Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
So Xeno, now that you've been corrupted into writing short posts, would you
deem them also thin?
From: anartax...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife]
FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 9:39 PM
Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Many short posts. This may result in a large post count, but the material
is thin.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, awoelflebater@... wrote :
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, anartaxius@... wrote :
I am not sure short sentence verbosity deserves any reward, but I was thinking
of you tonight because I made mac and cheese for myself for dinner, plus some
broccoli.
That seems like a contradiction in terms and I can't find my way to seeing it
as anything else, although I have tried.
It's always a good idea, when eating a meal, to make sure that everything on
the plate is not beige. Adding a bit of color usually means you are adding
something healthy.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote :
Whee!
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote :
Fairfield Life Post Counter
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Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Share wrote: 'So Xeno, now that you've been corrupted into writing short posts, would you deem them also thin?' Because the universe may be perceived in pieces, all is corruptible; no thing is immune from being demeaned, truncated, belittled, debased, degraded, despised, disparaged, abased, and detracted from. Those that that think they are incorruptible (Judy comes to mind) are not aware of their own human nature and the nature of the world. A single brief post many does not make, Share. If you look at most posts by Fleetwood, they tend to be short. Barry on the other hand sometimes writes quite a bit. He may even write more than Fleetwood, but he normally collects his thoughts together and arranges them instead of shooting from the hip. The post count limit we used to have tended to force people to be a bit more coherent in their output. Whether or not you like what Barry writes, his output is more coherent and well thought out than Fleetwood's, because he is less impulsive. Fleetwood is also more dismissive, preferring not to delve into an issue he cannot be bothered with, and so he writes a quick dismissive note ignoring any points made. While Barry can be dismissive too, after all he does not read a lot of posts here, but he often goes into some detail why he thinks something is nuts. The master here on FFL of often lengthy but usually irrelevant posting is Richard. When he gets going, no one can match Richard for pointless quantity and number of posts. It always seems to me that Richard is seeing what goes on FFL out the corner of his eye, but his mind is elsewhere with a different agenda (i.e., trolling) so the posts look as if they have something to do with a particular discussion but really do not have that much relevance. In my e-mail I have a Richard folder, and from time to time just mark them 'all read'. When I post, because I am a slow writer, and tend to length, I do not have time to read too many posts, maybe because I take too long to write them, and so cannot remain in any particular conversation for very long most of the time. Thank you heartily for noticing that I am corruptible. There is a wonderful grit to corruption and graft, ill will and misunderstanding. It is the spice of life, and the greatest moments are when we can smooth over that roughness with a bit of harmony. Life then is not thin and drawn or empty. I do think before I write. But if you are interested in brevity, take a gander at the following: The Lost Art of Brevity by Mike Myatt Do you ever grow weary of listening to the verbose, or reading the work of those that have issues with clear articulation? I certainly do…but fear not; the lost art of brevity is making a comeback. Those of you that know me have come to understand that I prefer to cut to the chase. I like to get to the root of an issue as quickly as possible. While I appreciate the great oratory skills of those who communicate using wonderful word pictures, or the academics who can wax eloquent while always using the best form of prose, I prefer my business communication to be quick and dirty. In the immortal words of Jack Webb: The facts ma'am…just the facts. In today's post I'll look at the benefits associated with the resurgence of brevity. Let me begin clearly stating that it is not my goal to be perceived as a word-basher. I appreciate anyone who has command of a great vocabulary, but I don't have time for a 30 minute explanation of something that could have been, and should have been, communicated in 2 minutes. Brevity is rare because it takes both skill and effort to simplify the complex. It's easier to remain ethereal, vague and ambiguous than it is to communicate with purpose and clarity. My message today is a simple one – refining your communications skill is well worth the effort. Don't be the person known for rambling on, be the person known for being articulate and to the point. Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: The Gettysburg Address. President Lincoln's speech was only 10 sentences long (272 words), and lasted less than a mere 3 minutes in length. Contrast Lincoln's brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day. The renowned orator Edward Everett preceded President Lincoln on the podium at Gettysburg. Everett's speech was an amazing two hours in length. He was after all the President of Harvard, but I digress…My question is this: which speech was more effective, and more memorable? Ah, the power of brevity… The good news is that there are two big trends emboldening those of us who prefer brevity over other more irritating forms of communication. First is the time pressure for our attention. People simply don't have the time to listen to, or read, unnecessarily long forms of communication. The second trend is technology's recognition of the first trend.
