By Linda Tancs
The idiom “talking to the wall” implies a futile attempt at conversation with another person. Maybe the other person is either not paying attention, is ignoring you or is unwilling to understand or agree with you. Not all walls represent futility, of course. Consider Jerusalem’s Western Wall, where the faithful have lifted up prayers since ancient times. That’s one conversation that will not go unheeded. Not all walls are created equal. Consider the source.