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A moment of contemplation ...
Nov. 28th, 2014 08:34 pmI don't know why, but the passing of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes has affected me quite profoundly. I'm not a sobbing wreck or anything, but I'm definitely a little subdued - just in a bit of a contemplative and reflective mood, I guess.
Perhaps it's because I like cricket; I grew up with the game and I still follow it closely and so I'm familiar with the personalities involved. Perhaps it's because he was an Aussie and I feel a particular kinship with our antipodean friends, being blessed in having both friends and family in Australia and New Zealand.
Whatever it is, the death of any 25 year old man, regardless of the circumstances is a tragedy. When his death is so freakishly flukey, with odds against it that resemble a telephone number, it's just horrific beyond words.
( Bats out for Phil Hughes )
Perhaps it's because I like cricket; I grew up with the game and I still follow it closely and so I'm familiar with the personalities involved. Perhaps it's because he was an Aussie and I feel a particular kinship with our antipodean friends, being blessed in having both friends and family in Australia and New Zealand.
Whatever it is, the death of any 25 year old man, regardless of the circumstances is a tragedy. When his death is so freakishly flukey, with odds against it that resemble a telephone number, it's just horrific beyond words.
( Bats out for Phil Hughes )