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Xeno, don't mind me. I was triggered cuz I write and enjoy my short posts just about all the time. Really don't have much to say. Just living it. AND often enjoy those who can put it into words. Whatever it is (-:PS I love corruptible and corrupting peeps! Happy Day Before Thanksgiving From: Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartax...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife] FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC Share wrote: 'So Xeno, now that you've been corrupted into writing short posts, would you deem them also thin?' Because the universe may be perceived in pieces, all is corruptible; no thing is immune from being demeaned, truncated, belittled, debased, degraded, despised, disparaged, abased, and detracted from. Those that that think they are incorruptible (Judy comes to mind) are not aware of their own human nature and the nature of the world. A single brief post many does not make, Share. If you look at most posts by Fleetwood, they tend to be short. Barry on the other hand sometimes writes quite a bit. He may even write more than Fleetwood, but he normally collects his thoughts together and arranges them instead of shooting from the hip. The post count limit we used to have tended to force people to be a bit more coherent in their output. Whether or not you like what Barry writes, his output is more coherent and well thought out than Fleetwood's, because he is less impulsive. Fleetwood is also more dismissive, preferring not to delve into an issue he cannot be bothered with, and so he writes a quick dismissive note ignoring any points made. While Barry can be dismissive too, after all he does not read a lot of posts here, but he often goes into some detail why he thinks something is nuts. The master here on FFL of often lengthy but usually irrelevant posting is Richard. When he gets going, no one can match Richard for pointless quantity and number of posts. It always seems to me that Richard is seeing what goes on FFL out the corner of his eye, but his mind is elsewhere with a different agenda (i.e., trolling) so the posts look as if they have something to do with a particular discussion but really do not have that much relevance. In my e-mail I have a Richard folder, and from time to time just mark them 'all read'. When I post, because I am a slow writer, and tend to length, I do not have time to read too many posts, maybe because I take too long to write them, and so cannot remain in any particular conversation for very long most of the time. Thank you heartily for noticing that I am corruptible. There is a wonderful grit to corruption and graft, ill will and misunderstanding. It is the spice of life, and the greatest moments are when we can smooth over that roughness with a bit of harmony. Life then is not thin and drawn or empty. I do think before I write. But if you are interested in brevity, take a gander at the following: The Lost Art of Brevity by Mike Myatt Do you ever grow weary of listening to the verbose, or reading the work of those that have issues with clear articulation? I certainly do…but fear not; the lost art of brevity is making a comeback. Those of you that know me have come to understand that I prefer to cut to the chase. I like to get to the root of an issue as quickly as possible. While I appreciate the great oratory skills of those who communicate using wonderful word pictures, or the academics who can wax eloquent while always using the best form of prose, I prefer my business communication to be quick and dirty. In the immortal words of Jack Webb: The facts ma'am…just the facts. In today's post I'll look at the benefits associated with the resurgence of brevity. Let me begin clearly stating that it is not my goal to be perceived as a word-basher. I appreciate anyone who has command of a great vocabulary, but I don't have time for a 30 minute explanation of something that could have been, and should have been, communicated in 2 minutes. Brevity is rare because it takes both skill and effort to simplify the complex. It's easier to remain ethereal, vague and ambiguous than it is to communicate with purpose and clarity. My message today is a simple one – refining your communications skill is well worth the effort. Don't be the person known for rambling on, be the person known for being articulate and to the point. Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: The Gettysburg Address. President Lincoln's speech was only 10 sentences long (272 words), and lasted less than a mere 3 minutes in length. Contrast Lincoln's brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day. The renowned orator Edward Everett preceded President Lincoln on the podium
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Snipping out of respect for your forwarded dissertation on brevity: From: Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartax...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife] FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Whether or not you like what Barry writes, his output is more coherent and well thought out than Fleetwood's, because he is less impulsive. Impulsiveness is really not the issue. My output is what it is because I am more coherent and a better thinker. Humble about it, too. :-)
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
scrapbook time ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb@... wrote : Snipping out of respect for your forwarded dissertation on brevity: From: Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartaxius@... [FairfieldLife] FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Whether or not you like what Barry writes, his output is more coherent and well thought out than Fleetwood's, because he is less impulsive. Impulsiveness is really not the issue. My output is what it is because I am more coherent and a better thinker. Humble about it, too. :-)
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Since mac n cheese has become so popular, my bone to pick with it, is, It Must Be Baked, with all the cheese cooked, and a crust formed all over the outside. The microwave versions of this esteemed meal, pretty much suck. OK, that's my two cents... ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, awoelflebater@... wrote : ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, anartaxius@... wrote : I am not sure short sentence verbosity deserves any reward, but I was thinking of you tonight because I made mac and cheese for myself for dinner, plus some broccoli. That seems like a contradiction in terms and I can't find my way to seeing it as anything else, although I have tried. It's always a good idea, when eating a meal, to make sure that everything on the plate is not beige. Adding a bit of color usually means you are adding something healthy. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote : Whee! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
I said you were less impulsive, I did not say by how much. I included thus,
sufficient wiggle room to allow your level of impulsiveness to be zero, and
thus not an issue. As to being a better thinker and being more coherent, yes.
