I'm reading the preface to Justification of the Good; part of it for the third time. I went a little father than before, and now he's really making a point. He talks about pleasure, suicide, pessimism, all leading up to the idea that life has a meaning outside each individual. PLEASE read it yourself rather than relying on my relating it. Here's a quote that sums up what I've read so far:
"The meaning of life obviously cannot coincide with the
arbitrary and changeable demands of each of the innumerable
human entities."
I've started a new work related blog, the idea being to attract readers interested in what I encounter in my travels around this area; and, to maybe have a mailing list to alert people to new posts. So far, all that's there are work projects, but it's off to a good start. HERE'S the link. On one of my jobs, I had an interesting encounter today. I'm working very close to the place where the "Vol Navy" docks. There must be other boats-yachts-SHIPS joining the group, because Auburn fans have a definite presence there. One guy told me that he's expecting the arrival of a 130 foot yacht from Florida. The boats are anything but common, one of the closest is a big $3-400,000 houseboat. Pristine condition. A more friendly and humble group you couldn't find. The owner of the boat next to the houseboat talked with me about my work. I'm having limited success getting whitei-ish rain streaks removed from one side of a red metal caboose. I've been experimenting with different products, apparently more under the observation of the boaters than I realized. The boat owner said they didn't have much to do tomorrow; as the big game was Saturday, and offered to help clean this caboose for a few hours. I immediately laughed. Not because I considered him incompetent; but because we're obviously polarized in terms of economic status. The idea of me going down to his dock, knocking on his door, and asking him to help with my scrubbing project seemed very strange.
