JohnMichael
07-31-2012, 09:20 AM
Still chuckling from a conversation this morning. I was out walking my dog when a neighbor pulled up to us obviously agitated. She was very concerned about some writing on the sidewalk. She asked why I thought anyone would do that and did I know what it means.
I was kind and did not laugh. Well not externally anyway. I wanted to soothe the woman's fears so I explained what it all meant. A young mother of two children sat outside and printed the words on the sidewalk. Her children were watching and playing while mom recited the words. I then told panic woman that she was teaching her children, developing a love of reading and enjoying some fresh air. As opposed to setting them in front of the TV.
Next I explained to panic that the words are classic literature. I have known of times when words created fear but this may have been a first time in modern times for "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll. "Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There" was certainly filled with political and social commentary but should not cause much concern today.
Just a reminder why I do not socialize with my neighbors. I hope next time she recognizes good parenting and not thinking it represents subversive behaviors.
I was kind and did not laugh. Well not externally anyway. I wanted to soothe the woman's fears so I explained what it all meant. A young mother of two children sat outside and printed the words on the sidewalk. Her children were watching and playing while mom recited the words. I then told panic woman that she was teaching her children, developing a love of reading and enjoying some fresh air. As opposed to setting them in front of the TV.
Next I explained to panic that the words are classic literature. I have known of times when words created fear but this may have been a first time in modern times for "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll. "Through The Looking Glass and What Alice Found There" was certainly filled with political and social commentary but should not cause much concern today.
Just a reminder why I do not socialize with my neighbors. I hope next time she recognizes good parenting and not thinking it represents subversive behaviors.