If I knew you in person, I could evaluate humble, but otherwise, I do not give
a crap as long as your output is provocative, profound, or entertaining.
From: TurquoiseBee turquoi...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife]
FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Snipping out of respect for your forwarded dissertation on brevity:
From: Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartax...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife]
FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
Whether or not you like what Barry writes, his output is more coherent and well
thought out than Fleetwood's, because he is less impulsive.
Impulsiveness is really not the issue.
My output is what it is because I am more coherent and a better thinker.
Humble about it, too.
:-)
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Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
NOT! On 11/26/2014 9:35 AM, Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartax...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife] wrote: Share wrote: 'So Xeno, now that you've been corrupted into writing short posts, would you deem them also thin?' Because the universe may be perceived in pieces, all is corruptible; no thing is immune from being demeaned, truncated, belittled, debased, degraded, despised, disparaged, abased, and detracted from. Those that that think they are incorruptible (Judy comes to mind) are not aware of their own human nature and the nature of the world. A single brief post many does not make, Share. If you look at most posts by Fleetwood, they tend to be short. Barry on the other hand sometimes writes quite a bit. He may even write more than Fleetwood, but he normally collects his thoughts together and arranges them instead of shooting from the hip. The post count limit we used to have tended to force people to be a bit more coherent in their output. Whether or not you like what Barry writes, his output is more coherent and well thought out than Fleetwood's, because he is less impulsive. Fleetwood is also more dismissive, preferring not to delve into an issue he cannot be bothered with, and so he writes a quick dismissive note ignoring any points made. While Barry can be dismissive too, after all he does not read a lot of posts here, but he often goes into some detail why he thinks something is nuts. The master here on FFL of often lengthy but usually irrelevant posting is Richard. When he gets going, no one can match Richard for pointless quantity and number of posts. It always seems to me that Richard is seeing what goes on FFL out the corner of his eye, but his mind is elsewhere with a different agenda (i.e., trolling) so the posts look as if they have something to do with a particular discussion but really do not have that much relevance. In my e-mail I have a Richard folder, and from time to time just mark them 'all read'. When I post, because I am a slow writer, and tend to length, I do not have time to read too many posts, maybe because I take too long to write them, and so cannot remain in any particular conversation for very long most of the time. Thank you heartily for noticing that I am corruptible. There is a wonderful grit to corruption and graft, ill will and misunderstanding. It is the spice of life, and the greatest moments are when we can smooth over that roughness with a bit of harmony. Life then is not thin and drawn or empty. I do think before I write. But if you are interested in brevity, take a gander at the following: *The Lost Art of Brevity* by Mike Myatt Do you ever grow weary of listening to the verbose, or reading the work of those that have issues with clear articulation? I certainly do…but fear not; the lost art of brevity is making a comeback. Those of you that know me have come to understand that I prefer to cut to the chase. I like to get to the root of an issue as quickly as possible. While I appreciate the great oratory skills of those who communicate using wonderful word pictures, or the academics who can wax eloquent while always using the best form of prose, I prefer my business communication to be quick and dirty. In the immortal words of Jack Webb: The facts ma'am…just the facts. In today's post I'll look at the benefits associated with the resurgence of brevity. Let me begin clearly stating that it is not my goal to be perceived as a word-basher. I appreciate anyone who has command of a great vocabulary, but I don't have time for a 30 minute explanation of something that could have been, and should have been, communicated in 2 minutes. Brevity is rare because it takes both skill and effort to simplify the complex. It's easier to remain ethereal, vague and ambiguous than it is to communicate with purpose and clarity. My message today is a simple one – refining your communications skill is well worth the effort. Don't be the person known for rambling on, be the person known for being articulate and to the point. Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: The Gettysburg Address. President Lincoln's speech was only 10 sentences long (272 words), and lasted less than a mere 3 minutes in length. Contrast Lincoln's brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day. The renowned orator Edward Everett preceded President Lincoln on the podium at Gettysburg. Everett's speech was an amazing two hours in length. He was after all the President of Harvard, but I digress…My question is this: which speech was more effective, and more memorable? Ah, the power of brevity… The good news is that there are two big trends emboldening those of us who prefer brevity over other more irritating forms of communication. First is the time pressure for our attention. People simply don't have the time to listen
