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Is he an "inny" or an "outy," Lorel? 
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Great article!!! I loved the humor too. I could so identify with it. I particularly liked the comment about being an introverted female in the Midwest! LOL!!
Although, while extroverts were being described as yappy, hyper little puppies, I had the distinct feeling that I was being described as a potted plant. Care instructions on how to keep your fern happy and healthy� feed it regularly, stand it in a corner, and leave it alone.
Hummm� (worried frown)
Maybe I am a potted plant?
I do believe in shades of gray, though. I�m a terrifyingly shy person who freezes up in a large group of people (even a social group, not just in a presentation). I had to teach sometimes as a graduate student and the nervousness that it induced was awful. But get me frustrated and upset about the state of gifted education and I start thinking about running for the school board or marching up to the state capital and demanding change. Maybe the secret to social involvement or overcoming shyness is merely finding something that you strongly believe in.
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If you know Jonathan Rauch, it was serious article. This is part of his faith, next to his stand on gay marriage.
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I've never heard of Jonathan Rauch before. I could therefore take the article on its most superficial level. One of the rare times where ignorance is truly bliss.
ebeth
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Huh? His faith contains introvert/extrovert dogma?!
Whatever...
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Sorry, just the mood I was in yesterday. Nothing to do with this, just the kind of people. Long story, my apologies for taking out here.
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No worries, Ren. Glad you mentioned what was up. Hope you find this a safe place to share. Working, parenting, wife-ing, it can all add up sometimes, eh?  Hope you have a good day.
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Kriston, DH is WAYYYY introverted. That's why you may not see him much at upcoming events. He'll be hiding out as much as possible. He came to me after reading this article, and said, "Now do you get me?" LOL, I am a borderline innie/outie and can see both sides, but he rarely gives me credit for it. From his point of view, I am a wild extrovert, despite the fact that I quite enjoy being alone at times, and do need to recharge after a lot of social activity.
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LOL! Sometimes I think that being on the border is the hardest. You feel drawn to being social, but you are made exhausted and cranky by the exercise. I have a love/hate relationship with socializing. Can you tell? 
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