Britons ignorant of UK history

[Amber]

Wow. It would be so cool if I had you as a parent. I was barely allowed to punch people when I was little. Though when I got into a street fight by accident, I held my own.

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Ah but when you are running up and down steps all day with huge pots of water on your head, you'd be thinking he is the worst dad in the multiverse.

 

[Amber]

I dunno. Sounds better than cleaning the garden. And at least I'd be able to defend myself if I ever get into a real fight

 

[Tsujigiri]

I started training her little brother last week

He's 18 months old and very cute. I'm teaching him how to fall over without hurting himself on the premise that if I can make it second nature at this age he will never forget it.

It worked for his sister

 

[Amber]

Aww dammit. Can I be your child lol?

 

[Lacedaemonian]

He's only 18 months old and you are teaching him martial arts. You should be reading him poetry and taking drugs.

 

[Amber]

Bad poetry ^^

 

[Lacedaemonian]

The Romantics wrote some dire stuff but on the whole it was an excellent period for poetry.

 

[Amber]

Oh I don't know. I like teenage angst myself

Actually Tolkien did it for me, and of course Walter de le Mare

 

[Lacedaemonian]

There is a Face whose Blushes tell
Affection's tale upon the cheek,
But pallid at our fond farewell,
Proclaims more love than words can speak.​

Lord Byron.​

 

[Amber]

0_0. I was thinking 'The Stranger' but never mind.

 

[Lacedaemonian]

I was sitting.
I was resting.
I was taking a break
from the day's chores.
I was thinking.
I was praying.
For all I had done
there was so much more.
He was strolling
down my driveway.
He looked so familiar
as he ventured near.
I stood up
so as to greet him.
Though he was a stranger
I felt no fear.
I knew him.
Yes, I knew Him.
The smile on His face
made it all so clear.
I was shaking.
I was crying.
He took my hand, said,
"Relax. I am here." ​

Rosemarie E. Bishop​

 

[Tsujigiri]

I read to him regularly

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Wagner and the likes?

 

[Tsujigiri]

Aww dammit. Can I be your child lol?

You're making me feel old...go away

 

[Lacedaemonian]

33.

 

[Tsujigiri]

33.

Ok, who's fingers and toes did you borrow to get to that number

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Neil and Tracy's. Who both will consequently not be training tonight.

 

[Amber]

I wonder why not? The true Buddhist lives through all

 

[Lacedaemonian]

True being the operative word.