by John Philipp
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August 10, 2006

Thought~Byte No. 147

March 31, 2009 11:50 PM EDT
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Thought~Byte No. 147

 

 

 

Concept and words by John Philipp. Drawings by Phil Frank.

(The comments below are where the wisdom is found.)

 
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John Philipp Mar 31, 2009, 11:50pm EDT
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John Philipp Mar 31, 2009, 11:50pm EDT
As many of you know, on 9/13/07, Phil Frank, the cartoonist who drew these Thought~Byte pictures, passed on. He will be missed by all who knew him and enjoyed his 30 plus years of cartoon strips such as Farley and The Elderberries.

A new web page by the San Francisco Chronicle celebrates Phil's birthdate:
Phil Frank Articles and Cartoons
Michelle C. Mar 31, 2009, 11:51pm EDT
LOL! I remember saying that to my father and he wanted to bite my head off!
Jan S. Mar 31, 2009, 11:56pm EDT
Very true. Young lives get easily ruined, but heal very quickly.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 12:13am EDT
Well, it is real for the child, Michelle.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 12:13am EDT
Agreed, Jan, though in most cases when this is said "ruined" is in the eye of the speaker.
Tanya P. Apr 1, 2009, 12:17am EDT
I remember that!! Ha-ha ---- I think if we're not hearing that from our kids, especially teens, we might need to re-evaluate our parenting, or lack there-of.
Tanya P. Apr 1, 2009, 12:19am EDT
Oh, and thanks for the link. It's nice to learn more about Phil!
Tracy Fabre Apr 1, 2009, 12:19am EDT
But oh, to have the short memory of a child as an adult...
Shannon H. Apr 1, 2009, 12:21am EDT
Thankfully so.
K D. Apr 1, 2009, 12:51am EDT
I think that's true. It's only a short time!
Jessica S. Apr 1, 2009, 12:54am EDT
hahaha! this reminds me of some advice my mom once got... when your kids tell you that they hate you, it means that you are doing something right! lol!
Cindy B. Apr 1, 2009, 1:30am EDT
LOL! =D
Heather C. Apr 1, 2009, 3:41am EDT
Good one!
Rodney R. Apr 1, 2009, 4:09am EDT
Yep
Larry M. Apr 1, 2009, 7:12am EDT
Something tells me that applies to us older "children" as well. :-)
JOHN BECK Apr 1, 2009, 7:31am EDT
Or in younger children, perhaps the rest of the hour.
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Apr 1, 2009, 8:18am EDT
sigh....sad words to hear from a child for whatever the reason........:-)
Nancy Biri Apr 1, 2009, 9:23am EDT
thanks for sharing
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:15am EDT
You're welcome, Nancy.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:15am EDT
"sad words to hear from a child for whatever the reason"

Another aspect to this Byte, Jenn. Thanks.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:15am EDT
Well said, Wassners. Thanks.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:16am EDT
"I think if we're not hearing that from our kids, especially teens, we might need to re-evaluate our parenting, or lack there-of."

I'm sure that's true, Tanya. Thanks.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:16am EDT
Thanks, Heather.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:16am EDT
" to have the short memory of a child as an adult."

I sometimes wonder, Tracy. Seems my memory is going in that direction :)"
Thankfully so."

Agreed, Shannon.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:16am EDT
Glad you liked it, Cindy.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:16am EDT
Right you are, K D.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:17am EDT
"when your kids tell you that they hate you, it means that you are doing something right!"

Jessica, I think that's true. Thanks.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:17am EDT
"Yep"

A man of few words, Rodney, when few words is all that is needed.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:17am EDT
"Something tells me that applies to us older "children" as well."

Ah, Larry. Opening up a whole news facet to this Byte that has lots of implications.

Thanks.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 10:17am EDT
"Or in younger children, perhaps the rest of the hour"

There comes a time, John, when they're young enough to not care about "ruined the rest of my life" because they're too busy getting on with it.
~Sia McKye~ Apr 1, 2009, 11:03am EDT
LMAO! omg, that's so true although sometimes it's sooner than tomorrow afternoon. It's amazing how the word no can have such power sometimes.

Perception is an interesting thing in terms of where you are on the road of life at that moment.
Bill W. Apr 1, 2009, 1:33pm EDT
I think there is a sliding scale here. If the child is four, its life is ruined for about as long as it takes for the milk to make the Cheerios soggy. If it's 8, then it lasts until the tricycle is put back on its wheels, if the child is 17, it could last until the next time the kid needs the car.

Rest easy
Gerry Wass Apr 1, 2009, 1:45pm EDT
This cartoon has the power to throw anyone who reads it into parenting mode; it's got a very deep universal feel.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 2:04pm EDT
"Perception is an interesting thing in terms of where you are on the road of life at that moment."

Good point, Sia. It always helps to understand that another person sees things in a different context tan you.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 2:05pm EDT
There is definitely a sliding scale, Bill.

" if the child is 17, it could last until the next time the kid needs the car."

