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Post by bunkerfan on Jan 28, 2017 10:23:18 GMT
Sounds of the 60s' Brian Matthew steps downVeteran BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Brian Matthew has stepped down from presenting Sounds of The 60s due to "poor health" at the age of 88. I've listened to Brian Matthew since I was a teenager, and for me Saturday mornings will not be the same without hearing his voice on the radio. Happy retirement Brian.www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38775566 Another twist to this tale in today's Daily Telegraph. What a way to treat this wonderful presenter. Radio 2 takes 'horrible' decision to replace Britain's oldest DJ Brian Matthew on Sounds of the 60sBrian Matthew, the Radio 2 DJ who has presented Sounds of the 60s for more than a quarter of a century, is to be replaced by the BBC in a decision he described as "horrible". Matthew, 88, is Britain’s oldest regular radio presenter and has been with the station since 1954. He has been off air for several weeks to recuperate from a fall, with Sir Tim Rice standing in for him on the Saturday morning show. The BBC said in a statement that, due to Matthew’s ill health, it had been mutually agreed that it was “the right time for him to step off the weekly treadmill of presenting the show”. But Matthew said: “That’s absolute balderdash. I was ready and willing and able to go back, and they’ve just said they are going to put the programme in the hands of other people. “I didn’t really have much in the way of ill health. I had a collapse at home at the bottom of our stairs, and my wife called the ambulance service. They came and examined me and said it was a matter for appraisal at the hospital. They put me on a ward, I stayed there for a while and now I’m back at home. “I enjoyed doing the show very much indeed. I did it for 25 years. I feel very disconcerted, I must say. I do admit I’m a bit of an antique, but that’s never seemed to matter until now.” Full story here......... www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/27/radio-2-takes-horrible-decision-replace-britains-oldest-dj-brian/
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Post by Equus on Jan 30, 2017 11:52:58 GMT
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Post by Equus on Feb 1, 2017 5:18:21 GMT
I have been talking about this before... The Danish concept of hygge... If anybody is interested in the Danish way of hygge, there is a book out there right now that describes it... It's part of the Danish culture, the Danish DNA... and one of the reasons that we are one of the happiest countries in the world... Denmark is not perfect, and so am I, but if you are interested in this Danish phenomenon, this book should describe it, and it's on the bestseller list right now... Something that almost never happens for a Danish author... I haven't read it myself yet, but heard an interview with the author this morning... Let's say that it's a possibility... I didn't know that we had a happiness research institute in Copenhagen...
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Feb 1, 2017 23:02:40 GMT
Is Ullr pleased with you? I absolutely love this photo. Broadsword T-Shirt and also in hand. Maryland has not seen any accumulation, as of yet. Two more months until the Jacks in the green show themselves.
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Feb 1, 2017 23:05:33 GMT
I have been talking about this before... The Danish concept of hygge... If anybody is interested in the Danish way of hygge, there is a book out there right now that describes it... It's part of the Danish culture, the Danish DNA... and one of the reasons that we are one of the happiest countries in the world... Denmark is not perfect, and so am I, but if you are interested in this Danish phenomenon, this book should describe it, and it's on the bestseller list right now... Something that almost never happens for a Danish author... I haven't read it myself yet, but heard an interview with the author this morning... Let's say that it's a possibility... I didn't know that we had a happiness research institute in Copenhagen... I'll order this book. I would love to understand your culture more. Thank you for showing this.
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 2, 2017 3:56:29 GMT
Is Ullr pleased with you? I absolutely love this photo. Broadsword T-Shirt and also in hand. Maryland has not seen any accumulation, as of yet. Two more months until the Jacks in the green show themselves. I prayed to Ullr in January because I feared Global Warming would rob me of this... it worked!
