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An intelligent hell would be better than a stupid paradise.


I hope that I don't get my name added on some list somewhere...

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Carola said…
Great panoramic view. Fantastic, and even better with Ezra (I thought first that it is Henry).

There is a discussion in Germany now if your child, in this age, should play naked on the beach. Ten years ago it was normal or without any discussion. It is more anusual now, but you will see it.
I'm talking about a public area on a lake or the sea with other people.
Roddy said…
Oh my god! Has young Ezra taken up nudism?
Kris McCracken said…
Carola, because of the sun they generally wear their sun shirts and shorts if it’s between 10 am and 4 pm; but they do love the nude running about when they get the chance. I’ll always let them run free at the end (as much to make sure that the sand is all washed off).

It seems to me profoundly stupid to give children the message that there is something to be ashamed or wrong about being naked. They’ll have the rest of their lives to hate their bodies, there seems no need to spoil the fun they have right now.

Roddy, they both love a bit of nude time. I suspect Ezra is a nudist right to his very core…
Roddy said…
I was teasing. Remember, I have been at your house when they both run naked.

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