Ffolkes,
“There is no conclusive evidence about what happens to old skeptics,
but their future is doubtful.”
~~ Ironic Bee ~~
Life/Death
Hajime…. Change is in the air today, ffolkes. It is, of course, the Nature of Reality, so, we should expect no less. But, the rate at which it happens is also subject to change, and I see a very good trend toward moving even faster toward some kind of major alterations to human society. One of the more uplifting signs, for the world at large, occurred yesterday, as Great Britain voted to exit the European Union, a result much undesired by those who would assume ever more brutal control over political events, as well as a serious blow to their plans of dominion. Now, if we here in the US can block any implementation of the TPP fiasco, real changes may yet take place, to the benefit of all, rather than just a few.
My own experience yesterday also exhibited a positive sign, much less compelling than what took place on the world stage, but, good for my mental state. While out and about performing necessary chores, I was presented with a feather. Not just any feather, but, a true, black, crow feather, obviously from the wing. It’s gorgeous, and the perfect accessory for my hat. It’s a good sign, when a spirit animal offers a token, and, I’ll take it. The feather now holds a position of grandeur, right alongside the amber guitar on my most-used chapeau. Bonus!
Since a new poem also leaked out yesterday when I got back from finding the feather, I’m a pretty happy guy. So happy, I’m going to again eliminate the ranting section for the day, as I just don’t feel like ranting today. So be it. The traffic here at ECR has eased off; for almost two weeks I was garnering double-digit Likes; that has dropped back to single digits this week, not surprising given my spotty record of posting lately. But, since the only real reason I do this is to stay within shouting distance of sanity, none of that matters much. It was just nice to see so many people sharing what I wrote… Again, all that can be said is, so be it….
On that note, we’ll get on with the rest of today’s mess. I hope you enjoy it….
Shall we Pearl?….
“He who possesses art and science has religion;
he who does not possess them, needs religion.”
~~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~~
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Since we are going with simple today, we’ll go with our default musical venue choice, by choosing another compilation of good classical music. Enjoy!….
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Classical Music
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Sir, I admit your general rule,
That every poet is a fool,
But you yourself may serve to show it,
That every fool is not a poet.
~~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge ~~
Further Proof
No evidence exists, no rumored promise
of a guide on the path we seek.
Salient information lies hidden, seeking solace;
each possibility lost, no longer unique.
The past cascades through today, resolute;
finished and gone, by all reputable report.
Common failings decry any fever in the root,
as pillars of salt offer up little retort.
Longitude has latitude, one dimension to the next;
truth and lies, mirrored, transform on first exposure.
Born in chaos, living in change, by guile and pretext;
artful insanity, with no rational cure.
‘Tis no wonder, some do say now and then,
such creatures are doomed, by their own hand.
Cursed by the force of their very own ken,
until only the leaving seems very grand.
Perhaps, but, then, say those who doubt,
it’s all part of how it works, in fact.
We can’t know, really, what it’s all about
without completing the final act.
Is there any hurry?
~~ gigoid ~~
6/23/2016
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Naked Pearls
Random Thoughts on Life at Large
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“Without fools there would be no wisdom.”
~~ Sagacious Bee ~~
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“Nature is not cruel, it is, pitilessly, indifferent.
This is one of the hardest lessons for humans to learn.
We cannot admit that things might be neither good nor evil, neither
cruel nor kind, but simply callous
— indifferent to all suffering, lacking all purpose.”
~~ Richard Dawkins ~~
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“It’s possible to use karate against a swarm of plankton–but it won’t help”
~~ Pragmatic Bee ~~
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“If you have a skeleton in your closet, take it out and dance with it.”
~~ Carolyn MacKenzie ~~
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“Grief can take care of itself,
but to get the full value of joy
you must have somebody to divide it with.”
~~ Mark Twain ~~
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“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song,
read a good poem, see a fine picture,
and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.”
~~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~~
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“Do nothing that insults your soul.”
~~ Walt Whitman ~~
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Thanks to altered sleeping patterns, I’m up late again, so, what you see above is what you get. To further our escape, I’ll go post this now, and be out of your hair. I will, however, try again tomorrow, to both keep my self relatively intact, and, to soothe my own angst; if y’all can find something worthwhile, so much the better. For now, I shall take my leave, with the usual caveat, to wit: see y’all tomorrow. Odds are still good….
Y’all take care out there,
and May the Metaphorse be with you;
Blessed Be, dearest Carole, Mark,Theresa, & Richy
and everyone else, too…
When I works, I works hard.
When I sits, I sits loose.
When I thinks, I falls asleep.
Which is Why….
Sometimes I sits and thinks,
and sometimes,
I just sits.
gigoid, the dubious
The *only* duly authorized Computer Curmudgeon.
PLEASE STOP READING THIS MESSAGE NOW.
“SCRAM!!!!!!!!!!”- Oscar the Grouch
À bientôt, mon cherí….
gigoid 