Philosophy is a knee-jerk reaction clinic. In this high-charged political climate, it would not go amiss to remember to slow down.
The Assumption(s) of the Soulless Shoes
That the sun will not rise to-morrow is no less intelligible a proposition, and implies no more contradiction, than the affirmation, that it will rise. David Hume (1711-1776). David Steinberg, Ed. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Second Edition. Hackett Publishing Company:Indianapolis. 1993. Section IV, Pt.I, p.15 Why assume that people threw these shoes 'up' to…
The Real Experts.
Some people attempt to inject a little sense into the world by writing a letter to the editor, others by commenting on the comments commenting on the comments on a comment thread, and others still by preaching from a soapbox at a public discussion forum or from a soapbox on a street corner (location, location,…
Narrowboat. Life for me is a [narrow]boat fantasy, watchin’ the sun go down….* Series.6.3. Fin.
I repeat: Narrowboat photos (from the canals in England). If you like them, feel free to share. However, on the honour system, just as fishermen leave coin in a can at a stand in exchange for a tin of worms, please mention the photos were taken by Pam Lindsay from Canada. Anyone who frequents the…
Narrowboat Photos. Let me breathe the air…*. Series 6.2.
I repeat: Narrowboat photos (from the canals in England). If you like them, feel free to share. However, on the honour system, just as fishermen leave coin in a can at a stand in exchange for a tin of worms, please mention the photos were taken by Pam Lindsay from Canada. Anyone who frequents the…
Narrowboat Photos. You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere…* Series 6.1.
Narrowboat photos (from the canals in England). If you like them, feel free to share. However, on the honour system, just as fishermen leave coin in a can at a stand in exchange for a tin of worms, please mention the photos were taken by Pam Lindsay from Canada. Anyone who frequents the canals understands…
As opposed to an “A” struction? Or worse, a “D” struction ?!!
I imagine structions are rated on a danger-scale from A through D. An A is precautionary for 'in the unlikely event', but be aware something can go wrong. A B denotes a strong likelihood of minor injury or inconvenience. C, you can really get hurt. D, there's no hope at all. O? Well, that's a…
Don’t be deterred… (Redux)
... from searching a well-trodden path for novel things. Hard packed ground can conceal many treasures. -- Pam L, 2018
Mom’s advice? You take a little cringe with the good.
Some parental advice is worth keeping, some not. Here's a not. Mom used to tell me, You can't get married until you can put your hands in hot water. By this warning she figured she could get me to wash the dishes without having to nag. And she was right. Time and again, I took…
It’s for these moments…
Some people think I miss the world by viewing it through my camera lens. I disagree. Rather, through my lens I become very intimate with the world. And I capture wonderful moments as in the photo below. See also, Narrowboat in the Spring
