WOW!!..I am rarely surprised by people but this takes the cake! I orginally posted a glowing review…read moreon social media but decided to totally take out all the positive stuff out about this seemingly cute little spot. ...WHY?
Because, after meeting on August 15, 2018, to discuss collaborations, I was politely told by the owner, Margo, that Women would not appreciate coming to her location to try on clothes, have an ice cream, drink a coffee or sample skin care products if they thought Men would be there "congregating" or "Meeting for Coffee". I was in disbelief that she was being serious.
In the past I would have walked away from being negative or let things go like this. I was under the impression that whatever issue I have, will open up bigger problems if I pursue them. Yep, I sure have let go of a lot, but NOT THIS ONE FOLKS...
Am I proving myself to be the very Man that is "creating issues" which would warrant warning bells? I GUESS I AM AND I ACCEPT WHAT COMES!
I WILL NOT LIVE IN A CITY WHERE WOMEN COMPLAIN ABOUT THE LACK OF CONSCIOUS MEN, YET ARE HYPOCRITES ENOUGH TO RELEGATE MEN TO THEIR CORNER.
I guess we're good enough to bring our spouses or girlfriends shopping but not good enough to sit with another Man and have a coffee. Maybe that can work in a Gym so Women can feel safe working out in peace but a fashion store with a cafe atmosphere?
Screw you lady, I guess I proved you right. AND, if doing Men's outreach is going to bring this on, then I will proudly stand my ground.
Possible repurcussions from this are as follows;
1. Women who live in Fear should go to ANY DIRECT FLIGHT to go shopping. It's a perfect place to feel like you're in a protected World. REMINDER: You're not. Be at Peace with yourself and you'll attract more safety.
2. If you're a GOOD, & STRONG WOMAN WHO LIKES BEING AROUND GOOD STRONG MEN, then by all means, head on down to Any Direct Flight, buy an outfit from this "cute" little shop, have a coffee or an ice cream and upon paying, let them know what you think. Since she has drawn a line in the sand, public opinions are now welcome. You are allowed to have your say, especially since this Margo lady has such an obvious idea around what community is all about.
3. Absolutely nothing and I have yet another reason to despise ignorant people, especially the ones in this city who breed idiots. I guess you can dress up a "Little Shop of Horrors" with pretty antiques and beautiful scones on bone china and prepare yourself for your ultimate karma. I'm prepared for whatever I get from this one...
I apologize for anyone reading this posting and I wish all my material was rainbows and kittens but alas, it is not the case. I wear my Anger proudly and if you step into the ring with me, you better realize I never back down... #ThisIsLamont #AnyDirectFlight #MenNotAllowed #OnlyWomen
Lamont Daigle
PS: My mother and I owned an antique shop in NB where we had quite a varied clientele. Locals and Tourists. I completely understood where Any Direct Flight (Margo) was going with wanting to "protect her clientele" from "creepy" Men...There are some out there, I admit, however, this altercation was more than just about Fear. After 20 years of being in the Toronto Community, there are way more Women in my corner than Men, because these Women are Mothers who see the need for Love instead of Hate. The Women & Men in my organization are always disappointed when community "Leaders" and business owner's decisions are based in "Grandeur" and "Exclusion" instead of "Inclusion" and heart based Economics. Especially in our neighborhood, where I have to remind my daughter that bigotry comes in all packages...