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
On 11/26/2014 10:10 AM, TurquoiseBee turquoi...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife] wrote: */My output is what it isbecause I am more coherent and a better thinker. /* /HIS BODY TURNED GOLD . . . . . . he began to shrink, then grow to tremendous heights. He raised his arms and a shower of energy rushed down onto us while lines of power pushed up through my spine. His body turned gold, then it turned into a doorway. It became an absence. I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. I felt myself spinning, floating, turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - /Uncle Tantra http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The_Last_Incarnation.htm http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The%20Last%20Incarnation.htm
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Hilarious; from fantasizing about butt fucking babies to: I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. The Turq is coherent indeed :-) ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, punditster@... wrote : On 11/26/2014 10:10 AM, TurquoiseBee turquoiseb@... mailto:turquoiseb@... [FairfieldLife] wrote: My output is what it is because I am more coherent and a better thinker. HIS BODY TURNED GOLD . . . . . . he began to shrink, then grow to tremendous heights. He raised his arms and a shower of energy rushed down onto us while lines of power pushed up through my spine. His body turned gold, then it turned into a doorway. It became an absence. I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. I felt myself spinning, floating, turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - Uncle Tantra http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The_Last_Incarnation.htm http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The%20Last%20Incarnation.htm
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
On 11/26/2014 3:20 PM, nablusoss1008 wrote: Hilarious; from fantasizing about butt fucking babies to: /I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. The Turq is coherent indeed :-)/ ///...turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting./ - Uncle Tantra ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, punditster@... wrote : On 11/26/2014 10:10 AM, TurquoiseBee turquoiseb@... mailto:turquoiseb@... [FairfieldLife] wrote: */My output is what it isbecause I am more coherent and a better thinker. /* /HIS BODY TURNED GOLD . . . . . . he began to shrink, then grow to tremendous heights. He raised his arms and a shower of energy rushed down onto us while lines of power pushed up through my spine. His body turned gold, then it turned into a doorway. It became an absence. I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. I felt myself spinning, floating, turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - /Uncle Tantra http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The_Last_Incarnation.htm http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The%20Last%20Incarnation.htm
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
H. Seems Willytex is lying again. I didn't have anything to do with writing the thing he signed my pen name to. That's not my website, I've never had anything to do with creating it other than allowing them to put my book up on it when they asked if they could, and I didn't write that passage. Willytex actually knows all of this, because he's tried to run this routine before in the past and been busted on it. Sure is interesting to see what cultists do when someone pushes their buttons though, isn't it? Now do you see why I used the language I did? It makes the roaches crawl out of the baseboards and into the light, where everyone can see them. From: nablusoss1008 no_re...@yahoogroups.com To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC Hilarious; from fantasizing about butt fucking babies to: I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. The Turq is coherent indeed :-) ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, punditster@... wrote : On 11/26/2014 10:10 AM, TurquoiseBeeturquoiseb@... [FairfieldLife] wrote: My output is what it is because I am more coherent and abetter thinker. HIS BODY TURNED GOLD . . . . . . he beganto shrink, then grow to tremendous heights. He raised his armsand a shower of energy rushed down onto us while lines of powerpushed up through my spine. His body turned gold, then it turnedinto a doorway. It became an absence. I felt myself drawn intoit and through it into other realities. I felt myself spinning,floating, turning in various directions, then expanding andcontracting. - Uncle Tantra http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The_Last_Incarnation.htm
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
