For many years I had a conversation with a scholar of comparative religion. When I shared the thinking with him I’ve just shared with you, he once said that if the Hindu vision of reincarnation was true, and he factored in what he knew about me, he predicted that I would likely return as a multilingual cow.
At the other end of the spectrum of life plans from making New Year Resolutions is the more mundane habit of making Things To Do lists. Mostly concerned with immediate needs. Groceries – gas for the car – minor errands and appointments, and bills to pay.
I believe that there is life elsewhere in the universe.Even intelligent life.I know that there is clear evidence that the basic building blocks of life exist out there – within our galaxy and beyond.
A review of what I wrote about 20 years ago is also ongoing. What do I think now? Here’s a journal posting I’ve considered and edited, based on a question asked by my literary agent.
This child is 6 months old. The essence of innocence. He cannot read or write or sing or walk or dance – not yet. As you can see, he doesn’t have teeth or much hair. If you asked him his name, he would not know – or even understand the question.