Teri discusses how should we give due credit to those, who get involved with any kinds of projects within the deaf community, and the rebuttal to the certain posts. Two parts.
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Teri aka- Deaf Dish, the Late Night vLogger--Minuit Teri. While she is busy during the daylight hours, she finds time to transform herself in a vLogger in the wee hours of the night. Her topics range from political to social to beliefs to arts and even include her own homage to the comedic giant Lucille Ball in her editions of "I Love Teri".
Photography is a passion of hers.
She has always had an interest in photography all her life. She
loves to create her own memories with her family and teaches others
how to take good pictures. She shares her photography work here
from time to time -- "Photoblog".
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If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas. - George Bernard Shaw
June 26th, 2007 at 12:51 am
Teri,
Thank you for taking the time to explain what happened and encourage us to RECOGNIZE anyone who helped/volunteer/worked to make things happen, such as movies, projects, etc.
I agree that we all need to recognize everyone and give them credit that they deserve. WE are in this TOGETHER. There is no “me.” It could be my idea, but the team worked together to make it happen. Out of respect and being thankful, it is the right thing to recognize those who participated or put in their efforts. Too many people feel hurt and upset and then they don’t want to come back to help.
You have the right to feel hurt and I hope this gets resolved soon. I hope people will give credit when it’s due. When one gives credit, people will come back for more. It’s all about give and receive– both a win-win situation.
Thanks again for making the time to create a vlog and posting it regardless others that had removed them. I support you.
June 26th, 2007 at 1:19 am
Thank you, Teri. I repeat.. Thank you! I support you. I believe you did the right thing. You are a good person.
June 26th, 2007 at 1:26 am
Not surprised…
That’s another one deaf community need to improve in this area.
June 26th, 2007 at 4:06 am
Hi Teri,
So good to see you, Teri.
I know when someone received the award, this person sometimes tend to forgot to mention the names this person worked with. Obviously, this person unexpectedly got “busy” with all the excitement.
I know many people who received many awards have made their mistakes. Think about, a movie, “The Erin Brockovich Story”, starring by Julia Roberts. When Julia won the Oscar for the best actoress, she completely forgot to mention about Erin Brockovich in the audience. After that, Julia felt quilty and bad for not mentioning her mentor, Erin Brockovich, so she sent her a huge bonquet of flowers.
White Ghost
June 26th, 2007 at 4:52 am
Yeah… we are not different from anyone else… we are very focused on ourselves, we feel threatened by other people, etc… all pointing toward egos. Beneath our skin, our blood is still red, our bones are still white, etc. We live in a society that stresses a lot on dualism, meaning divisions (males vs females, hearing vs deaf, blacks vs. whites, deaf schools vs mainstream, etc. That is why I don’t leave a lot of comments because I know if I leave any comments, I help boost one’s ego and deflate another’s ego.
That is why I like Zen Buddhism (Koans) and ACIM (A Course in Miracles) in which both discuss the foolishness of egos.
June 26th, 2007 at 5:00 am
Teri, you did just fine! Your Vlog background (black) looked cool.
Your hubby makes me think of this character Bernie in an old movie called Weekend at Bernie’s. I was looking at that picture where he is saying ILY.
June 26th, 2007 at 5:46 am
Teri,
It’s good to see you back. Thank you for sharing your side story. I am impressed with how you deliever the information without making people look bad. You are right about deaf people not giving proper credits. It happens to me too often. That’s why I no longer volunteer or work for the deaf community. That’s one of many weaknesses. This post is a great lesson for many of us. Thank you for standing up and telling people about giving credit.
June 26th, 2007 at 5:51 am
Thanks for helping make clear the situation. Helped me understand much better. I am glad you brought this up because I agree with you that we need to recognize others and give credit where it is due. It is not just about that situation but it is something we can apply to other situations too. Sometimes we need more than once to get the message into our heads, you know. Important lesson for us to have. Thanks for the great vlog!
