Comments on: Put Him Down, Already, Dammit.

By: ~ Teresa ~

~ Teresa ~ — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:29:48 +0000

What a wise story and one that I am going to use in the future I’m sure. I have a hard time putting “him” down at work…. Thanks!

By: violet

violet — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:43:24 +0000

I’m laughing because, in light of that same discussion, I later thought, “Man, people are going to think I want to euthanise my 12 year old!” :)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:34:57 +0000

I am having a similar challenge today with a petty bureaucrat who is making me jump through hoops that I should not have to jump through. Argh, idiots with power drive me batty.

By: bad mummy

bad mummy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:14:16 +0000

Why, thank you. It’s a book worth owning.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:37:37 +0000

When I first read the title of this entry, I thought you were responding to Sylvain's latest post. I thought it a bit harsh... but then realized it was something else entirely. I still blame you, of course. :)

By: Blog Fodder

Blog Fodder — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:53:54 +0000

I like that story. I shall try not only to remember it but to put it into practice

By: violet

violet — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:12:16 +0000

THAT’S IT! I had taken the book out of the library a zillion years ago (or so it seems) and THAT would be why I can’t find the story again. You are so awesome. Thank you!! :)

By: bad mummy

bad mummy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:07:47 +0000

Ah, I know the story well. In fact, you can find it in the book Zen Shorts, which introduces Zen Buddhism to children (and their parents).

Good luck. Thinking of you.