One woman wrote she owed her success to a double bed and separate bank accounts. It's a clever quip but wouldn't have worked for us (two insomniacs in the same bed are likely to te... moreOne woman wrote she owed her success to a double bed and separate bank accounts. It's a clever quip but wouldn't have worked for us (two insomniacs in the same bed are likely to tear each other's throats out).What's your formula?
You can go out and buy whatever you want -- success, prosperity, inner peace, love, anything really. The choice is yours. What will you buy? What will it cost? How will you pay?
Not so very long ago when things broke down we took them to the magician in the repair shop who rixed them up as good as new. Now we mostly throw them away and buy something new.Wh... moreNot so very long ago when things broke down we took them to the magician in the repair shop who rixed them up as good as new. Now we mostly throw them away and buy something new.What are the pros and cons of a throwaway culture?
During the 1940s, like many Australian families, we had no fridge, no washing machine, no TV, no car, no phone.If you had to make do without one of our modern appliances which woul... moreDuring the 1940s, like many Australian families, we had no fridge, no washing machine, no TV, no car, no phone.If you had to make do without one of our modern appliances which would you choose? What would you substitute?
I'm down to the last five pages now of Charles Pellegrino book, UNEARTHING ATLANTIS…and Pellegrino is philosophizing with the underwater sea guy, Jacques Cousteau.
Cousteau ... moreI'm down to the last five pages now of Charles Pellegrino book, UNEARTHING ATLANTIS…and Pellegrino is philosophizing with the underwater sea guy, Jacques Cousteau.
Cousteau says; “People have no respect for the Earth; its power, its majesty. We need it to survive, but it doesn’t need us. The planet existed 4½ billion years without us, and if we’re not careful, we may be as extinct as the brontosaurus one day.”
Well my question, is that really true, is Cousteau correct? Scientist-inventor James Lovelock, and his Gaia hypothesis, that the Earth is a living being…well what if the Earth ‘loves’ us, and if not exactly ‘needing’ us, still thrives better with our presence here?
I know for a fact the Earth can be stronger for our presence; some of the old-time loggers here in Washington State have shown me how a forest can be healthier, more vigorous and beautiful if we come in and log with thoughtfulness! less
Republican Pols who won't support Trumpcare are doing so because their constituents have told them to vote AGAINST it. They are not hearing from those who insist on their voting FO... moreRepublican Pols who won't support Trumpcare are doing so because their constituents have told them to vote AGAINST it. They are not hearing from those who insist on their voting FOR it. What would you do? Be a toady/yes man and ignore the wishes of those who trusted you to represent them or follow your conscience and be the guy the voters thought they were electing and serve THEM? Why?
I am just finishing a book Didge suggested, on the archaeological excavations of the sunken city on the volcanic island of Thera, in the Mediterranean Sea, prolly the origin of the... moreI am just finishing a book Didge suggested, on the archaeological excavations of the sunken city on the volcanic island of Thera, in the Mediterranean Sea, prolly the origin of the ATLANTIS legends.
Each chapter begins with a few epigrams, and one of those is this epitaph from the crypt of two astronomers, apparently buried together:
“We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.”
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And then just for good measure, that chapter also has the original version of the famous quote from Carl Sagan, Carnegie Hall, 1984:
“All the heavy elements that make up the rocks under our feet, the carbon and iron that pulse through our veins – all of these things were created by suns that had reached the ends of their lives and erupted into supernovae.“We are all dust of the stars.”
* * *Oh, and the book is UNEARTHING ATLANTIS, by Charles Pellegrini. less
Trumpcare cuts drastically treatment for addiction and mental health services. So he hurts his supporters by advancing this bill. Is that how a grateful person repays those who got... moreTrumpcare cuts drastically treatment for addiction and mental health services. So he hurts his supporters by advancing this bill. Is that how a grateful person repays those who got him there?
Shortage of steady jobs for people without college degrees may play a role. When you're jobless you're more apt to feel depressed and hopeless. Are the more educated less apt to be suicidal?
One of my favourite singalong songs :) Fly eagle flyOn your way back to the skyLet me be the chosen oneAnd set me freeFly eagle flyN' pretty soon my fears run dryTake me with ... moreOne of my favourite singalong songs :) Fly eagle flyOn your way back to the skyLet me be the chosen oneAnd set me freeFly eagle flyN' pretty soon my fears run dryTake me with you, far awayCome rescue meSo come and rescue me ...now
Just saw a news story out of North Carolina. A jewelry store changed up their billboard which is located over an interstate, with a new marketing campaign. It has upset... moreJust saw a news story out of North Carolina. A jewelry store changed up their billboard which is located over an interstate, with a new marketing campaign. It has upset a number of people who are insisting the new advertisement be taken down. Is this another example of our society becoming too PC? Or should the sign be removed because it incites violence against women?What do you think and why do you feel this way? Here's one link to the story:http://counton2.com/2017/03/24/north-carolina-billboard-sparks-plans-for-protest/ less
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AnswerBag, SodaHead, Experience Project, probably others too…that people have mentioned…
The one I was on for six years, Ask.com, they SAID they closed down because o... moreAnswerBag, SodaHead, Experience Project, probably others too…that people have mentioned…
The one I was on for six years, Ask.com, they SAID they closed down because of algorithms; wanted to try out new advances. But I have wondered if it was more the ongoing difficulties with moderation?A couple flame warriors and trolls, even one, can certainly compromise an otherwise fine site.
* * *I have a special reason for thinking about Q/A sties; which is, the global potential of the Internet; what if we humankind the little folk eventually just worked out things amongst ourselves here, world peace and the environment, society problems, dysfunctional families and such, bypassing all the machinations of governments, politicians, corporations and the various military industrial complexes? A whole new global version of 'democracy'...
So, why are do so many sites close down, why don’t they just sell out to someone else if they get tired of it all? less
