Monday, May 7, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Philosophy Blog
Buddhism- Founded in the Indian subcontinent it stresses the detachment from worldly possessions, hate, greed, and all worldly emotions. Founded by Siddartha Gautama in the 5th century in continues to live on today. Buddhists follow the laws of the Four Noble Truths and the Way of Life that is the Eight Fold Path. Buddhists neither attempt to prove or deny the existence of a god or higher power but believe that we should worry about our time on earth. The goal of all buddhists is to reach Nirvana, or enlightenment in which they are truly happy and truly disconnected from worldly possessions.
Do i agree with buddhism? Some aspects of it i do agree with. I agree that humans should worry about being happy on earth rather than obsess about what will happen to us when we die. I think that being miserable all of your life is not worth whatever someone may or may not promise what will happen to you when you die. I don't think that we should have no morals to carry us throughout or lives. We should have a moral compass and to be faithful is also important to me, but lets enjoy our lives as much as we can.
Buddhists tend to attempt to reconnect from all worldly possessions. I think that this is a good goal to an extent. People shouldn't be obsessed with their possessions, they are distracting from what is really important in life. However we are humans, we are animals and we want things, of course we do. We want to be comfortable and happy. You cannot strip people of their instincts no matter how hard you try.
About Nirvana, do not ask me if i agree with it or not. I have not experienced nirvana so i could not say. You would have to ask a buddhist monk.
Do i agree with buddhism? Some aspects of it i do agree with. I agree that humans should worry about being happy on earth rather than obsess about what will happen to us when we die. I think that being miserable all of your life is not worth whatever someone may or may not promise what will happen to you when you die. I don't think that we should have no morals to carry us throughout or lives. We should have a moral compass and to be faithful is also important to me, but lets enjoy our lives as much as we can.
Buddhists tend to attempt to reconnect from all worldly possessions. I think that this is a good goal to an extent. People shouldn't be obsessed with their possessions, they are distracting from what is really important in life. However we are humans, we are animals and we want things, of course we do. We want to be comfortable and happy. You cannot strip people of their instincts no matter how hard you try.
About Nirvana, do not ask me if i agree with it or not. I have not experienced nirvana so i could not say. You would have to ask a buddhist monk.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Tu tuesday classified
http://timesunion.kaango.com/ad-antique-estate-auction-saturday-april/20545988
It was, i suppose about the time to put up the add. I mean we had to get rid a lot of that stuff. We have been meaning to do it for a long time. It had been taking up space in the Attic and basement for years and years. They were nice wedding presents and inheritances, but now they had to go. Jim and i mutually agree, this fall seemed like a good time to get rid of this stuff. My grandmothers old paintings, My grandfathers furniture, that pottery, and that damn Steinway Piano.
That Piano has been in the family for years and years, and-not to sound to superstitious- but the thing has caused nothing but trouble. My great great grandfather- according to family legend- bought the Piano on his crossing from France. He was a rich man, and had a manor waiting for him on the other side of the ocean as soon as he got to America. For years he and his wife entertained guests with this piano, for 40 years that piano was played in that house and made beautiful music.
When my great great grandparents passed away, the house was sold and the piano passed down to my great grandfather. Now when the piano was moved it had to be moved from the third story of the house to the ground story. It was lowered out the window, anyone could have guessed what was going to happen next-well its not totally expected. As my great great grandmothers favorite chandler was being moved out of the house, keep in mind this thing was so expensive, so rare. made of real diamond and gold, from the palace of Versaille in France. The ropes hauling the piano snapped and fell on the chandler, not to mention one of the movers. He only broke his leg but the chandler was totaled. 1 and a half million dollars down the pooper. The piano, survived.
My great grandparents- who inherited the piano- left candles burning on it which commenced to burn down their New England home. Everything was destroyed, but the piano. My mothers sister inherited the Piano when she became of age, she tried to sell in on account that nobody could play. A man walked up to her one day saying he would buy it. She gave him a price and he said he would drop buy later and pick it up. An hour later he showed up on the threshold, as soon as the door was opened the man fell a crossed the threshold. He had died of a heart attack. My aunt freaked out and gave the piano to my mother. I hated this thing. At night i would stay up and listen to it crack and groan, some nights i would hear notes play from it, this was just my imagination i assumed.
It was, i suppose about the time to put up the add. I mean we had to get rid a lot of that stuff. We have been meaning to do it for a long time. It had been taking up space in the Attic and basement for years and years. They were nice wedding presents and inheritances, but now they had to go. Jim and i mutually agree, this fall seemed like a good time to get rid of this stuff. My grandmothers old paintings, My grandfathers furniture, that pottery, and that damn Steinway Piano.
