Category Archives: Philosophy

A camping quote for today. August 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 by deafdave

Go camping. If ever you wanted to a strategy that would virtually guarantee to help you regain appreciation for your home and its many conveniences, this is it. And, to top it off, you will have fun, too!

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DNA – the blocks of life on Earth.

Posted on June 28, 2021 by deafdave
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A few quotes

Posted on June 28, 2021 by deafdave

Life is an ongoing journey of change and choice, a surrendering of the old and a trust in the new beginning. Caroline Myss We live in faith, hope and love, These Three; But the greatest of these is love. 1 … Continue reading →

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Fleur de lis – what is it?

Posted on June 28, 2021 by deafdave

The fleur-de-lis, also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural fleurs-de-lis or fleurs-de-lys), is a Lily (in French, fleur and lis mean ‘flower’ and ‘lily’ respectively) that is used as a decorative design or symbol. … The fleur-de-lis has been used by French royalty and throughout … Continue reading →

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2020 is Over!

Posted on March 15, 2021 by deafdave

2019. I went to Japan.2020. What happened?2021. Life is back to normal. Almost!

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Few jottings

Posted on October 13, 2020 by deafdave

Yes I have been quiet. The last post was October 2019. So much has happened this year – the year 2020! I will talk more about my experiences this year in a future post. A few quotes that have inspired … Continue reading →

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Expectancy effect

Posted on August 14, 2015 by deafdave

People have reported seeing a face on Mars, or Elvis in the form of a tree, or even seeing the Virgin Mary in a toasted cheese sandwich. This sort of expectancy effect is really common throughout cognition, and psychology, more … Continue reading →

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Becoming minimalist: “Happiness is not a destination, it’s a way of life.”

Posted on April 8, 2014 by deafdave

9 Common Pursuits That Rob Us of Happiness “Happiness is not a destination, it’s a way of life.” Happiness. We look for it in different places. Some of us hope to buy it. Some think we can earn it. Others … Continue reading →

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Exit Jensen, engima and true believer

Posted on June 16, 2013 by deafdave

The outgoing Anglican Archbishop, Dr Peter Jensen, is leaving after 12 years at the post. One of interesting things Jensen mentioned; “You cannot trust human sinfulness.” Jensen has a problem with free market capitalism that is if anyone is allowed to … Continue reading →

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And there was light…

Posted on June 11, 2013 by deafdave
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