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Post by Equus on Feb 2, 2017 10:54:40 GMT
I have been talking about this before... The Danish concept of hygge... If anybody is interested in the Danish way of hygge, there is a book out there right now that describes it... It's part of the Danish culture, the Danish DNA... and one of the reasons that we are one of the happiest countries in the world... Denmark is not perfect, and so am I, but if you are interested in this Danish phenomenon, this book should describe it, and it's on the bestseller list right now... Something that almost never happens for a Danish author... I haven't read it myself yet, but heard an interview with the author this morning... Let's say that it's a possibility... I didn't know that we had a happiness research institute in Copenhagen... I'll order this book. I would love to understand your culture more. Thank you for showing this. There is one sentence in the American declaration of independence that I think is very unique... Yes, it's this... Though taken out of context, I would like to quote Thomas Jefferson... He writes about, "...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." To me this is very unique... A statesman who is writing about a feeling... Happiness can be pursued, and deliberately cultivated... So instead of buying a boat because we want a boat, and only for that particular reason, we should only buy that boat if it makes us happy... The goal is not the boat, but the feelings of joy and happiness you will be experiencing if you buy that boat... To me this is a major shift in thinking... I'll write it again... The goal is not the boat, but the positive feelings it will create if you buy that boat... Somebody once said that it's much easier to hit a target, if you know where the target is... So if the goal is the pursuit of happiness, I believe that happiness easier can be found, and cultivated... This individual pursuit of happiness can take on many forms... You may not like sailing, and if that is so, the pursuit of your individual happiness should be pursued another way... The Danish way of hygge is a deliberate pursuit of happiness... The goal is to do something that creates a whole variety of positive feelings... and because it is a deliberate attempt to create the feelings of hygge, and happiness, the Danes very often succeed...
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Feb 2, 2017 13:33:59 GMT
I'll order this book. I would love to understand your culture more. Thank you for showing this. There is one sentence in the American declaration of independence that I think is very unique... Yes, it's this... Though taken out of context, I would like to quote Thomas Jefferson... He writes about, "...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." To me this is very unique... A statesman who is writing about a feeling... Happiness can be pursued, and deliberately cultivated... So instead of buying a boat because we want a boat, and only for that particular reason, we should only buy that boat if it makes us happy... The goal is not the boat, but the feelings of joy and happiness you will experiencing if you buy that boat... To me this is a major shift in thinking... I'll write it again... The goal is not the boat, but the positive feelings it will create if you buy that boat... Somebody once said that it's much easier to hit a target, if you know where the target is... So if the goal is the pursuit of happiness, I believe that happiness easier can be found, and cultivated... This individual pursuit of happiness can take on many forms... You may not like sailing, and if that is so, the pursuit of your individual happiness should be pursued another way... The Danish way of hygge is a deliberate pursuit of happiness... The goal is to do something that creates a whole variety of positive feelings... and because it is a deliberate attempt to create the feelings of hygge, and happiness, the Danes very often succeed...
Jefferson is loved by my family. We visit Monticello regularly. It is a special place to visit, if you haven't been as of yet. I appreciate everything you said. I believe you are correct. Interesting thoughts for me to ponder today while patrolling my area.
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Post by nonrabbit on Feb 3, 2017 9:23:06 GMT
I have been talking about this before... The Danish concept of hygge... If anybody is interested in the Danish way of hygge, there is a book out there right now that describes it... It's part of the Danish culture, the Danish DNA... and one of the reasons that we are one of the happiest countries in the world... Denmark is not perfect, and so am I, but if you are interested in this Danish phenomenon, this book should describe it, and it's on the bestseller list right now... Something that almost never happens for a Danish author... I haven't read it myself yet, but heard an interview with the author this morning... Let's say that it's a possibility... I didn't know that we had a happiness research institute in Copenhagen... Ah the Book of Hygge (hue-gah), available in every Waterstone's bookshop ( featured at the entrance) in every town over here at Xmastime. I picked it up and skimmed through it, and thought well it's all candles, hot chocolate and brightly coloured mittens - tell me something I don't know about surviving the dark and miserable months, lacking vitamin D until Spring (which we don't get anymore!) but there is more to it.... and the Danes are doing things pretty well compared to the rest of us. Like Bernie, I should like to visit someday. This is doing the rounds on Fb and rightly so.
