Not least for those who are called foreigners, for they are not foreigners. For while the various segments of the earth give different people a different country, the whole compass of this world gives people all people a single country, the entire Earth, and a single home, the world. Diogenes of Oenoanda Diogenes of Oenoanda,Continue reading “Comforting Thought: Diogenes on the human race”
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10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #136
The joys and sorrows of being highly sensitive; mythical chameleons; dinosaur puppets; the key to self-esteem; cognitive distortions; sea angels and much more. edition 136 #ContentCatnip #Interesting Things
Comforting Thought: Life On a Low Flame
One can live at a low flame. Most people do. For some, life is an exercise in moderation The best china saved for special occasions But given something like death What does it matter if one looks foolish now and then Or tries too hard, or cares too deeply? Diane Ackerman
Comforting Thought: We see into the life of things
“Wisdom is oft-times nearer when we stoop than when we soar.”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #135
Older people give advice to people in their 20’s, how often you should clean, a gold snake bracelet from Pompeii, medieval dog names of fondness, alien blobs and tiny houses. It’s edition 135 of #Interesting Things by Content Catnip
Book Review: She Rises by Kate Worsley
She Rises is an erotic, sea-faring adventure by debut novelist Kate Worsley. Under the tutelage of mentor and maven of the historical novel Sarah Waters, Kate Worsley has created a beautifully sculpted jewel of a novel set in an Essex fishing village in 1740.
Comforting Thought: This being human is a guest house
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
Comforting Thought: Emotional Stories Unlock Science
“You can do the best science in the world but unless emotion is involved it’s not really very relevant. Conservation is based on emotion. It comes from the heart and one should never forget that.” Dr. George Schaller, one of the world’s most respected biologists. I think this is particularly true when trying to communicateContinue reading “Comforting Thought: Emotional Stories Unlock Science”
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #134
Rich people foods that taste bad, letters to a multispecies kin, people vultures, a 33 year old fruit bat, ice-skating, the world’s most horny countries and other esoteric topics, it’s edition #134 #ContentCatnip #Interesting
10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #133
This week, weird #food combos, a timeline of a #posthuman galaxy, wolpertingers, purple jellyfish and their friends, how to have better arguments, and other esoterica #art #culture #connection
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