The Sumerian Amorite Wall was about 100 miles long and built between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Of course there is a three-fold purpose to walls. KEEP ENEMI... moreThe Sumerian Amorite Wall was about 100 miles long and built between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Of course there is a three-fold purpose to walls. KEEP ENEMIES OUT, DEFINE BORDERS, KEEP CITIZENS FROM LEAVING. The Long Walls of Athens were built in 461 BCThe Great Wall of Gorgan (also known as the Red Snake) was built in the 5th century AD . It was 121 miles log from the Caspian Sea to the Elburz Mountains.Hadrian's Wall was built in 122 AD. It was 73 miles long and went from Solway Firth to the Tyne RiverThe Great Wall of China was begun in the 3rd century B.C. and sections were added as late as the 14th and 17th centuries. It stretches thousands of miles.Walls of Constantinople were built in the 5th century A.D.. It was about 14 miles long and include the Theodosian Walls Berlin Wall was built in 1961 to separate East and West BerlinOf course there are many more walls worldwide. Built for many reasons. Fences too. To keep enemies out, define borders and keep people from leaving. Som... less
There was a Walls of Jericho metalcore band. Ever hear it?There is a Walls of Jericho hiking path in the good old US of A with a Tennessee Trailhead and an Alabama Trailhead. Ever hke it?
Unlike today's weather, yesterday was a beautiful day here in New Hampshire. There were garage & tag sales every 50 yards or so. At one of them, I spied this litt... moreUnlike today's weather, yesterday was a beautiful day here in New Hampshire. There were garage & tag sales every 50 yards or so. At one of them, I spied this little handy dandy little gadget....It's a Breakfast Sandwich Maker! Yum!Don't everyone get all excited. I didn't buy it. I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would need something like this. When I want a breakfast sandwich, I buy one.Do you own one of these? If so, why? Oh sorry, I mean, how do you like it? Is it easier to use than just frying up an egg and slapping that eggy on a toasted english muffin with a slice of melted cheese? less
He was interviewed extensively on Turner Movie Classics and his favorite film role, of course, was playing Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird". Which of his roles would YOU li... moreHe was interviewed extensively on Turner Movie Classics and his favorite film role, of course, was playing Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird". Which of his roles would YOU like to have played? Why?
IF Scientists had perfected the ability to do readouts of the brain/mind at all levels and do printouts of what you think at every point would you be jazzed or terrified? Now... more IF Scientists had perfected the ability to do readouts of the brain/mind at all levels and do printouts of what you think at every point would you be jazzed or terrified? Now you don't know what lies in your subconscious. Are you secure enough in your goodness that you would let your entire being be analyzed and published for public scrutiny? Would you fear anything? What if the price were right? A billion dollars enough? Would you be EXCITED to find out what is in your innermost being or dread whatever exposure of whatever evil lurks inside? Maybe there is no evil there at all but only sunshine and roses and happy thoughts. Are you a gambler? less
Does what others say/do affect you at all? Any opinions or reactions? Or do you brickwall everyone and eyes ahead straightforward move on detached from others? Why? You canno... more Does what others say/do affect you at all? Any opinions or reactions? Or do you brickwall everyone and eyes ahead straightforward move on detached from others? Why? You cannot control what others say/do but surely if they affect you for good or ungood you can speak up and give your opinion. Do you?
