02-28-2018, 07:42 PM
Thomas,
What an interesting post. You really make me think.
Many years ago, I attended a lecture at my local library. The speaker, who had grown up in the town, had become an expert on Native American culture. Among other things, he had lived in a tee pee in North Dakota for several years. Among his house guests there was Buckminster Fuller.
The topic of the lecture was the life of a typical Shoshone warrior. He came wearing native dress. He showed the audience his medicine pouch, carried by every warrior. In addition to herbal medicine, his pouch contained pieces of flint. He explained that the flint could be fractured to reveal a fresh, extremely sharp edge. This extremely sharp edge was also sterile. The old warriors had much wisdom.
I have noticed in working with tree trimmers, mechanics, maintenance men, and other not primarily computer type workers, that they generally have an uncommon skill in making things work. This comes from thoughtful work habits. I think today's computer technology is amazing. I also continue to be equally amazed by the wisdom of long ago.
Thank you for sharing your post, Thomas.
Ken
What an interesting post. You really make me think.
Many years ago, I attended a lecture at my local library. The speaker, who had grown up in the town, had become an expert on Native American culture. Among other things, he had lived in a tee pee in North Dakota for several years. Among his house guests there was Buckminster Fuller.
The topic of the lecture was the life of a typical Shoshone warrior. He came wearing native dress. He showed the audience his medicine pouch, carried by every warrior. In addition to herbal medicine, his pouch contained pieces of flint. He explained that the flint could be fractured to reveal a fresh, extremely sharp edge. This extremely sharp edge was also sterile. The old warriors had much wisdom.
I have noticed in working with tree trimmers, mechanics, maintenance men, and other not primarily computer type workers, that they generally have an uncommon skill in making things work. This comes from thoughtful work habits. I think today's computer technology is amazing. I also continue to be equally amazed by the wisdom of long ago.
Thank you for sharing your post, Thomas.
Ken