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Post by Equus on Feb 4, 2017 10:44:28 GMT
I have been talking about this before... The Danish concept of hygge... If anybody is interested in the Danish way of hygge, there is a book out there right now that describes it... It's part of the Danish culture, the Danish DNA... and one of the reasons that we are one of the happiest countries in the world... Denmark is not perfect, and so am I, but if you are interested in this Danish phenomenon, this book should describe it, and it's on the bestseller list right now... Something that almost never happens for a Danish author... I haven't read it myself yet, but heard an interview with the author this morning... Let's say that it's a possibility... I didn't know that we had a happiness research institute in Copenhagen... Ah the Book of Hygge (hue-gah), available in every Waterstone's bookshop ( featured at the entrance) in every town over here at Xmastime. I picked it up and skimmed through it, and thought well it's all candles, hot chocolate and brightly coloured mittens - tell me something I don't know about surviving the dark and miserable months, lacking vitamin D until Spring (which we don't get anymore!) but there is more to it.... and the Danes are doing things pretty well compared to the rest of us. Like Bernie, I should like to visit someday. This is doing the rounds on Fb and rightly so. Dark, dark, dark are the winter nights... Same problem here! No, I don't think that the Danes are doing things better... Well, some are, but living here you also see the down side... People are strange... sometimes... False fiends, people who never smiles, enemies, people who almost always attack first, and ask later... We also have our fair share of unpleasantness... Hygge is of course all over the world, and it's something most people do... I think that one of the best things about this is that it actually provides a word for it, and I'm a strong believer in the idea that giving it a name, makes it easier to hit the target. If we are aiming for a lazy afternoon, then it may be lazy, but probably not hygge... mainly because hygge wasn't the goal... It could be lazy and hygge at the same time, but it's much easier to create hygge if that is the goal instead of a lazy afternoon.... It would be nice if you were to visit Denmark... why not? of course there are so many different countries in the world... I was in Berlin a couple of years ago, and if there is one thing that I've learned about Berlin, is that it just isn't Copenhagen... In Copenhagen it's easy to get into a conversation if you just start talking, but in Berlin it was very hard. People don't look at each other... I actually found a place where I could talk to some of the natives... A bar somewhere in Berlin. So that was great, to talk to Germans... but when I walked through the town, I felt alone... That never happened in Copenhagen... And Copenhagen wasn't destroyed during the second world war... Berlin is a new town, and it doesn't have the charm of old buildings... but a new town can also have its charms, but I prefer to walk the streets of Copenhagen... I can understand that in a city of 3,5 million people, you will probably try to protect yourself... There is a lot of weirdoes out there, and you don't want to get involved in anything dangerous... So people develop this no eye contact for any price attitude, and I did it myself... 'cause you can get into a lot of trouble if you just walk around smiling at everyone... So this creates a city that stops interacting with people they doesn't know... When walking through the city I felt like people were getting more and more unreal... People started to represent collars and noises, a mass of sounds and shades... I tried to poke a little to the bobble of you don't see me, I don't see you... I bought something... but again, the Berliners I talked to was extremely nice... It's always good to go to another country... we may discover that there are other ways of doing things... or we may finally see the beauty in what we do in our own culture.
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Feb 4, 2017 22:20:05 GMT
Ah the Book of Hygge (hue-gah), available in every Waterstone's bookshop ( featured at the entrance) in every town over here at Xmastime. I picked it up and skimmed through it, and thought well it's all candles, hot chocolate and brightly coloured mittens - tell me something I don't know about surviving the dark and miserable months, lacking vitamin D until Spring (which we don't get anymore!) but there is more to it.... and the Danes are doing things pretty well compared to the rest of us. Like Bernie, I should like to visit someday. This is doing the rounds on Fb and rightly so. Dark, dark, dark are the winter nights... Same problem here! No, I don't think that the Danes are doing things better... Well, some are, but living here you also see the down side... People are strange... sometimes... False fiends, people who never smiles, enemies, people who almost always attack first, and ask later... We also have our fair share of unpleasantness... Hygge is of course all over the world, and it's something most people do... I think that one of the best things about this is that it actually provides a word for it, and I'm a strong believer in the idea that giving it a name, makes it easier to hit the target. If we are aiming for a lazy afternoon, then it may be lazy, but probably not hygge... mainly because hygge wasn't the goal... It could be lazy and hygge at the same time, but it's much easier to create hygge if that is the goal instead of a lazy afternoon.... It would be nice if you were to visit Denmark... why not? of course there are so many different countries in the world... I was in Berlin a couple of years ago, and if there is one thing that I've learned about Berlin, is that it just isn't Copenhagen... In Copenhagen it's easy to get into a conversation if you just start talking, but in Berlin it was very hard. People don't look at each other... I actually found a place where I could talk to some of the natives... A bar somewhere in Berlin. So that was great, to talk to Germans... but when I walked through the town, I felt alone... That never happened in Copenhagen... And Copenhagen wasn't destroyed during the second world war... Berlin is a new town, and it doesn't have the charm of old buildings... but a new town can also have its charms, but I prefer to walk the streets of Copenhagen... I can understand that in a city of 3,5 million people, you will probably try to protect yourself... There is a lot of weirdoes out there, and you don't want to get involved in anything dangerous... So people develop this no eye contact for any price attitude, and I did it myself... 'cause you can get into a lot of trouble if you just walk around smiling at everyone... So this creates a city that stops interacting with people they doesn't know... When walking through the city I felt like people were getting more and more unreal... People started to represent collars and noises, a mass of sounds and shades... I tried to poke a little to the bobble of you don't see me, I don't see you... I bought something... but again, the Berliners I talked to was extremely nice... It's always good to go to another country... we may discover that there are other ways of doing things... or we may finally see the beauty in what we do in our own culture. If I may say something, I like this threat very much, particularly this idea of Hygga. I am going to look for this book over here in the bookstore this evening. Also, I absolutely love to read the thoughts you are typing here. I have found, in Roma, most Italians will talk to you. Same thing goes for just about anywhere in Ireland. In New York City, forget about it, unless one is in a setting such as small restaurant or small record or book shop. My understanding is when people feel they are likely to run into you again, they are usually open, cordial and friendly. When someone looks at the population as if we are all just a number, he or she can, without a conscious thought, simply walk right by with no eye-to-eye contact.