That Piano has been in the family for years and years, and-not to sound to superstitious- but the thing has caused nothing but trouble. My great great grandfather- according to family legend- bought the Piano on his crossing from France. He was a rich man, and had a manor waiting for him on the other side of the ocean as soon as he got to America. For years he and his wife entertained guests with this piano, for 40 years that piano was played in that house and made beautiful music.
When my great great grandparents passed away, the house was sold and the piano passed down to my great grandfather. Now when the piano was moved it had to be moved from the third story of the house to the ground story. It was lowered out the window, anyone could have guessed what was going to happen next-well its not totally expected. As my great great grandmothers favorite chandler was being moved out of the house, keep in mind this thing was so expensive, so rare. made of real diamond and gold, from the palace of Versaille in France. The ropes hauling the piano snapped and fell on the chandler, not to mention one of the movers. He only broke his leg but the chandler was totaled. 1 and a half million dollars down the pooper. The piano, survived.
My great grandparents- who inherited the piano- left candles burning on it which commenced to burn down their New England home. Everything was destroyed, but the piano. My mothers sister inherited the Piano when she became of age, she tried to sell in on account that nobody could play. A man walked up to her one day saying he would buy it. She gave him a price and he said he would drop buy later and pick it up. An hour later he showed up on the threshold, as soon as the door was opened the man fell a crossed the threshold. He had died of a heart attack. My aunt freaked out and gave the piano to my mother. I hated this thing. At night i would stay up and listen to it crack and groan, some nights i would hear notes play from it, this was just my imagination i assumed.
Monday, April 30, 2012
U=uncooked cookies
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c Sugar- i remember when i was young in my grandmothers housewaking my finger and dipping it in the sugar and just eating raw. 1/2 c Milk- i have always been a milk addict- i drink it more than anyone i know. I've never broken or fractures a bone, 4 oz Margarin- i like butter better but i used to eat both raw, thats really gross to think about but come on i was young. 3 c Oats, quick cooking- I hate oatmeal. My brother used to eat it all the time and i always thought it looked gross and just tasted like wet flavored bread. 1 tb Coco- i remember once my mother was cooking and i ate some unsweetened cocoa, it was really gross 1/2 c Nuts; chopped- My favorite thing to do when my mom was making something with nuts in it was to chop up the nuts. -OR 1/2 c Coconut- i remember my dad once brought home a coconut. i drank the milk and ate the flesh inside, it was one of my favorite things 1 ts Vanilla- I always loved the smell of vanella. My parents by vanella beans sometimes and i always just stand there and smell them. Put sugar, milk and margarine together in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil; boil for one minutes. Mix together oats, cocoa, nuts or coconut, and vanilla. Pour the liquid over, and mix well. Drop by spoon- fuls onto waxed paper. Let set until firm. Lee Ann Moore Lubbock, TX in the Gustine, TX P-TC cookbook ----- |
Friday, April 27, 2012
Famous poem Starters
But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep-this first line reminds me of something simple like a road trip. maybe a road trip to see a friend because of the "but i have promises to keep". Or maybe something unpleasant, like a desperate race, or maybe-i dont know why i thought of it- your lost in the woods and you have to get out. these are the main thoughts that run through my mind when i read this first line.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Nursery rhymes ARE Relevant to Life
http://blackboard.neric.org/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_2_1&url=%2fwebapps%2fblackboard%2fexecute%2flauncher%3ftype%3dCourse%26id%3d_2263_1%26url%3d
This rhyme connect to my life because when i hear it i think about friends and going on adventures, these are both things that i love. i remember the only place that i have hear this is in the movie "Denis the Menace" It always made me a little sad and i dont know why, but i always really liked it. but again i think it just talks about being with friends and seeing beautiful things.
This rhyme connect to my life because when i hear it i think about friends and going on adventures, these are both things that i love. i remember the only place that i have hear this is in the movie "Denis the Menace" It always made me a little sad and i dont know why, but i always really liked it. but again i think it just talks about being with friends and seeing beautiful things.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
NYT Tuesday
REBELLION
trust a system it can barely see
We understand
there is clearly a problem with transparency.
Emotions boiled over,
struggles between them and police,
people gasping and choking,
The Chancellor is concerned,
feels like an act of desperation
It comes down to this: to have faith in its integrity
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Students-angry-over-pricey-courses-pepper-sprayed-3457512.php
http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-Secret-ethics-3456986.php
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