Not sure if I should thank Claire and Tara or not. I can't recall where or even how the discussion began but it has haunted me over these last few days. The conversation went something like this ...

Claire and Tara cornered me in a quiet moment, amidst the frenzy of the school morning hustle and bustle.  "Why are people hungry and starve in the world Jeff?" Tara asked. Wanting to get on with the planned learning for the day I tried to quickly appease her, "It's really complicated girls. There are many issues that make it difficult."   
But Claire persisted, "But why is it so difficult?"
I lamely fumbled, grabbing at phrases, "International relationships, poverty, corruption." Then, realising I was sinking fast, I offered, "You're right. It shouldn't be hard at all!"

I'm  heading back to thank Claire and Tara for their persistence in asking important questions and to invite them and others who wish to join us to work out what we can do about hunger in our world.
Frank, A. (2011). The Diary of a Young Girl. London: Penguin Books Limited.

28/11/2012 11:57:55

I know a lot of adults and they say the lamest things for example

1.did you have fun at school today
2.what did you learn at school
3. I remember when you were the small


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