Most American small-towns are friendly places. But, you probably would not be getting into the discussion of Hygga or the effects of gamma rays on man-in-the-moon marigolds. However, there is a level of sincerity that exists in the American Midwest that I do not see on the east or west coasts, hardly ever. The sincerity is that people in the middle states typically will mean what they say in earnest and they will not be flimsy or wishy-washy. They will say, with upmost sincerity what they mean. They are no overly friendly, until they get to know you. Then, they will be your true friend. They are not overly stand-offish. But, they will not ignore you if you have a question or say "good day" to them. Sincerity, something that is lacking in most places in America.
I like this idea that Equus has brought up before about 'hitting the target'. Yesterday, I found myself using The Target as an approach to mentor a person in his 20's who simply cannot unlock his door to the American dream.
I appreciate this discussion, men. God Bless Ye!
"When morning comes and I leave Berlin my mind is turning my heart is yearning for you and Berlin. In Amsterdam, I'll see my lady I hope she'll love me 'cause I'm gonna need her when I leave Berlin".
-Whiz
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Post by nonrabbit on Feb 4, 2017 22:37:14 GMT
Dark, dark, dark are the winter nights... Same problem here! No, I don't think that the Danes are doing things better... Well, some are, but living here you also see the down side... People are strange... sometimes... False fiends, people who never smiles, enemies, people who almost always attack first, and ask later... We also have our fair share of unpleasantness... Hygge is of course all over the world, and it's something most people do... I think that one of the best things about this is that it actually provides a word for it, and I'm a strong believer in the idea that giving it a name, makes it easier to hit the target. If we are aiming for a lazy afternoon, then it may be lazy, but probably not hygge... mainly because hygge wasn't the goal... It could be lazy and hygge at the same time, but it's much easier to create hygge if that is the goal instead of a lazy afternoon.... It would be nice if you were to visit Denmark... why not? of course there are so many different countries in the world... I was in Berlin a couple of years ago, and if there is one thing that I've learned about Berlin, is that it just isn't Copenhagen... In Copenhagen it's easy to get into a conversation if you just start talking, but in Berlin it was very hard. People don't look at each other... I actually found a place where I could talk to some of the natives... A bar somewhere in Berlin. So that was great, to talk to Germans... but when I walked through the town, I felt alone... That never happened in Copenhagen... And Copenhagen wasn't destroyed during the second world war... Berlin is a new town, and it doesn't have the charm of old buildings... but a new town can also have its charms, but I prefer to walk the streets of Copenhagen... I can understand that in a city of 3,5 million people, you will probably try to protect yourself... There is a lot of weirdoes out there, and you don't want to get involved in anything dangerous... So people develop this no eye contact for any price attitude, and I did it myself... 'cause you can get into a lot of trouble if you just walk around smiling at everyone... So this creates a city that stops interacting with people they doesn't know... When walking through the city I felt like people were getting more and more unreal... People started to represent collars and noises, a mass of sounds and shades... I tried to poke a little to the bobble of you don't see me, I don't see you... I bought something... but again, the Berliners I talked to was extremely nice... It's always good to go to another country... we may discover that there are other ways of doing things... or we may finally see the beauty in what we do in our own culture. If I may say something, I like this threat very much, particularly this idea of Hygga. I am going to look for this book over here in the bookstore this evening. Also, I absolutely love to read the thoughts you are typing here. I have found, in Roma, most Italians will talk to you. Same thing goes for just about anywhere in Ireland. In New York City, forget about it, unless one is in a setting such as small restaurant or small record or book shop. My understanding is when people feel they are likely to run into you again, they are usually open, cordial and friendly. When someone looks at the population as if we are all just a number, he or she can, without a conscious thought, simply walk right by with no eye-to-eye contact.
