This photo appeared in my Memories today and it prompted me to consider how times have changed
One of the things about working for councils has been they handed me phones that belonged to departed staff members, so you end up getting a lot of their "friends" contacting you.
It was kinda sad and seemed to reflect the lack of interest the former staff had with people, I guess.
Admittedly, most people don't use a provocative slur like this one but I heard this particular general manager described as "antagonistic" — so maybe it reflects the language he used?
This message would've arrived more than 18 months after that person left the role, but maybe it shows a closer relationship than I first thought.
If anyone called me a "gay lord" it would have been a provocation, unless I was wearing something fabulous.
I expect my kids will school me for sharing this image, as they have corrected less and I appreciate their efforts to assist minorities but I also couldn't help but write this reflection and hope it won't offend anyone.
