Here are some photos from July 25 2009. Buttonwood Sunflower Farm.
This morning, it occurred to me that I like that we have home made things in our house. Whether you grow plants, bake, sew, paint, weld, saw and hammer, or take photos, having things in your home that you made yourself gives a feeling of satisfaction. You do not have to be perfect at what you make, as long as it does not endanger anyone. : )
I'm a big fan of "Complete Idiot's Guide" books. I just know they are speaking to this idiot. At present I'm reading this one.
Or, more correctly, re-reading. I've read it before, and yet, on reading it again, it is as if I'm reading it for the first time. I don't remember having read a single thing before, so the "Complete Idiot" in the title is more than appropriate. Then again, looking on the bright side, I suppose it could be said that I do get value out of my book purchases, as it does save buying new books if you can re-read your books time and again as if they're new. Maybe the onset of Alzheimers has its benefits...
The first few chapters of the book are about how man understood the universe down through the ages. What appears to us today as nonsense was once the undisputed truth for man. The writer makes the point that people during the Middle Ages had no sense of self identity or an awareness of time. Religion was unquestioned, and life revolved around the village, with no sense of awareness of life outside the village. And I have to wonder how much of today's undisputed truths will one day be a source of amusement for our better informed descendants. How long before we look outside our global village?
I suppose what brought this on was a certain sense of disillusionment with the human race over the last few weeks. For some reason, I seem to be susceptible to this malaise at the end of each year. Thankfully, I know that it will pass as the year gets under way. I am grateful for the concern of my Vox friends who gave me an overdue nudge to "get with it" again.
Now, where was I? Oh yes, musing on the attitude of man to life over the ages, and how he makes sense of it. I've written before about life seen from the Human Perspective, as if we are what the universe is all about, or life seen from the Cosmic Perspective that puts us in a place nowhere near as grand as that. Yet, for me, life seen from that Cosmic Perspective is so much more exciting than the view from the human one. I do get rather tired of all the bickering and grandstanding that seems to be the main purpose of this life for so many. One of the quotes I posted recently summed it all up rather nicely, I thought, "All history is one long story to this effect: men have struggled for power over their fellow men in order that they might win the joys of earth at the expense of others, might shift the burdens of life from their own shoulders upon those of others." -- William Graham Sumner - (1840-1910) American academic and professor at Yale College.
Yes, I know it's all part of our struggle to survive on this tiny planet, just as our ancestors did down through the ages. And if they hadn't devoted their lives to this mundane task, then ungrateful sods like me wouldn't have the luxury of spending my allotted time musing about the universe. Or universes. Whatever...
But I much prefer another quote from during the week. ""And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in all the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual." -- John Steinbeck - (1902-1968) - Source: East of Eden, 1952
"that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in all the world". Quite so, John.
or is this a weird way to ship underwear - all in individual bags?
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This young german shepard is so excited to get out onto the field, where the other dogs are playing (training, actually). It's a lot of fun, and his human sticks with him all through the course and obstacles. But he wants to play RIGHT NOW. This officer has his hands full both on and off the course. A little more development, and the dog will be an excellent addition to the Police K-9 Unit.....but until that time arrives, the officer will be VERY sleepy at bedtime. Lol.
A couple enjoying the experience of being in the shower together. The sensuous heat can be felt from your computer! I really like this photo, though: enticingly sensual, as the water streams over their bodies, while still being dressed.
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