Thought for the day! Now I may be judged a touch old fashioned by what I am about to say; if I am then so be it, perhaps I am, at coming on 88. Even so, having lived long and seen much, I feel the need to say it: In a discussion on radio the other night, during a discussion on Karioki bars. a lady presenter was asked if she had ever sung during one of those sessions, and if so, what did she sing. Up to that point my impression of her was of an intelligent young woman, but when she replied Yes But I was too drunk to remember the song. I was shocked to think that a young woman such as she felt the need to go out and drink herself senseless. Was it peer pressure, the need to escape from an unhappy life, being dissatisfied with ones lot, or some other reason? Of course this happens to women and men both, and can be the cause of great problems for others in the way of public disorder, fights, road accidents, unwanted pregnancies, injuries and the death of innocent parties. Leading to one of the most problematic of all; The over crowding of hospital A&Es. While there is nothing wrong with partaking of a quiet drink in the company of ones friends, the comfort of home or when out for a meal etc, and discretion as to how much, there are so many other wonderfull things to do in life without just getting blotto and creating problems for other unfortunates. In my considered view to so do can lead to insoluble problems, heartache and sorrow. And in this case, an old slogan Discretion is the better part of valour should always be the rule. I feel better for that! Now for some breakfast!
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:37:59 +0000
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