tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post6843292260856671048..comments2024-03-10T01:26:13.595-08:00Comments on Trainride Of The Enigmas: Don QuixoteGeo.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-4686543871871845852015-11-30T12:17:57.820-08:002015-11-30T12:17:57.820-08:00Certainly Cervantes and Lightfoot are writers who ...Certainly Cervantes and Lightfoot are writers who have understood their times and achieved enduring excellence.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-46810402937934119192015-11-30T11:33:24.421-08:002015-11-30T11:33:24.421-08:00I just went back to hear the song. I think Gordon ...I just went back to hear the song. I think Gordon Lightfoot still sounds great. He was a favorite of mine when I was younger.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506026496063245730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-88855234826023461522015-11-30T11:28:46.887-08:002015-11-30T11:28:46.887-08:00I think I've always been a bit sympathetic to ...I think I've always been a bit sympathetic to the character of Don Quixote -- and to Gordon Lightfoot, for that matter.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506026496063245730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-60914707105805841302015-11-09T20:04:27.021-08:002015-11-09T20:04:27.021-08:00If there is any justice in this universe, Louise, ...If there is any justice in this universe, Louise, there will be an immense library for all whose passion for existence cannot be contained in a single lifespan. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-46099881547210068672015-11-09T18:35:02.846-08:002015-11-09T18:35:02.846-08:00What a delight to read this, Geo! I slogged throu...What a delight to read this, Geo! I slogged through Don Quixote when I was 15 or 16. My mother was taking a university course on world literature by correspondence and had no one to talk with about what she was reading. So guess who got pressed into duty to read all sorts of fascinating tomes? I really should go back and read Cervantes' book again. I visited Spain in 1972, and I returned with statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza for my mother. Dad got a chess set and Scotch. The Scotch is long gone, but the chess set and statues are downstairs. I'll bet my statues aren't much different from your Mom's! Since I will never read all the books I want to in this life, I hope I get another one or a big library in heaven! Or maybe I'd better start prioritizing in case oblivion presents itself. Happy Monday! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-65373202607838374592015-10-31T17:14:05.747-07:002015-10-31T17:14:05.747-07:00So far, so good --bon, I am glad. Cervantes was se...So far, so good --bon, I am glad. Cervantes was sensitive to chivalric principles, kindness, charity, defense of the defenseless, love --things that light our way in the world. This is our quest, Susan, no matter how foolish, to reach the unreachable star. I think a sequel post is in order here. But not tonight. Tonight is Halloween and time to write a poem.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-30447082934100106222015-10-31T12:15:25.246-07:002015-10-31T12:15:25.246-07:00Ah, but if Don Quixote is a fool, then surely the ...Ah, but if Don Quixote is a fool, then surely the world is in need of more fools. We can never have too much hope and idealism in the world, nor too much chivalry and kindness. But alas, I fear that I, too, look more and more like this fine gentleman as the years go by. I dare say, increased facial hair is enough to test any woman's sense of humor. (So far, so good!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-36434846770373976802015-10-31T11:24:31.130-07:002015-10-31T11:24:31.130-07:00Dear Brigitta. It is a very important example you ...Dear Brigitta. It is a very important example you present there. I hope that just one act of kindness --one person offering a seat to another who needs it more-- can inspire others to do the same. I like your photography idea.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-24353471226173191162015-10-31T09:32:51.675-07:002015-10-31T09:32:51.675-07:00Dear Geo., I especially love your last thoughts ab...Dear Geo., I especially love your last thoughts about "the whole in the roof" (the others too, but that one made me think about too quick judgements). <br />Chivalry is something almost forgotten nowadays (I don't say that it isn't "our" own fault) - I thought about a project (in earnest) to photograph young healthy people, all sitting in the S-Bahn or subway - and old people or pregnant women standing unsteadily in front of them - no place is offered, everybody looks intently into his/her cellphone... Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-76570238080224114042015-10-30T11:59:53.679-07:002015-10-30T11:59:53.679-07:00Thanks for your very kind comment. Cervantes was c...Thanks for your very kind comment. Cervantes was certainly a writer who understood his time.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-45371146120687950242015-10-30T08:48:46.291-07:002015-10-30T08:48:46.291-07:00My husband said and I agree that Gordon L. is more...My husband said and I agree that Gordon L. is more our speed these days than Duran Duran. I also agree with you that chivalry never goes out of style and neither does critical thinking. Oh how I wish for contemporary writers who are like Miguel de Cervantes! Wait a minute, though. My wish has been granted right here.