There comes a time in a man's life... (around 56 yrs of age, I believe)
when he begins to feel he has learned enough. He is satisfied with his
knowledge and/or abilities. He no longer needs any additional insights
and most people (who aren't intellectual equals anyway) are
unnecessary.
The ironic thing is...around this same time god/mother nature/
evolution begins the ultimate life's lesson. Slowly she takes back all
that she has given this man. His memory begins to fade. His strength
wanes. His manly prowess (Viagra?) and sexual drive diminishes. All
that made this man great and self-sufficient subsides. Slowly he comes
to know that he needs others.
My brother (TMS) mentioned to me the other day...how he and his wife
appreciated one of your threads. I agreed that you are a good writer.
However, I made it known that I don't gravitate to your threads because
you come off as arrogant and condescending. I said I would much rather
read a post that was full of heart that I could relate to than let's
say...a perfectly worded essay on Thomas Jefferson. We left it at
that.
It didn't take long for you to prove me right lol.
personal side comment: I've noticed that people who misbehave socially either crave
attention, love, or both.
I met you once or twice in chat here on JWD...and I tried hard to get
you to "play" with me. I succeeded somewhat in that I at least saw
a playful side and you were nice to me but quickly scurried off to find something more worthy of your time.
I am not sure if you will pick apart my words and fling them back at
me as a burning sack of poo. (taking that chance lol) Especially since
I'm over 25 ;). But, I will say that hurling demeaning words while you
set the bridge on fire...as you try to fit your head out the door...
isn't the best way of departure.
I have no doubt that TMS could go head to head with you on any subject
if he so desired. Being an elder for over forty years, he has mastered
the art of word play. (he needs no defense from his little sister)
But, as he so succinctly stated: argumentation is a lesson in
futility. (I also have no doubt that if you both were in the same room
having a few drinks...you'd have a great time.)
So, as one who never got caught up in your volatile intellectualism...I
will say that if you ever need a heart to heart, I'll be here... as would so many others on this board.
I wish you well. Maybe upon your return...we will get to see a "softer
side of farkel" I hope so. I also hope it won't take too long for you
to figure out you need us as we need you.
~wick
I never watched the lion king...but Tim Rice wrote some nice lyrics:
From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There?s more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life
It?s the wheel of fortune
It?s the leap of faith
It?s the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There?s far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round.
