I couldn't sleep last night and was lying in bed listening to the sounds of distant traffic. Reminded me of my early childhood, back in the 1930s, when I used to think that passing... moreI couldn't sleep last night and was lying in bed listening to the sounds of distant traffic. Reminded me of my early childhood, back in the 1930s, when I used to think that passing trucks were bogeymen. Do you have any night memories from your early childhood? What about things that disturbed your own children?
I watched a (fascinating) discussion between two scientists yesterday...both atheists, but one of the scientists was based in the very special spin that Buddhism gives to science. ... moreI watched a (fascinating) discussion between two scientists yesterday...both atheists, but one of the scientists was based in the very special spin that Buddhism gives to science. So here is a verse that the Buddhist brought up, and I have been thinking about it...so are atoms more fundamental to the elemental structure of the universe or is it stories, or is it something else? * * *The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.
~ Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980), in her poem “Speed of Darkness.” less
so what's the big deal with wine? seems like over the last few years it's everywhere; people drink it in the movies, on TV, seems no occasion is complete without a damn glass of wi... moreso what's the big deal with wine? seems like over the last few years it's everywhere; people drink it in the movies, on TV, seems no occasion is complete without a damn glass of wine!!!Welllllll I for one never liked it........tried this one and that one, this flavor that flavor, and so on and so on.my verdict?PHOOEY......on all of it.Now by all means enjoy it........but you wine lovers, PLEASE tell me why you love it so much???????????????and the worst is all the FUSS and NONSENSE about 'bouquet'......'vintage'......where it's grown, and so on and boringly on and on.again, WHO THE EFF CARES?well you wine folk, I guess!!!LOLoh well, to each their own.....................is this just a fad, this 'wine everywhere you look' or a lasting thing.......will we be seeing this 10, 20 yrs. from now? folks sipping their wine in movies, tv, etc.???????let me know, you wine lovers!!!!!!!!!!!! less
It's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've known about it for years (#GeographyWhiz #ZealandiaHipster), but the issue now seems to be whether this mostly submerg... moreIt's interesting that Zealandia is just now making news; I've known about it for years (#GeographyWhiz #ZealandiaHipster), but the issue now seems to be whether this mostly submerged continent (of which the main part that shows is the country of New Zealand) should officially be considered a continent. What say you?Keep in mind that "continent" has various definitions, one of which is simply "large geographical region that may be defined by culture more than geography". Zealandia is made of continental crust, so just because most of it doesn't show doesn't mean it shouldn't be a continent (in my opinion). less
Human frailty, more specifically my own! I haven't completed my homework, not even close :( I was supposed to do it Saturday, but had a huge list of chores, so I set myself today t... moreHuman frailty, more specifically my own! I haven't completed my homework, not even close :( I was supposed to do it Saturday, but had a huge list of chores, so I set myself today to finish writing it, (later session needed to edit it). But I allowed myself to get distracted... I didn't get down to it, then son asked me to go with him to a timber supplier, that was shut, so we went to an aquatic store in the same retail park. He took foreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeever... choosing fish... then after returning home he wanted to go to a DIY store to look for wood, again he took ageeeeeeeeees to choose a piece of wood, taking out each one to examine it.. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr But who's to blame? Me, really cos I went, with him.. I shouldn't have.. especially as he always takes forever.. but then again he's my son, and it won't be long before he flies the nest and although it's a little thing, it's nice he likes me to go with him now and then.. But now my homework seems insurmountable because I am really, really tired... less
I've been toying with the idea of getting one for awhile but the price of them while not knowing how I will take to it makes it hard to pull the trigger. Anyone have any advi... moreI've been toying with the idea of getting one for awhile but the price of them while not knowing how I will take to it makes it hard to pull the trigger. Anyone have any advice, first hand experience, or knowledge of them?
Maryanne Trump Berry. Did she influence The Donald's SCOTUS pick? Why is she absent/invisible/silent? Did she NOT VOTE for her brother? She never campaigned for him or showed... moreMaryanne Trump Berry. Did she influence The Donald's SCOTUS pick? Why is she absent/invisible/silent? Did she NOT VOTE for her brother? She never campaigned for him or showed up with him or was interviewed or asked anything. Are her politics different from his? His family is always with him everywhere all the time. When did you ever see her anywhere with him/them? Odd ain't it?
I guess because he can. His peeps don't challenge him or question him or refute him or rebuke him or chastise him or criticize him or call him on anything. So why NOT go out and li... moreI guess because he can. His peeps don't challenge him or question him or refute him or rebuke him or chastise him or criticize him or call him on anything. So why NOT go out and lie? What could it hurt?