June 26th, 2007 at 6:14 am
Great job, Teri! Glad you explain how important it is to recognize everyone who get involved with the working projects. And that you share your experience so we can see what happened. We all need to work together and recognize everyone for their work. I have to admit I have not get involved with much of works in Deaf community because I know I will not get recognized for my hard work. It is time that we change something in our community by giving everyone even if somebody did a little bit or a lot. Still everyone deserves to be recognized for their work. Thank you, TERI Great job!
June 26th, 2007 at 6:30 am
NightOwl,
Yes, he reminds me of this Bernie fella. But why is he exposing his armpit hair? Ick!
June 26th, 2007 at 6:38 am
you are a wonderful person, i give you alot of credits. thanks for sharing.
June 26th, 2007 at 7:00 am
Revealing and tragic expose despite having every opportunity to set it right. I strongly agree to give credit when credit due down to the very last person involved in a project. Even in v/blogging, some offer ambigious or borrowed info instead of dropping names.
June 26th, 2007 at 7:14 am
Teri-
I am glad that you brought it up because I know Gary very well. He does have “creative” ideas and know how to work with visual effects especially monster makeup however his biggest problem is stubborn and never rest. He always work overnight then sudden collapse. He was emotional and upset when his “monster mask” got all mess up, he yelled and said “that’s over for me!” I told him many time “this is not the end of it! keep trying until you got it right” He did listen to me, it was tough to rein him. I think Gary do appreciate your help and my help. I have outline his strength and weakness
his strength:
1) creative/ideas
2) visual effects/monster make up
3) creative cinema (camera and editing)
4) set design/costume design
his weakness
1) stubborn
2) writing
3) never rest
4) directing
Thank you for sharing this with us and I do personally admire Gary and will never give up on him. He is a great guy!
June 26th, 2007 at 7:36 am
Last year the deaf group had a fundraising event. One person sent out an email to everyone thanking every person except me. I was deeply hurt. I stopped being involved with the organization for over a year. Now I am slowly getting back in the organization but I am being very cautious because I do not want to get hurt again. Why do people have to name everyone when they could say thanks to everyone who were involved so that way no one would get hurt if someone left out their names?
June 26th, 2007 at 8:13 am
Hi Teri,
Thank you so much for bringing this uncomfortable issue up but it is something we need to discuss because many organizations have a hard time getting volunteers. Well, they should wonder why and it is because volunteers do not get as much credit or recognition that they deserve especially if they worked damn hard.
I have lost interest in volunteering in any deaf organizations because of the very same reason, I don’t get any recognition or credit. I love to work hard and it makes me feel good but I also want people to take notice of me and to tell me that they appreciated me. I don’t get this very often in the deaf organizations. Where I work in a hearing organization, I got a lot of gifts and lots of compliments and praise from my hearing supervisor, wow that certainly made me feel good that I actually enjoyed going to work everyday.
Please keep this discussion going and I hope you have opened everyone’s eyes to this.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
June 26th, 2007 at 8:31 am
Teri, although you may not know me but I do watch all of you vlogs about the filmmaking issues. I feel you have approached a mature way and describe your honesty feelings to clarify what happened. I did not know what was going on before. Yes, Deaf Community is very small and we need to be “together” and forgive each other.. or REGRET! I see bittersweet among the vlogs aruging. You made this clear and help us to be senstive and understanding of others. Naturally, we make mistakes and its ok. It requires humble to seek for forgiveness and move on. I thank you for your time to clarify this what happened in the past. We need to be senstive to those who earn credits. I agree. Teri, I respect you after all I do not know you personally. You stay cool and express your feelings. You have a right to be hurt or upset.
June 26th, 2007 at 9:11 am
Lumpford: Hairy armpits are SEXY! Be quiet!
Teri: Sorry that you had to be part of the drama. But c’est la vie. I’d bomb him if he did not give me the credits. Perhaps he’ll learn a lesson or two.
