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Ants Rule

May 20, 2010 in Writing

Nature documentaries and Star Trek episodes have much in common. Both these programs set one to consider the universe. Both these programs appear in that mid afternoon time slot. And both these programs feature the voice of Leonard Nimoy (or someone who sounds much like Leonard Nimoy).

Today’s nature show is questioning religion. Well actually it is on anteaters…I am questioning religion. Why would god create an ant and then an anteater? Does he not like ants? Or is it a “Lion king” thing? A “circle of life” thing? Read the rest of this entry →

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Wish List vs Realty

May 17, 2010 in Writing

I’ve been a fan of reading postings on Craig’s List for some time now and I’m always amused at the “wish” lists of men and women searching for each other. The common threads that connect the ads, i.e. romantic walks on the beach, holding hands, cooking together, cuddling, no baggage, are endearing but I wonder just how reality based they are?

Romantic walks on the beach: When was the last time you actually took a long romantic walk on the beach…or could take the time or had the money to drive to the coast to enjoy such a simple pleasure? A walk on the beach is wonderful but as long as you’re there shouldn’t the outing include a fire and a bottle of wine or the sunset and dinner?

Cooking together: Have you cooked with someone else recently? My kitchen is a one-butt kitchen so that particular “wish” is far down the list of possibles.

Cuddling: Again, nice but the older I get the more I appreciate the freedom from hot flashes I get from NOT cuddling – or spooning (which is another story altogether). Read the rest of this entry →

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