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#1
The Flea Trap / I am not a man of faith
September 04, 2013, 12:13:17 AM
Religion, by it's very nature, is so ambiguous. What does it mean? Every major religion claims exclusivity (i.e. they are the only way). So which one will save you? Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Mormonism or Christianity? And if Christianity, which denomination? Baptist, Catholic, Christian Scientist, 7th Day Adventist, Lutheran, Protestant, Presbyterian, Evangelical, Methodist and the like? Which one ultimately answers the question of an afterlife and why? Do we need man or church to reach God? Can other beliefs, like secular humanism, consumerism, or environmentalism be considered religions? Is religion about the eternal and a deity or is it about finding purpose and meaning in something. Does truth reside in us or outside of us? And if we can simply cherry pick pieces of each, everyone believing what's right for them, then what's the point?



These are the questions we are trying to address. Nothing is more important than what you decide to believe or not believe about God. Every civilization throughout the history of mankind has believed in or worshipped some sort of god. So who are we? Why are we here? And where are we going?
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The Flea Trap / One day in the fall of 1971
September 03, 2013, 02:10:19 PM
One day in the fall of 1971, I was tripping on acid, at a point in the trip past the intense peak -- when I was still very high, but definitely starting to come down. I wandered into the kitchen and, for want of anything else to do, sat down at the table. On the table was the manuscript of a book of short stories that I was writing. The manuscript was ready for a final read-through before being sent to the publisher. Somewhat aimlessly, I began to read the book. Although the first stories that I had written had been done while sober, I had made a point of writing roughly the last half of the book while high on grass. I don't think I initially intended to edit the book while on acid, but I rapidly realized that I wasn't too high to do a proper job, and I got into the work.



As I was reading the stories, I began to experience mental images of the characters acting out the dialogue scenes. The figures were small, perhaps six inches tall, superimposed on my field of vision perception. At first they spoke the words I had already written for them, but instead of the one voice of my own thoughts, they each began to have a distinct voice, with its own clearly modulated and accented tones, rhythm and cadence, and so forth. Next they started to say things that were not in the manuscript. Just as actors working with a script might do, the mental images of the characters corrected their lines, saying things that were more natural for them to say, that flowed better from their lips, and so forth. I copied down the new dialogue on my manuscript, as it was spoken by the characters in my imagination. This experience of the characters "coming alive" went on for a couple of hours, as I read through and edited perhaps 70 or 80 percent of the book. In a couple of instances, the vividness of the characters led me to re-write the plots, as I became aware that it was out of character for a given character to do what I had written for him or her. The next day, after the trip had ended, the changes that I made in the manuscript while on acid all seemed to me to be improvements; and so Around and About Sally's Shack went to press with the final editing having been done on LSD.

     

I have since run across four or five instances of other writers having the experience of characters "coming alive" in a similar way, due to the vividness and intensity of the creative inspirations. The only time that I have experienced it I was on acid. For over a quarter century, I have used psychedelics only sparingly, and almost always for one of two reasons: either to seek a religious experience that will provide me with divine guidance in my life, or to seek a solution to a problem of literary creativity. While high, I will often spend some time having an intense experience of aesthetic appreciation, enjoying the creative work of others, but the major goals of my use of the sacraments are never merely recreational.
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The Flea Trap / Re: ..
September 03, 2013, 02:03:10 PM
If you were having a love affair with a woman, would you be interested in writing about it? Of course not. And during the experience you're not particularly in words, because the experience transcends words and is quite inexpressible in terms of words. So the whole notion of conceptualizing what is happening seems very silly. After the event, it seems to me quite possible that it might be of great assistance: people would see the universe around them in a very different way and would be inspired, possibly, to write about it.
#4
The Flea Trap / Re: Welcome Old Medic
August 22, 2013, 01:36:50 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"Mr. Old Medic, our poster is from Vietnam, but he lives in Vancouver..



I am glad our Lord was able to wipe away the emotional pain of war.




War is one thing, faith is another. Guess which one conquers the other?



You got it!
#5
The Flea Trap / Re: Welcome Old Medic
August 22, 2013, 01:33:13 AM
Quote from: "jaysings"
Quote from: "Old Medic"
Quote from: "jaysings"


what's wrong with people who are from vietnam?


I had a problem with some of them a long time ago.


do i look like vitnamese?



most people said i look like vitnamese



it's too bad to have got your thought of vietnamese because vietnamese girls are super hot and beautiful




Back in the day, the girls were around $6 for a night and beer was around $0.15 a bottle so an Operator's pay of $68 a day went very, very far. The stuff that went on was crazy but we were young.
#6
The Flea Trap / Re: a discreditable driving instructor i met today
August 22, 2013, 01:27:34 AM
Quote from: "Minaeni"In the morning I will. I have been getting up so early and am getting too sleepy right now. I am hitting the hay, good night.




Sleep well.
#7
The Flea Trap / Re: Welcome Old Medic
August 22, 2013, 01:26:14 AM
Does he live near Da Nang? I was ferried in and out of Da Nang for three years. I felt I couldn't go home and I couldn't stay on base so I volunteered for everything that was offered. I got what wanted, rations twice a day and mung-foot (trench-foot, foot-rot) from our wet boots and a chance to practice what I had learned.



