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Give me coffee to change the things I can And weed to accept the things I can't change

just wanted to share some thoughts on the lighter side of things i hope at some moment of this day that you did experience some laughter?! was it a reaction from hearing a joke? were you being tickled? did you experience joy? or happiness? did you have an evil laugh?

gratitude

Strange things happen in Ohio, all the time.

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-helene-asheville-flooding-north-carolina-tennessee-078a298cdcaaf46749f3f6683a4e1057 Ashville's prominence and influence of Daoist practices, thought, personalities, insights, to TDB history and origins can not be overstated. My thoughts go out to those familiar voices on this Forum from the Ashville area and for everyone there during this trial. Right now folks there are isolated as all major roads are closed.

I've thought of having a thread for all our bums that pass to another dimension. I will bring it up with mods/admin. As greatly missed as brian is among all his circles here; he is received with great enthusiasm there. I heard he was hanging out with Cheya. /\/\

I know that logging onto TDB is way down the priority list once power is restored after what you've just experienced and facing now; would be great to hear from the Ashville area bums, Western Carolina, East Tennessee, Also Georgia and Florida, if you've been touched by this storm.

You might be a .01%

Right, right. I think it's more useful to say which Ancient Greeks, specifically, rather than lump them all into the same pigeon hole. Euripides wouldn't give much weight to rationality. Obviously, not all Ancient Greeks agreed across the expansive world of ideas. Are we using Plato as a baseline to say Classical Ancient Greek ? The pre-Socratic Greeks, or as I refer to them as; the Ancient Ancient Greeks, some of those were exactly what so many fifteen year olds come to TDB looking for; Super Natural Abilities and Power. I've lived much of my life in the wilderness of a large Ancient National Forest. What I've witnessed some animals do, 99.9% of ya'll wouldn't believe anyways. To label them, Magical, would be a gross underestimation of their capabilities,virtues, powers,,, Especially, "possums".

Is using rationality in an irrational world, rational? Other mammals ain't all that much different than us. I think if we look for an animal/mammal definition of what sets humans apart is; a human has two opposing thumbs capable of grasping at straws.

The US debt increases 100,000$ every second of every minute of every hour of every day. That doesn't count derivatives, whatever those are. Be mindful, a few posts are bordering on the political. If they cross that borderline,, Those, need posted in Current Events. It's not exactly the gilded age anymore. Or is it gilded age accelerated on steroids [and greed] ?

I agree. Maybe, 3 years ago, I ran onto Gendao on another forum and he expressed his desire to return. We had a brief discussion and basically, my take was Gendao said, he would not be adding any filters to his posting style. I told him eventually I would bring the matter up to the other mods and admin. Today I posted in Steward's Lounge, Gendao would like to return after a 4 year ban. Personally, I always liked Gendao. We have fresh admin and mods. It is up to the mod team and admin. I do not oppose his return. If he does return, I expect an uptick in reports being filed. Gendao was a long time member here. I believe in second chances. Sometimes allowing banned members to return works out and sometimes it doesn't.

Herbs can be good for your health. Consider that at age 91; Willie is out on tour. I've made a few trips to the local dispensery mostly to get some fruits: lemon, orange, apple, grape, and jack herer, whatever type of fruit that is. Going to the dispensery is cool and all...best part of living where I am now, I can experience the joys of gardening once again, legally even.

Wasabi!?

Doesn't Tina's song's words still ring true? BMW? baby mama's wheels?! Naw I can't use those. I do have a poor man's BMW, a Jetta, also F150, both useful, what I need here though, Atv 4 wheeler and a dual sport bike. Not wanting to accumulate more physical possessions, however, while I'm here ( new location, out of Kentucky( a safety factor was pondered over concerning the move(( was safe in kentucky and safe here as well)) good to have options on how to get around. Also trains here, so that's something kentucky didn't offer too much of,,,, A few bikes in the video. I like the Cafe racer. The US has simmered down from a few years back perception of boiling over, calm waters all around.

@TheSongsofDistantEarth

PJ?

Move

guess i'll just have to suffice with my coal fired brick outdoor pizza oven//// no internet required,,, it doesnt take up much space, so, i'd imagine that they would be useful in cities as well. so yeah, most common country folk can suffice appreciate ya'll's concern for us, and likewise, we country folk wonder in concern how ya'll city folk gonna be able to survive; likely, this is just a perspective thing. (during normal times, whatever those are) regardless, surviving is one thing, surthriving is another thing,,, there are several levels of survival, further comment on this later in the post. at the freelance artists studio; my job title is party manager, the party must go on, in fact, the party does go on sort of self perpetuates, perpetrates, careful with that word trickery, Eugene. (it is not only crimes that can be perpetrated, although, they also can be) I will share a couple of country songs for illustrative usefulness the second country song is for @Nungali BONUS TRACK!!! becoz i always go the extra miles for ya'll bums. (going the extra miles is useful for many things, surviving included) One lesson I've learned this life; a hard lesson fr, and like a fool that i am, i still try to do the impossible sometimes, too often/ yet, when it comes to life, life choices, surviving, and there are widespread opinions concerning this, IT IS HARD< SOME SAY IT CAN"T BE DONE< DON'T EVEN TRY---TO SAVE SOMEONE ELSE (from themselves)from this world YOU CAN ONLY LOVE THEM oh yeah the bonus track! the thread is about survival, there are times when surviving becomes more challenging. often, it is your state of mind that will determine your outcome. Stay focused. Stay calm. All Ya'll in the cities, know that your country cousins, wish only the best outcomes for ya'll. Whatever arrives to threaten us, our best defense is to stick together. this last song comes from the Heart

burn

Liking how the thread winds along to something useful, TDB style no doubt, where true power is bestowed from, once they notice the next batter up, power seeker, joining the hordes that preceded (common generics)(boring) seeking power, most possible power in fastest possible time, least amount of effort type of characters, these characters instantly (unceremoniously) land on the disqualified list. scrap pile. however, they also land on a list of prospects for the worst cheap type of 'power' --- some achieving results. it gets messy.

Let your inner smile shine through. Grin early and often.

it is attributed to Solomon, by many. Whoever, The Teacher was/is, they handed us one deep reflective essay. perhaps, my favorite. one of, on a short list. how'd I'd time travel back 3000 years or so, out of upmost curiosity,,, just like now, just like then, there is nothing new under the sun. All you power seekers do understand, that despite how much power you have, you will remain just as vulnerable as you are now. right? It's utterly meaningless. it is tempting to go back to walk among the ancients, yet, this is the appointed time, now. Walking presently is still magical. Must watch for power seekers.

if you're still around? I see it as arriving without my will; beyond my imagination, manifesting in a way that is far superior to anything I could've concocted on my own. I didn't have to command anything; use my volition, or try to do anything. It is always delicious, right on time, magnificent, symbolic, allegorical, authentic, true, and very much welcome.