R-
June 26th, 2007 at 10:18 am
you have done very good so far
Guess what, I looked for Gary Brooks vlog that I put my first time comment on his for two days , today I found out from you that Gary took it away. I feel so bad and I did not realize that they can take it away whenever they want to ?? I think it would not be fair to take it out their pride and where our people pride ?? Right now I am so confused by this PLUS very shocked my mouth is still open wide . I just want to meet him and everyone of you vloggers.. I felt so guilty because I wrote a comment saying that he needs a vacation for awhile to become more creative and write better scripts , am I rude or helpful. Right now this is my second comment, one for Gary and one for you. I pray for Gary to stay strong, stand by, and make more films. He needs to make deep breaths knowing that he is okay…. I almost cry because you deaf people like me … showing pure true colors and telling the truth about who you are . I beg that Gary Brooks doesn’t ever take your credits, films out ever again,we support you and respect ur wishes and dreams. They will come true even for Gary. He did this to inspire others. Keep that strength and be positive from now on. I LOVE YOU ALL GUYS ON VLOGGERS 
GOOD LUCK!
June 26th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Thank you for clarifying! I read everything about you, Gary and Ridor. What a drama. I am surprised that Gary removed three posts. I read his response to your and your husband’s comments. I was shocked at how he replied.
It takes some courage to bring the sticky issue up. You are right for saying that many deaf people become apathetic or unwillingful to work together in the deaf community. I am one of them, because I have the similar experience of other commentors here. Giving credits is very important for any programs or projects. It helps have people back to work for you.
I must commend you on how you approach the dispute between you and Gary. I saw his vlogs and comments. Not pretty. I can understand why you feel it is necessary to do a vlog. You are very mature and gentle. You recognize his work. You say a lot of positive things about him in this vlog. Great lesson and vlog!
June 26th, 2007 at 11:26 am
Hi Teri,
Thank you for making time to clear up. I know you must be busy and want to tell you that I appreciate your time explaining what happened. I agree with Susan that you got it on telling the truth and giving a strong message to everyone in the Deaf community. I went to Gary’s vlog, too and witnessed everything including the video made by Ridor. It was like watching soap opera TV. My jaws dropped open watching Gary vlogs. He showed the true colors portraying a Christan, yet he talked badly of Ridor and you even your husband. That was not a Christan thing to do. I was totally puzzled by his actions. Now I understand the whole situation. You did give him the opportunity to clean up the mess, however he chose not. You did the right thing telling how you feel about this mess and not giving people credits. Gary is very fortunate having you as his friend and giving him his share. I know it is not easy for you to share your experience. Thank you again for helping us understand what is really going on. Oh, before I forget, what happened to I Love Teri show? I hope you will continue. It is really good and funny. Keep up, Teri.
June 26th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Pah I must applaud you for telling the truth about the credit roll on GFiles shows. Yes yes yes only one name nothing else. There was a lot of people working with the G Files projects. They were not recognized or given credits. That was the reason why they did not show up to work. Sorry to say this, you were sucker. I was a former student assistant working with the TV dept. I was very frustrated that I did not get appropriate credits so I quit and transferred to the Art dept. Yes yes yes people must give credits. Those people not giving credits are egoistic or selfish.
June 26th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
There proves his name “Written and Directed by Gary Brooks”.
http://www.blueapplefilms.com/gpage.html
June 26th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
I often don’t get the credit for working with deaf communities or other communities but it doesn’t stop me from continuing some volunteer work! It’s a mitzvah to help making people happy.
That’s life in a minority world.
BUT, it is not the same thing as making movies or work on the film. EVERY individual participate or work in any films should receive the credit.
I sympathize Teri because she did HELP Gary to accomplish the movie and she got no recognition. That was purely selfish. Perhaps it was immature at that time. Hopefully it wouldn’t happen again.
Teri, I am glad that you got facts straight.
Have a good one.
June 26th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Teri, you always are brave. I am sorry you have to go through this. 7 years? I think it’s for the best to expose the truth. I saw Gary’s vlog saying things about you. It’s a shock. You did the right thing. He asked for it. I have six G Files tapes and DVD. I will check the credit part and get back to comment.
June 26th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
I checked his name when it appear to change from “Written and Directed by Gary Brook to new word “Cast and Crew (under construction)”.
June 26th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
ChrisH,
Yeah, I saw it too. I left his webpage open and saw your second message. I checked it out and saw that Gary changed the words. I captured the screens before refreshing, and made a short vlog.