The newbies and lurking reporters found out more about the Turq than they strictly needed to know. Hilarious; from fantasizing about butt fucking babies to: I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. The Turq is coherent indeed :-) ...turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - Uncle Tantra ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote : On 11/26/2014 10:10 AM, TurquoiseBee turquoiseb@... mailto:turquoiseb@... [FairfieldLife] wrote: My output is what it is because I am more coherent and a better thinker. HIS BODY TURNED GOLD . . . . . . he began to shrink, then grow to tremendous heights. He raised his arms and a shower of energy rushed down onto us while lines of power pushed up through my spine. His body turned gold, then it turned into a doorway. It became an absence. I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. I felt myself spinning, floating, turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - Uncle Tantra http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The_Last_Incarnation.htm http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The%20Last%20Incarnation.htm
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
The newbies and lurking reporters found out more about the Turq than they wanted to know. Hilarious; from fantasizing about butt fucking babies to: I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. The Turq is coherent indeed :-) ...turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - Uncle Tantra ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, punditster@... mailto:punditster@... wrote : On 11/26/2014 10:10 AM, TurquoiseBee turquoiseb@... mailto:turquoiseb@... [FairfieldLife] wrote: My output is what it is because I am more coherent and a better thinker. HIS BODY TURNED GOLD . . . . . . he began to shrink, then grow to tremendous heights. He raised his arms and a shower of energy rushed down onto us while lines of power pushed up through my spine. His body turned gold, then it turned into a doorway. It became an absence. I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. I felt myself spinning, floating, turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - Uncle Tantra http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The_Last_Incarnation.htm http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The%20Last%20Incarnation.htm
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, no_re...@yahoogroups.com wrote : Hilarious; from fantasizing about butt fucking babies to: I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. The Turq is coherent indeed :-) Fantasising? The expression was intended a way of underlining a point about cluelessness. I'm sorry you didn't get it, but I don't suppose anyone will let the facts get in the way of a good story ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, punditster@... wrote : On 11/26/2014 10:10 AM, TurquoiseBee turquoiseb@... mailto:turquoiseb@... [FairfieldLife] wrote: My output is what it is because I am more coherent and a better thinker. HIS BODY TURNED GOLD . . . . . . he began to shrink, then grow to tremendous heights. He raised his arms and a shower of energy rushed down onto us while lines of power pushed up through my spine. His body turned gold, then it turned into a doorway. It became an absence. I felt myself drawn into it and through it into other realities. I felt myself spinning, floating, turning in various directions, then expanding and contracting. - Uncle Tantra http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The_Last_Incarnation.htm http://www.ramalila.net/LetDrLenzsStudentsBooksTeach/Interview_The%20Last%20Incarnation.htm
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
They don't call you fleet (of foot) for nothing. Look at you go! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese 52 'Richard J. Williams' punditster 40 awoelflebater 37 TurquoiseBee turquoiseb 37 Michael Jackson mjackson74 29 Share Long sharelong60 26 nablusoss1008 22 Bhairitu noozguru 18 steve.sundur 18 salyavin808 12 jr_esq 11 anartaxius 10 dhamiltony2k5 9 Mike Dixon mdixon.6569 6 j_alexander_stanley 6 LEnglish5 5 s3raphita 5 Tormod Kinnes tkinnes 3 emptybill 2 jason_green2 2 email4you mikemail4you 2 Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartaxius 1 wgm4u 1 tkinnes 1 srijau 1 hepa7 1 feste37 1 eustace10679 1 WLeed3 1 'Rick Archer' rick Posters: 30 Saturday Morning 00:00 UTC Rollover Times = Daylight Saving Time (Summer): US Friday evening: PDT 5 PM - MDT 6 PM - CDT 7 PM - EDT 8 PM Europe Saturday: BST 1 AM CEST 2 AM EEST 3 AM Standard Time (Winter): US Friday evening: PST 4 PM - MST 5 PM - CST 6 PM - EST 7 PM Europe Saturday: GMT 12 AM CET 1 AM EET 2 AM For more information on Time Zones: www.worldtimezone.com
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Whee! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, awoelflebater@... wrote : They don't call you fleet (of foot) for nothing. Look at you go! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese 52 'Richard J. Williams' punditster 40 awoelflebater 37 TurquoiseBee turquoiseb 37 Michael Jackson mjackson74 29 Share Long sharelong60 26 nablusoss1008 22 Bhairitu noozguru 18 steve.sundur 18 salyavin808 12 jr_esq 11 anartaxius 10 dhamiltony2k5 9 Mike Dixon mdixon.6569 6 j_alexander_stanley 6 LEnglish5 5 s3raphita 5 Tormod Kinnes tkinnes 3 emptybill 2 jason_green2 2 email4you mikemail4you 2 Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartaxius 1 wgm4u 1 tkinnes 1 srijau 1 hepa7 1 feste37 1 eustace10679 1 WLeed3 1 'Rick Archer' rick Posters: 30 Saturday Morning 00:00 UTC Rollover Times = Daylight Saving Time (Summer): US Friday evening: PDT 5 PM - MDT 6 PM - CDT 7 PM - EDT 8 PM Europe Saturday: BST 1 AM CEST 2 AM EEST 3 AM Standard Time (Winter): US Friday evening: PST 4 PM - MST 5 PM - CST 6 PM - EST 7 PM Europe Saturday: GMT 12 AM CET 1 AM EET 2 AM For more information on Time Zones: www.worldtimezone.com
