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Posted on 05/03/2008 8:48:06 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
Welcome to The Hobbit Hole!
Sing hey! for the bath at close of day
That washes the weary mud away!
A loon is he that will not sing:
O! Water Hot is anoble thing!
O! Sweet is the sound of falling rain.
and the brook that leaps from hill to plain;
but better than rain or rippling streams
is Water Hot that smokes and steams.
O! Water cold we may pour at need
down a thirsty throat and be glad indeed;
but better is Beer, if drink we lack,
and Water Hot poured down the back.
O! Water is fair that leaps on high
in a fountain white beneath the sky;
but never did fountain sound so sweet
as splashing Hot Water with my feet!
Aw... I’m sorry. I can’t really advise Corin... I mean, it sounds like the school had a good level of response. Personally, I don’t think it’s a reason to homeschool or change schools unless you don’t like the response. I think there will be stuff like this wherever a lot of kids gather, even siblings and friends on the street can get into it like that.
You don't think so? Granted... I have no first-hand knowledge of what goes on in schools these days, but it surprises me that a kid getting punched is expected to just lie there and take it.
I've probably told the story too many times already, but my last fight was in seventh grade. I finally went medieval on the bully that had been picking on me. Blood everywhere. It was magnificent. Life-changing for me. After that not only did he leave me alone but so did all the other bullies.
And nobody got in trouble.
But I guess I see your point in that even then whenever we had told a teacher or counselor or somebody about the bully beating on me or somebody else... even then they just said to not fight back and go get an adult. But that didn't fix the problem. Fighting back fixes the problem.
I wasn't a big kid either. Not much of a fighter. But it doesn't take much, really. And yes... I fully recognize that its easy to say and harder to do. But when that perfect opening comes along, even one really well timed punch to the nose might be just the thing, and change things for good.
IMHO.
LOL!
The little tiger guy is just precious with those ears!
BTW, is it just me, or does it look like Butters is darkening a lot more than I thought he was gonna? Maybe he will be Cartman orange after all...
He’s still more blonde than orange, it depends on the lighting in the picture, but I dunno how that works. I know Tweek darkened up a lot. Her spots were barely visible as a kitten.
Bless Luke’s heart. Since the kid is gone, I sure hope none of the other kids takes his place!
Silly Gidge...
The tiger kitty does look a little like he’s thinking, “Why me?” Heh...
Can I come see ‘em again in a bit?
Sure!
I think at this point in my life I'd fight back. My pointy-toed shoes can do a number on sensitive tissue. Plus I usually carry a pen in my hand. Vey useful for ad hoc tracheotomies.
I know you're not asking for advice, but a friend of mine from work's son faced a similar situation. They enrolled him in karate. He hasn't had to fight, but he walks tall enough now that no one bothers him. Worth a thought, mebbe.
I love the kitteh pics!!
How many do you need?
Shore 'nuff.
Hope I’m getting everyone who commented. Thanks for the concern and the advice.
Ramius, in public schools (at least today), the problem with fighting back is that both kids get in trouble. That said I know that this is not exclusive to public schools and that the same could happen in a private school.
Having Luke come when we were in our early 40s (and spending over 6 weeks in the hospital with HUGH medical bills) and taking in Nana have really put is in a position where we can’t homeschool. Not right now anyway. And, the reality is, we’re taking care of four generations here.
Lil’, karate is an excellent idea. We have friends from church who run a martial arts school. We’ve talked about getting Luke into classes as soon as life settles down (whenever that will be).
Plus, he’ll be doing a lot of day camps (most of which are outdoor/woodsy type of camps) this summer. That should help.
Of course, having said all of this, he seems unphased. He’s happy the kid is gone and that’s the end for him. Mrs. and I, however, are basket cases (admittedly, it’s not been the best of weeks, months, centuries...)
I think both kids have always got in trouble for a fight. Doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth it or the problem didn’t get solved. :~)
*snicker*
Jr. and his girlfriend are in the living room watching The Chronicles of Narnia (the first one). She obviously doesn’t know the story and was quite fahklempt over Aslan’s death.
:-)
Do you by any chance have our LOST season 1 DVDs?
I dunno. Maybe I do. I have Lost DVDs and I didn’t buy them. Might be season one. Will check.
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