The truth behind warfare . . .

This story came to me via my Mom, otherwise known as "Gramma Mary." She watches the boys after school Monday through Thursday and often is kind enough to call me at work with amusing anecdotes.

In this instance, the boys were recreating some semblance of the French & Indian war (no, I'm not making this up). Alex asked Gramma Mary if she could make him an Indian headband and they came up with the ingenious plan of stapling the ends of a nice white ribbon from a Talbot's box so that it would stay around his head. Upon donning his "Indian head-dress" he began making a lot of karate type moves. Now, I was a history major, but didn't specialize in early American history, so I could be wrong about this, but I don't believe karate was a part of the Native American defense strategy in any of their battles. But, historical accuracy aside, Alex was in rare form.

Jack, who was apparently a soldier, chased Alex for a bit and much screaming took place as they battled. When Gramma Mary suggested they call a truce - perhaps they could start a farm together or something, Jack explained that wouldn't be possible. "You see Gramma" he said "The French Indians had a bad play-date and that is why they are at war."

You know, that could explain A LOT about warfare in general. Just imagine if we all had good play-dates, would there still be war? Perhaps there is a future in philosophy for my eldest boy . . .