Relocating a colony of beavers to the Skykomish River immediately led to an influx of dams that slowed the flow of water, allowing it to cool and increasing the volume of surface water to 20 times that of streams with no beaver dams.  The semi-aquatic rodents were able to lower water temperatures by more than 2 degrees Celsius in some parts of the river and helped restore an ecosystem that has been badly damaged by the warming climate.

Did anybody ask the beavers if they wanted to be relocated?  Or was it like, “it’s the Skykomish or the hat factory; your choice?”

I have been invited to the Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles by Deepak Chopra to take part in an immersive visual experience to begin my journey to self-realization.  For only about $60.00 I can have my senses assaulted with images and sounds that will transcend and sensory deprivation tank or massage parlor.  The experience will include:

• An experiential “eyes open” meditation.
• Guidance to the source of who you are.
• Vision beyond your conditioned mind.
• Concept and narration by Deepak Chopra.
• The piece of resistance…A commemorative, limited edition Non-Fungible Token!

In the 60’s, when I was a teenager, a similar experience was available for $2.00 by licking a piece of paper with a drop of LSD on it.  Damn inflation!

I received an offer I couldn’t refuse from Omaha Steaks.  I usually only buy the cheapest cuts of meat on sale at the market but for once in my life I wanted to see if aged prime beef really was better.  I paid a small fortune for a 6 ounce filet mignon aged 30 days.  I cooked it only 4 minutes on each side and it came out dry, tasteless and impossible to eat.

The pond scum at Omaha refused to give me a refund.  I don’t understand it.  Could there have been something wrong with my microwave?  I never had a problem before.  Bacon comes out fine.

“Who does either while driving, sleeps…with the fishes.”… Bruno Tattaglia

Amen.  

A beautiful quote from Albert Camus, an Absurdist philosopher, author, dramatist and journalist. He was awarded the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 44, the second-youngest recipient in history “for his important literary production, which with clear-sighted earnestness illuminates the problems of the human conscience in our times.”

After reading and pondering his many deep insights I can’t help but wonder why his last name is pronounced kam-moo and not kam-us?
Perhaps he is screwing with us?

I have decided to use my forum to seek out mysteries and answer questions that to date have never been answered.  Some may be unanswerable by mortal man, but at least I will put them out there so that The Universe will know man has awoken and is questioning his existence.  Many questions go back to the dawn of time, but I will start small and examine one conundrum that recently presented itself when I took over the grocery shopping during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Why do boneless, skinless sardines packed in water never go on sale?
I will know the truth!

And not because we need the flaunted wealth and privilege of a ceremonial ruling class; we don’t.
But we do need more grace and restraint and those traits in the royal family have passed with her.

And now the “Tell All” books begin.  (Let’s not buy them)

My good friend and confidant The Joker gave me this bit of wisdom many years ago and then sent me a bill for $200.  
I guess this is the good advice I just didn’t take.  I share with you this daily treasure trove of life-enhancing information for free.

But if a scary man with a clown’s face shows up at your door and asks for $200, I would pay him.  He is not as jovial as one might hope given his name and makeup.

This beautiful thought is from John Wooden, the legendary basketball coach of the UCLA Bruins. Nicknamed the “Wizard of Westwood”, he won ten National Collegiate Athletic Association national championships in a 12-year period including a record seven in a row.  Books have been filled with his wit and wisdom but the above quote speaks loudest to me so I make you all this solemn vow:
Whatever you give me or do for me I promise I will not ruin your perfect day by repaying you in cash or kindness.

You’re Welcome