I’ve been taking an ancient Greek philosophy class in grad school. I discover the most interesting passage fragment from the pre-Socratics which so beautifully defines intent and manifestation ( Read more... )

I have a paper due next week on the art in this awesome Arts/Crafts collection.

Thought I'd take the art - Quiz.
Your result for What Your Taste in Art Says About You Test...
Simple, Progressive, and Sensual

23 Ukiyo-e, 17 Islamic, 16 Impressionist, -23 Cubist, -24 Abstract and 8 Renaissance!


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Mr. Man lost my sim chip - we are getting a new carrier so we'll wait for that new one. If you want to talk to me call on the home phone or martin's cell or email of course Islay@cfl.rr.com

It started when I walked in to my son's room to find that he was testing the physics of light bulbs by breaking them and grinding the glass into the carpet. I started cleaning his room moved to his closet found half a dozen dishes/glasses/silverware he had stashed and new clothes old clothes ect.. Trash - old toys new toys. I called my daughter's ( Read more... )

As a gift to Martin - I would like to make a fighting play list for himself. If you all don't mind give me the names of some songs you think Martin would like to have on his Ipod while he hits the pell or before he goes out to fight.

I know you bards have some good ideas and this might even involve me buying some of your CD's so bring it on.

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I treat school like a job now - no quick pithy essays that get good grades. No these teachers actually make me work for the grade ( Read more... )

When you find out someone is nursing an old grudge - I believe anything over half a decade as an old grudge. Can't you move forward - look at all the bright things in life. Living your life looking to the past must be a terrible horrible way to live.I can't change your mind or alter how you feel. The only thing you can do is lift yourself up and ( Read more... )

Going out of town to Martin's brother's wedding this past Saturday involved leaving Thursday night and driving to Maryland. On Wed we were given the sad news that Martin's uncle has passed away and his funeral would be on Sunday. Needless to say 1600 miles of travel --we attended both a wedding and a funeral. The wedding was a casual in the park ( Read more... )

Looking at places to rent in Europe for my research/vacation - things are moving along -

http://www.thebigdomain.com/search.php?propertyid=505

Not decided yet - this one seems hopeful - as it has six little medieval cottages and a tower with a pool and hot tub.