What I miss is conversation. Cynical, insightful, free wheeling, sobering, the gamut of expression, conversation. Always respectful of the other person's opinion, while whaling away at his reasoning.
When my husband was teaching 10th grade Social Studies, he told his classes that we welcomed them to our home, and would enjoy their company. Not very many took us up on it, but those who did were the brightest of the bright. They would sometimes bring the latest girl- or boyfriend, silently asking our approval of girl- or boy-.
I don't know that I've ever had more stimulating or thought-provoking conversations than with those teenagers. They had opinions on almost everything, sometimes cock-eyed, and sometimes brilliantly thought out.
I wonder where they are now? I miss them.
Bless
Pragmatist
Pragmatist
What I miss
Mon Jan 28 2008
5 Comments
- From:Mamallama (Legacy)On:Tue Jan 29 2008The young are smarter than most people give them credit for. I always enjoy conversations with them.
Hugs, Tiggs - From:Richardsworld (Legacy)On:Tue Jan 29 2008It sounds like a perfect excuse to me :) Richard
- From:MissTick (Legacy)On:Tue Jan 29 2008Stuck all your blankets under your matress - you will sleep like a princess in The Princess And A Pea fairy tale...(mind you if you have too many blankets, it might be difficult to climb on to your bed ;-) )
- From:Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)On:Wed Jan 30 2008I think it was my dad who wrote me one time that he missed my mind.. the thoughful conversations that we used to have.. He thought I was the smart kid of the bunch and that I should hvae been the one to succeed.... yeah.. I miss my mind too..
At least you still have yours..
lol
hugs to you
Laundry is the never-ending chore.. sort of like dishes and dusting!!! You just get caught up and it's time to start over!!! - From:ImNotLisa (Legacy)On:Mon Feb 04 2008I think that is the best possible of all reasons not to do more laundry! ;o)