Of Dancing Bags and Balls Discarded
by Steven P. Velasquez March 26, 2012 "Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to -- cave in." -- American Beauty To describe my past day or two, one would have to combine two great American movies into one film, starring me - of course. Two days ago, an online discussion with someone I hold in very high esteem led to a difference of opinions and a bit of a social media clash. This happens often when one has the courage to put their ideas, thoughts and convictions into text and publish it for all to read. The person I offended was someone I valued highly and not someone I wanted to lose as a friend over said differences. The day-long debate finally ended in a phone call to discuss our differences/ideas verbally where we had the added benefit of tone and inflection; two things often absent in text that can lead to conflicts and larger problems. We talked, explained, heard each...