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Wednesday 4 April 2012

D is for: Don’t Know, Don’t Care

                                 

These 4 words have been known to define disregard, apathy and lack of interest…  I do respectfully beg to differ;  in some circumstances, it can be a blessing.  

Albert Einsten was quoted as saying:
 I don’t know, I don’t care, and it doesn’t make any difference!”  
 Now I remember why I wish I’d met that guy in person; i would have given him a great big hug,  I'm so impressed he said that!
                                                                                                                                 How wonderful that a guy known for his intellect gives us the facts as they are, making no pretense that there are times when it’s better to stay out of it, that nothing we can contribute will enhance it.    Then on those very lucid days, the world is a better place for our silence, our lack of contribution is actually appreciated  and for once, someone is thankful they did not have to deal with our grain of salt (or 2 or 3).
                                                            

That being said:  Salut to all of you of the Peanut Gallery who are learning quickly when to meddle and when to not!  
"Hey!  Albert, get a haircut!!! "   oops, who said that???

Signing off, remembering that silence can be golden!    

 Better be a Little “S” than a  Little Less 

23 comments:

  1. Therefore, I'll make no comment!!! ;)

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  2. I agree with Al - - somethings just don't matter!

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    1. Hi Judy: you're right, it's not always worth it! Cheers, Sylvie

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  3. Great way to spin the "Don't know, Don't Care" statement. You're right, it does come across as apathy, but it really is liberating. :)

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    1. Hi Shannon: Welcome here :-)
      It sure sets me free! i'm not silent often but when i am, it's for a good reason!
      Cheers, Sylvie

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  4. Love the idea that those don't represent apathy. Perhaps, they could represent focusing on the bigger things rather than the minutia that people sometimes dwell on.

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    1. Hello a.eye: you are right, some things are worth my effort, some things are not!
      Cheers, Sylvie

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  5. Another expression I did not know.

    I agree that silence is gold sometimes!

    xxxx

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    1. La parole est d'argent;
      Le silence est d'or!
      Encore, tu as raisin, Sis-Wa
      Je t'aime xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx S

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  6. I withhold my opinions... (see I'm learning...) LOL!

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    1. a quick study that Michelle :) cheers, Sylvie

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  7. Love the gentle humour of all this!

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    1. Thank you Susan, glad you came to visit :-)
      Cheers, Sylvie

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  8. As a social worker I definitely know when to meddle and when to stay quiet. LOL!! Good post.

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    1. Hello Diligent Writer: Duct tape works well for me :-) you?
      Cheers, Sylvie

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  9. Sometimes silence is the best. Love your blog.
    dreamweaver

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    1. Thank you Debra: I'm having the time of my life, glad you are enjoying :-)
      Cheers, Sylvie

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    1. Hello Beth: You made my day! thank you!
      Cheers, Sylvie

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  11. First time visitor and hooked!! Great addition to the A - Z challenge. I also love that saying.

    I am stopping by via the A - Z Challenge link up, following you GFC. Feel free to stop by my blog at http://www.scatteredmusings.net/2012/04/buying-car/ (my b- c and d post combined)

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    1. Hi Debbie: welcome here! Yes, will come and say hello at your place.

      Cheers, Sylvie

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  12. that definitely something I have to work on :$

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