Poems and Insights of a Thoughtful Life
Original poems, reflective thoughts and cultural commentary–posted weekly
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What is heaven like?”
The little boy said.
“Are there rainbows
And moonbeams and little toy sleds?
I would take my sled
And play among the stars.
Pretend they are
Mercury, Venus or Mars”.
Temple Grandin is an autistic woman. She is presently a Professor of Animal Husbandry at Colorado State University. Prof. Grandin thinks in pictures. Through her mother’s and her own perseverance, she overcame the obstacles of autism. Cattle feedlots and slaughterhouses though out the world use her designs. She is on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of the century. When young, sliding doors were frightening to her and she was afraid to go through them. But she learned that one must go through doors to make progress. Do you know what is behind the door?
When I was a boy I was raised by my grandparents. We had no electricity, indoor plumbing, no things like gas stoves or tractors. Slowly, we acquired machines who made our lives easier—magic light at the flip of a switch, propane gas stoves burning warmly
A.I. can be known For its many skills. Reports and info. Completed at will. It’s so amazing— Does work in a hurry! Outstanding and awesome— It comes in a flurry! BUT, where does A.I. Gather those skills? Is it all true? Consider this still. Someone’s behind This amazing invention. Reflects others views— I need convincing. Yes, it is awesome And works
Now, at 84, When I AM Still Living Fully Surprisingly, Martha and I are still physically and mentally active at 82 and myself at 84. We garden, can and freeze vegetables. We take care of 25 acres. We have
