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mynewplace) wrote2007-08-31 11:20 am
mynewplace) wrote2007-08-31 11:20 am
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Friday
This National Geographic Video almost broke my heart. I'm still trying not to cry. But the ending is happy, and satisfying. It makes me want to know more about Kobu. And I hope Mexico has stringent laws against owning exotic pets and will pursue some sort of punishment for his former owners.
This animal park story, however, makes me wonder. Also by National Geographic (I LOVE the site) it explores the idea of "rewilding" parts of the central US, to replace extinct American animals from the Ice Age. It doesn't seem natural. Is it a mistake of overconfident scientific minds intent to recreate a time that passed naturally? Ice Age animals died off for a reason - is it wise to try and introduce non-native animals? Or is this some huge government conspiracy to kill off the older people who live in the Midwest? My ex-friend Pavanne has been convinced for several years that the government (specifically Bush) is intent on killing off the poorer population, along with more feeble older citizens and the terminally or chronically ill. It seemed eerily rational when she would explain it or show me articles, but looking back? I just don't know.
Today is payday, but the bad one with which I pay my rent. It leaves me very little cash for groceries or gas, etc. Usually no bills get paid, but this month both my cable and electric are late, so they must needs be paid. Fortunately I'm not using as much gas these days, because Brent drives a lot, and we eat at his house a lot for lunch. Taking leftovers to his house to heat and eat is nice, and something I'll definitely continue doing next week.
A great weekend is ahead, with lots of sex, a concert Saturday, and relaxation. I"m heartily looking forward to it.
This animal park story, however, makes me wonder. Also by National Geographic (I LOVE the site) it explores the idea of "rewilding" parts of the central US, to replace extinct American animals from the Ice Age. It doesn't seem natural. Is it a mistake of overconfident scientific minds intent to recreate a time that passed naturally? Ice Age animals died off for a reason - is it wise to try and introduce non-native animals? Or is this some huge government conspiracy to kill off the older people who live in the Midwest? My ex-friend Pavanne has been convinced for several years that the government (specifically Bush) is intent on killing off the poorer population, along with more feeble older citizens and the terminally or chronically ill. It seemed eerily rational when she would explain it or show me articles, but looking back? I just don't know.
Today is payday, but the bad one with which I pay my rent. It leaves me very little cash for groceries or gas, etc. Usually no bills get paid, but this month both my cable and electric are late, so they must needs be paid. Fortunately I'm not using as much gas these days, because Brent drives a lot, and we eat at his house a lot for lunch. Taking leftovers to his house to heat and eat is nice, and something I'll definitely continue doing next week.
A great weekend is ahead, with lots of sex, a concert Saturday, and relaxation. I"m heartily looking forward to it.
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Of course, often Science is about what can be done, not what should. Sometimes that brings great results. Sometimes it makes you go WTF?!
Enjoy your weekend. A lot!
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