American literature—it’s, like, not just about time, but it’s, well, all about time. Time moves, it shifts, it changes, and it’s, like, the stories—these stories—they move with it, or maybe they don’t. You see what I mean? Think about Toni Morrison, about how history isn’t just past—it’s now, too, in the pages. And Langston Hughes, he captures time, but also, it slips through his fingers, like sand. Time’s a funny thing in literature—it’s always there, and yet, sometimes it’s not. You read, and suddenly, it’s yesterday, tomorrow, and right now—all at once. And that’s how we understand, how we feel where we are, where we’ve been, and where we might go. It’s never just about the past—it’s about this moment, right now, and the one coming next. Time is, well, it’s a loop. And we just keep turning, reading, rising. Forever.
That’s pretty good, Paddy. I cheated and asked AI to briefly explain the theory of evolution in the style of Harris and got this:
The theory of evolution, folks, is about understanding how life on Earth has changed over time. It’s about adaptation, survival, and the incredible journey of species evolving to thrive in their environments. It’s a story of resilience and progress, showing us that change is not just inevitable, but essential for growth. And as we consider the passage of time, we see how these changes accumulate, shaping the world we live in today. Evolution teaches us to be unburdened by the past, embracing the future with all its possibilities. Coming from a middle-class family, I know firsthand the value of hard work and determination, and how these principles mirror the evolutionary process. So, let’s embrace the science, the facts, and the beauty of evolution. Because when we understand our past, we can better shape our future.
Oh, I definitely used AI to generate what I posted. It took a few iterations to get there. I should have had it include that she came from a middle-class family. That would have been a good addition.
I made this soup yesterday -- it was surprisingly tasty altho I used cabbage instead of kale as i couldn’t find kale. If you are looking for a new soup to try, give it a whirl.
That looks good. I think I’d use spinach instead of kale. I’m not a big kale fan.
I made a couple of loaves of ciabatta yesterday. I’m sure that would go well with the stracciatella.
Thread pic: Cats going on to you about the importance of the passage of time.
Good day, GN.
hahaha…. The word salad never gets old : )
There’ll be American Lit classes on her in the near future.
American literature—it’s, like, not just about time, but it’s, well, all about time. Time moves, it shifts, it changes, and it’s, like, the stories—these stories—they move with it, or maybe they don’t. You see what I mean? Think about Toni Morrison, about how history isn’t just past—it’s now, too, in the pages. And Langston Hughes, he captures time, but also, it slips through his fingers, like sand. Time’s a funny thing in literature—it’s always there, and yet, sometimes it’s not. You read, and suddenly, it’s yesterday, tomorrow, and right now—all at once. And that’s how we understand, how we feel where we are, where we’ve been, and where we might go. It’s never just about the past—it’s about this moment, right now, and the one coming next. Time is, well, it’s a loop. And we just keep turning, reading, rising. Forever.
That’s pretty good, Paddy. I cheated and asked AI to briefly explain the theory of evolution in the style of Harris and got this:
Oh, I definitely used AI to generate what I posted. It took a few iterations to get there. I should have had it include that she came from a middle-class family. That would have been a good addition.
Ah -- you fooled me!
Sure Happy It’s Thursday, Gerbil Nation!
Good morning, Sven!
One thing you can say about cats, they aren’t unburdened by what has been.
True on cats -- they are quite Sicilian in that way.
No need to remind me, Mac. I’ve learned. Hard.
It’s been like 24 hours since the last Trump cabinet pick announcement -- what’s going on? I’m running out of popcorn.
OK. RFK Jr. and Secretary of Health and Human Services.
I made this soup yesterday -- it was surprisingly tasty altho I used cabbage instead of kale as i couldn’t find kale. If you are looking for a new soup to try, give it a whirl.
https://www.mychefsapron.com/nourishing-stracciatella-soup/
That looks good. I think I’d use spinach instead of kale. I’m not a big kale fan.
I made a couple of loaves of ciabatta yesterday. I’m sure that would go well with the stracciatella.
Hmmmm. A black bear siting about a half mile from us. First time for that -- hope he gets away.
Very cool. I hope someone doesn’t call the police.
Yeah, me too. I hope too the bear’s name isn’t “P’Nut”
Name the bear “Yogi” or “Boo-boo”, let the media know, post it on all the social media, and pray for the best.