On Saturday, September 4, 2004, at 03:41 PM, Doug Henwood wrote:
> "I feel blessed to be able to get paid for what I enjoy doing," said
> Branan, a nurse for 21 years. "I'm very active in my church. My role
> as a nurse is a way to fulfill my role as a Catholic."
am i the only one who finds the modern (american?) fixation on roles (role players, role models, playing a role, having a role to play, "fulfilling" a role) disturbing?
j