I’ve seen all kinds of pseudonyms used by folks posting on the Alzheimer’s message boards. But the other day, there was one that really caught my attention: Village Idiot.
Now some on the message boards took him/her seriously. And apparently thought this might be someone with low self-esteem. I’m assuming it was a put-on. A jokester. But how does one decide which way to take it?
Maybe I’m wrong. But I decided that anyone using such a moniker must be a likeable person, perhaps an idiot with a good sense of humor. Hey, that might even describe me. –Jim Broede
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Imagine that. A gal labeled the "village idiot" by Larry the Cable Guy has raised a fuss. Doesn't surprise me. Because Larry is sort of a low life. A name-caller. Actually, Larry did it in the comments section of this blog. I thought for a while about editing/censoring Larry's comment. But I didn't. I guess because I don't let name-calling bother me. I've been called lots of names over the years by the Alzheimer's Ladies Aid Society. Stupid. Cruel. Troll. The Evil One. Atheist. Jerk. And even a bunch of 4-letter epithets not customarily allowed in a high-quality family-oriented blog such as this one. Anyway, I guess I take a rather tolerant approach. I let people call me nasty and derogatory names and to hurl blatant insults at me. Because I've got a thick skin and a thick head. I just draw the line when somebody wants to beat me up. Then I run away. I treasure my body. I treat it like a temple. You can call me any name you want. But please, no physical abuse. As for the lady offended by Larry's name-calling, I'd suggest do as I do. Grow a thick skin and laugh it off. --Jim Broede
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