Newfie wrote:Well, like the quote from Jo above, we do not want to face reality.
How many of us stand and look in a full length mirror and truly take stock of what they see? Denial is part of human nature, it keeps us going in the face of bad odds. You have all heard the phrase, admiringly spoken "against all odds." Except now it's working against us.
True Newf, Dohboi created that topic of how Hope is working against us now. I would differentiate between irrational and rational hope.. Anyway, hope the warmer weather is making the sailing more agreeable to you.