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote : Whee! Now who can't see that glee has pure, unadulterated enlightenment? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, awoelflebater@... wrote : They don't call you fleet (of foot) for nothing. Look at you go! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese 52 'Richard J. Williams' punditster 40 awoelflebater 37 TurquoiseBee turquoiseb 37 Michael Jackson mjackson74 29 Share Long sharelong60 26 nablusoss1008 22 Bhairitu noozguru 18 steve.sundur 18 salyavin808 12 jr_esq 11 anartaxius 10 dhamiltony2k5 9 Mike Dixon mdixon.6569 6 j_alexander_stanley 6 LEnglish5 5 s3raphita 5 Tormod Kinnes tkinnes 3 emptybill 2 jason_green2 2 email4you mikemail4you 2 Xenophaneros Anartaxius anartaxius 1 wgm4u 1 tkinnes 1 srijau 1 hepa7 1 feste37 1 eustace10679 1 WLeed3 1 'Rick Archer' rick Posters: 30 Saturday Morning 00:00 UTC Rollover Times = Daylight Saving Time (Summer): US Friday evening: PDT 5 PM - MDT 6 PM - CDT 7 PM - EDT 8 PM Europe Saturday: BST 1 AM CEST 2 AM EEST 3 AM Standard Time (Winter): US Friday evening: PST 4 PM - MST 5 PM - CST 6 PM - EST 7 PM Europe Saturday: GMT 12 AM CET 1 AM EET 2 AM For more information on Time Zones: www.worldtimezone.com
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
I am not sure short sentence verbosity deserves any reward, but I was thinking of you tonight because I made mac and cheese for myself for dinner, plus some broccoli. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote : Whee! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, anartaxius@... wrote : I am not sure short sentence verbosity deserves any reward, but I was thinking of you tonight because I made mac and cheese for myself for dinner, plus some broccoli. That seems like a contradiction in terms and I can't find my way to seeing it as anything else, although I have tried. It's always a good idea, when eating a meal, to make sure that everything on the plate is not beige. Adding a bit of color usually means you are adding something healthy. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote : Whee! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese
Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
On 11/25/2014 9:11 PM, anartaxius wrote: I am not sure short sentence verbosity deserves any reward, but I was thinking of you tonight because I made mac and cheese for myself for dinner, plus some broccoli. /My suggestion to you Sir, is to eat less and do more./ ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote : Whee! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
Many short posts. This may result in a large post count, but the material is thin. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, awoelflebater@... wrote : ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, anartaxius@... wrote : I am not sure short sentence verbosity deserves any reward, but I was thinking of you tonight because I made mac and cheese for myself for dinner, plus some broccoli. That seems like a contradiction in terms and I can't find my way to seeing it as anything else, although I have tried. It's always a good idea, when eating a meal, to make sure that everything on the plate is not beige. Adding a bit of color usually means you are adding something healthy. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote : Whee! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese
[FairfieldLife] Re: Post Count Wed 26-Nov-14 00:15:11 UTC
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, anartaxius@... wrote : Many short posts. This may result in a large post count, but the material is thin. Now Xeno, if you ever wrote the word Whee then I would know so much about you and it would all be good. One word can speak volumes. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, awoelflebater@... wrote : ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, anartaxius@... wrote : I am not sure short sentence verbosity deserves any reward, but I was thinking of you tonight because I made mac and cheese for myself for dinner, plus some broccoli. That seems like a contradiction in terms and I can't find my way to seeing it as anything else, although I have tried. It's always a good idea, when eating a meal, to make sure that everything on the plate is not beige. Adding a bit of color usually means you are adding something healthy. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, fleetwood_macncheese@... wrote : Whee! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ffl.postcount@... wrote : Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 11/22/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 11/29/14 00:00:00 465 messages as of (UTC) 11/26/14 00:01:35 105 fleetwood_macncheese