You and I must love Teri. I always admire her. She is my former and favorite teacher and will never forget her beauty and passion of teaching. I will never forget her midterm exam. It’s a CHAMP!
http://my.videoegg.com/video/dvVWWN
June 26th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
An Admirer, you did a good job. I want to say “Thank you a million”. I have to trust Teri who tells the truth.
June 26th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
Everyone wants to be recognised for their efforts and I can appreciate how others might feel if they feel overlooked or forgotten. This just happened to me yesterday and it actually happens more often than not. Then I have been on the other side of the fence too where I forgot to mention someone. One of your commenters wrote that she left an organization because someone “forgot” to mention her in an email. I just want to say that I would encourage the commenter to next time should such an episode occur, to please get in touch with the forgetful person and give them an opportuntity to apologize. Never give up sharing of yourself, your time, and your talents just because someone “forgot” to say thank you. And do an even nicer gesture by writing to that person and say something like, “I enjoyed working on this project with you so much and I hope in the future we can do it again! Chances are by sending them a thank you, they will return the kindness!
June 26th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Susan, how can you be shocked at Teri’s husband’s reaction?
He’s doing what he is supposed to do: That is to protect and love Teri. It is human nature of anyone else to react like her hubby did for his girl. Let’s face the music: Teri is HIS girl. He is HER boy. That’s why they got 10 kids running around!
Ain’t that beautiful?!
R-
June 26th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Hi Teri
here’s my response http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZIoGxcmiRk
June 26th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Howdy,
That is very cool of you doing the honest emotional vlog sharing your thought of bringing up this subject nicely pointing that all deaf people who or deaf filmmakers getting involved.
Yes that’s true that giving the recogniction or the fact for those who ever help out should or could have their names being on the list at the end of the show rolling out with all who happen to be part of this to help them feel good that their name being included.
True …… some of them feel low about working so hard, even something so small. I can understand why they seeki pride to see if there is a name on it to help them become happy and motivated.
The whole point is that deaf person who “really” wants to involve to help the deaf such as filmmaking, they must act like as team working together.
Another thing . . . I can see that tech equipment can be very expensive to own and use to run a show or make a film.
The best way to start “before” things happen is to prepare contracts to be signed, who will be part of the teamwork.
However the money is part of budget issue, COST “or” FREE such as how to pay them “or” negotiate in substitute for something free. It’s the part of compromise to help protect and make deaf people happy.
No matter how great or small the job is…….. the “key” is that everyone is part of its teamwork and put down “ALL” of their names on the list for a credit roll. That will show more “professionalism”.
Again I know everyone love or like to get some special recognization, reward or big Name on it to help them being satisfied at the end of the screen.
Hope it helps people to realize it is better to include everyone next time. It is a wise thing to do .. a smart way to do without hurting anyone.
Davy
June 26th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
Oh, my God. I must apologize for making assumptions that you… I cant say more. You have my respect now. You are one helluva deaf gal telling the world the truths. I truly admire you. I am sorry for all those times thinking that you are just a person who like to stir up. I reviewed some vlogs of yours my god you are a classy one. You are very mature and calm giving rationales. I did not see it, it was them the deafies who influence my thinking. Teri, you have my complete respect. I think its your success, beauty, intelligence, and strong personaility that cause people including me to assume. It’s like being presidents, they are often having their backs stabbed all the time due to their high level of sucess. I feel bad for being arrogant.
June 26th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
ChrisH-
I updated the credit in my website.
http://www.blueapplefilms.com/gcrewcast.html
In the DVD already have credits, I am not sure if you have the second version? the second version has captions and complete end credits. I planned to re-edit along with Teri for “Ole Jim”. I thank you for the head up! let’s move on to the next chapters.
Cheer!
Gary
June 26th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
I believe this issue is very educational because a lot of Deaf leaders are not aware of giving credits does hamper their credibility.
What had impressed me is that everyone was willing to help one another also not much of offensive attacks; on the other hand, Deaf people ARE willing to learn from their mistakes.
Mistakes is your best teacher and helps you grow successful in any projects. A leader is credited for his/her team efforts and not the leader themselves.
