tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454886792905497494.post3260499599306700201..comments2023-11-11T20:51:41.088+00:00Comments on This estate we're in: 2½ Cheers: A response to Transforming Place: Proposals for a Neighbourhood Strategy for BirminghamRevd Al Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04007631614710782918noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3454886792905497494.post-12391087415692599742013-08-21T21:16:31.588+01:002013-08-21T21:16:31.588+01:00sometimes it can feel as if professionals are doin...sometimes it can feel as if professionals are doing stuff to/ for groups and individuals rather than with -the two tribes of paid and unpaid workers -because we all work -even if just for ourselves and our needs -can often seem very separate-suited and booted -driving nice cars -living in a 'good' area -workers are overstretched and can be tetchy as they are squeezed from both ends -listening -being in an area -respecting the perceptions of others -which are true for them -finding the gift -in what is said and done even if it seems negative -bringing people together informally I have and still find is the best way forward -gently introducing -setting a mood -kindness and forgiveness is needed every day ann gallaghernoreply@blogger.com