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Thanks for the post, @CMWinkler . I'll check it out during the Cubs game. I can mute the sound on TV and watch the video. Genuine multitasking!
I met a retired Major General at a function. I had no idea who he was (he was the speaker for the event), but we introduced ourselves and had a nice conversation. Laughed a bit. I think I gave him some candy we had at our sign in table....and is funny how he doesn't like to be referred to as Col.
I liked his term "imprisoned" ~ imprisoned by pride and/or the need to redeem or maintain a certain image. Who hasn't battled pride, right? Who hasn't made some really dumb moves motivated by insecurity and/or a desire for something?Some here will particularly like the assessment of Lee as an overall admirable man who suffered from the sin of pride.
I finally watched the video. He gave a great presentation. I especially like the part aboit soldiers dealing with the everyday aches and pains like toothaches or hunger pangs or lack of sleep. Puts it all in perspective.
I finally watched the video. He gave a great presentation. I especially like the part aboit soldiers dealing with the everyday aches and pains like toothaches or hunger pangs or lack of sleep. Puts it all in perspective.
most people with self confidence not need titles they know who they are . That doesn't mean they should be proud of their rank when you make it that high it is something that few people can say.I met a retired Major General at a function. I had no idea who he was (he was the speaker for the event), but we introduced ourselves and had a nice conversation. Laughed a bit. I think I gave him some candy we had at our sign in table.
Anyway, he left to get ready for his presentation, and the woman I was working for came over and said, "Isn't it great that General [last name I never learned] is here? He's a wonderful speaker!"
She pointed to this man, and I said, "Oh! You mean Jim?! He's giving the talk?"
He only gave me his first name. He was in uniform, but I can't tell one rank from another. Fortunately my supervisor seemed to find my cluelessness amusing.