A good leader knows how to delegate and motivate people to go beyond their abilities.
Once all of the team members are being praised and people will ask, “Who organized or lead this effort?” Then your team members will name who. This is what the real leadership is about and that puts themselves last.
Please remember, past is dead and let the past rest in peace.
Shalom!
June 26th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
PAH - PAH Gary showed up on his vlog. What a relief that he is really okay. Praying works ! Gary Brooks be PRIDE and Teri ,too
This shows a true unity now … Teri showed Gary her work and at the same time Gary showed his work. That is a good feedback -SEE- STAY with PRIDE inspiring us 
KEEP MAKING FILMS IT ROCKS !! WoW, I LOVE YOU BOTH HUGGINS (oh please peace) HIGH FIVE better ? LOL Gary, your look more showy though you had the longest weekend and it seems that much helpful but more carefully on your work and practice on relaxing mind overnight ,smile.
YOGA maybe Teri know how to relax body and mind because Teri has al ot of spirit in mind and body too… I do practice using my spirit often to help make me feeling good and you should try that when you feel being overworked, getting ready to blow up or being stubborn! Aaaaaaaaawwwwwwww! Go for it. Take care.
DEAFPEACE
June 26th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
Hi everyone!
Thanks for all the responses. I will review them and reply sometime tomorrow.
It’s now pretty late and I am exhausted.
What a day! My son, Bram broke his collarbone from skateboarding. I had to tend to him all the day and night long. Poor him.
Me off to bed!
Be back soon.
June 27th, 2007 at 2:03 am
Hi Teri,
Hope your son will be alright very soon.
Teri, thanks for bringing it up. I was involved in one organization, they didn’t thank me when I left even though I was there and one of the founders for five years.
I’m not sure why this happens, I’m trying to analyze it to understand it better. Maybe its hard for deaf people to delegate, to communicate efficiently, to inspire one another and to support one another. Maybe it is because we have been so oppressed for many years, we want to grab it for ourselves. I’m not sure and I hope we will find answers and provide insight as well as educate ourselves to strive for the best.
Thanks Teri!
June 27th, 2007 at 6:45 am
Glad things are working out between the parties, Teri!
I can’t help but noticing your comment about your son, Bram, breaking his collarbone from skateboarding!!
My 14 years old son, Tyler, is very addicted to skateboarding and that makes me extremely NERVOUS!
How exactly did he break his collarbone?
So I can do my paranoid motherly preaching!!!!
June 27th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Oh my God. Look at Adian’s vlog. I am pissed off at her telling us it is okay not to recognize students or people’s work. She has no common sense. She would not approve my comment so I come here since it is relevant to your post. I guess that she is angry at you for discussing copyright and credit issues. They do apply to her film projects. I can tell she does it to get back at you. I want to tell you Adian, I worked with some student film productions at Gallaudet. They gave each other proper credits on their credit rolls. All of us except Gary. He was not a student. He worked at the TV dept as a professional and used their professional equipment to create G Files. 13 shows? No credits to all cast and crew for all 13 shows? It’s WRONG.
June 27th, 2007 at 8:04 am
ExGFiles
to make this clear, I welcome any students to have “hand-on” experience with professional equipments. Second I acknowlengment crew at the end credits. I know who you are (real name) if you can please come see me and I will show you the DVD where your name appear at the end credits. I do believe that everyone including me share feedback, concerns and suggestion it what improve our deaf films. Thank you for your honest and I look forward to work with you near future.
Gary
June 27th, 2007 at 11:06 am
Hi everyone!
I am back! My son, Bram is okay. His skateboard hit the rock and he flew about ten feet high in the air before smashing himself onto the street. Thank God, he wore a helmet.
Anyway . . .
I am glad I am not alone having the issue –not getting credit for all the work I did for the deaf community. Thank you for sharing your feelings and opinions.
I am really fascinated to how we treat each other — crab theory, egoism, freeloading, and so on.
Funny thing, when I volunteered doing some work for the organization operated by some hearing people, I was always recognized and praised, even given some gifts. I never felt that good working for the deaf organizations. Sad?!? That was only one example.
