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J. Of Beauty and the Bestial (con’d)
As in an art gallery, one could keep moving along the cordons or momentarily linger before the galleries. The models were arranged on softly lit pedestals–– each accompanied by a description of the biological functions displayed. Some models were stripped down to artfully reveal a particular bodily system (circulatory, digestive, skeletal et. al.). Exhibits that…
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J. Of Beauty and the Bestial (intro.)
Introduction: With apologies to real scholars–– the title of this set of thematic pieces was derived from a rudimentary reading of Aristotle’s ‘Metaphysics’: In it, he referenced ‘kalon’ [beauty] as that which reflects harmony and symmetry. Such harmony and symmetry are most readily manifested in the natural world. For example, in beholding a beautiful landscape one can…
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I. Soundtracks (intro.)
What could be more joyous than the smell of honeysuckle and sour mash whiskey along with sinful fornication on the bank of the baptizin’ creek? -‘Highlights of a love-hate affair’
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G. Travel Vignettes (intro.)
Before entering a pit, our group was to ascend half-way up the mountain overlooking Potosi, which at 4,050-meter altitude, is itself one of the highest cities of the world. The tour promised a glimpse inside a working mine with an incredible history: over four centuries, the ‘rich hill’ had produced more silver and possibly more…
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G. Travel Vignettes (con’d)
Among families dressed as Disney movie characters, our clothes seemed conspicuously drab. While pirates seemed to dominate, behind us was an Indiana Jones who gave us a once-over with the hard eyes of an Orange County cop. A moment afterwards he turned his head aside and mumbled into his collar. Noting that he was wearing…
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H. Dead Time Reveries (intro.)
Introduction: 10 hours a week of driving to and from work (1993-2015) is probably a low average for most urban commuters. While the time I spent behind the wheel over 25 years in greater Vancouver was certainly no more onerous that that suffered by fellow wage-slaves, I still wonder how many others sometimes found themselves…
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