Are you sure I'm not adopted, or they're not?

[purplerabbit]

Okay, I know they aren't, I was there. And yes, we have a lot of physical stuff and mannerisms in common. On the other hand, not much in the way of interests or values in common.

Example of the morning: We are trying to figure out something inexpensive to do with six teens and preteens. My mother suggests a museum, which I echo as a great idea. Immediately, both sisters exclaim that as long as it isn't a History museum as "history is boring." I mention that I like history, and that it is part of what I study as an anthropologist. "No, it isn't," I am told by one sister, "You study monkeys and stuff."

Sigh. I explain that I study people and history, especially history about people is part of what I both study and enjoy. That the favorite channel in my household is the History Channel.

I get a "I'm sorry," sarcastic reply. Then laughter all around.

We went a small natural history museum. It was nice.

They do love me. Buy they sooo don't understand me.

Comments

History is interesting!

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

Heh. About half of what we download is from the History channel. Approximately the other 1/2 is from (you guessed it) Sci Fi Channel.

I get you. :^) (like THAT's a surprise!)

[uncledark.livejournal.com]

I am soooo sorry, love. Were I there, the stress of not screaming and running would make my heart stop.

[weirdodragoncat.livejournal.com]

I like history too. I love the History channel and one of my reading kicks lately has been historical stuff of one variety or another. I'm currently reading a bio on Aleister Crowley...very odd and interesting man.

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Geek reinforcements incoming... :-)

[treecat]

Hey you're in Tucson? I'd probably lobby for the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum if I were there, though yep it's outdoors and way way hot.

or the cemetary to see my aunt, grandparents, and great-grandparents that are all there, but that wouldn't apply to you.

[kineticphoenix.livejournal.com]

*nod* I get it. And I get *you*.

[godmoma.livejournal.com]

there's a ton of us who get you, dear :) I, personally, have never understood people who say history is boring - they either had crappy teachers (or whoever introduced them to history) or they lack in the imagination department.

[inflectionpoint.livejournal.com]

I am very touched and impressed that you take so much time and energy to maintain connection with your family. What you are doing right now is something which is beyond what I can do myself, and I admire you a lot for this.

I moved out when I was 17 and eventually, I did "run away to California." And if I hadn't, I'd probably be mad by now, and I don't have the strength to go back and visit. There's a cost to that, and I pay it. I bought and paid for my life by giving up that connection.

I respect your connection tremendously, and am glad to see you making sure your son gets to know his family. I admire you.

And you will be back in the land of the geeks soon, and we will fuss over you and chatter and welcome you back!