It’s reality for the aging athlete, where the same accomplishment amid diminished expectations is an odd form of improvement. Call it nature’s gaslighting.
Actually, don’t call it gaslighting, because that’s not what gaslighting is. Gaslighting is gradually manipulating someone’s circumstances with the goal that they start questioning their own sanity, not lowering expectations until they stop questioning yours. I wonder how we came to accept the wrong idea.
Well there you have it folks. Caulfield is grateful to Mrs. Olson for keeping a bully off his back. Schools have made a concerted effort to protect children from bullying and to help the bully to stop their destructive behavior.
Bilan about 5 years ago
Something that wouldn’t set future expectations?
garcoa about 5 years ago
How about “Thank you, Mrs. Olsen”
sandpiper about 5 years ago
Appears Caulfield has over-used the stall for math homework. Takes the joy out of trying to frustrate Mrs. Olsen.
Uncle Bob about 5 years ago
A kid that knows his numbers is a kid you can count on, Caulfield…
Ontman about 5 years ago
Check out today’s Cornered.
sandpiper about 5 years ago
sorry we did not see more of the Uhrmanator. He was interesting.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
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It’s reality for the aging athlete, where the same accomplishment amid diminished expectations is an odd form of improvement. Call it nature’s gaslighting.
Actually, don’t call it gaslighting, because that’s not what gaslighting is. Gaslighting is gradually manipulating someone’s circumstances with the goal that they start questioning their own sanity, not lowering expectations until they stop questioning yours. I wonder how we came to accept the wrong idea.
I’m guessing bit by bit by bit.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
Well there you have it folks. Caulfield is grateful to Mrs. Olson for keeping a bully off his back. Schools have made a concerted effort to protect children from bullying and to help the bully to stop their destructive behavior.