tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post8541816337092669516..comments2023-06-15T09:13:45.467-04:00Comments on Liberty's Torch: Pearls of expression.Francis W. Porrettohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-38368543359837061772019-03-02T22:29:13.551-05:002019-03-02T22:29:13.551-05:00Thank you kindly, RM. I've tried to find some...Thank you kindly, RM. I've tried to find something to fill that hole but, to call on Marcus again, his take on what it all means seems right on the money to me: "Of human life the time is a point, and the substance is in a flux, and the perception dull, and the composition of the whole body subject to putrefaction, and the soul a whirl, and fortune hard to divine, and fame a thing devoid of judgment. And, to say all in a word, everything which belongs to the body is a stream, and what belongs to the soul is a dream and vapour, and life is a warfare and a stranger's sojourn, and after-fame is oblivion."<br /><br />The best people in my life have generally been the religious ones. Anything that keeps the ego in check is a good thing. <br /><br />But, bottom line, I'm mystified by life. My mistakes weigh heavily on me and I wish I could rewind one or two movies in my life. I sure am a slow learner. Wait till I hit 85. I'll be awesome.<br /><br />La Bruyere provided excellent perspective when he said, "More precious yet than diamonds and pearls is a spirit of discernment." People with it are a joy to be around, no lie. I think at this late stage I won't find anything to fill that hole unless it's a personal determination to scale the heights of compassion, good humor, and truthfulness. Just holding such a true course may be all that we can do. That very activity is a pretty decent contribution all told, I think.<br /><br />I do appreciate you kind words very much. Thank you again.Col. B. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590364016079745156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-14801219819192832122019-03-02T18:51:36.726-05:002019-03-02T18:51:36.726-05:00Colonel, I have always enjoyed your rambles. They ...Colonel, I have always enjoyed your rambles. They are always interesting and worthwhile. I will say a prayer for you tonight that you fill that “... God-shaped hole.” with God. Even if you have never stepped into that particular hole. Never mistake religion for God. He is real and He loves us. Jesus Christ is The Word made Flesh. If you seek Him, He will find you.RMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689836761685082478noreply@blogger.com