Why must people be so hardened in their beliefs? Why are people afraid of saying, “I don’t know.” Or better yet, “I don’t know, but my experiences suggest….” or “I don’t know, but if we take look at things this way, the world will be a better place.” To me, a dogmatic atheist is as […]
While Spousal Unit and I were on a Three Initial Company (TIC) business trip to Taiwan, we took an enchanting trip across the country’s interior that included Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, and the hillside fruit orchards amidst the central mountains. After all those years, I remember the song that became fixed in my mind […]
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Gentleblotts – alluding to the brilliant film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ , I must introduce an important discussion of our breakfast habits as we embark on our twine tour. In my experience, there are very personal preferences on the first meal of the day. I welcome input. 1 – no breakfast. My spousal unit does not want to […]
One of my favorite albums from my youth was Once Upon A Dream by The Rascals. It represented an artistic leap of faith by The Rascals, as they experimented with new sounds, instruments, and album concepts – breaking away from the Top 40 format that had given them commercial success in the past. Once Upon […]
[UC## [redacted] offers the following reflection on domestic tranquility.] I’m sure I’ll be over it in 2 hours but a limerick is in order: Why not have a digital family calendar with noted citations? To keep everyone apprised of laborious social obligations Telling me in January of an event that will occur 3 months in […]
First…. Don’t Panic! Check for left behind items in our Lost and Found gallery: Amygdala lost and found Lost and Found: Georgia State Library New Procedure All valuables (wallets, purses, cell phones, laptops, bank cards, licenses, passports, keys, etc.) will be turned over to security staff at the Library North security desk for safekeeping. Security […]
“Spiegel im Spiegel” seemed like an appropriate start to a gray day in central Texas. This led to the program notes for a concert given by Austin’s own Conspirare back in 2013 that featured, in addition to “Spiegel im Spiegel”. “daffodils, lilacs, roses”, and “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen”. in time of daffodils by […]
Today we hear from elder UC#3. The heart is a muscle where fluid will pulse It moves blood through us in a huge expulse Why does a Valentine’s card sent to your lover Feature a heart with no chest cover Alas, I’ve learned this kind of analytical discourse can cause ladies to convulse Leaving No […]
It’s wonderful to have our tactical nuclear family together for a few days. UC#2 is visiting from Santa Barbara. We’ve got a busy schedule of fun activities. Our Tactical Nuclear Family Playing the Childhood Game “Potato Onion Turnip” I almost had UC#2 convinced that we really did play this game when he was little. Family […]