The best thing about Amanda's fiance Mike is how good he is to her. But a real close second is how smart he is. It's going to make her happier in the long run to have someone who is an equal. My feeling about high intelligence don't seem to be mainstream. I don't feel it is anything to be proud of, either in yourself or in your children. My stock answer to any compliments on my children's brains has been to say that I had nothing to do with it - tell me that they are nice human beings and I will feel very proud, but God hands out brains and beauty and only a fool thinks that God gave him brains because He liked him best. If you chose to, you may now begin making a list of all the incredibly intelligent people who you would hate to have around on a regular basis. For me Hugh Hefner is a must on that list.
Why am I rambling on like this? Because my heart isn't really in it today. Tillie didn't recover. This is the first time in over 20 years I haven't been owned by a cat. It just doesn't feel right.
I'm sorry about Tillie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy. She had a very long, but very nice life.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so very sorry. Of course you don't feel right. These lovely animals are such a large part of our lives and their passing creates much grief. I wish for you comfort and peace and you do have all your wonderful memories of her. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sanda - You have a beautiful way with words.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your kitty. It is the hardest thing to loose a part of your family. I have been reading your posts regularly and even though I have never responded before I felt I had to today. You are spot on about the children with brains. This is also a sore spot with me too, Beryl. I am so proud of my DH to enroll my DGD in a school that encourages communication, body movement, gardening, cooking and plain getting along with peers. In reality Beryl, you had a lot to do with their intelligence but had the ability to recognize the importance of what is truly important. Here's to Tillie who no doubt had a wonderful life.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you are {hugs} person, but it sounds as though one is in order.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, some of the most intelligent people I know...lack the basics of common sense.
Hi Jeanne - You leave some of the best comments on other blogs that I read. Delighted to hear from you here. I was always a little afraid my view on intelligence would be misunderstood - but you get it! I love the idea of a school that emphasizes getting along, as well as gardening and cooking. Our children's lives could be so much more pleasant if they were encouraged in a different skill set. Oh, and Tillie did have a wonderful life.
ReplyDeleteThanks Terri - I am totally a Hugs person, so thanks!
ReplyDeleteI also love how many people you find who are brilliant and have used that brain power for something other than education. The artists are just one example. Skilled craftsmen, too. In Victorian times, the laundress was one of the most highly paid of the household staff, because they had to know so much just to get out stains.
Beryl
ReplyDeleteI agree totally - intelligence is a gift to be grateful for. If one uses it well and accomplishes good things, one may feel pleased about that, but the brains were still a gift.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Tillie. We cat-sat for a few days for a lovely cat and I missed him after he went back home after only that short time, so I can understand that you would be upset at losing Tillie. On the other hand, I always feel that the most loving thing one can do is to relieve an animal's pain. To do otherwise is selfish and cowardly. I know she had a good life with you - and a long one.