In the Sunday Mail (Adelaide’s Sunday newspaper) By Melissa Leong “I wonder if we’re losing our capability for rational discussion” There’s no question that the world is in the toilet right now. And I mean right at the bottom of the bowl, you know? Sure, as long as there have been people on the planet, we’ve had or issues. But at present it certainly feels as though things have hit a fever pitch that only dogs and bats should be able to hear. As such, I don’t think anyone can be blamed for being a little (or a lot) up in arms, From the atrocities of war and political injustice to social inequality; tragedy and environmental disaster, there’s a lot to be angry, sad and confused about, that’s for sure. I don’t know about you, but every day feels a bit like a powder keg waiting to blow at any given moment. As our patience wears thin on the issues we care about, I’m noticing that a new kind of worrying trend is rising in tandem. For the sake of our conversation, I’m going t...
Sounds like my township job. No new skills to learn.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
ReplyDeleteMerle..........
sounds wise.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't want to branch out, just stick with his strengths.
ReplyDeleteJoanne; sometimes that's a good thing, sometimes not.
ReplyDeleteMerle; me too, stick with what you know works.
Kelley; Calvin is sometimes so very wise.
Margaret-whiteangel; sometimes that's best.
I should stick with what I know works more often, but there are so many other options!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline; there's always options, but I'm the lazy type, not always keen to try new things.
ReplyDeleteIt's sensible to stick with one's strength; and if one has few strengths that makes the sticking to much easier. Having some Super Glue on hand helps, too!
ReplyDeleteI resolved not to make any resolutions so I have no trouble sticking to my resolve! :)
Lee; I never make resolutions either.
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