Hi Lisa and All,

Thank you for introducing me to Peggy Noonan's article. It was indeed engaging and inciteful. I had not given much thought to the whole "brawny" thing until now....but I am a women who never stopped appreciating it! Your line here is critical though:

> She says that with the event of September
> 11th, we have a new appreciation for brawn.
> Firefighters, policemen and construction
> workers have all received a new respect. I
> say bravo.

****I am pointing to your use of the word "Respect". I am guessing the average person did not give much thought to the work of folks in these professions (yes professions!) until now.

> My question is: How will this change of
> attitude with a renewed appreciation for the
> more macho man change our approach to
> everyday business? Will women be treated any
> differently? Any thoughts? Could this mean
> that the sensitive guys who can't operate
> power tools, or figure out how to put up a
> bathroom shelf will have to take courses in
> becoming Manly-Men? Is there a business
> opportunity here? **wink**

***There is a business opportunity in EVERYTHING!!

My thought is this: going back to your word Respect, and in Peggy Noonan's article where she comments on the Manly-Men and Gentlemen....they all have that underlying character trait of respect. Hopefully since the tragedy of September 11, we will all respect and value each other a little more as we come together to rebuild our nation, our cities, our world.

Thanks, Lisa, for a thought provoking post.

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE JORDAN SCOTT




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