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Comment on getting arty… by leicalady

leicalady — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:50:44 +0000

These are great photos!

Dana

http://leicalady.wordpress.com

Comment on the new teenage rebellion… thumb sucking? by ebonysmusic

ebonysmusic — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:14 +0000

Thanks for your comment jeditaz. I’d like to get to grips with why we find it disturbing, what’s behind that deep sense of unease. There used to be such a sense of shame about it, after a certain age it was so inappropriate to suck your thumb (part of the necessary separation process of mother/parent and child). The inference now is that parents no longer give a toss about it – what else don’t they give a toss about? Or are parents so intent on their kids being able to be children they forget about teaching them how to grow up?

You make a good point though about never seeing it till this year. Something has shifted so it’s now out in the open instead of hidden. Seems unlikely teens have just decided to take it up as a fad – possible though.

Haven’t come across it yet in Melbourne.

Comment on the new teenage rebellion… thumb sucking? by jeditaz

jeditaz — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:00:42 +0000

I am an 8th grade teacher, and I have noticed this behavior among several of my students. While it is a behavior that is not harmful as others, such as drugs, alcohol, and gang-related activities, it is still a disturbing one. I’ve been teaching for more than 10 years, and I have never observed this behavior until this school year.

Comment on Mauleverer Road Mural by ebonysmusic

ebonysmusic — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:41:34 +0000

That’s such a good idea John. It’s an amazing piece of work, made me feel good about living in the area.

Comment on Mauleverer Road Mural by daly11

daly11 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:47:36 +0000

jane get hold of ruth and give it a face lift john cordner

Comment on a long hot weekend in Mallee Country… by guideontravel

guideontravel — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:53:41 +0000

These places are excellent…I have never visited any of these places…But I am so excited to visit any of these places…..

Comment on Southbank, London graffiti/bikes by Peter Nichol

Peter Nichol — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:09:47 +0000

Graffiti – Art or vandalism?…

So what is graffiti? Is it an art or a form of vandalism?…

Comment on fun with a filter… by wolfdreamernz

wolfdreamernz — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:26:46 +0000

I am a big fan of polarizing filters – never leave home without it – the difference when shooting water is amazing – I love the second shot – the texture is really nice – and the first of the wisteria – lovely colour…

Lisa Wood
http://rearviewphotography.wordpress.com/

Comment on the new teenage rebellion… thumb sucking? by ebonysmusic

ebonysmusic — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:36:42 +0000

And today’s variation was a double pram, toddler in one seat and much older girl in the other, maybe 7 or 8 years old. It was a packed train so I didn’t think too much of that. This variation was the index and ring fingers in the mouth. Problem was the toddler did exactly the same once the older girl started. Learned emulation, not comfort at all. Their mother was more interested in her phonecall.

Comment on …mmmmmm Paris… by alexecrawford

alexecrawford — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:19:43 +0000

‘wonderful’ indeed. you paint a brilliant picture of Paris! it seems to never lose its charm, but yes, I’ve often found it both bewildering and annoying that people seem so inclined to see the art works through their cameras rather than their own eyes!
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