The speed with which information travels now compared with when my dad (aged 76) was working is huge. I grew up and worked under the stress of INSTANT information (internets, fax machines) When my dad was working a lot of things were done via the mails so he had plenty of time to think about his response, etc. Today if you need documentary proof--voila! The fax will do. If you need instant updates-the computer. This has increased our work load, our production levels and our stress.
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic.
"Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her.
—James Barrie
Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum
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