Posted by spoc on June 10, 2004, at 7:15:17
In reply to Sorry about the k » spoc, posted by AuntieMel on June 9, 2004, at 8:50:31
> I picked the name 'cause right now I really miss the kiddiwinks - and their parents. I haven't seen them in two years, and I used to see them several times a year. >
<<<<< Awww, that's gotta be rough. It's so distressing when those we are fortunate enough to have become comfortable with and close to are no longer nearby. :- (
> Actually, when well I'm a peace loving former hippie wannabe. I always go for comfort first, style second. It's an image that makes lots of people laugh. But not quite 'mel in a bonnet' - that's a bit too pythonish even for me.>
<<<<< Oh, that style makes perfect sense, nothing comical about it! And no parallel with Mel-in-bonnet! I think there may have been an episode with him dressed that way, and that is why I flashed back to it!
> Also, when not agorophobic, I have a strong need for adventure. Work has taken me all over the place - all continents except antarctica and africa. My favourite spots being the former soviet east european countries. I've done what a couple of what they call 'devoloping' countries too. >
<<<<<< Wow, what a dream! That's fabulous. I'm starting to think I'll never make it much of anywhere, and I had always given myself more credit than that!
> I try to at least appear to be a realist - but in actually I'm more an idealist. Not a safe thing these days.
<<<<<< I think we can be both. Some types of idealists may only think about how things should be, including having ideals that see any boat/status quo-rocking as something to avoid. A realist/idealist may factor in how things actually are (what needs to be changed) in thinking about what should/could be. Since some of it *can't* be changed, but through keeping their eyes wide open they'll spot the things that can be, or that have intrinsic value to at least acknowledge. I agree though, we should do only as much as our energy and sanity allows.
....ok, enough, get to work, spoc! :- )
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