The opportunity for you to do the same and escape with them is right there. Just think-for many, stealing away to the movie theater might have been the one fleeting moment in a week of stresses and responsibilities to sit back and simply engage in a story, away from the static of the modern world. But if part of what makes going to the movies so enjoyable is, in fact, the shared interaction (and rest assured, it’s a big part) then it stands to reason that in those 90+ minutes, the adage of “treat others as you’d like to be treated” is all the more paramount to actually getting what you came for in the first place. And sharing is part of experience, remember?It can be easy, especially in a time where it’s more than acceptable to treat ourselves as “the main character” of our story and the entire world as our living room, to forget that other people, well, exist, and that anywhere outside the home is a shared space. Second: it’s a real bummer for those in the theater sharing the moment with you. So, it's no wonder when a woman was giving a rundown of living in the small town of Purvis, Mississippi, someone mocked her accent and told her to "speak English." Instead of getting upset, Mississippi Memaw gave the commenter a fascinating history of southern accents while showing some of the best parts of Mississippi. While the stereotypes have been reigned in over the years, many folks grew up watching the "Beverly Hillbillies" or "Hillbilly Moments" from the "Amanda Bynes Show." Thanks to actors like Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Andie McDowell and Morgan Freeman, authentic Southern accents can be heard on the big screen without the cringey forced nature of people pretending to be Southerners.īut misconceptions around Southern accents and perceived unintelligence continues to run rampant, in large part due to the portrayal of Southerners in movies and television shows. Alejandro was shocked when Reubens responded by asking him for his phone number.Įven if you've never set foot in the American South, chances are you've heard a Southern accent.or at least Hollywood's attempt at a Southern accent. “At nights, we’d binge on #PeeWeeHerman for months until she became the world’s youngest Pee-Wee fan.”Īfter his divorce was finalized, Alejandro gained full custody of his daughter, and he reached out to Reubens to thank him for helping them through such a tough time. “During those weekends, I spent every waking minute taking my daughter all over Sarasota, never knowing when I’d be able to see her again,” he continued. To make matters worse, she wouldn’t let me see our daughter except once a weekend in exchange for ‘child support,’” "My ex-wife took our home, and I had to move into a motel temporarily. “In 2013, I was going through a nasty divorce and bitter custody battle,” he wrote on Twitter. During those weekends,… /wmrDHSspUQ- Mario Alejandro July 31, 2023 To make matters worse, she wouldn't let me see our daughter except once a weekend in exchange for "child support". My ex-wife took our home, and I had to move into a motel temporarily. In 2013, I was going through a nasty divorce and bitter custody battle. Carpenters, entrepreneurs building homes, painters, and even first-time homeowners can now use methods from generations past to make projects better. We help craftspeople teach the skills they use on the job every day, and inspire others to make a career move into skilled careers. That’s why we started MT Copeland: to capture the craftsmanship seen in the built world around us (our homes, our workplaces, our cities), and help anyone learn directly from experienced professionals. And over 40% of skilled workers will retire in the next 10 years. In construction specifically, the demand for housing-especially affordable housing-and safer roads and bridges is only increasing. Craftsmanship, the human trait that enables us to care for and love the work we produce, especially in the built environment.Įven as we make advancements and increase efficiencies in technology, the built world desperately needs more people who care about craft and want to work with their hands. As AI makes daily headlines (and robots take over), I’ve been thinking more about the future of human work and the value of craftsmanship.
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