Comments on: Story 1: Jerry and Gerry http://www.benandbethwest.com/2010/02/1022/ poolhouse blue & barlic just didn't cut it. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:59:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Ben http://www.benandbethwest.com/2010/02/1022/comment-page-1/#comment-5480 Ben Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:40:35 +0000 http://www.benandbethwest.com/?p=1022#comment-5480 thanks Tony. That idea of legacy is part of what i really liked about Jerry's story. There were several things we talked about (both positive and negative) during our conversation that he sees as a direct result of his parents. It's a bit scary, but mostly humbling i think to consider how much influence little things we do have on people around us. As i write this though I am thinking about the danger of just blaming who we are on our past, how we were raised, etc. That's not very good. either. thanks Tony.
That idea of legacy is part of what i really liked about Jerry’s story. There were several things we talked about (both positive and negative) during our conversation that he sees as a direct result of his parents. It’s a bit scary, but mostly humbling i think to consider how much influence little things we do have on people around us.

As i write this though I am thinking about the danger of just blaming who we are on our past, how we were raised, etc. That’s not very good. either.

]]> By: Beth http://www.benandbethwest.com/2010/02/1022/comment-page-1/#comment-5478 Beth Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:13:52 +0000 http://www.benandbethwest.com/?p=1022#comment-5478 Tony: I whole-heartedly agree about both of those things you liked. Jerry's words about serving were so...eloquent... and genuine...and simple. Tony:
I whole-heartedly agree about both of those things you liked. Jerry’s words about serving were so…eloquent… and genuine…and simple.

]]> By: Tony http://www.benandbethwest.com/2010/02/1022/comment-page-1/#comment-5476 Tony Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:47:43 +0000 http://www.benandbethwest.com/?p=1022#comment-5476 great, ben! I liked: 1) Jerry's story of his childhood. the kernel of influence that his folks planted in helping others 2) related, Jerry's bit about the chain effect of helping others who then help others oh man, I want Sage to have that kind of foundation and memory! and, i want to have the perspective of influence possibilities--like what a half case of baby food can do. or a short video. great, ben! I liked:
1) Jerry’s story of his childhood. the kernel of influence that his folks planted in helping others
2) related, Jerry’s bit about the chain effect of helping others who then help others

oh man, I want Sage to have that kind of foundation and memory! and, i want to have the perspective of influence possibilities–like what a half case of baby food can do. or a short video.

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