old3bob

don't know about "swaggering" but I'm a friendly drunk... (which is seldom now a-days at my age)

I was probably a simple sailor who loved the sea, thus without such secret knowledge, if I had that past life...

I've had that for: (past life who knows?) "The Phoenicians were ancient master sailors, traders, and shipbuilders known for their extensive maritime network across the Mediterranean Sea, founded on technological advancements in shipbuilding and navigation. They used celestial navigation, particularly the North Star, to sail at night and were capable of long-distance journeys, reaching as far as Britain and potentially the Atlantic. Their maritime prowess allowed them to trade goods like famous purple dye, metals, and papyrus, and establish colonies, making them a dominant seafaring power for centuries."

btw, many younger folks may never have heard of the ship Calypso and her crew, but there is this a song in tribute...

apathy in any realm brings other realms down, and silence or enforced censorship along that line is also a form violence...

saving of a small group from forms of violence is something and does not go uncounted, for those are dharmic battles won, but the greater war still goes on... will it ever be put to rest....apparently only in the purest of realms and with the Beings there-of.

alright for you! Alas, much of the US is under the weight of a great deal false dignity where vice is virtue!!

Groups and individuals following dharmic like or based and proven ways that are basically wholesome and universal for all people is ideal, while forms of censorship for those that are hell bent against same is needed if we are to "live and let live" in some kind of harmony in a very diverse world. (instead of censorship being used against dharmic ways)

as far as charities go I've donated to N.R.D.C for a long time, before and during that time to several other similar groups including Jacques Cousteau's ocean environment concerns and also the Calypso endeavors. In the past 4-5 years to 'Seva', a vision health and restoration group for folks for that can't get such help or afford it! Are you familiar with those ?

not really, except in an uncommon moment here or there.

manifest destruction

Admission prices can ruin things, many years ago I wanted to take my young daughter to a circus that was in town; it would be fun and of some excitement but when we got to the admission gate the price was way high which pissed me off and I didn't pay. Anyway 'they' know the have got most people with leverage since most people would just cave and pay their price since its for their kid. At other events and at other times I did pay but not that day.

those suckers were killing off a whole lot fish in the great lakes until someone painstakingly and finally found a substance that greatly reduced their numbers thus making area fishermen's jobs viable again!

true because evil can not reach or corrupt it...but when it comes to the ten thousand watch out!

ok, and misinterpreted as you say and or imply is dangerous (for instance idealistic sheep among wolves) The golden "Lion of Judah" is definitely not a meek or weak sheep!

well it was some fun, but impermanent...

Is it true Nungali, did you abandon your trusty row boat for one of these new fangled devices? (and that you can invoke the wind via the Wind god if need be to keep up propulsion?)

an elephant in destructive rampage is in the room, what's left of it.

Luke might be able to send you some Mexican sandals via Fed-Ex after he finishes his good Mexican beer? (but he will need to know if you went back down-under or are still headed upwards towards Portugal for a shipping destination?) That reminds me I think I'll go get a refreshing Modelo Especial from the fridge which may have some of the same drawbacks as eating grains (?) and read more of my "Wheat Belly" book; btw a slight beer belly sounds like a better attainment in comparison but could also just be a variation of a wheat belly? (as Taomeow might further enlighten us about with her diverse knowledge)

chess can reveal your ego to yourself and or that of another...it is a hard core war game but also has an artistic/creative/puzzle solving aspect to be enjoyed. (and if you really get into it time and most everything outside the game drops away, even though games are timed which can't be ignored)

never saw the play, "cats" but from photos it looks like it was fun...and many they had their tails.

being more or less forced to be a good Samaritan is nuts....when doing right is really on everyone!

i also read something along those lines; I believe it was someplace in Mexico where their runners are legend and only have very basic sandals to run in.

subconscious gremlins?

boy oh boy the little bear sure got big, but is still playful!