Chill a bit will you dialyn :) You've made a bit of a "broad generalization" when you speak of ".....beauty in their ordinary lives that are too lowly for all of you to see". I suspect judith has seen much of that beauty in her work at the women's shelter and I certainly think Dave-So's comments suggest that he has as well. I know I certainly have. I didn't get to where I am as a result of just sitting in a classroom. I suspect I've been around more blocks than most. So unless you've walked in that old man's moccasins, please don't pontificate as though you are the only one who can see the beauty of an ordinary life.