www.CostaRicaTicas.com

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/arc ... 75/379329/

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"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand."
- Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, Ch. 16

Thank you.

This topic is not new to me, but the point of view offered opens alternate lines of thought for me.

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

Most certainly.

Bluntly, 60 AIN'T the "new 30". It's 60. Nothing sillier than to see a 60 year old TRYING to act and behave like a 30 year old. I am talking about how long I want to live and the kind and amount of health care I will consent to after 75. Americans seem to be obsessed with exercising, doing mental puzzles, consuming various juice and protein concoctions, sticking to strict diets, and popping vitamins and supplements, all in a valiant effort to cheat death and prolong life as long as possible. This has become so pervasive that it now defines a cultural type: what I call the American immortal.

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"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand."
- Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, Ch. 16

I read that fascinating, thoughtful piece (hard copy--I subscribe). I have a legally-enforceable Health Care Directive in place that's basically a DNR order--I will not be kept alive by artificial means if there's no hope of recovery. I do not look forward to death but I'm not going to fight it too hard either.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_When_I_Die << remarkable song for a 17 year-old proto-woman to write
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnfK32aklfo << they catch the proper spirit in this version

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

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"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand."
- Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, Ch. 16

That's some good Blues there S1

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"In a nation ruled by swine, all pigs are upwardly mobile, and the rest of us are phucked until we can put our acts together; not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely"...Hunter S. Thompson (RIP)

We get the point--no need to bludgeon. The piano player on the 1st is Roosevelt Sykes,; he and Mr. Oden had a 2-decades partnership to our delighted benefit. That song is about a high-roller in which category not many of us fit. Prolly looked upon by this lady singing this song.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8a85lQxLiQ << love the gtr.; ritmo's pretty hip too. and that sayin'-something piano...oh yes. A "As blue as jazz/blue can get" perf.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Perhaps The Tibetan Book of the Living and Dead maybe a useful tool to have on everyone's coffee table as we get closer in the vortex!

Steven 1, those versions are of course done by my heroes but I always like this modern version myself:

http://youtu.be/QkFOBZRAbMU

Modern version? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2PuNwQTr8 makes Allman look and sound like the southern rocker he was. Steven1 just don't get "Southern Rock". Nothin' personal, S2.

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"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the over-compensations for misery. And, of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand."
- Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, Ch. 16

Damn son, I thought you were some kind of hippie hillbilly, "ain't but a thang!"

Steven1:

Now that you referenced Mr. Rodgers, this was always my favorite from him:

http://youtu.be/Ai-4zRRnD4k

Why don't both you fellas take these music convos to a place they'd be appreciated? http://www.music-discussion.com/ << We could use the help, especially talking about/presenting the Blues. And hey bring your friends. << This is not competition for the time and attention of CRT Bros but rather an addition.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

I clicked on the link but immediately discovered the author was scumbag Ezekiel Emanuel, the brother of ballerina and fellow scumbag Rahm Emanuel.

I am certainly not interested or consider credible anything these 2 Liberal idiots cough up. Lets check in with him at 74 and see how he feels about his wish. We will quickly discover he is another run of the mill, full of shit Liberal who likes telling others how to live their lives.

Devo

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