I learned, early on, from observing my father, that grand gestures don’t work. How many times did he leave his lunch/dinner/tea to register a protest or make a moral point? But the protests failed, and the points were lost along with the meals. How often did he rise up in a righteous huff in response to unreasonable behaviour and stop watching TV shows that he was enjoying? But the fundamentals didn’t change; the shows went on; and no one cared, only him. If the world was fair, grand gestures would work. But it isn’t, and they don’t.
Pamela Kennedy
28/1/2022 08:26:12 am
The world isn't fair...so true....
Kate M.
28/1/2022 12:19:06 pm
Tragi-comic!
Richard
28/1/2022 04:53:30 pm
There's a harsh lesson there ...
Sue Clayton
29/1/2022 01:33:39 am
One person's grand gestures never seem to work, but join forces with others and sometimes grand gestures can make a difference.
Becky Reed
29/1/2022 09:34:38 am
Domestic struggles excellently described! Comments are closed.
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