Thank you for the explaining: Thank you for the explaining the poem's provenance. It invalidates my interpretation of it, but that is only one reader's interpretation.
Molino Rojo 3:
Starward:
It's just an Advertisment for good food and good
services by a waitress named Jackie!
Whom is my ex-girlfriend that found out
I did the Los Generales 2 Advertisment.
Not sure I understand the: Not sure I understand the rhyme scheme, but that final line is magnificent! It really adds an interesting dimension to the whole poem. Is there a sequel in the making?
Progress: Revisiom may be started at university level. Education Minor is a joke. Rats in mazes - outmoded thought. Innovation needed in education badly. Grade 10 thru 12 based on Harvard or MIT framework with curriculum choice. No more general degree - a career choice based on real jobs. I know 1 size fits all. Hmmmm...
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Flap Jacks: Utopian new start. Pitch baby and bathwater. Elon will be thrilled, Warren, Jeffrey Preston, and Mark will be in the wings ROFLTBAO. Theme: I want another Tesla for Christmas. If world economy collapses - pan cakes any one?
Fav. Line: "bomb the shit out of the distance."
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". . . it feels okay to:
". . . it feels okay to just spin along with it"
A prescription for peace and beautifully penned.
In this enlightened and highly intelligent look at the ever-widening gap between humans, you offer a plausible solution: simplicity. Your writing style is so direct, profound and elegant that every stanza is a "So true!" moment and an invitation to slow down and remember what's truly important; to remember what we're doing here.
There's no pretense of having a quick fix for our hyperindividualism and arrogance. You described it with unsparing clarity and brilliance:
"the world got big
but it's not that we ever figured
out where on the map our enemy is
helps it feel okay to bomb the shit out of the distance"
And certainly pancakes aren't going to save the world. But as you said: It's "a good beginning" and it's certainly better than what we have been doing, which is more of what led us to this frightening moment.
Excellent.
No One Can Help: Maturation is a self-motivated process. Mentirs guide, oarents cover he badics, men require consultation; you get to walk beyond doors to stand and absorb data, take it home - add what wisdom you own and practice that until something better comes aling. Read everything, staert with the dictionary - page i to end. A few minutes a day. .
The poet said: "I wake to sleep and take my waking slow. I learn by going where I have to go." 27 - 50 is hormonal (not confusion - conjestion of conflicting ideas). 16-50 emotional-irrational high Estrogen years. Post menstral - menapausal clarity begins like a shade rising to full sunlight. Exit Estrogen. Testosteronal rise brings intuitive, intellective, emotive, and ethic into crystal focus. I am 72 You are Sheehan's "Catch 40". Welcome to womanhood. :D
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A fascinating article. I knew: A fascinating article. I knew that a plant-based diet used much less land and resources, but it's encouraging to have confirmation. My favorite saint, Saint Francis, used to set the animals free in the marketplace. It only makes sense that a highly evolved soul would have a greater respect for all living things.
My daughter is an atheist but still has compassion for animals because they have the ability to feel physical and emotional pain. She won't eat anything that "has the will to live", and that excludes a lot!
The belief in a soul certainly would make many people more respectful of nonhuman beings. Some people who have had NDE's report seeing their deceased pets on the other side. And anyone who has truly loved an animal, well, just knows.
I didn't realize the Essenes were vegetarian.
This short article was overflowing with eye-opening info. Much enjoyed!
Great idea! An upgrade in: Great idea! An upgrade in education would be an investment in the future. Why can t everyone see education as an investment and not "waste" that needs to be cut?
The younger generation is certainly brighter. They know so much it's scary.
Gotta love your sarcasm. Hippie! Another price hike! God help us.
The new Supreme Court justice: The new Supreme Court justice is some refreshing news, but, generally, good news is in short supply. Now don't get me started on shortages . . .