I believe you're on to something here.
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 2:06pm EDT
"This cartoon has the power to throw anyone who reads it into parenting mode; it's got a very deep universal feel."

Thanks, Gerry. Some of what you say ties to Jenn's comment for me.
Leo Lemmer Apr 1, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
Tis true, tis true.
LaRue B. Apr 1, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
The younger they are the quicker we are forgiven. And of course, it will depend on what they want or need as well. The bigger the want, the quicker forgiven. Good cartoon, great conversation!
Patricia J. Apr 1, 2009, 5:17pm EDT
Or until they wake up in the morning. I remember those days.
Sheila Deeth Apr 1, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
Sometimes when an adult says it too.
Bob Cronley Apr 1, 2009, 5:51pm EDT
They usually don't know that their whole life has really been ruined until many years later (and a few trips to the shrink).
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Apr 1, 2009, 6:38pm EDT
Or until they need something...
Adina P. Apr 1, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
parents, they give you life, but then they try to give you their life.:)
John Philipp Apr 1, 2009, 7:14pm EDT
COMMENT ALERT:

i just came back from hand surgery [crooked, bent over finger]. T\Hand is throbbing and one finger typing isn't working for me.

Talk among yourselves - I will lurk, read all, and make up nice things to say on your report cards. :)
Jennifer aka Jenn B. Apr 1, 2009, 7:27pm EDT
this Gather friend prescribes...a pain pill, a soft down pillow, a movie that involves your attention and a drink of your choice close at hand (no pun intended)
Vivian A. Apr 1, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
For a little kid that is a larger proportion of their life. When you get older it takes a lot longer for one to notice their life is ruined. All about the percentages John.
blaine d. Apr 1, 2009, 8:24pm EDT
part of life!
Stefania H. Apr 1, 2009, 11:32pm EDT
Always wanting and never getting.
Steph-in-NE ..... Apr 2, 2009, 12:48am EDT
yep yet my only last half a day must be the ADHD thing
Ha! Sometimes it is the next day, sometimes it is within the hour. Hope you're feeling 100% soon from the surgery, John. Don't overdo it.
John Philipp Apr 2, 2009, 12:54pm EDT
Great comments. Still one-finger pecking.
Paula Love Apr 2, 2009, 2:35pm EDT
Hi there, thanks for dropping by my page.

I do remember hearing and maybe even saying the above mentioned, lol
(definitely til we or they needed something the next moment)
Angela A. Apr 2, 2009, 2:56pm EDT

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Sorry for the lack of comment but, I have so many messages to catch up on. I had a root canal on Tuesday and the meds are making me very drowsy.
John Philipp Apr 2, 2009, 4:37pm EDT
It's a common epithet, Paula.I think the kids forget it the next day. Parents remember it a lot longer.
John Philipp Apr 2, 2009, 4:38pm EDT
Take care, Angela.
JoAnne D. Apr 2, 2009, 6:09pm EDT
Or until after supper. lol. Good share.
John Philipp Apr 2, 2009, 7:29pm EDT
Thanks, JoAnne.
Ginger C. Apr 3, 2009, 6:08pm EDT
hmm..... could it be because they live in the moment and we do not! Maybe not! LOL!
John Philipp Apr 3, 2009, 7:34pm EDT
Ginger, I think during puberty life is a soap opera — every day :)
Pat Bertram Apr 3, 2009, 8:16pm EDT
Just wanted to say you didn't ruin my life, not even until tomorrow afternoon. But you did help make my book launch party a success. Thank you. A party favor for you: Jigsaw Puzzle
John Philipp Apr 3, 2009, 8:33pm EDT
Thanks, Pat, the party was fun.

i plan to revisit.
Lee P. Apr 3, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
One of my grandchildren said this to her mother the day she arrived home from her first day of kindergarten. LOL
John Philipp Apr 3, 2009, 10:43pm EDT
Ha! That's funny, Lee.

Thanks.
Ruth J. Apr 4, 2009, 5:36pm EDT
If the parents are smart they will remember it and laugh in the days ahead. Everything is critical when you are a child, from slights by friends right through not being allowed to do something dangerous. Live, Love Laugh.(But not outloud if the children are already upset.) I hope your hand heals quickly, surgery is not fun.
John Philipp Apr 4, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
This ones a new technique. Already typing with three fingrs :)
Kushal Poddar Apr 6, 2009, 8:34am EDT
I wonder how many times I have said the same...

summer runaways
Jerri H. Apr 19, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
*giggle* Or much sooner if the child is easily swayed ;)
John Philipp Apr 19, 2009, 11:48pm EDT
When was the last time you were successful in swaying a child, Jerri :)
Jerri H. Apr 20, 2009, 12:34pm EDT
Just last night....or maybe it was the day before. I am lucky in that I have a fickle 4yo daughter.
Jerri H. Apr 20, 2009, 12:35pm EDT
I am sure the period of transition will grow exponentially the older she gets or the closer to her teens years.
John Philipp Apr 20, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
It does grow longer, Jerri. Until the reach the age where they've determined that you haven't a clue about the "real world."

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