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-40953786520427370242015-10-29T11:11:43.591-07:002015-10-29T11:11:43.591-07:00It's a good thought and a kind one. One I will...It's a good thought and a kind one. One I will do well to remember. Thanks, Chicken.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-80514850760337546862015-10-29T11:05:53.396-07:002015-10-29T11:05:53.396-07:00As men age we tend to have similar physiques. This...As men age we tend to have similar physiques. This is caused by many years of kicking ourselves, which exercises the same muscle groups.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-46256639360415553052015-10-29T03:09:58.566-07:002015-10-29T03:09:58.566-07:00And also, to your point, I read something on Linki...And also, to your point, I read something on Linkied In awhile back....it was about, when in the face of tragedy, a people lose hope, it is up to the rest of us to hold onto hope for them. I don't remember the exact wording but the thought has stuck with meChickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609788440028784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-87210392045177362202015-10-29T03:05:45.577-07:002015-10-29T03:05:45.577-07:00HI Geo-I love Gordon Lightfoot, too. HIs voice is...HI Geo-I love Gordon Lightfoot, too. HIs voice is so unique and beautiful. It can also put me in a state of Saudade. Cold on the Shoulder is one of my favorites. And you know, while I was watching the video, before I read your post, I was thinking to myself, "he reminds me of Geo". Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609788440028784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-36794154686012148802015-10-28T13:13:40.034-07:002015-10-28T13:13:40.034-07:00Thanks! I'm not sure foolish idealism is philo...Thanks! I'm not sure foolish idealism is philosophically defensible but then, neither is love, beer, skipping or many other things that hold our species together.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-8774725272087095272015-10-28T04:36:17.986-07:002015-10-28T04:36:17.986-07:00This is quite an uplifting essay, especially reass...This is quite an uplifting essay, especially reassuring in a time of such pervasive cynicism in the world. There is a undeniable place in the human experience for foolish idealism. I see it as a kind of genetic experiment, in which some idealistic urge practiced by some brave soul may take hold and change the world. It is a form of deliberate genetic experiment. Great post. The Geezershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12132213545989946724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-70060288051632323422015-10-27T17:43:10.396-07:002015-10-27T17:43:10.396-07:00Thanks, Linda! Your new age-number was a momentous...Thanks, Linda! Your new age-number was a momentous year for me. I trust it promises good things for you too.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-56114902933860473182015-10-27T16:54:54.017-07:002015-10-27T16:54:54.017-07:00Geo., I echo the same sentiments as the commenter ...Geo., I echo the same sentiments as the commenter above me. Thank you so much for your visit and kind comment on my blog today, wishing me a Happy Birthday. I truly appreciate it. Hugs. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-84386748687375812202015-10-26T21:29:38.530-07:002015-10-26T21:29:38.530-07:00 Kind Arleen. Improvement of the world comes from ... Kind Arleen. Improvement of the world comes from within, as you consistently demonstrate. I know good vibes when I encounter them.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-88083218579717199272015-10-26T21:23:04.615-07:002015-10-26T21:23:04.615-07:00Then let's keep our armor polished, Tom. We ar...Then let's keep our armor polished, Tom. We are those dreamers.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-32793641314761337112015-10-26T20:11:34.794-07:002015-10-26T20:11:34.794-07:00It is sometimes thought to be foolish to help the ...It is sometimes thought to be foolish to help the helpless, I think it is the human thing to do, and thank God, the vast majority of people think that also. We cannot stop dreaming of a better world, but it is better to go beyond dreaming and contribute.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-80034125465316310522015-10-25T21:49:07.628-07:002015-10-25T21:49:07.628-07:00Ah, yes-"the focal point of broader vistas.&q...Ah, yes-"the focal point of broader vistas." I'm traveling that way too. Wouldn't mind encountering dreamers who tilt at windmills, especially if those windmills are oppression, repression or depression. Tom Cochrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046822056852446079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-61440752964555943852015-10-25T20:08:34.536-07:002015-10-25T20:08:34.536-07:00Sound reasoning, Emma. Contribution to the common ...Sound reasoning, Emma. Contribution to the common good is a compelling motivation --not always welcomed, but I hope eventually rewarded. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-87340466929471649992015-10-25T19:25:52.063-07:002015-10-25T19:25:52.063-07:00Many people are still "tilting at windmills&q...Many people are still "tilting at windmills". I have often thought that if a person wishes to do good that person should choose one idea and do it. It never hurts to help another person's cause along the way but to do true justice to any good deed is to do it all the way. Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.com