Most American small-towns are friendly places. But, you probably would not be getting into the discussion of Hygga or the effects of gamma rays on man-in-the-moon marigolds. However, there is a level of sincerity that exists in the American Midwest that I do not see on the east or west coasts, hardly ever. The sincerity is that people in the middle states typically will mean what they say in earnest and they will not be flimsy or wishy-washy. They will say, with upmost sincerity what they mean. They are no overly friendly, until they get to know you. Then, they will be your true friend. They are not overly stand-offish. But, they will not ignore you if you have a question or say "good day" to them. Sincerity, something that is lacking in most places in America.
I like this idea that Equus has brought up before about 'hitting the target'. Yesterday, I found myself using The Target as an approach to mentor a person in his 20's who simply cannot unlock his door to the American dream.
I appreciate this discussion, men. God Bless Ye!
"When morning comes and I leave Berlin my mind is turning my heart is yearning for you and Berlin. In Amsterdam, I'll see my lady I hope she'll love me 'cause I'm gonna need her when I leave Berlin".
-Whiz
I can honestly say ( and as unbiased as I could possibly be) that here in the city of Glasgow you could go on a bus, stand at a bus stop - or anywhere for that matter and start a conversion about the most bizarre thing and everyone will join in. Even those who are not native to the city but have lived here long enough to realise that it is the most friendly city will join in. Sitting on the bus the other week an American lady came on and asked the bus driver the way to a certain hotel. There were about six of us sitting there, well the man in front told the lady all about the history of the hotel, another woman asked her where she was from and we all joined in on a conversation It really happens all the time here. There is another side to it - you can't be shy!
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Post by nonrabbit on Feb 4, 2017 22:41:19 GMT
Billy Connolly tells it here - especially 1.40 onwards 'Edinburgh's lovely, and it has a lot of dead things that are very nice. Glasgow's lovely and has lots of live things that are even nicer'
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Feb 4, 2017 23:24:52 GMT
Billy Connolly tells it here - especially 1.40 onwards 'Edinburgh's lovely, and it has a lot of dead things that are very nice. Glasgow's lovely and has lots of live things that are even nicer' "Glaswegians". I love that. Never heard the term Glas-wegians. Has a nice ring to it. I also loved the part where people give directions with their feet. Very cute! Must be adorable folks. I've been burning to go for a long time. When the baby is ready, we'll come.
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Post by Equus on Feb 6, 2017 16:19:02 GMT
Dark, dark, dark are the winter nights... Same problem here! No, I don't think that the Danes are doing things better... Well, some are, but living here you also see the down side... People are strange... sometimes... False fiends, people who never smiles, enemies, people who almost always attack first, and ask later... We also have our fair share of unpleasantness... Hygge is of course all over the world, and it's something most people do... I think that one of the best things about this is that it actually provides a word for it, and I'm a strong believer in the idea that giving it a name, makes it easier to hit the target. If we are aiming for a lazy afternoon, then it may be lazy, but probably not hygge... mainly because hygge wasn't the goal... It could be lazy and hygge at the same time, but it's much easier to create hygge if that is the goal instead of a lazy afternoon.... It would be nice if you were to visit Denmark... why not? of course there are so many different countries in the world... I was in Berlin a couple of years ago, and if there is one thing that I've learned about Berlin, is that it just isn't Copenhagen... In Copenhagen it's easy to get into a conversation if you just start talking, but in Berlin it was very hard. People don't look at each other... I actually found a place where I could talk to some of the natives... A bar somewhere in Berlin. So that was great, to talk to Germans... but when I walked through the town, I felt alone... That never happened in Copenhagen... And Copenhagen wasn't destroyed during the second world war... Berlin is a new town, and it doesn't have the charm of old buildings... but a new town can also have its charms, but I prefer to walk the streets of Copenhagen... I can understand that in a city of 3,5 million people, you will probably try to protect yourself... There is a lot of weirdoes out there, and you don't want to get involved in anything dangerous... So people develop this no eye contact for any price attitude, and I did it myself... 'cause you can get into a lot of trouble if you just walk around smiling at everyone... So this creates a city that stops interacting with people they doesn't know... When walking through the city I felt like people were getting more and more unreal... People started to represent collars and noises, a mass of sounds and shades... I tried to poke a little to the bobble of you don't see me, I don't see you... I bought something... but again, the Berliners I talked to was extremely nice... It's always good to go to another country... we may discover that there are other ways of doing things... or we may finally see the beauty in what we do in our own culture. If I may say something, I like this threat very much, particularly this idea of Hygga. I am going to look for this book over here in the bookstore this evening. Also, I absolutely love to read the thoughts you are typing here. I have found, in Roma, most Italians will talk to you. Same thing goes for just about anywhere in Ireland. In New York City, forget about it, unless one is in a setting such as small restaurant or small record or book shop. My understanding is when people feel they are likely to run into you again, they are usually open, cordial and friendly. When someone looks at the population as if we are all just a number, he or she can, without a conscious thought, simply walk right by with no eye-to-eye contact.
