[lit-ideas] Re: Had I been born ten thousand years ago, I'd be dead by now.
- From: David Ritchie <ritchierd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 21:40:12 -0700
Brill. Someone else, someone who writes nice [add Memphis accent here]
carrying on. I am not alone on the planet after all. Who knew?
>
> I know all you feral cat fans will be pleased to know that a "capture and
> release" clan descended on the apartment complex where I live with about 13
> feral cats and as far as I can tell has capture them all, neutered them and
> returned them. Good work, I say. I don't think the Catholic Church approves
> though. I don't think it's fair that animals can be sterilized but not
> humans. We're animals after all. Maybe that's why priests like little boys,
> they don't have to worry about pregnancy.
An Italian vet, a friend, explained that where she comes from there is some
kind of colony law. If a group of cats is of a certain size, they are
untouchable. One or two cats..., you can encourage them to move on. Once
they've taken over the Coliseum, you're hooped. Noli me tangere, I'm a cat.
>
> Memphis Light Gas and Water turned off my electrical power today, just
> because I haven't paid my bill. Hrrrmmph! But they'll have to get up a lot
> earlier if they want to beat me. I have about a mile of extension cords, and
> I know where the "House" outlet is. I'm sitting here under a fan typing away
> on my computer, My refrigerator is still humming along, a lamp lights the
> bathrooms and one in the kitchen and front room -- : ) it's like nothing has
> happened. And my landlord is paying for it all. Life is sweet.
As she says, "Good-a luck-a."
>
> I've known for quite some time now that if I had been born in
> pre-techological time, my physical size and my poor vision would have
> condemned me to Evolution's unfit. Unable to throw a spear with any
> authority, unable to keep up with the running herd of long-legged hunters, I
> would surely have been shunted aside, left to die (sad, isn't it?). Bur
> rejoice! I was born in a age of optics! And of grocery stores! I'm alive!
> I'm alive! -- that's the thought behind my Subject line.
I'm reminded of a war spoof sketch. Where do they put the folk who can't see
well? At the Front.
>
> Have fun, see clearly and remember: Helen Keller the next time you feel put
> upon.
Good wishes,
keep putting the drops in,
David Ritchie,
Portland,
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