mhoyeAug 18, 2023

Of all the things this meeting could have been, "an email" is the least interesting possibility.

We can do better.

Show threadmhoyeAug 18, 2023
This meeting could have been moment of unexpected kindness.
Show threadmhoyeAug 18, 2023
This meeting could have been an escape from the cold shackles of the ideologies that have held us apart for too long.
Show threadmhoyeAug 18, 2023
This meeting could have been the faint scent of cherry blossoms, unknowingly carrying the weight of memory with them on the gently wafting breeze.
Show threadmhoyeAug 18, 2023
This meeting could have been the rest of the owl.
Show threadBen ZaninAug 18, 2023
@mhoye this meeting could have been the delicious evening chill heralding the shifting of seasons from summer to autumn.
Show threadjuanejot
@gnomon @mhoye This meeting could have been a pumpkin spice—on second thought, no.
Aug 19, 2023 at 2:33amWeb
Show threadBen ZaninAug 19, 2023
@juanejot @mhoye I don't know, man - I see that joke come out of folks who make a habit of belittling women. I'm not saying you have that habit, just saying it's a good joke to avoid because of that association.
Show threadjuanejotAug 19, 2023
@gnomon @mhoye Huh. Anyone can like pumpkin spice. I do, sometimes, to a very specific point.
Belittling anyone is not at all my intent, but if women feel I’ve done so, I’m prepared to take their concerns seriously and edit/remove the post.
Show threadBen ZaninAug 19, 2023
@juanejot no worries. If I thought it had been your intent we'd be having a very different conversation, not a gentle exchange about how you might be coming across in a way you obviously did not anticipate.