Here’s another perfect example; when I taught at public schools, my hearing students’ parents always gave me the end-of-year gifts to thank me for teaching their children. Hearing college students, too. Not a single gift from a deaf parent or student (Deaf school & Gallaudet) except for two Gallaudet students. They were from the other country.
Interesting isn’t it?
I do not complain about not getting gifts from deaf people, however it fascinates me to see the difference between the two worlds. I sure want to know why!?! Bill and I always give my children’s teachers gifts every year to show them our appreciation.
G Files?
As some of you may have seen Gary’s latest vlog, it is a heart touching one. Thank you, Gary for acknowledging my contribution to G-Files series. It means a lot to me, because the episode, Ole Jim is one of my best works. I now feel at ease adding the credit to my portfolio.
That’s true to all other participants, too.
Gary, one more thing … I now realize you forgot to include a student from Ireland who worked with us during the phase of production of G-Files: Ole Jim. I forget his last name. I think his first name is Scott. I am pretty sure you can ask people in the department to help you find his name. Again, thanks so much for giving everyone his or her due credit.
“Live your life as you choose and reap the rewards or regrets.”
Teri
PS: This is for He/She, I had to delete your comment, because it contained calumnies. No truths. Brutal, very angry, and nonsense — slandering a couple of people. Unacceptable.
Why did I resort to vlogging? It was already an open book – people reading and writing about Ridor, Gary, and me. I, as a v/blogger, felt obliged to clarify and help some readers understand our positions. So, I told the truth and shared my feeling about giving credit.
Everyone now is happy except you. Hope you will find grains of happiness and let go of your grudges.
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due!
June 27th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
I understand.
June 27th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Hi
Didn’t you notice Gary misspelled your last name?
June 27th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Teri, I checked the tapes and you are right. They have only one name on every show. I could see the difference between the shows. When you came in as hostess, the shows and the scripts dramatically improved. It was interesting to watch them. It was a different experience for me watching and analyzing each show. They are great. I wish you and Gary continue to make more. They are too good to be discontinued. I remember that you did on Towerclock. I do not have a copy. Do you sell it? I am sure that everyone is curious now to see some GFiles show. Ole Jim is the best of all. Good job, Teri and Gary. It is good in some ways reviving GFiles. I am glad that you and Gary came to the reconciliation. I think it s the fate that bring you two together. Thanks to Ridor.
June 27th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
I have to say this again, I wanted to make clear that the talent and crew are already credited when I release “The G files” DVD. If you have the DVD , you will see the end credits naming all the crew and talents. What you saw on cable it is discard. The only thing that need to be done is revise the end credit for “Ole Jim” that Teri and Bill helped with the script.
Teri- speaking of a person from Ireland, his name is Kevin Mulqueen not scott. It is already credited as videography. Hope that answered to your question? if anything I overlook let me know.
Yes I mispelled Teri’s last name (oops!) so I re-correct it. you can check the website.
I got numbers of audience asking me where to find “The G files” you can find at Gallaudet University, NTID and CSUN libraries.
I would like to close this topic if that possible? it already been taken care of it. I want to move on and work on new films that I learn a great tip from all of you! Thank you!!!!
I see you at the movie
Gary Brooks
June 27th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Teri - I see what you are saying about deserving credits, but you offered to
help Gary with your heart. When Gary didn’t mention you in his film, you got upset, I can see that. But remember you offered, you revised the script, you made it better, you did alot of work. Gary was busy editing and was in a hurry, remember the main thing he said, he had 2 days. So you did the work and gave to him next day, then tomorrow it was DUE…so Gary didn’t have the time to “think” of the work you did, Of course he didn’t do it purposely. I’m glad that this is all settled, and lets go enjoy.
June 27th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I am on a short break — between dinner and bedtime. I have a few moments replying some latest comments.
He/She,
I am glad you understand why I was reluctant to post your comment. Thanks.
Hetty,
Yeah, I noticed that. Gary did even spell my husband’s name wrong ( it’s McDonald). Smile. It is not his fault, really. Many think Sentelle is my married name. Nope! It is MY maiden name and I am darn proud of it.
