. People do some pretty unwise thing when they have comfort without the inner convictions or social responsibility that comes with economic advantage. I applaud you, your father, and husband for doing what each of you deemed necessary to bring such a movement into the consciousness of the people of Greensboro and the broader world. I have no doubt that the small ripples created in your personal lives and decisions will have much larger effects as they play out in the lives of all touched by you and the ones you have so willingly poured into.

DJ

]]> By: tegan http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/#comment-7 tegan Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:07:14 +0000 http://f4dc.org/ideas/?p=27#comment-7 Marnie, Thank you for sharing this very personal story. It says so much about respect, belief, commitment, honesty and love - truly a good (and unusual) message in these times. It is wonderful to hear of your grassroots efforts. I am sure your dad is smiling down, and thinking "I am so proud to have a daughter that always has to be so weird." Terry Marnie,
Thank you for sharing this very personal story. It says so much about respect, belief, commitment, honesty and love – truly a good (and unusual) message in these times. It is wonderful to hear of your grassroots efforts. I am sure your dad is smiling down, and thinking “I am so proud to have a daughter that always has to be so weird.”
Terry

]]> By: Kathryn Thompson http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/#comment-6 Kathryn Thompson Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:46:34 +0000 http://f4dc.org/ideas/?p=27#comment-6 As always, you're my hero(ine). I am so proud of what you are doing now, and I am pleased and proud to have been on this journey with you for so long. We turned out pretty darn good, huh? As always, you’re my hero(ine). I am so proud of what you are doing now, and I am pleased and proud to have been on this journey with you for so long. We turned out pretty darn good, huh?

]]> By: Penny Engel http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/#comment-5 Penny Engel Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:55:58 +0000 http://f4dc.org/ideas/?p=27#comment-5 I've been wondering what you were up to, Marnie! Your article brought tears to my eyes and a grin on my lips. What great work and great fun! Let me know if I can help from here in D.C. Love, Penny Engel. Like that F4DC Blues! I’ve been wondering what you were up to, Marnie! Your article brought tears to my eyes and a grin on my lips. What great work and great fun! Let me know if I can help from here in D.C. Love, Penny Engel. Like that F4DC Blues!

]]> By: enilsson http://f4dc.org/2008/02/my-dad-the-money-and-me/#comment-4 enilsson Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:23:35 +0000 http://f4dc.org/ideas/?p=27#comment-4 Inspiring story Marnie. Of course, I'm at work and got completely immersed and will be investigating the web site more thoroughly and expect to be in touch with questions. We have a lot of folks here in Chico that could work together in efforts rooted in authentic democracy. Thank you for sharing this story, thanks for your example, thanks for your passion and your courage. Eric Inspiring story Marnie. Of course, I’m at work and got completely immersed and will be investigating the web site more thoroughly and expect to be in touch with questions. We have a lot of folks here in Chico that could work together in efforts rooted in authentic democracy. Thank you for sharing this story, thanks for your example, thanks for your passion and your courage.

Eric

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