He turned on the gas and he went to sleep
That happens too. And you just hope the person didn't leave a
live
animal stuck in the house not to be found until too late.
It's not a decision to be taken lightly,
and I'd hope that the person would make
suitable preparations before the act.
One would hope, but a lot of people in that frame of mind aren't
thinking too straight by definition.
In which case there's nothing to be done and pets
and friends and relations, they're collateral damage.
I refuse to rule out situations in which suicide is
excusable or at least the solution that causes the
least pain to others.
close touch with him. He says he got a
promotion at work, though.
We can but hope.
Oh, for sure.
But not hold out too much?
Eh, he's not a liar, and if he said something happened,
chances are it did.
Insanity seems to be a prerequisite for running for political
office
these days.
It used to be a combination of
exhibitionism and masochism. Now no
sane person would think of trying.
Now you need a cluster of personality disorders. They're almost a prerequisite.
I had a spirited conversation with a committed small
d democrat and possibly a big D Democrat about that
very issue today. As I've said, the Catholic formula
for being a bishop cuts to the meat of the issue. In
the installation ritual, the candidate must say "nolo
episcopari" - meaning, I really don't want the job.
That's the way I feel would be the only way of
getting sane, honest politicians.
aren't any Ubermenschen.
Weird menschen of course are universal.
Everyone is unter in some way.
Or at least not sure of where they are. Confused Menschen are
universal.
I take it you've met a few?
Title: Chick Pea - Zucchini Curry
This isn't as wrong as some.
Pretty darned wrong, though.
Speaking of wrong. Today's dinner was spinach with
goat cheese salad, murgh in paneer sauce with basmati,
and a Bisquick shortcake with ricotta. A truly wwtt
meal, but one says, eh, that's the airlines for you.
---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.00
Title: Cheesecake Cookies
Categories: Desserts, Cookies
Yield: 16 servings
5 T Butter, softened 1/3 c Brown sugar, packed
1 c Flour 1/2 c Sugar
1 pk 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 ea Egg
2 T Milk 1 T Lemon juice
1/2 t Vanilla
Heat over to 350. In a medium bowl blend thoroughly butter, brown
sugar
and flour with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Put 1 cup of
the mixture aside for topping. Press remaining mixture into an 8x8x2 inch
baking dish; bake for 15 minutes. In another bowl combine sugar and
cream
cheese, mixing until smooth. Thoroughly beat in egg, milk, lemon juice
and
vanilla. Spread over the baked crust and sprinkle with remaining brown
sugar mixture. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool, then chill for at least 1
hour. Cut into 16 squares; serve.
Source: who thinks these things up, anyway?
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