WLBOTT is lucky to have a theologian on staff (UC#2). Although 98% of his moral and ethical recommendations are dismissed outright due to impacts on shareholder value, he has provided us with an interesting insight with regard to obtaining our eternal reward. According to UC#2, getting into heaven is based on a system of bonus […]
Category: Meaning of Life
We were honoured to host Mona Lisa at our central Texas headquarters recently. Mona Tries Mexican Food Mona had never had Tex-Mex before, but she is now a big fan. Livestock Show and Rodeo Mona was a featured performer at the Austin Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mona Meets Willie While at the rodeo, Mona had […]
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Euphoria
Shawn Phillips has a beautiful song from the mid-’60s called Coming Down Soft and Easy. A line from the song pops into my head now and then: “Psychosomatic delusions of euphoria”. It makes me think, “it’s okay be be happy for while – try not to overthink it!” Psychosomatic delusions of euphoriaBetter dig it nowBefore […]
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It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Andrea Fay Friedman. Andrea was 53. Andrea was an actress and disabilities activist. By all accounts, she was a generous and vivacious woman, with a love of life and great sense of humor. Some things are hard for us, some things take longer […]
WLBOTT is considering submitting a proposal to the United Nations suggesting that WLBOTT be designated a UNESCO Digital Heritage Site. In a nut-shell, we plan to use the power and influence of The World’s Largest Ball of Twine Tour to bring peace to our planet. Proposed UN Logos Uniting All Religions Uniting All Peoples Uniting […]
From Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrows) by John Prine For a heart stained in anger grows weak and grows bitter You’ll become your own prisoner as you watch yourself sit there Wrapped up in a trap of your very own Chain of sorrow My heart’s in the ice house, come hill or come valley Like […]
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Understanding / Forgiveness
This is attributed to lots of folks, but seems to land on Evelyn Waugh…. If this is indeed true, it has deep ethical and moral implications. Mr. Waugh seems to be spot on in several other areas, so let’s go with “To understand all is to forgive all.” “Beer commercials are so patriotic: Made the […]
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Missing John Prine
I miss John Prine. John Prine could combine the innocence and humor of a twelve year old boy with the empathy and sage wisdom gathered over a lifetime of experience. April 7, 2020 For me, John Prine was the heart of Nashville, the reason I came to this city, my teacher, my songwriting hero, my […]
[UC#4] Pieces of April Pieces of April is a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges. Marking Hedges’ directorial debut, the film stars Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Alison Pill, Oliver Platt and Patricia Clarkson. The film follows April (Holmes), as she attempts to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for her estranged […]