Monday, November 05, 2007

As with all little boys, I sought heroes to idolise when I was growing up. One of them was Robin Hood. The King of Thieves, renowned for his chivalry and generosity. He and his band of loyal brothers-in-arms struck a chord with the little impressionable me, and still do. I don't think I've really forgotten those stories, and each and every time I revisit them, the deeds become an even greater legend.

Which is why the following story saddens me,

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071104/ap_on_re_eu/shrinking_sherwood

i heard the crickets at 11:25 pm

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