R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Find out what it means to me! Oh, Aretha, sing IT! What does RESPECT mean to you? I think it goes back to the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" I think the best way to GET respect is to treat others with the respect you want! Oh, we’ve all SEEN more than our fair share of disrespect and, being in the performing field my entire life I’ve seen it from both sides! I’ve seen directors/venue owners/event bookers treat the artists VERY badly. I’ve also seen a lot of performers who behave VERY badly. Either way, it is just ugly! If someone is treating me in a way I don’t like; it requires me to count to TEN a LOT! And breathe deeply. Over and over. And -once in a while- to vent to someone I trust; like Leonard or Nephew Aaron! That helps me get through the situation as respectfully as possible. Then, I do my very BEST to avoid that situation in the future! Lesson learned. Treating someone with respect does NOT mean giving them the opportunity to treat you badly a second time! Go on out there, friends, and face the world today! I love you! ~Aunt Dottie