On Wednesday mornings Philosopher comes round and picks me up for a walk. I treasure this hour with him. There is no need to talk, if there is nothing to talk about. Sometimes silence in company can feel awkward, you certainly know that feeling, but with Philosopher quietness feels comforting. He has a very good head on his shoulders. And if you talk, you can be sure he would never pooh pooh any ideas – even if they are miles off the beaten track – nor would he speak badly about anyone.
So we walked in silence for a while and then I had to ask him: “So, Philosopher, what do you think about Witch’s comment on the blog yesterday?”
“Sorry, I don’t read your blog,” he answered honestly. “What happened?”
“You don’t read my blog?” I asked in disbelief.
“A lot of your friends don’t. Everybody knows you will tell them what’s happening anyway next time you see them.”
“Do they really?” I tried to remember the barbeques I had been to lately and started to wonder if everybody is getting sick of me. Am I quietly turning into a bore? I have to admit, Philosopher is right, the Dedes are my favourite subject.
“Oh, yes,” Philosopher smiled benevolently. “But don’t worry, they all like your passion – and not just that, they love us Dedes.” Before I could think more about my real friends, Philosopher got me back on my original train of thought: “So what did Witch say?”
I told him that Witch was taken aback by my remark the Dedes are for fun. It was just an aside and I wished Witch wouldn’t read my blog and wouldn’t pick up on little throw-away phrases like that.
“Do you think we are for fun?” Philosopher inquired.
“Not always… but what do you think, Philosopher, what is the agenda of the Dedes? Help me out here, please.” I know for a fact Witch would love to have more space on the blog to promote a frugal and healthy lifestyle. Cash Cow might support her, but it would displease most of the other Dedes, as this is really just Witch’s hobby-horse.
Philosopher didn’t think long: “In my opinion, the Dedes are celebrating diversity and they are having fun while doing it. This, my valued friend, is a good enough reason for their existence!”
dedepuppets 
You made my day by the last dialogue! :-)
So you agree with Philosopher?
Sie sind einfach wir. Einfach in die Welt geschmissen. Und warum sind wir da …..?
Good point!
Ya definitely.
Diversity is what dedes celebrate…
and we fellow bloggers too
:)
and the process is inherently fun!
btw, why am i not able to ‘reply’ to your comment?
Thanks for pointing the thing with the ‘reply’ out, Arindam. I had to change a setting in Word press. Its done now.
Hi Dietlind!
It’s diversity. But it’s a look in the mirror too, I think.
All the best
Juergen
Yes, you are right. There is a mirror.
Dietlind
Some good observations here. You can tell when people are comfortable with one another when they are able to share silence without tension. I was amused when the Philosopher said he didn’t read the blog because you would just tell him anyway. It certainly seems The Dedes are becoming more diverse over time.
Thank you.
It’s easy to accept the mellow ones like Philosopher, he is just so non-threatening. The Harveys and the Nosy Neighbours are the problem Dedes.