Originally Posted by Rosethorn (Post 2273119)

Thank you so much for posting this.

If you met me in public, you’d probably like me. I’m likable and personable and I’m a good listener. I’ve written ten books on architectural history. The world would probably call me “successful.”

I’m a nationally known expert in a goofy little niche topic, and I had a good run with my crazy career, and I know that my books have brought many people much joy.

I’m also autistic (high functioning) and bright lights and loud noises are extremely painful to me. In fact, my body interprets loud noises as physical pain. My wiring is a bit different from “normies.”

Being around large groups of people is very difficult.

Online shopping changed my life. Instacart is a dream come true for me. I won’t venture into Walmart unless the need is urgent.

I think it’s wonderful that they’re considering this and implementing it. And the real question is, how does it hurt anyone else if they create a couple hours of “a more peaceful atmosphere”?

Originally Posted by Rosethorn (Post 2273241)

Yeah, because of my "amazing memory," my fun hobby evolved into a career that gave me much joy. My books and I have been featured on PBS' "History Detectives," CBS "Sunday Morning," and several other national programs. It was a good run. I had a blast.

That "amazing memory" comes with a splash of autism. To answer your question, loud noises (and lawn mowers and leaf blowers ) are very disruptive and disturbing. I'm grateful for the quietude of The Villages - and it IS quiet - most of the time!

It's part of the reason I'm here.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2273246)

We all saw your REAL opinion. Your REAL opinion is that a word, the word "woke," triggers the ugly reactive side of you. Anything you read on the internetwebz or on your Newsmax or Stormfront or Fox News or anti-whatever cable show that includes that word "woke" in their conversation sets you into a rabid, mouth-frothing tizzy and you just can't help yourself in posting here about it. You don't care what the topic is, it's a reaction to the word.

That is your real opinion. Your opinion is noted.

Originally Posted by SallyB (Post 2273263)

Maybe you should update the original post. People tend to reply to the original post, so updating your new view should be posted there.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2273246)

We all saw your REAL opinion. Your REAL opinion is that a word, the word "woke," triggers the ugly reactive side of you. Anything you read on the internetwebz or on your Newsmax or Stormfront or Fox News or anti-whatever cable show that includes that word "woke" in their conversation sets you into a rabid, mouth-frothing tizzy and you just can't help yourself in posting here about it. You don't care what the topic is, it's a reaction to the word.

That is your real opinion. Your opinion is noted.

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2273256)

Thank you for sharing this.

I admire your brilliance and your focus, which have obviously brought you a lot of success.

Boomer

Originally Posted by Rosethorn (Post 2273276)

Thank you for the kind words.

The world is full of people with all kinds of peccadilloes and eccentricities, and heaven knows, I am the poster child for being a “half bubble off plumb”!

I’m hopeful that I’ll soon meet other “gentle-natured souls” here in The Villages.

Your post made me smile. Thank you!!

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix (Post 2273110)

I'm referring to the ubiquitous unruly kids that are there every visit.

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2273213)

[B]Good morning to you……

While you are shouting out orders, please take time to re-read my post below — that I wrote yesterday in response to that extremely angry opener of this thread.

Boomer

Here it is:[/B

And, now, please look at the post below that blames the writer of “the news snippet.” HAH! That writer was just doing his job — which is to throw together half-truths and/or plain dysinformation, to elicit a furious response from readers who fall for it, and it’s so easy to get those knee-jerk reactions.

Look at this. It’s pure cause and effect. Take a deep breath, think, and own it. The post below proves my point.

Boomer

Anyway, here it is:



Yep. There it is — admitted — cause and effect.

Seriously, I meant it when I said, “Heal Thyself.” Arrogant, hateful, reactionary tirades, time after time, are not good for anybody. Don’t buy into things that promote dehumanization. It’s all around us now, out in the open. Please pay attention. Think.

Boomer

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2273246)

We all saw your REAL opinion. Your REAL opinion is that a word, the word "woke," triggers the ugly reactive side of you. Anything you read on the internetwebz or on your Newsmax or Stormfront or Fox News or anti-whatever cable show that includes that word "woke" in their conversation sets you into a rabid, mouth-frothing tizzy and you just can't help yourself in posting here about it. You don't care what the topic is, it's a reaction to the word.

That is your real opinion. Your opinion is noted.

Originally Posted by SallyB (Post 2273263)

Maybe you should update the original post. People tend to reply to the original post, so updating your new view should be posted there.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2273329)

The word "woke" usually only means what the writer's spin on it is. There is little common ground.

Personally they should have all kinds of books in libraries to get into how it is to walk in other's shoes. That does seem to be "woke" to some put is looking out for the needs of all people in the community rather than letting the loudest voices get their way of censoring what is in libraries.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2273337)

Maybe I'm confused as to what "woke" means as well, beyond the dictionary definition.

To my understanding, and any of the "woke" folks out there can correct this if wrong, the "woke movement" stands for:

Open borders
Sanctuary cities
Defunding the police
"Free" college tuition
Student loan forgiveness
Spending $130 trillion to combat "climate change"
Ending all fossil fuels

Or, in other words, the total destruction of the America I love