I will explain why I decided to keep it on one of my new video clips in its immediate future. Thanks for spotting the mistake.
Deaf Fan,
Thank you for being a loyal reader. I sure appreciate your devotion. As Gary said, he did correct the credit roll on his latest release of G-Files series on DVD. I have the tapes, too — only the last four episodes. I would love to buy a DVD copy and review all. I reckon all of the episodes are GOOD! Yeah, you are correct this is a good promotional way of getting people to be curious about the series.
Gary,
I believe you! I sure want to have a DVD copy! I have the VHS tapes and they are outdated!
Giving Bill some credit? To be honest, I am not sure. He just reviewed and told me whether it was a good one or not. 
If you feel it is necessary to give him some credit. That’s fine, however I don’t think it is a must. I just want to be sure everyone partaking in your projects get credit especially of those students who worked with you and me.
B.A.D,
No intention to be a bad guy . . . It was really long overdue. I did request the record to be corrected when i first learned that the show won an award. I did not know anything about the award. I had to find out from someone rather than being told straight from the person who I worked with. That was the whole point why I was so upset. What’s more, someone made an assumption leaving a somewhat nasty comment on Gary’s blog site — saying that I should thank Gary. It struck my nerve and prompted me to seek the truth. I did not give every detail on my video clip — did not want to elaborate on everything — summarized telling the main points. That’s the story.
Let’s wrap up and move onto a new subject! Will try my best to find time to do a new episode of ” I Love Teri” soon. It is really difficult for Bill and I to get together and produce new clips at the same time. Something keeps popping up, and preventing us from doing the project together!
More later ( me go back to changing the kids and getting them ready for their bedtime).
June 28th, 2007 at 5:57 am
Shari,
What a great advice!!!! I greatly appreciate you giving me the advice!!! I have learned something new.
I am seeing that many people have the same experiences that we all went through. We all should not give up that easily!
June 28th, 2007 at 6:04 am
Teri,
You mentioned that deaf people do not give gifts to the teachers at the
end of the year. I wonder if it is because most of the deaf people
lived at the dorm during their years and the parents never came to give
the gifts to the teachers at the end of the year so the deaf people
were not exposed to that kind of experience. I do not remember seeing
my parents give gifts to any of my teachers at the end of the year when
I was young. So I don’t think we should get blamed for not giving gifts
to the teachers when it was not our fault for not being exposed to the
“etiquettes”.
June 28th, 2007 at 9:10 am
Debby Z,
You have a good point on deaf people living in dorms. Interesting thought.
I guess it is an old-fashioned tradition giving gifts to teachers. But I do often see my children’s classmates do the same thing since the first year my daughter entered grade school. That’s 18 years and we do still practice it. Umm.
I do not blame anyone! I just want to point out from my experience. It is one of MANY examples — to illustrate that many of us are not appreciated or acknowledged by our own folks.
June 28th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Teri,
I know you were not blaming anyone. I just wanted to share my experience. However, I do give gifts to my son’s teachers at Christmastime and at the end of the year especially I gave it so much of my time by cross-stitching something for them and the teachers know how much time and effort I have given to show the appreciation.
Lots of times I get frustrated because I would be cross-stitching and have it framed for the teachers. Then I get a note from the room mother(s) wanting us to contribute money for a gift. What am I supposed to do since I have already made a beautiful gift for the teacher(s)? Should I go ahead to contribute money to the room mother so she could buy a gift for the teacher?
Anyway, the teacher(s) really loved the cross-stitched gifts that I made for them and that has helped my son’s self esteem knowing that his mommy made it for his teachers. I still plan on continuing cross-stitching gifts for his future teachers.
June 28th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Hi Debby Z,
That happened to me this past year, I was going to buy gifts on my own until the room mother sent out a note asking us to chip in money so that she could buy American Express card. It made me feel a little bit awkward so I decided to keep the gifts that I bought for the teacher and gave it to her instead. I didn’t chip in the money, I don’t know what I should have done and I am glad you brought up this question. We often are behind with news when hearing parents chit-chat with each other and then we get the last word and it becomes awkward.