Donn Salt Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Obituary He will be sorely missed by those who remember him and still practice his teachings..... The sad passing of Common Sense. Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as "knowing when to come in out of the rain", "why the early bird gets the worm", "Life isn't always fair" and "maybe it was my fault". Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else is to Blame and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone. If you still remember him pass this on, if not join the majority and do nothing. Of course you could all join me in hope and wait for his "resurrection" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ford hallam Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Hi there Donn, Just a thought, was "common sense" ever really that common? but with regard to our present pedicament, I blame a facile and vacuous media that panders to the worst traits in society. Bring back public flogging I say, there, that should set the cat among the pigeons, let see how liberal this forum really is. Ford, and if someone has to be in charge it might as well be me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 You scared me! I don't watch the news anymore, perhaps I might retain some common sense that way, since most things that make the news doen't make sense. I continue to believe in the goodness of people, knowing that it, along with common sense, is severly challenged every day. Phew, glad we weren't already having to post a person's obituary! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn Salt Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 A touch of reality sent by a friend recently when I briefly succumbed to the ego and bitched about anothers lack of. Sense and ethics that is.(Only my perception of course.) A great leveller to pull a smile on the pouting lips. Ha!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 It's so easy to fall into judging others' lack of common sense and emotional, unreasoned actions. I agree, Ford, the media pumps up this, I would call evil, tendency to a terrible degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woodsman Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Okay, we want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clive Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hmmm.. I like what Einstein said of common sense, "Common sense is the collection of predudices acquired by age eighteen" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Woodsman Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 He must have been speaking out from within. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clive Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 He also had one or two things to say about relativity!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscano Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Ford, (back home and weary smiley ) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ford, welcome back. How was the trip????? -t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ford hallam Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Thanks Toscano, my trip was very good, thanks. Very intense and somewhat tiring though. The monsoon season weather did'nt help. Spent a lot of time with some excellent artists and studied lots of superb older work. i only got home last evening and am still unpacking and enjoying being home with my family. I've got a busy week-end and Patrick is arriving for a 2 week stint in my studio ( foolish boy! ) on Tuesday. If I can I'll post some piccies and some stories, nothing too risque though, sorry! cheers, Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Welcome back to you Ford! I've just returned home last evening as well! Sick child, sick computer, sick boiler, ain't it great to be home? The leaves are just turning, we've had a frost and Autumn is here for sure. The computer is operational after three quarters of an hour with a phone tech, saves a hundred mile round trip to bring it in for repair, phew. When able, I will post piccies as well, though I took none of the netsuke... Looking forward to hearing about your trip. I'll add some about mine as time permits. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscano Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 ...we've had a frost...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds like it's time to make sloe gin! And welcome back to you Janel, too. -t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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