It was eight weeks in-country and two weeks off. The two weeks on R&R were rougher and more dangerous than Charlie. I once saw a prostitute in  Ho' Phong take a man's eye out with a fork over $2. Greed and hatred turn a man towards a book.



Where is the sanity? There isn't any.



Turn towards



Luke 27-28

At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."  the good word.
#8
The Flea Trap / Re: Welcome Ms. Berry Sweet
August 22, 2013, 01:17:06 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Old Medic"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
I agree Old Medic and welcome.




Thank you for your welcome and:



Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

Are you a Christian Old Medic?



I am also a Christian..

 :)



Proverbs 3:5-7 says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" (NIV). You can trust God with your future. Learn to lean on him.




Of course!



Corinthians 4:16-18  So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,  as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
#9
The Flea Trap / Re: Welcome Old Medic
August 22, 2013, 01:15:14 AM
Quote from: "jaysings"
Quote from: "Old Medic"I hope none of you are from Vietnam otherwise sorry in advance.


what's wrong with people who are from vietnam?


I had a problem with some of them a long time ago.
#10
The Flea Trap / Re: Do you get along with older and younger posters equally?
August 22, 2013, 01:13:45 AM
I am 71 so everyone treats me with respect.
#11
The Flea Trap / Re: Welcome Old Medic
August 22, 2013, 01:12:43 AM
I hope none of you are from Vietnam otherwise sorry in advance.
#12
The Flea Trap / Re: Cactus Leaf
August 22, 2013, 01:02:31 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Old Medic"
Quote from: "Fashionista"And another one Ms. Annie.



Nopales (cactus leaves) with scrambled eggs are a delicious treat – add salsa or hot sauce as you like and serve with warm corn tortillas. Be very careful and use a sharp knife to remove the spikes or, do as I do, and buy nopales with their spikes already removed.



Prep Time: 10 minutes



Cook Time: 30 minutes



Total Time: 40 minutes



Yield: 6 to 8 servings



Ingredients:

•8 nopales (cactus leaves)

•1 small onion, finely chopped

•1/2 tsp. salt

•6 eggs, lightly beaten



Preparation:



1.Use a sharp knife to cut off the spikes from the cactus leaves, if necessary (be very careful as you do this). Cut nopales into 1/4-inch strips.

2.In a large frying pan over medium high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and nopales and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until nopales are tender and most of their liquid had evaporated, 15 -20 minutes.

3.Add eggs and cook, stirring, until eggs and nopales are combined and the eggs are set, about 5 minutes.

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Isn't the picture you showed a bunch of pot?

Do you mean marijuana Old Medic?



I don't think so Old Medic, I got it form this link.

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It looks like it.



Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
#13
The Flea Trap / Re: Welcome Ms. Berry Sweet
August 22, 2013, 01:01:18 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Old Medic"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Sounds like she will add some character..



I just wish I could find a way for her and Shen Li to break bread.




Breaking bread is important. It leads to understanding. It leads to peace.

I agree Old Medic and welcome.




Thank you for your welcome and:



Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."
#14
The Flea Trap / Re: Cactus Leaf
August 22, 2013, 12:59:15 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"And another one Ms. Annie.



Nopales (cactus leaves) with scrambled eggs are a delicious treat – add salsa or hot sauce as you like and serve with warm corn tortillas. Be very careful and use a sharp knife to remove the spikes or, do as I do, and buy nopales with their spikes already removed.



Prep Time: 10 minutes



Cook Time: 30 minutes



Total Time: 40 minutes



Yield: 6 to 8 servings



Ingredients:

•8 nopales (cactus leaves)

•1 small onion, finely chopped

•1/2 tsp. salt

•6 eggs, lightly beaten



Preparation:



1.Use a sharp knife to cut off the spikes from the cactus leaves, if necessary (be very careful as you do this). Cut nopales into 1/4-inch strips.

2.In a large frying pan over medium high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and nopales and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until nopales are tender and most of their liquid had evaporated, 15 -20 minutes.

3.Add eggs and cook, stirring, until eggs and nopales are combined and the eggs are set, about 5 minutes.

http://0.tqn.com/d/localfoods/1/I/N/F/-/-/nopaleseggs.jpg">




Isn't the picture you showed a bunch of pot?
#15
The Flea Trap / Re: Cactus Leaf
August 22, 2013, 12:57:58 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"Here is one Ms. Annie.



Ingredients

1 cactus leaf, French fries cut,

2 tablespoons butter,

1 teaspoon minced garlic,

1/2 teaspoon seasonings (Montreal)



DIRECTIONS:



Saute cactus in butter for 4 to 5 minutes; stir in garlic and seasonings and continue saute for 1, 2 minutes. Serve! How does it taste? Yummm ! Lots of vitamins...so eat it up! :))))

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Thank-you for this great recipe. I will enjoy it as soon as I can. It is better than the rat meat and rice I eat back in 1968.
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