Seriously, the recent events have left me dumbstruck - and, besides, there is lots of discussion around the blogosphere about the various expected outcomes, along with plenty of analysis (often dire). So, in an effort to lighten things up a little and remind us that our (important) lives go on, here's a sampling of recent utterances from the littlest members of my household:
Me (on recent camping trip, contemplating the pine beetle devastation): I read recently that it is somewhat cyclical, that around 100 years ago there was a similar outbreak, with similar consequences...
10yr-old: Wow, Dad! Do you remember what it was like, you were, what, a teenager?
Me: Thanks for thinking me so young! No, I was already married...(!)
Me: Snacktime! Everyone pick their snacks.
5yr-old: (Holding up package): Dad! You have GOT to try these!
Me: No, that's ok. I have my own, and I wouldn't want to eat yours...
5yr-old: Dad! I don't like these!
Me: Watching TV wasn't the same when I was young, we didn't get to just watch anytime we wanted...
10yr-old: I remember! Like during the war, when you all had to huddle around the radio instead?
Me: We need to work on your concept of time! No, I meant that we only had 1, and had to share...
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