Comments on: The Picture is Never Crystal Clear http://eileenlambert.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/the-picture-is-never-crystal-clear/ My thoughts on Ultimate Frisbee, yoga, pet nutrition, Search Engine Optimization, social media, Water For People, journalism, equal rights, animal welfare, Xeriscaping, environmentalism, and canine obedience. Other things may slip in as well! Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:26:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Shirley http://eileenlambert.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/the-picture-is-never-crystal-clear/#comment-4 Shirley Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:13:19 +0000 http://eileenlambert.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-4 Yes, the media loves sensationalism when it serves their purpose. But where are the stories about children dying from dirty water? I guess that isn't too exciting. As to the judgment idea, there is always a back-story, or "the rest of the story" as Paul Harvey used to say. It's really hard to remember that when you get impatient, but it might be a good habit to develop. Just try to give the other guy a break - they are usually doing the best they can. Yes, the media loves sensationalism when it serves their purpose. But where are the stories about children dying from dirty water? I guess that isn’t too exciting.

As to the judgment idea, there is always a back-story, or “the rest of the story” as Paul Harvey used to say. It’s really hard to remember that when you get impatient, but it might be a good habit to develop. Just try to give the other guy a break – they are usually doing the best they can.

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