WLBOTT is very happy to celebrate Nuns on the Bus! Nuns on the Bus is a Catholic advocacy group in the United States. Their name comes from the fact that they tour the country on a bus. Led by Sister Simone Campbell, they place emphasis on the Church’s long-standing commitment to social justice. In different […]
Category: Meaning of Life
Dear Tess, I am blessed with a wonderful life partner (or so I thought). Recently, I joined an eccentric club of twine enthusiasts. Naturally, I’ve been acquiring increasingly larger balls of twine (some sent by my fans, some homemade, some scavenged around the neighborhood). I am also now full of fun facts from the blog […]
My Ukrainian ENGin buddy told me about an interesting Ukrainian ritual for the celebration of the Epiphany. In Ukraine, the celebration of Epiphany, or “Yordan” (also known as “Vodokhreshche”), takes place on January 19th. It’s a major religious holiday in the Orthodox Christian tradition, marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. A key […]
Dear Tess,I have a Massey Ferguson Activa MF 7345 S harvester, and the engine sump seems a little sluggish. What do you recommend? Also, what is the meaning of life?- Sump Pump SallyDear S.P. Sally,The Massey Ferguson Activa is a reliable workhorse, but like all machines, it needs regular care to stay productive. Filters: Clean […]
Elder G: Early Christianity’s growth during the first three centuries is a fascinating topic, especially considering the challenges it faced. Estimates for the number of Christians during the first three centuries are challenging because of the lack of reliable data, but historians have made educated guesses based on available records, demographic trends, and growth models. […]
Kaos is a new 8-episode series on Netflix. WLBOTT Ministry of Virtue and ViceNot for the children. Maybe not for some adults. There is violence. There is gender-bending. There is satire of organized religion. Although not graphically explicit, there are scenes that imply animal cruelty. Kaos is an unusually creative and though-provoking fantasy. Set in […]
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The Coming of the Ship
Today we celebrate a special day, The Coming of the Ship. It is a day of both solemnity and celebration. Our holiday encapsulates the essence of The Prophet. The combination of solemn reflection and joyful celebration mirrors the duality of life, just as Almustafa’s departure brings both sorrow and hope. It’s a perfect way to […]
The Elders are naturally curious people, and constantly engage in their own science fair projects. UC#3 UC#3 is engaged in his own personal journey: Corn Through Both Time and Space: Tracking the Digestive Journey of Corn in Humans. We eagerly await the publication of his results in the journal Nature. Semi-Sequitur: UC#3 is the WLBOTT […]
We note that sometimes just the appearance of enjoying life can anger certain segments of the population. This will not stop us. When they go high, we go low. Low. As in “get down.” As in “we like to boogie.” Thanks to Elder KM for taking us down this rabbit hole. The Elders Get Down! […]
When asking “Just How High are the Elders?”, there seems to be some confusion between “elevation” and “euphoria.” Let us enumerate. Enigmatic Euphoria Epic Euphoria Ethereal Euphoria Heroic Euphoria Joyous Euphoria Pastoral Euphoria Placid Euphoria Spiritual Euphoria