if there's one thing we can look back on and laugh and tell our kids it's the fact that knocking on strangers doors at inopportune times results in some funny or embarrassing experiences.
i'd be interested in hearing some of yours.
here's some of mine to get the ball rolling:.
Out in door-to-door, with a pretty sister my age, late teens. The usual plethora of not-at-homes. Typical morning, in "the work."
Two dogs show up and start following us, and we can't ditch them. When some householder finally opens the door, the dogs -- so it happens, male AND female -- begin copulating. The sister began laughing uncontrollably and ran off.
That's all I remember, four of "us" at the door, and then "we" became three . . .
teleology: the assignment of purpose to everything.. "native dualism and native teleology predispose us, given the right conditions, to religion, .
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-- the god delusion, by richard dawkins, page 210.
Magnum:
Often, in day-to-day conversation, we use expressions that may, or may not, carry over into formal writing. Informally, one says "this thing is different than that thing." Across the ponds, folk say "different to." In formal usage, it's "different from." Re: "enamored," it's always "enamored of," not with.
As to the preposition following "opinion," one can use "about," "on," "concerning," "of." However, in reference to beliefs or ideas, one might use "on": What is your opinion on my former cult?"
With reference to feelings, attitudes, behavior, etc., use "of": My opinion of his conduct at school is pretty low.
Last: I really have no opinion about financial matters beyond my own overdrawn bank account."
It's all about usage: what once was frowned upon has, in many cases, become standard. Take what you want and leave the rest . . .
teleology: the assignment of purpose to everything.. "native dualism and native teleology predispose us, given the right conditions, to religion, .
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-- the god delusion, by richard dawkins, page 210.
Thanks, Magnum and Syl:
Will look into that link, Magnum.
I am reading Dawkins and am adjusting to a totally different view . . . of EVERYTHING!
apart, of course, from the obvious example of believing the evidence-free assertion of the governing body to be god's representatives on earth.
not to side-step that issue, but i wonder if it might be interesting to relate that huge mistake to other things i've been wrong about and how they compare and contrast with the big one.
a couple of examples of things i was wrong about:.
Greetings, SBF:
My awakening to reality is hardly on the cerebral level of the items you enumerate, but here goes:
1) The Truth, and its putative basis, THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason; Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology did it for me.
2) People: I was wrong about people, seeing only the good about my nimbus-topped friends and family. I learned that they, like me, have feet of clay. As a result of my seeing all people as they truly are -- imperfect humans -- I am a realist now, in most matters great and small. I am so much older and somewhat wiser. My dad was a male Pollyanna, and the apple, truly, falls near the tree.
in this morning's paper, i read that many local health pros -- about 150 -- are losing their jobs.
the huge medical establishments (sponsoring hospitals) expected to turn a profit but are, instead, losing money.
within a couple months, our labs, doctors' offices, etc., will close.
Thanks, LV101:
Golly, I guess it's a widespread problem. I've heard of doctors not taking on new patients, but this!
Nice hearing from you!
greetings, aging young men and women:.
the term, "aging young man," came to my attention when in my early 40s.
now, nearly thirty years later, i am definitely old.
Thank you, rebelfighter!
I understand completely. When I run into some clients from years ago, they tell me they wish I still worked for them.
I appreciate your story!
in this morning's paper, i read that many local health pros -- about 150 -- are losing their jobs.
the huge medical establishments (sponsoring hospitals) expected to turn a profit but are, instead, losing money.
within a couple months, our labs, doctors' offices, etc., will close.
Greetings:
In this morning's paper, I read that many local health pros -- about 150 -- are losing their jobs. The huge medical establishments (sponsoring hospitals) expected to turn a profit but are, instead, losing money. Something to do with a "covenant."
Within a couple months, our labs, doctors' offices, etc., will close. My doctor confirmed this, just this morning.
How about out your way?
greetings, aging young men and women:.
the term, "aging young man," came to my attention when in my early 40s.
now, nearly thirty years later, i am definitely old.
Greetings, aging young men and women:
The term, "aging young man," came to my attention when in my early 40s. Now, nearly thirty years later, I am definitely OLD. And, I am dependable. I get a lot of work, and keep it, because people count on me. Of course, I did fall down on a job once -- literally -- when I had a heart attack and couldn't finish feeding my cardiologist's dogs. What irony.
I've also read that us older folks have a low rate of work-related absenteeism. Perhaps, then, getting older and becoming more dependable are mated.
I bet you're dependable, too!
Want to talk about it?
THANKS!
i've just finished eating a slice of delicious birthday cake!.
depart from me, for i am a sinful person.. tee hee hee.. sylvia.
Heaven weeps . . .
There is so much sadness!
teleology: the assignment of purpose to everything.. "native dualism and native teleology predispose us, given the right conditions, to religion, .
.
-- the god delusion, by richard dawkins, page 210.
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