There are times when I don't throw an observation into a conversation or refer to an author because I feel other people would perceive that as flashing. I can get excited and enthusiastic about a subject, idea, book, and just need to share the thoughts or to liven up a boring conversation. If i'm with like-minded people, there is no fear and the talk flows. It occurs to me it's how our kids feel in a regular classroom, like fish out of water, sensing they will be accepted if they pretend they are land-oriented.
