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"The Waterhole?"

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  When I first got out of college and got into the working field there was a term that folks used in the cafeteria area: “ Water cooler conversation” .   This was the term people used when adults would converse about innocent topics. Who won the game last night? Did you watch this show or that program? No politics, no religion, no sexuality conversation. The water cooler conversation was strictly for hi and bye people at work. I didn’t want to be rude and dismissive, but I didn’t want people in my personal life.                   In the wild kingdom, there is a place where animals from all shapes, colors and sizes come together to quench their thirst. “The water hole” is a place where Lions come to drink but they keep their eye on the crocodile, wild boars, hippos…even elephants. All these animals pose as a threat to the Lion also known as “the king of the jungle.” He, his queen, and his cubs all come together at times to get a drink and go back to lounging or whatever. The Zebra, e