“Whataya know, whataya say?” That was a slang greeting in the 1940s. I don’t know if people used it in real life; I’ve only heard it in movies from that period, usually coming out of the mouth of a gambler or a crook, some kind of Runyanesque “street guy.” But I’ve always liked it because it’s friendly and curious, straightforward …
My identity as a woman was shaped by the women in my family and social circles. But my sense of value and purpose as a woman was enhanced by my involvement in the women's movement and greatly impacted my female identity.
Proactive endeavors by citizens on a massive level worldwide can turn the tide. And this is genuinely possible if individuals and organizations big and small are aware of each other, connected by communication and mutual support, and a shared willingness to be hopeful even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Experience has taught me that there are limits to how open we can be with others – and those stem from our capacity to be honest with and about ourselves.
Engagement leaders are indeed “bridges” connecting divergent types of people for the advantage of each and all.
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