Well, I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend the NCRA midyear in Boston; the Blue Man Group was outstanding, I’m sure. I just love their music. When I first listened to it, I paid little attention to the words in their songs. What great rhythm, what unique sound! No way I could stand still; I had to get up and move and shout with them! This was a group that pulled you into activity with them - talk about getting your heart rate up! Hey!
Their music is even better when you’ve had a long, hard day in the courtroom. During the drive home, you can slide in a CD, turn up the bass, and let the drums beat out all that tension. I partake of this practice on a regular basis, and I certainly did so during the 2007 Texas legislative session.
After the NCRA annual convention in Grapevine, during one such drive home from work, I thought, wait, what were those words again? Hmmm, the lyrics are suddenly hitting a chord with me. Oh, my gosh, they strike a nerve when thinking about the new philosophy that NCRA is working on promoting with the membership! Have you noticed?
It’s the Sing-Along song, and here’s how it fits:
NCRA represents our national leadership.
"If I sing a song, will you sing along?"
If I disagree with NCRA’s direction, what now?
"If I sing a song, will you sing along, or should I just keep singing right here by myself?"
When NCRA tells me their goals are the way to go, do they really believe that…
"If I tell you I’m strong, will you play along?"
"If I tell you I’m strong, will you play along, or will you see I’m as insecure as anybody else?"
By deciding to support NCRA leadership in their goals…
"If I follow along, does it mean I belong?"
By deciding to oppose NCRA leadership…
"If I follow along, does it mean I belong, or will I keep on feeling different from everybody else?"
I’ve made my decision that NCRA is headed in the wrong direction. What’s your decision?
"If I sing a song, will you sing along? If I sing a song, will you sing along? Or should I just keep singing right here by myself?"
-- Marigay Black
Their music is even better when you’ve had a long, hard day in the courtroom. During the drive home, you can slide in a CD, turn up the bass, and let the drums beat out all that tension. I partake of this practice on a regular basis, and I certainly did so during the 2007 Texas legislative session.
After the NCRA annual convention in Grapevine, during one such drive home from work, I thought, wait, what were those words again? Hmmm, the lyrics are suddenly hitting a chord with me. Oh, my gosh, they strike a nerve when thinking about the new philosophy that NCRA is working on promoting with the membership! Have you noticed?
It’s the Sing-Along song, and here’s how it fits:
NCRA represents our national leadership.
"If I sing a song, will you sing along?"
If I disagree with NCRA’s direction, what now?
"If I sing a song, will you sing along, or should I just keep singing right here by myself?"
When NCRA tells me their goals are the way to go, do they really believe that…
"If I tell you I’m strong, will you play along?"
"If I tell you I’m strong, will you play along, or will you see I’m as insecure as anybody else?"
By deciding to support NCRA leadership in their goals…
"If I follow along, does it mean I belong?"
By deciding to oppose NCRA leadership…
"If I follow along, does it mean I belong, or will I keep on feeling different from everybody else?"
I’ve made my decision that NCRA is headed in the wrong direction. What’s your decision?
"If I sing a song, will you sing along? If I sing a song, will you sing along? Or should I just keep singing right here by myself?"
-- Marigay Black
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1 comments:
Marigay,
NCRA is DEFINITELY heading in the wrong direction. If the numbers do not indicate to the board, CEO and staff, that they are heading in the wrong direction, I don't know what will.
NCRA has lost my respect slowly through the years. They no longer fight contracting -- their excuse -- antitrust. It's unethical, plain and simple. They have an excuse for everything.
Now, NCRA will do nothing about outsourcing transcripts to other countries. NCRA will do nothing about gift incentives. Oh,yeah, I forgot -- Kathy Di (of all people) is starting a task force to review this issue. Let's see how far that goes.
You cannot truly imagine having an association of all methods is what is best for our steno profession? More reporters are providing realtime every day. Some reporters just don't need the initials behind their name to prove to their clients/judges and peers that we are providing the "gold" standard on a daily basis.
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