Most American small-towns are friendly places. But, you probably would not be getting into the discussion of Hygga or the effects of gamma rays on man-in-the-moon marigolds. However, there is a level of sincerity that exists in the American Midwest that I do not see on the east or west coasts, hardly ever. The sincerity is that people in the middle states typically will mean what they say in earnest and they will not be flimsy or wishy-washy. They will say, with upmost sincerity what they mean. They are no overly friendly, until they get to know you. Then, they will be your true friend. They are not overly stand-offish. But, they will not ignore you if you have a question or say "good day" to them. Sincerity, something that is lacking in most places in America.
I like this idea that Equus has brought up before about 'hitting the target'. Yesterday, I found myself using The Target as an approach to mentor a person in his 20's who simply cannot unlock his door to the American dream.
I appreciate this discussion, men. God Bless Ye!
"When morning comes and I leave Berlin my mind is turning my heart is yearning for you and Berlin. In Amsterdam, I'll see my lady I hope she'll love me 'cause I'm gonna need her when I leave Berlin".
-Whiz
That may happen to people especially in the big cities... Interesting when people just say everything they mean... I used to do that a lot, but it just didn't solve the problems... If there was something that bothered me, I would talk to my girlfriend about it in order to solve the problem... It seemed like a very good approach, but it simply didn't work... The word honesty has a good sound to it... It's noble to be honest... But honesty is just one part of the game when it comes to people... I am not advocating that we should lie for the sake of harming anyone. That just doesn't make sense to me... To me to be honest is to be benevolent. Honesty that seeks to do god, it the kind of honesty that can unlock the hearts of many, and we do need to approach the world in a benevolent way. I will always try to build a good and strong relationship. And if we want to build good and strong relationships, there can be no malice... Even thoughts can be like small drops of poison, that hits the one we are talking to in the form of negative emotions. That's not what I want to do. Thoughts should be benevolent and always seeking ways to the beloveds heart... Thereby establishing a real possibility for a lasting friendship, relationship or even an intimate relationship... Honesty can be used to actively strengthen the bonds of a friendship. If we don't include something about us selves during a conversation, we will appear to be cold and maybe even unfriendly. That is because people instinctively know that people who talk to us, and also talks about themselves, that person likes us... People don't tell us about themselves unless they like us... Honesty can be used when confronted with someone who you can actually talk to. Someone who will listen to what you have to say, and who is ready to change his or hers view on the subject. Honesty should not be used when being honest is being used against you... Another problem with honesty is that it tends to give away secrets best untold. Anything you say can be used against you, and sometimes they will...
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Post by Budding Stately Hero on Feb 6, 2017 21:28:21 GMT
If I may say something, I like this threat very much, particularly this idea of Hygga. I am going to look for this book over here in the bookstore this evening. Also, I absolutely love to read the thoughts you are typing here. I have found, in Roma, most Italians will talk to you. Same thing goes for just about anywhere in Ireland. In New York City, forget about it, unless one is in a setting such as small restaurant or small record or book shop. My understanding is when people feel they are likely to run into you again, they are usually open, cordial and friendly. When someone looks at the population as if we are all just a number, he or she can, without a conscious thought, simply walk right by with no eye-to-eye contact.
