I was just talking to someone the other day about "ignorance is bliss". I wonder where that statement comes from? I wonder just how long it has been around? Well anyway, far be it from me to deny any one's bliss, although ignorance seems to be in abundant supply, while there appears to be a dearth of bliss. But you know when i think about it, i sure don't know how i would even define "ignorance". I have met people who cannot read or write but are wise about other things and with their lively minds, i do not consider them to be ignorant. When i crossed the border from the US to Mexico, in adventurous anticipation of some warm early retirement years, i realized that i had, in an instance changed from a well-educated, well-traveled woman of the world to a complete illiterate. I could not speak, i could not understand, i could not read. I had studied French but that really didn't help me at all with Spanish and i found this to be a profoundly hilarious situation. I am still laughing. I was and remain dumbfounded by how kind the people were to me. Even a driver of a big truck (in Mexico truck drivers have the reputation of being the biggest baddest men around) showed me a kindness. If i could have talked to him, i would have said "hey, i thought you were supposed to be really mean what's the matter with you?" Of course, first thing upon reaching my destination was to enroll in Spanish classes but i still speak like a 6-year old. I guess, if i am going to be completely honest with myself, i would have to define "ignorance", as anyone who doesn't agree with me
Now look what a mess of words you have made me spew out. Something tells me you are the kind of person who evokes that in other people which is a totally charming quality to have and which i wish i had more of.
Perhaps you have a definition of "ignorance" you would like to share with us?
