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...
Calvin confounded by Dad.
My dad was like that, too. That's why I love Calvin.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad was an engineer as well.
ReplyDeleteThat one has always made my brain hurt.
ReplyDeleteHurt? Mine is bleeding!!
DeleteJust play the damn record!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat would keep me awake at night too.
ReplyDeleteI just checked. It works for cds too.
ReplyDeleteWell the things Calvins dad teaches you.
ReplyDeleteMerle.............
Hi human, River,
ReplyDeleteFor the record, the dad was talking about a revolution. No wonder Calvin was um pawplexed!
Pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses,
Penny xx
Joanne; I love Calvin because he is so much smarter than I ever was.
ReplyDeletejoeh; my dad was a plumber and gas-fitter, but he could play music.
Elephant's Child; I choose not to think about such things.
fishducky; better wrap it up before you drip it out of your ears.
Lee; great idea, we'll dance.
Delores; it would me too, if I choose to think about it.
Andrew; and probably dvds too.
Merle; have you seen the comic where Calvin's dad explains why you close your eyes when you sneeze?
Penny; of course! That explains it. I think.
I feel I too would have had to go and have a lie down after those explanations!!
ReplyDeleteMimsie; I'd be more inclined to bury my head in a good book to take my mind off it.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. I would sneak out I think!
ReplyDeleteMargaret-whiteangel; I would listen politely, then go read a book to forget.
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