Most American small-towns are friendly places. But, you probably would not be getting into the discussion of Hygga or the effects of gamma rays on man-in-the-moon marigolds. However, there is a level of sincerity that exists in the American Midwest that I do not see on the east or west coasts, hardly ever. The sincerity is that people in the middle states typically will mean what they say in earnest and they will not be flimsy or wishy-washy. They will say, with upmost sincerity what they mean. They are no overly friendly, until they get to know you. Then, they will be your true friend. They are not overly stand-offish. But, they will not ignore you if you have a question or say "good day" to them. Sincerity, something that is lacking in most places in America.
I like this idea that Equus has brought up before about 'hitting the target'. Yesterday, I found myself using The Target as an approach to mentor a person in his 20's who simply cannot unlock his door to the American dream.
I appreciate this discussion, men. God Bless Ye!
"When morning comes and I leave Berlin my mind is turning my heart is yearning for you and Berlin. In Amsterdam, I'll see my lady I hope she'll love me 'cause I'm gonna need her when I leave Berlin".
-Whiz
That may happen to people especially in the big cities... Interesting when people just say everything they mean... I used to do that a lot, but it just didn't solve the problems... If there was something that bothered me, I would talk to my girlfriend about it in order to solve the problem... It seemed like a very good approach, but it simply didn't work... The word honesty has a good sound to it... It's noble to be honest... But honesty is just one part of the game when it comes to people... I am not advocating that we should lie for the sake of harming anyone. That just doesn't make sense to me... To me to be honest is to be benevolent. Honesty that seeks to do god, it the kind of honesty that can unlock the hearts of many, and we do need to approach the world in a benevolent way. I will always try to build a good and strong relationship. And if we want to build good and strong relationships, there can be no malice... Even thoughts can be like small drops of poison, that hits the one we are talking to in the form of negative emotions. That's not what I want to do. Thoughts should be benevolent and always seeking ways to the beloveds heart... Thereby establishing a real possibility for a lasting friendship, relationship or even an intimate relationship... Honesty can be used to actively strengthen the bonds of a friendship. If we don't include something about us selves during a conversation, we will appear to be cold and maybe even unfriendly. That is because people instinctively know that people who talk to us, and also talks about themselves, that person likes us... People don't tell us about themselves unless they like us... Honesty can be used when confronted with someone who you can actually talk to. Someone who will listen to what you have to say, and who is ready to change his or hers view on the subject. Honesty should not be used when being honest is being used against you... Another problem with honesty is that it tends to give away secrets best untold. Anything you say can be used against you, and sometimes they will... Yes, most definitely. Very true.
The sincerity I'm talking about is....
"If you need anything while you're in town, just call on us, we'll help you out"
And then, the person is actually there for you when you're in need.
"I'm sorry for your loss. I'll start a prayer chain over at the church and have the congregation look in on you."
And then, they actually do it.
"It was my pleasure to help. I'm honored to be at your assistance".
And then, the person never reminds you that they did something for you.
"We'll have you over the house for dinner as soon as things slow down."
And then, they follow-up their offer to invite you to dinner. It's not just something to say to make niceties.
That's the kind of sincerity you can find in the great Midwest. People are usually very genuine and not fake.
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Post by Equus on Feb 7, 2017 11:00:35 GMT
That may happen to people especially in the big cities... Interesting when people just say everything they mean... I used to do that a lot, but it just didn't solve the problems... If there was something that bothered me, I would talk to my girlfriend about it in order to solve the problem... It seemed like a very good approach, but it simply didn't work... The word honesty has a good sound to it... It's noble to be honest... But honesty is just one part of the game when it comes to people... I am not advocating that we should lie for the sake of harming anyone. That just doesn't make sense to me... To me to be honest is to be benevolent. Honesty that seeks to do god, it the kind of honesty that can unlock the hearts of many, and we do need to approach the world in a benevolent way. I will always try to build a good and strong relationship. And if we want to build good and strong relationships, there can be no malice... Even thoughts can be like small drops of poison, that hits the one we are talking to in the form of negative emotions. That's not what I want to do. Thoughts should be benevolent and always seeking ways to the beloveds heart... Thereby establishing a real possibility for a lasting friendship, relationship or even an intimate relationship... Honesty can be used to actively strengthen the bonds of a friendship. If we don't include something about us selves during a conversation, we will appear to be cold and maybe even unfriendly. That is because people instinctively know that people who talk to us, and also talks about themselves, that person likes us... People don't tell us about themselves unless they like us... Honesty can be used when confronted with someone who you can actually talk to. Someone who will listen to what you have to say, and who is ready to change his or hers view on the subject. Honesty should not be used when being honest is being used against you... Another problem with honesty is that it tends to give away secrets best untold. Anything you say can be used against you, and sometimes they will... Yes, most definitely. Very true.
