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Penni Livingston's avatar

A philosopher called Verene wrote in the late 70's about how laughter is the cure to the technological society (replying to a difficult book with that name written by french philosopher Jacques Illull- a book that changed my views greatly so long ago.

Penni Livingston's avatar

I saw that huge painting at the Chicago art museum decades ago. Up close it looks very different than from a distance. what a lesson.

Scott Monty's avatar

I love that you get the subtle undertone of the image selection for the newsletter, Penni. You have a keen eye!

Penni Livingston's avatar

My children are old enough to be president but I had something I said to them, while teaching them when they were growing up, that they still react to. If they hear me say in a conversation: "What's it called?" In unison, they will say: "Per-cep-tion!" a little mockingly in their tone because it means they missed something they should not have. glory to subtle forces and the inclination toward intelligence. HA! I so enjoy your messages!

Erik Deckers's avatar

I love bringing joy to people and lifting them up. I love to encourage people who are trying something new, or aren't as far along their path as they want to be and feel down about it. I've heard stories from people who told me that something I said years ago helped them keep going. It sometimes moves me to tears to hear those stories, because at the time, I wasn't even aware that the thing I said made a difference, let alone that they even paid attention to it.