I am certainly going to start reading the Sun Day, especially the section The Edge! My regret is that I missed Judy Tepe’s column about singles. . .or, for that matter, any other column she has written for the paper. Judy and the Sun Day did what good newspapers do best. They provide information, entertainment and commentary. This provides us with an opportunity to respond with our opinions, as the responders to Judy’s article certainly did. Perfect! I will read this publication and look forward to reading future columns of Judy’s as well.
Barbara Siwy
Edgewater Resident
Mason Souza Managing Editor?
I’m sorry to say that you lack the qualifications of being a managing editor. Part of your job is to decide which articles are appropriate to be placed in your editions. I hardly think you gave it much thought to allow Judi Tepe’s article about how women in this community react when a single male moves in. You should have considered the feelings of the women she wrote about. Not laugh it off as a joke.
You offered no apology when you said “with most jokes, they require a stretch of the truth”. So what you’re saying there is some truth to her story that women react the way she said they do. I hardly think the women of Edgewater should be used as the brunt of a joke which you feel is a stretch of the truth. Is that what you think? There was truth to this article that was somewhat stretched for a joke?
You totally disregarded the sincere letters sent from Mary E. Adrea and Mary Ryan, giving your columnist “the right” to write about what they want? As an editor, you should have the authority to determine what is or isn’t appropriate. You failed to act as “editor” in this respect.
Judi Tepe also failed to apologize when she really confirmed what her feelings truly are, when she explained that the purpose of writing her sick column is to take “the everyday life in an active adult community, see the joys, the friendships, the parties and the get-togethers and yes, the incredibly silly, quirky, and funny things WE DO and write about it.” So she’s saying that is exactly what the women do. She didn’t say single women, she said women, which to me means all women of Edgewater.
You, as the editor, and Tepe, offended all women in Edgewater and until you admit that this was a gross offensive article, I hardly think you deserve any respect from this community and would like to know how we can be removed from your mailing list, and would like you to print it in your next edition.
Thoroughly disgusted with your conduct,
Dominic Tunzi,
Edgewater Resident
Funny, entertaining, and timely. Please do not let a few people who have to take everything literally spoil your day.
They have every right to be upset if that’s what makes their days. I guess the days of the American humorist are gone. I miss them!
A fan,
Jerry Cory
P.S. I’m single and I didn’t take offense, not looking real good for me either but that’s another story.
Hi Judi,
Can’t believe the narrow-mindedness of the critics re: your article on the single man! It was light, humorous and well written. I loved the part about the chintz pillows! Your reply was – like you – classy, gracious and intelligent.
Write on, girl!
Cheers,
Glynn
Hi, just wanted to say I enjoyed reading “When a single man…” Judy’s article on finding a bathing suit made me chuckle but I laughed out loud when I read this one. I think, as we age, it will be important to see the humor around us, be it in ourselves, our families, our friends, and yes, our wonderful neighbors.
Maureen Hammond
Hello Mason,
Just wanted to quickly comment on Judi Tepe’s “Single Man” article earlier in the month. What a fun and humorous subject. I so enjoyed how the ladies’ assessment scores corresponded with their housewarming gift(s). She had me laughing out loud. I immediately thought I could have been reading a Craig Wilson column.
Thanks for the pleasure,
Nancy Magyer
Well Mason,
We were the first ones you interviewed out here in Edgewater. We were excited to have some coverage for our community and I was glad to help a friend of a friend. Well, you have totally blew that and I don’t care if I read another newspaper from you! The editorial from Judy Teppe was rude, crass, and far from the truth. And anyone who thought it was funny and a joke does not have very good people skills. When it was brought to her attention that people were hurt by what she said, it was simply “my right to say as I please” attitude. Well, it is my right not to read your paper anymore. I guess I could use it to pick up dog poop in the back yard!
Jean von Heimburg
1 Comment
Judi Tepe’s column is tongue-in-cheek, a humorous look at life in a retirement community. It’s not meant to be taken literally but unfortunately some people seem to have done so.
If we can’t find the humor in life, especially as we age, where are we?
It’s unfortunate if people are offended by Judi’s columns but it is their prerogative not to read it.
I, for one, find them a bright spot in the journey of aging, and I love Ms. Tepe’s perspective.