Philosophical Questions
08-29-2012 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by fltsfshr' timestamp='1346246090' post='21973020
In the beginning.......Higgs Bolsun created.............
In 1954 I got, from my parents for my birthday, the newly published book "Design of the Universe: The Heavens and the Earth" by Fritz Kahn. I still have it...old, beat up and out of date as it is. It was that book that once and for all set the hook in me on this subject.
That's where faith comes in.
Just chant "Hail Higgs Bosun full of Mass" 50 times while fingering a copy of the table of elements.
If you do it in latin you only need 25. That's "Ave Higgs Bosun, massa plena",
fltsfshr
08-30-2012 | 11:35 AM
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From: Canton, MA
In tribute to what we don't know, I give you Nixes Mate:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixes_Mate
I bet you didn't know about that. I've lived here all my life and didn't know about it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixes_Mate
I bet you didn't know about that. I've lived here all my life and didn't know about it.
08-30-2012 | 07:38 PM
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From: Clifton, VA
Matt, I think perhaps you are experiencing what many experience when at a point in life one is forced to reconsider career choices, whether through retirement, under-employment, unemployment through job loss, or whatever. When your time has become your own and you are no longer under the control of a 9 to 5 or whatever, you are then faced with the question of what to do with the remainder of your life. It is good at that time if you can afford to not work for a while, to consider volunteering your time in a worthwhile (to you) cause. I remember you mentioned you've volunteered at the National Cemetery and that is wonderful. However, you may wish to think of something in a teaching area, perhaps mentoring people (young or old) with reading difficulties or some-such. You do have a lot of knowledge and it would be fabulous to share this with those who have learning problems, or have not had an opportunity to learn due to poverty, poor home environment or whatever. These volunteer organizations quite often lead to a new outlook on where you may want to expand your own horizons and can lead to new career opportunities. I remember having these feelings and questioning a lot of things when I retired early. I took a boatload of classes in just about everything you can think of and volunteered for various organizations. One of those was cooking and serving meals at a local soup kitchen. I then learned how much I enjoyed cooking and now cooking is a bit of a favorite hobby (and one that I have learned can increase one's girth) 
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.Perhaps you should consider going into the construction trades (as you have apparently hit the "nail on the head") but, I guess that you are having too much fun pretending to either be Paula Deen, or at least have a shot at rewriting her cook books?
I know this sounds like a total pipe dream, but I hope that I win a lottery which would enable me to donate millions of dollars to a few different Veteran's causes including the "Wounded Warriors" as well as funding the Flag Man. Until and when that happens (which I know is NOT likely) I have donating part of my time to driving the families of Veterans to and from Arlington National Cemetery.
08-30-2012 | 07:48 PM
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From: Clifton, VA
One of my favorite sayings is: "It takes intelligence to realize that you are ignorant"
That seems to be one of the problems in society: The people that don't realize what they don't know"
On the other hand perhaps there is bliss with ignorance. I recently shared my situation with a friend that I have know since 1974. I mentioned that I was impressed that he has had the ability to reinvent himself several times even over the last score by no less than four times. His response is below:
"I've been told that I'm just to dumb to realize that something can't be done. I guess I'm just a romantic, always thinking about what's possible, probable and interesting to me. I've also been very lucky. I've always had people around me that offered support and never said "I told you!".
I sometimes wish that I was NOT so pragmatic.
08-31-2012 | 04:22 AM
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From: The (S)Low Country
Originally Posted by valentine' timestamp='1346248388' post='21973108
Matt, I think perhaps you are experiencing what many experience when at a point in life one is forced to reconsider career choices, whether through retirement, under-employment, unemployment through job loss, or whatever. When your time has become your own and you are no longer under the control of a 9 to 5 or whatever, you are then faced with the question of what to do with the remainder of your life. It is good at that time if you can afford to not work for a while, to consider volunteering your time in a worthwhile (to you) cause. I remember you mentioned you've volunteered at the National Cemetery and that is wonderful. However, you may wish to think of something in a teaching area, perhaps mentoring people (young or old) with reading difficulties or some-such. You do have a lot of knowledge and it would be fabulous to share this with those who have learning problems, or have not had an opportunity to learn due to poverty, poor home environment or whatever. These volunteer organizations quite often lead to a new outlook on where you may want to expand your own horizons and can lead to new career opportunities. I remember having these feelings and questioning a lot of things when I retired early. I took a boatload of classes in just about everything you can think of and volunteered for various organizations. One of those was cooking and serving meals at a local soup kitchen. I then learned how much I enjoyed cooking and now cooking is a bit of a favorite hobby (and one that I have learned can increase one's girth)
.Perhaps you should consider going into the construction trades (as you have apparently hit the "nail on the head") but, I guess that you are having too much fun pretending to either be Paula Deen, or at least have a shot at rewriting her cook books?
I know this sounds like a total pipe dream, but I hope that I win a lottery which would enable me to donate millions of dollars to a few different Veteran's causes including the "Wounded Warriors" as well as funding the Flag Man. Until and when that happens (which I know is NOT likely) I have donating part of my time to driving the families of Veterans to and from Arlington National Cemetery.
I prefer to cook healthier and not the buttery, mayo filled stuff she cooks. I will not be lined up outside her restaurant waiting for a meal. BTW, made hot fresh blueberry muffins for breakfast this morning using an eggless recipe. YUMMMMMMYPS: I'm not offended by your reference to PD. Just wanted to let you know I do not aspire to be like her.
08-31-2012 | 07:20 PM
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OOOOOH, Matt, that hurts! Do not like Paula Deen, cannot stand Paula Deen, reallllllly have an intense dislike for Paula Deen. For some reason everyone north of the Mason-Dixon thinks everyone south of the Mason-Dixon cooks, talks and has the class of Paula Deen. She is not a beloved daughter of the South and most of the folks I know thinks she's just a lucky low-class woman who learned how to cook fairly well. I prefer to cook healthier and not the buttery, mayo filled stuff she cooks. I will not be lined up outside her restaurant waiting for a meal. BTW, made hot fresh blueberry muffins for breakfast this morning using an eggless recipe. YUMMMMMMY
PS: I'm not offended by your reference to PD. Just wanted to let you know I do not aspire to be like her.
I prefer to cook healthier and not the buttery, mayo filled stuff she cooks. I will not be lined up outside her restaurant waiting for a meal. BTW, made hot fresh blueberry muffins for breakfast this morning using an eggless recipe. YUMMMMMMYPS: I'm not offended by your reference to PD. Just wanted to let you know I do not aspire to be like her.
As I have known you for years (in person, not just on line) I never meant my comment to offend you. But, in my defense I did suggest that you re-write her cook books. So I am going to suggest that you do just that with healthier versions of her recipes.
I guess everyone from the south sounds alike. 