Email Subject: Family Play Room
DW Coon
Sep 4 (1 day ago)
to Sarah, wendy, PAUL, DW
Dear Mom and Sarah,
I am Proud to announce: The Family Play Room
Now Open to the Public
I official retire "my room", and all the stuff inside it,
I give everything in room over the family, for the benefit of the whole,
So feel free to explore and discover the many hidden secrets I have
cleverly hidden around the room. I hope the children will enjoy the
fun and stimulating environment for years to come.
The room does still need some additional childproofing, and more
decorating, which I ask for your help. I have done my part, now I pass
it on.
The main features of the Family Play Room (FPR)
The Library
The Community Chest
The Art supplies
The Loft Cove (the bed)
The upcoming family nominations and elections
The Treasure Hunt
The Check List
The Family Oath/Pledge
...and more to come...
I hope everyone enjoys this gift to the family; I put a lot of time
and energy into it this past weekend.
All of these ideas are still concepts at this point, and needs to be
work out more, that is where you come in. Take any of these ideas any
direction you choose, and be creative... This is a family effort.
I am excited to see what happens.
I love you
Talk to you soon
-David
wendy whittmore
9:20 PM (21 hours ago)
to me
I hope you are at the base and doing the right thing.
Live clean, pray, be healthy.
DW Coon
7:53 AM (10 hours ago)
to Wendy, wendy, Sarah
Yes I am at base and doing the right thing. I feel good and I am
making progress.
Do you have any comments on the Family Play Room? (the subject of this
email, your question is off topic)
just for future reference and clairifcation:
emails content should relate to the Subject of the email.
For example, this email Subject is a converation about the Family Play Room,
and your comment/concern does not have anything to do with this subject.
So create a new email with a difference Subject, such as "How are you"
or something like that.
There is chaos without rules and order, and this is just comman email
etiquette to keep digital communication clear and objective.
I love u mom
talk to u soon
-david
Sarah Jenks swjenks@gmail.com
9:45 AM (8 hours ago)
to me, wendy, Wendy
I was planning to respond about the playroom. Thank you David for putting your time, effort and love into this concept. I'm excited to see it :) I'll let you know some more of my thoughts after we experience it!
As far as moms email etiquette, you shouldn't be so harsh about giving email advice... None of us are perfect. None. And while your advice is helpful your tone is hurtful. Just a little feedback on that since I'm on this email. Mom has her own unique way of crafting emails and I think each of us should be allowed our differences... I think you can whole heartedly agree on that point right?
Love you guys. :)
Sarah
Sent from my iPhone
Email Subject: Family Communication
DW Coon
10:17 AM
to wendy, Wendy, Sarah
Thank you Sarah for your comments. I do not mean to be harsh, I am
just trying to refine and developed our family communication into a
more efficient and useful system, with clearly defined standards and
expectations.
I agree that no one is perfect, but together I hope to evolve into a
sophisticated family unit through intelligent and precise
communication.
I am always open to new ideas and suggestions, and all feedback is
welcomed, both positive and negative.
Organizating email converstations by Subject makes the most sense to
me, to keep ideas focused and on point. Any other methods i am
completely open minded too.
Any thoughts?
Sarah Jenks
12:36 PM (5 hours ago)
to me, wendy, Wendy, DW
I personally think you are absolutely right about organized email conversations. Most of the time I organize each email like a mini essay with care for the appearance and presentation. But I don't always have time to do that. I think mom is busy and it's probably why her emails lack the type of organization you are hoping for.
I also appreciate your interest in opening a dialogue about improving communication in our family. I think it is essential and sometimes may not be easy. I appreciate you continuing the dialogue in a mature manner and not getting offended.
I think if we start with a basic understanding that we all love each other and all have mutual goals of caring for and improving our relationships... Then we can gently give tips for improving different facets of ourselves. We have to trust each other and try not to get upset or offended. And of course try not upset and offend each other.
Those are my thoughts.
Love you Dave.
Sarah
Sent from my iPhone
DW Coon
1:35 PM (4 hours ago)
to Sarah, wendy, Wendy, DW
excellent, i think we are all on the same page here. of course we all
love and respect each other, and we all want the best for each other.
now i know that i've had a tough time these past few years, and in my
journey trying to find myself, i have made some big mistakes. the good
news is that i have learned so much, and really have come a long ways.
So in the interest of moving forward, I could greatly appreciate a
clean slate. Please stop projecting negativity and doubt about almost
everything I do (mom and paul). I believe that just causes more
distrust and unnecessary tension. Forgive and forget, and lets move on
already...
i am much clearer now then ever before in my life, and very much more
conscious than ever. I have grown in so many wonderful ways, but if we
can't move past the past then you will keep yourself blinded to this
new valuable 'insight' I have.
I completely embrace the values of truth, love and power.
as far as truth and honesty goes, i strive to align myself and my
actions with my beliefs...
i am not afraid of conflict with anyone, and i would rather you not
like me for the truth, then love me for a lie. and that goes double
for family.
i am going to be honest, and call 'em as i see 'em, if you know what i mean.
i will let you know what i think is right, and i stand up and defend
what I believe.
i have developed a very coherent philosophy of life, and i intend to
stick to it.
so if i come off as offensive or rude, or overly critical, its
honestly whole heartily in the best interest of progress and
improvement for the family.
i firmly believe in continuous process improvement (CPI), and i always
seek to help and give to others. these are my intentions, i never do
anything malicious on purpose, and i never will.
i don't plan to be around much longer, and i trying to reach out while
i am still here. and i take a lot pride in this family room, and when
mom goes completely off topic ignoring the subject, and doubting my
current where-abouts and intentions, i did find that to unsettling,
that i why i wrote what i did. tone is hard to convey in writing, that
emphasizes my point of organized and focus topics of conversations and
precise written communication.
Life is a continual learning process.
This is how I communicate, evolve and grow, with or without me...
-david
Wendy Whittmore WWHITTMO@courts.state.ny.us
2:04 PM (3 hours ago)
to me, Sarah, wendy, DW
I love you guys!
DW Coon
2:36 PM (3 hours ago)
to Wendy, Sarah, wendy, DW
I love you too mom, and I love you too Sarah
I am glad that we can establish a solid, consistent means of
communication. and i am sure that it will developed more over time.
I am really glad that we all have gmails, and google accounts. I will
show you both how to use them to their max potential.
This past year, while I haven't been working, I have been learning,
and I consider myself extremely up-to-date on internet technology,
social networking communication and online research. I am also
becoming extremely proficient at written languages, grammar,
linguistics and web design.
I am developing a very strong and unique skill set, the kind i need to
make the kind of impact i want to have in the world.
The Marine Corps does promote and encourage CPI (continuous process
improvement), Six Sigma, Strategic Planning and other well know
establish systems of improving function and efficiency. All of these
ideas are very intuitive to me, and I am taking a leader role in
actively learning and promoting these ideas.
This is such a valuable skill, and combined with all the other
knowledge i have, i have a lot to contribute, big things are coming. I
know it.
In order to get the most out of this, I need your trust, and
encouragement, and willingness to break new ground and try new
things...
And you two, Mom and Sarah, are important people to me, and this is
what I have to contribute to the family. I don’t have any money right
now, but that will come with time, I needed to develop the skills
first. And I know I haven't done much yet, I assure you, the best is
yet to come.
And I will make you proud...