“If your life has always kept your attention Out There (in the ‘world’) then it’s incredibly easy to self-deceive.”
That … is for damn sure.
Meanwhile, on the side of the valorous and certain, my hero is deeply Vexed:
The greatest challenge to Bernardo’s Naturalism
“The ones that passed on their genes are the ones that have a clear differentiation between self and world.”
That is … for damn sure not me.
These two things I’ve quoted from the vid go a very long way toward explaining the difference between you and me.
(Parenthetically, the very best part of this is the quiet laughter of Marjorie Woollacott, and I am so very happy to have made her acquaintance by watching this. She doesn’t seem to have a channel of her own, but there’s plenty to see, on YT.)
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It’s taken four days for me to recover myself and my habitation from the ravages of a four day trip.
It shouldn’t be that way, but I guess I’m feeling my age.
Just be aware of what you’re asking of me, if you should be tempted to invite me on a trip, to Spain, Iowa, or the Willamette.
Fortunately I guess, most of ya’ll would never dream of it anyway.
Good on ya, and thanks for understanding me, and all.