It's Mardi Gras. Shrove Tuesday. Meaningful for some people. Not a big deal for others. These disparate views prompted me to think about other disparate views. According to a Congressional voting majority, same-stage babes and neonates will be neglected or treated depending upon other people's views, and some young persons will never have an opportunity to develop a similar or opposing point of view. Is the future of the globalized world going to be maintained, bettered, or worsened by the reduced opportunities for personal development? [That is today's wee wonderment.]
13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10: 13-16)
10 See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 18:10)
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)