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Simply..don't panic....

27/10/2018

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..about the state of the world. (Though it's good to have your emergency kit somewhere you can find it if you need it!)

Don't Panic is the title of an hour long video by the late Hans Rosling (a hero of mine). It is so worth watching and will change your world view forever.  If you don't have an hour and have not seen it yet this 4 minute one should not be missed.

Brilliant.

There is more - all fascinati,ng and a new book called Factfulness.
8 Comments
Rosemary
28/10/2018 02:04:12 am

Not a direct response to this, but I will watch the video - this is more a response to your post 3/3/17, in which panic could be addressed. What you wrote, and the responses hit the nail on the head - just my position. Asking for help is SO hard, not keen on paying for it either, but I realise both have to be done. I have been taking myself in hand over 'I can't do it' issues: managing the loft ladder, the car, the house, the garden, those journeys, those events. Middle son sorted printer issues, mended kitchen door this w/e. Other kids endlessly helpful, even if on the phone. Your blog is such a help, what you write, your beautiful photos and the women who respond. Thank you.

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- Freda
28/10/2018 02:32:50 pm

You made my day Rosemary! I love to think that what I write has some meaning for others as well as for me and the women who respond here are just a marvellous thoughtful and supportive group of people. I am glad you have joined us.

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cathy
28/10/2018 04:44:49 am

not panic at the state of things, but such sadness. a mass shooting in Pittsburgh yesterday. I know no one involved, but 11 dead, 6 injured - 25 miles from me. I really don't know where any of this is going. we're becoming such a country/world of hate.

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Susan
28/10/2018 12:20:13 pm

I'm very sorry, Cath. It's shocking to hear of this, from here in the UK.
25 miles away, really brings it home.

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cathy
28/10/2018 01:06:13 pm

thanks, susan. I just cry so many times during the day. such senseless violence.

Freda
28/10/2018 02:38:58 pm

It is just so shocking it is hard to take it in and being so close to home must make it even harder to comprehend, if such violence can ever be comprehended. All of your city must be in shock. Thinking of you Cathy. Take care.

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Liz
29/10/2018 08:45:24 am

Oh I adore Factfulness. It’s an amazing read. I’m adoring podcasts of Radio Scotland’s Personal Best. I wonder if you listen? Full of great ideas on life. Great backlist too.

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Freda
29/10/2018 01:15:11 pm

I will look that up thanks Liz. I know Factfulness was used recently at a university team meeting to great effect. I have browsed it but wil nowl get a copy as part of my Winter Plan.

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