Dear P. J. Garner,
Thank you for your response. I read with great interest, your comments that Dr. Ludwig came across with her posts as "grandiose" and "grandstanding". As you said, much can be misinterpreted in the written word. As for me, I see your remarks as uncompassionate, unfeeling, pompous and callous. However, that's my own view. Dr. Ludwig made statements regarding honesty, and integrity. She is firmly committed to both of those, in her life, and in her teaching. She was horrified, and rightly so, at learning that a TEACHER, one who should behave by the highest standards, seemed to think it was 'okay' to spread a story that was, admittedly by the person themselves, untrue. Dr. Ludwig demands the high standards from her students, but not any more than she demands of herself. She has been a member of this list for quite some time, and in fact, several of her vocal students are members, although we tend not to post much, but to listen and learn. Dr. Ludwig has been searching other lists, and has found another list that is dedicated to honesty, and integrity. Since she left this list, she has joined the other, and has been welcomed with open arms, for her talent, her generosity and her knowledge. The list she has found, is for professionals only, so that, unfortunately, keeps most people on this list, off of the other one. Dr. Ludwig has promised to share with her students, all the wonderful, and truthful information she will acquire on the new list. I guess I just find it a shame, that because of the thoughts and feelings here, that anyone with a true desire to learn, must take everything that is said 'with a grain of salt', because we can't tell what's the truth and what is not. For a list that includes educators, it is doubly sad. However, I can take heart in the knowledge that my teacher will touch the lives of many, and that the lessons they learn from her, will be filled with more than just 'stories', but true knowledge that they can carry with them throughout their lives. If I have offended anyone here, I am truly sorry. I meant only to put a 'face' to the name that so many found easy to direct unkind messages towards. I am truly sorry for those who took offense at Dr. Ludwig's words, and neglected to stand up for truth and integrity. For those who don't care if information is truthful or not, I heard there is a wonderful new treatment to open your throat. Gargle with draino.
Rhiannon Llewellyn Cardiff, Wales
__________________________________________________
|