What’s in a name? It stands for who we are and what we think. We are responsible for the actions of the person with our name.
I know Patti Hughes, Judy Glickman, Don Callahan and Mike Wasserman by name. Their names remind me of all that they are–members of our community who time after time have contributed to make this town a better place to live. Because of that, I respect their opinions even when I don’t agree.
I am getting to know and understand other community members as they join in the rich community discussions here. I am able to honor them, as they honor themselves, when they sign their name. Conversely, obliquely signed comments lack personal responsibility and are consequently often rude, destructive and full of swagger.
I believe the individuals who are willing to make themselves known, by name and reputation, give Los Gatos its small town richness. Whether it is on the sidewalk, at a town meeting, or in the Los Gatos Observer, knowing who is communicating gives the town its vitality and makes it a community.
My name,
Peggy Dallas