May I suggest that the picture of Nosy Mole accompany each post? He has an intrepid and whimsical look about him that is very appealing.

How about Mopey Mole? Nearsighted enough not to see the larger picture, and comfortable enough because he can’t. Mopey because every time he peeks up to look around, he gets whacked!

That’s a suggestion, but I have to say I will miss Chicken Little’s energy. Fortunately he is only in hospice and might yet recover. As might the world as we…[Read more]

What a delightful post! So many things about this planet are gifts over which we have no control. Rain often comes with lack of sunshine which causes a dip in my outlook on life–until I remember that we depend on water in every possible way. What a gift when it falls freely from the sky!

I heard existential at least three times, always with threat. Is an existential threat a threat to our existence? Wouldn’t it be more powerful to say “a threat to our very existence?” if that is what was meant. Otherwise, existential threat sounds like a philosophical idea.

Mariner can sure get a lot of traction out of one word!

Well, now I need another walk!

I had an existential experience on my morning walk. The trees and flowering weeds were there whether I saw them or not. Perhaps I should rephrase that. I think the trees had the existential experience, and I had a thought while on a walk in reality. Isn’t every walk a walk in reality? I wonder why the term existential came into use when the…[Read more]

Groaning is better than moaning! Mariner has a great sense of humor and it is much appreciated. We need humor in our lives!

This is a great new thought!

This is a very clear and succinct overview of the generations. The problem posed at the end could be addressed if seniors and oldies returned to the idea of communes—for those who remember the 60’s. Just as hippies created or found their own families by living communally, wouldn’t it be fun for aging hippies to return to their roots? Share…[Read more]

I doubt if it was ever one problem at a time. Even as Rome was burning there was the eternal question, “What’s for supper?”

The answer to the question “Can we Homos handle it?” is Yes We Can! (Wouldn’t that make a catchy political slogan?)

Mariner’s wife should add that this question did not come out of nowhere. It was based on the discussion that if we age and die due to shrinking telomeres, it is possible that science will find a way to extend life through manipulation of telomeres. The problem then becomes–if everyone has the opportunity to live almost forever then how do you…[Read more]

Actually this book came from Allison, Colorado daughter-in-law and Millennial. She is in the midst of a working life with young children and did not have time to read it right now so sent it home with me. Only Boomers have the luxury of time to read while we continue to mess with the culture, right to the bitter end! What a good review! It is…[Read more]

Not over! Not goodbye! We need every human voice (and blog) to speak out on behalf of the human experience vs. machines, technology, corporations and autocrats. Write on, Mariner!

Very well said–no one deserves casdnashn!

This is not unlike a bad connection with Verizon…

Wife’s nephews (cousins to son and his family). Also might note that one nephew provided the very expensive–and time intensive–catfish for one menu! I think a good time was had by all thanks to the cooperative weather.

Is there no joy in Mudville???

This is a great video! I will plan to watch it every day!

Well, thanks for the advice–but really what can anyone do except endure the roller coaster ride? We are at the mercy of mighty forces. We always are, but sometimes the roller coaster is going up and then it seems like a good ride with a great view!

Thank you! I think every other post should be nice news!