Removed from reality.

I had occasion to work with someone I don't know at all today. We were staff at a conference and there was a whole lot of down time and so, we chatted. Her hair was thick and lovely, she was trim and fit. She had beautiful clothing and she took great care with her appearance. We spoke of her social life and her desire to be a mom. She was by outward appearances a confident woman looking for a man, a gal in tune with the biological imperative to reproduce. I couldn't believe what she said and I am still shaking my head in wonder. How is it that people, indeed women today have become so removed from the reality of life?


This seemingly educated young women in a conversation about birth said "It's just not natural. It's totally unnatural to push a baby from you vagina. It's just not natural!"

Ya ha! Is it natural, Honey. That's how it happens most of the time!

Ancient History: Beyond the Hedge; OAK

4/16/07
OAK
Walter reminded me of a tree, an ancient oak tree.
He was a solidly built man, silent and observant. He seldom had much to say and yet he was always there on the periphery of the group, usually silent, and watching. When he did speak it had value.
I once told him that reminded me of an oak- strong, silent, and enduring. It was the wrong thing to say. Never tell an amputee he reminds you of a tree.