Ignorance and apathy

@1creekgirl (43860)
United States
July 15, 2025 4:21pm CST
I think this is just the most amazing phrase. Ignorance means I don't know and apathy means I don't care. (First of all the photo is our daughter Tammy learning how to do housework! No relation to the post at all.) How many times in life does this fit our state of mind. There are times when I read or hear about something that's rather interesting and I really want to learn more. It keeps the brain active to learn something new. Like info on how to do something I never thought of doing. And there are times the subject is something I really do care about, whether I know a lot about it or not. Like the recent horrific floods in Texas where so many lost their lives, many of them children. I really do care. But sometimes in life it's Ignorance and Apathy. Like when I read some celebrity has discovered a brand new way to drink orange juice. Ignorance and apathy. Honestly. There are times when I don't know and I really, really don't care. Have you had ignorance and apathy episodes?
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@AmbiePam (100474)
• United States
10h
Oh yes, I do understand. The older I get the more it hits me. I love the photo!
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@AmbiePam (100474)
• United States
10h
@1creekgirl She’s absolutely adorable.
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@1creekgirl (43860)
• United States
10h
Thanks, she was outgrowing that little dress I made for her! She was doing one of her chores for the day. More play than work, though.
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@RasmaSandra (86951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11h
Can't think of anything specific but I agree there have been times I have read about something and thought Who cares?
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@1creekgirl (43860)
• United States
11h
Absolutely!
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@RasmaSandra (86951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11h
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• United States
9h
Yes. Many times. One of my worst spankings as a kid was when Dad was mad at something stupid that I did and he asked me in a raised voice, What are you, ignorant or apathetic? I looked at him and knew I should have just took it, but I said I don't know but I really don't care. I can't post what came after that. Couldn't sit for two days though. Any news Hollywood, Fashion, the latest trends, anything woke or what WHO, the UN or any other world leader says... I don't know and I don't care. I think I have old photos of the kids hanging clothes on the line. That was a nice photo.
@rakski (143245)
• Philippines
8h
There are just some things in life that really pull you in or hit you right in the heart. And there’s the stuff that makes you roll your eyes.
@JudyEv (358575)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
That's such a lovely photo. I remember being thrilled when I was allowed to try my hand at ironing hankies! lol
@LindaOHio (194717)
• United States
4h
Yes. I totally understand your point. The photo is priceless!