You know, one of the things that really bugs me is that people tell me I can draw if I JUST TRY.

I have no talent for drawing and nothing will change that.

Think about how statements like this could have a nasty effect on a child, and make him feel inadequate: You can draw if you have a dream about drawing! You can draw if you follow my course! The only reason you're not reading at grade level is because you're not trying! It's all your fault!!

Get over it people. Let people be below average at what we're not good at, so that we can move on and find things we CAN do.

Memo from reality: wishful thinking won't make it so.

Sheesh.

Val