18 I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing… Read More ›
Arts and Leisure
Thoughtlets. xxxiv.
The Assumption(s) of the Soulless Shoes David Hume noted,
What’s in a name? A face, a voice, laughter, habits brought readily to mind.
The names of the people we love are like beads on a Rosary, well-worn worry stones oft-fondled for comfort and reassurance.
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,… Read More ›
Experiment with prose poetry. About Hell.
People wonder where is hell and what is hell and others answer, hell is here. It’s here on earth, and it’s pain. People are in pain and it’s hell. People are in hell. And people are out of hell. Some… Read More ›
Hume on the balanced life
I’m feeling crushed by the woes of the world, as if it’s incumbent on me to fix its problems and set everyone straight. I should blush at my arrogance. Blushing would at least lend me a rosy semblance of health…. Read More ›
Hume: poetry, music, philosophy quote (with photo)
‘Tis not solely in poetry and music, we must follow our taste and sentiment, but likewise in philosophy. David Hume. Ed. Ernest C. Mossner. A Treatise of Human Nature. Penguin Classics: New York. 1985 (First published 1739 and 1740). p 153
Narrowboat. Life for me is a [narrow]boat fantasy, watchin’ the sun go down….* 3 of 3
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… Read More ›
Narrowboat Photos. Let me breathe the air…*. 2 of 3
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… Read More ›
Narrowboat Photos. You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere…* 1 of 3
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… Read More ›
