Published on 12, July, 2020
Does anyone else love plush cuddly animal toys and find them very comforting? I find they are one of the most comforting things for me. I have about 200 of them and they all live on a big Ikea unit in my bedroom. Just wondered if anyone has a particular favourite one theyve had for years as well? My favourite is a pygmy hippo ( I love hippos) that I rescued from getting thrown out when I worked in a charity shop years ago
I have three toy dogs. Someone, kindly and brilliantly, had the inspired idea of buying them for me because they knew my memory problems alone mean that I don't want to be responsible for real-life pets. The dogs are company for me and I'm really grateful that they are here.
I'm never embarrassed by this, nor by the toy pets being seen by visitors. I don't feel embarrassed by our so-called immaturity, our joy in what many would consider childishness. In fact, I love our enthusiasm and our excitement, our passions. Personally-speaking only, I do wonder if these things aren't just a rejection of adulthood, but a rejection of the adult world's inexplicable harshnesses.
Steven said:I'm never embarrassed by this, nor by the toy pets being seen by visitors. I don't feel embarrassed by our so-called immaturity, our joy in what many would consider childishness. In fact, I love our enthusiasm and our excitement, our passions. Personally-speaking only, I do wonder if these things aren't just a rejection of adulthood, but a rejection of the adult world's inexplicable harshnesses
I love this. It is so true and exactly how I feel. I never thought of the thing about rejecting the adult worlds harshness but I think that is actually very true as well. I think its part of the reason I love spending time with ducks and geese, they are so peaceful and seem so gentle in comparison with cruel confusing humans
There's no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes.
(4th Doctor, Doctor Who).