PROFOUND AND PRACTICAL
proliferating
synthetic
properties
beyond
perceptual
examination
detailed
nuanced
complementary
spatial
simultaneously
vividly
overlaid
with
elaborate
symbolic
connotations
stimulated
exploited
with
experimental
preferences
saturated
&
nourished
by
focused
instinct
&
awareness
in
a
sustained
if
divided
touch
saturating
individual
consciousness
Through the ages
monkish chapels have erected alters
built from human skulls.
Mystics have understood
that such morbid displays
can lead to a fervor
of jaw-dropping moments.
The human skull reminds us
that death leaves its own gravestones.
Besides,
such boneyard objects de ’art
simply beg to be made into candle holders
or useful paperweights
additionally,
a dislocated mandible
serves as a most adequate rest
for a lit cigar.
Practical Algebra
A lot of people hate algebra - they think it isn't useful.
They are SO wrong - here's some practical Algebra:
Chocolate comes from Coca,
which grows on a tree,
which is a plant, therefore:
Chocolate is a salad.
You're welcome.
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A song for this:
Preface (feat. Di Johnston) by The Shanghai Restoration Project
Ignore moi by Mélanie Pain
Illusion of Practical Thinking
Some fake intellectuals mock books by saying that books won’t help in practical life.
But on the other hand, they decrease their brain’s capacity through social media.
Practical thinking is not bad,
but it is an illusion created by social media and video games —
they don’t sharpen the mind;
they blunt it.
And they make our lives worse.
Those who don’t believe this can compare their brain’s efficiency
after reading books
and after scrolling social media
for themselves.
A mind craves stimulation
especially as it ages
Without a kick in the head
(once in a while)
The indoor plumbing may shut down
i keep feeding you
you keep getting bigger
~ my fun fur swiffer
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Frost bites the bare branch,
Yet roots cling deep, steadfastly—
Spring is worth the wait.
Forget complicated spells,
That require obscure ingredients,
That have no safe substitutes,
When a pair of helping hands,
That can magically halve the workload,
That can massage away the meanest headache.
And a set of listening airs,
That can hear what is unsaid,
That can pick up the slightest note of harmony.
And a voice that speaks volumes,
That is low in decibels,
That speaks from the heart,
Are the only three ingredients,
That are needed to create a spell to remember,
That leaves no sticky residues,
And can be easily brought together at short notice.
the tablecloth stained -
old couple had gravy on
their chins, no napkins
Beware and be wise.
Many fall and never rise.
Beware of your source of advice.
Check it once and check it twice.
Let not conscience be your guide.
Some consciences love to run and hide.
Sometimes they're good but often they lie.
Often weak, and on them, you cannot rely.
Look often into the Good Book of Truth.
Authored by The Almighty with proof.
Written by men of God inspired by Him.
It provides wisdom beyond the earthly realm.
For nearly 60 years, I have bathed in its pages.
Its wisdom has kept me out of many of life's cages.
011123PSCtest, A Spiritual Wisdom Download, Unseeking Seeker
As poverty got worse
I thought about leaving
Not far;
but weaving.
Somewhere
I could forget my problems
A vacation;
a grieving.
A place
where I could enjoy the sun
A place that far.
Where liquor was plenty
and drugs dependent
And I could see the teeth;
the smiling back at me;
the people's glee
Where I was
What I was doing
The people cared
actually.
I let them
I missed them
I wanted them
I craved them
I went
I saw
and enjoyed
and came back
I was home
I was happy
and I missed them
Strangers: not poor
practically
I
EGO is "me" taking sides on Earth or in the universe
II
EGO is defined as a human picking sides (at any level, as if the Universe makes mistakes)
III.
About "no mistakes in the Universe" see tomorrow's posting here. Shalom shalom
To be unique
akin to be safe from from an imitation
though is hard
to be such a claimant
but what good can I not
do to save my life
from leaching or leaking
if it is from a prey
mine is a culprit
and now it is like a story
but how and how
can I be blown
though a life of a wishing
but how an imitation
for little or more?.
I cannot say, that I like being flattered...
I love it! I cannot say, that I like being
tattered – but, we learn from a bit of
ruffling...so, I love it! Now, to be ignored
is the pits – but on second thought, no need
for throwing fits; generally, we are ignored by
the “Ignorable”...so, who cares? Now, my wife
is another story – she does the cooking.
Definitely worth listening and amorously
looking.
N-icely
E-njoy
L-iterary
S-tatement's
O-ccasional
N-ote
A-s
P-ractical
O-pus
S-tarts
T-o
O-pen
L-ife
Topic: Birthday of Nelson Apostol (December 27)
Form: Vertical Monocrostic
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