The sincerity I'm talking about is....
"If you need anything while you're in town, just call on us, we'll help you out"
And then, the person is actually there for you when you're in need.
"I'm sorry for your loss. I'll start a prayer chain over at the church and have the congregation look in on you."
And then, they actually do it.
"It was my pleasure to help. I'm honored to be at your assistance".
And then, the person never reminds you that they did something for you.
"We'll have you over the house for dinner as soon as things slow down."
And then, they follow-up their offer to invite you to dinner. It's not just something to say to make niceties.
That's the kind of sincerity you can find in the great Midwest. People are usually very genuine and not fake.
That's a very important ingredient when it comes to relationships. "Follow up on your promises."
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Post by nonrabbit on Feb 11, 2017 22:50:22 GMT
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Post by Equus on Feb 12, 2017 7:16:53 GMT
I'd just like to say thank you, too all the newcomers on The Magnificent Jethro Tull Forum... Great to have you here... Keep on posting!
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Post by Equus on Feb 13, 2017 18:26:57 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 14, 2017 8:29:05 GMT
Okay Maddog... Who's the beauty in your avatar... and I'm not talking about the one with the beard... That's one of my Granddaughters pulling a face behind me at the Christmas festivities.
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Post by Equus on Feb 14, 2017 12:34:14 GMT
Okay Maddog... Who's the beauty in your avatar... and I'm not talking about the one with the beard... That's one of my Granddaughters pulling a face behind me at the Christmas festivities. Looks like you're having a great time! Something like that doesn't happen if the relationship isn't good... I salute you, Graham, and if the picture was taking during the Christmas festivities, it gives me the chance, or excuse, to post a little Christmas song... Ha, ha... Be gone tradition that prohibits us to listen to great Christmas songs even during the summertime... I have a dream...!! that one day Christmas songs can be played anywhere, and at any time of the year... (...Maybe I'll turn that into a speech one day... hmm... I'll have to think about it though... kind of catchy isn't it?)
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Post by Equus on Feb 19, 2017 8:56:01 GMT
Tintype? Watch this classic by Buster Keaton... There are moments that I personally don't understand why it's in the movie, the part when Buster is on the stadium...?? Why? ...but hold on... It has its moments of superb greatness...
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Post by Equus on Feb 20, 2017 15:21:38 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 22, 2017 8:34:35 GMT
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Post by nonrabbit on Mar 12, 2017 7:24:10 GMT
All you ever wanted to know about Scottish Bothies. Bothy : remote shelters in the wilderness where walkers can spend the night free of charge - have long been one of Scotland's best-kept secrets. A new book has revealed the location of 80 of the mountain huts. Hello our very own Essan Bothy - bagging. Scotland's Best Kept Secret
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 17, 2017 14:23:07 GMT
HERO RAIL WORKER RISKS LIFE TO SAVE 'DRUNK' CYCLIST AS TRAIN APPROACHES
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Post by steelmonkey on Mar 17, 2017 18:54:55 GMT
Yes. That's what a HERO looks like, wow.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 22, 2017 19:32:16 GMT
London attack: Four dead in Westminster terror incidentFour people, including an armed police officer and a man believed to be the attacker, have died in a terrorist incident near the UK's Houses of Parliament, Scotland Yard has said. One of the victims was among several pedestrians hit by a car on Westminster Bridge, before it crashed. An officer protecting Parliament was stabbed by an attacker, who was shot by police. At least 20 people were injured, including three other officers. A cowardly act of terrorism. My heart goes out to the innocent victims, their families and friends.
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Post by JTull 007 on Mar 22, 2017 23:31:17 GMT
London attack: Four dead in Westminster terror incidentFour people, including an armed police officer and a man believed to be the attacker, have died in a terrorist incident near the UK's Houses of Parliament, Scotland Yard has said. One of the victims was among several pedestrians hit by a car on Westminster Bridge, before it crashed. An officer protecting Parliament was stabbed by an attacker, who was shot by police. At least 20 people were injured, including three other officers. A cowardly act of terrorism. My heart goes out to the innocent victims, their families and friends. Prayers for the victims and their families... The attacker got what he deserved.
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