At least teachers are required to have an education and credentials to teach. What are the requirements for being a parent? The same as for all the other animals. Sex. That's it. T... moreAt least teachers are required to have an education and credentials to teach. What are the requirements for being a parent? The same as for all the other animals. Sex. That's it. That's all ya gotta engage in. Don't kids get short-changed? What can be done to give them a break?
The cable TV station Turner Classic Movies also does an In Memoriam. We're born, we're here, we live and then die. No exceptions. Mostly I don't think about it much until/unl... moreThe cable TV station Turner Classic Movies also does an In Memoriam. We're born, we're here, we live and then die. No exceptions. Mostly I don't think about it much until/unless I see an In Memoriam and then I realize time (however illusory) is going by too fast and I can't do a thing about it.
…this was actually Albert Einstein’s question, illustrating the absurdity of quantum theory…however, years after the death of both Einstein and his friendly adv... more…this was actually Albert Einstein’s question, illustrating the absurdity of quantum theory…however, years after the death of both Einstein and his friendly adversary Niels Bohr, sophisticated modern experiments consistently confirm the quantum stuff!
So really; does nature disappear when we are not interacting with it?
“Physics (or science) is not about nature, it is about nature exposed to our observation."~ Niels Bohr, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aECzyzwfWdA
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Lots of new religions have sprung up in the past 150 years from Spiritualism, Christian Science, Jehovah's Wtnesses, Scientology, and so on. Even we Pastafarians are new. So it's y... moreLots of new religions have sprung up in the past 150 years from Spiritualism, Christian Science, Jehovah's Wtnesses, Scientology, and so on. Even we Pastafarians are new. So it's your turn to start one. What angle could you pursue that would make it different?
Harry Truman said, "A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." Was he right?
I would imagine we all have had that moment we realized we have been gravely betrayed. Can you share? How did you handle the emotion at the time and how did you resolve... moreI would imagine we all have had that moment we realized we have been gravely betrayed. Can you share? How did you handle the emotion at the time and how did you resolve it? I am dealing with a betrayal that involves a sibling. Sometimes it is a fist to the gut when you learn the truth about someone you loved.
