>John, I never expected to hear/see Ferlingetti again. Thanks for
>sharing it and thanks for your contributions to this list. I
>frequently think that the 60's were the first attempts on a large
>social scale of what we are currently beginning to realise.
>
>I also expect to rise above the level of thinking that was then
>current.
Thank you. I suspect, though, that we never arise above our level of
thinking. Thinking is a manifestation of how are brains work. However,
we may have refined our understanding from the 60s, that is, we may have
learned from our experience, and now take actions that are more likely to
get a little better results than before. And 30 years from now, I am sure
our understanding will be even more refined. Certain expressions of our
human nature and what moves us may endure through the ages, however.
These are ideas that get us in touch with our connections to each other
and our effects on each other as we traverse our lives.
I enjoy participating and enjoy, as well, your contributions Michael.
-- John Woods jwoods@execpc.com