tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post728638413370505510..comments2024-03-29T00:34:59.084-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: A Pondering Weekly Link Round-UpCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-51480393335058369792015-04-18T23:47:24.661-07:002015-04-18T23:47:24.661-07:00I have to admit that, out of all of the links in t...I have to admit that, out of all of the links in this post, the moral facts link is the one that blew my mind, Pepper.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-21708606219333211802015-04-18T19:01:04.665-07:002015-04-18T19:01:04.665-07:00Wow. That article on moral facts really makes you ...Wow. That article on moral facts really makes you think. I had no clue they were teaching kids that there were no moral facts. I've been saying for years that public education was one big social experiment, especially in the last 40 or 50 years. People who have no clue what they're going to be unleashing on society when those kids leave school are in charge of the curriculum.<br /><br />Enjoyed the interview with the copy editor. Pepper Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088936125225559789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-34510418771675033852015-04-17T23:41:07.441-07:002015-04-17T23:41:07.441-07:00There's more than one problem with Monarchs. P...There's more than one problem with Monarchs. People are planting "Monarch food" thinking that they are helping the butterflies, but they are really harming them because they're delaying the migration. Fewer and fewer show up each year.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-88843054887334687192015-04-17T21:26:23.917-07:002015-04-17T21:26:23.917-07:00I don't understand the haters. I remember whe...I don't understand the haters. I remember when I was in college I had to write a paper about what groups I couldn't tolerate -- and I said "those who hate others." How hard is it to be open to everyone, kind, respectful? I grew up with that attitude and it's part of me.<br /><br />However, I see in some people I knew the teaching of certain words to their children that I think are problematic, and I worry how quickly those kids could become intolerant and also say things that some others might find offensive -- and I don't mean the worst words. If I heard those, I'd say something right away. But this is more subtle. And I hope this doesn't develop more.<br /><br />Love the Butterfly Pavilion. But I must admit that I never encountered anyone who is afraid of butterflies. I wonder why, when they are such a beautiful part of nature.<br /><br />Barbara Kingsolver's most recent novel has a central theme about Monarch butterflies and their flying to the wrong location due to global warming problems.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-59438718597534026542015-04-17T10:47:09.340-07:002015-04-17T10:47:09.340-07:00That would be a wonderful experience, Margot!That would be a wonderful experience, Margot!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-20977139076397547722015-04-17T10:46:36.808-07:002015-04-17T10:46:36.808-07:00The Golden Rule is easy for me to remember, and I ...The Golden Rule is easy for me to remember, and I don't hate the haters. I just can't wrap my head around the fact that so many people spend so much time doing it. They must love all the hate they get in return.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-79410756739609538962015-04-17T05:52:25.531-07:002015-04-17T05:52:25.531-07:00That Butterfly Pavilion is so wonderful. We enjoy...That Butterfly Pavilion is so wonderful. We enjoyed visiting the Desert Botanical Gardens and seeing it. One of the many fun things to do in the Phoenix area. <br /><br />As to the hate, well, I just try to remember "love your neighbor as yourself". The one who said it didn't promise it would be easy. Most worthwhile things aren't.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-74153021994249413102015-04-17T04:51:13.704-07:002015-04-17T04:51:13.704-07:00I've never understood the hate either, Cathy. ...I've never understood the hate either, Cathy. I mean, I understand it intellectually, I suppose, but never really been able to wrap my mind round it. I think that spending time in contemplation is healthy for us, so I'm glad you took some time to do that. And your mention of butterflies reminds me of the time that my daughter and I raised some Monarchs. What a great experience that was. Oh - whoops! - thanks for the links!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com