(Below is an unedited letter submitted to us by a reader. TLS welcomes your letters at thelakewoodscoop@gmail.com . The views are solely those of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the views of TLS).On very rare occasions, I get together with a friend to attend an evening function here in Lakewood. Being that i don't do this often, I carefully choose which events I would like to attend. However, each year, my list of options is being shortened, ruling out one after another. It's not that I'm so particular, I just strongly believe that organizers of events are doing women a great disservice! All I ask when I attend is for an entertaining, inspirational and enjoyable evening. What I get in return, is horrific stories of nightmarish proportions, speeches that make me depressed and visions which take months to erase from my mind. Why, may I ask, is it necessary to frighten and scare and sadden an entire audience of women? Much can be accomplished through fear, but more so through humor, fun and good cheer. Why must a Tznius symposium turn into heartrending personal tails of woe? We are all exposed to more than our share of sadness and gloom. When I go out at night, I want a break from sad realities. So far, the only function I plan to re-attend, would be Zichron Shloime, for they realize and appreciate a woman's need of joy and entertainment.
Signed,
Faigy K. Lakewood.
