tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19580203.post7187417507903437789..comments2024-03-25T16:03:36.810-07:00Comments on The Existentialist Cowboy: "We have to touch people..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598093941551759917noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19580203.post-71341655509602812202007-04-02T22:13:00.000-07:002007-04-02T22:13:00.000-07:00Thanks anonymous. Indeed, it will take all our eff...Thanks anonymous. Indeed, it will take all our efforts to stem this pernicious right wing/GOP tide. Democrats will be, must be forced to listen to us. We are, after all, their natural constituency. Without "us" what are "they"? I am increasingly inclined to believe that "triangulation" is but a slow death. The soul of the Democratic party, at least since the Great Depression, has always been left of center. Instead of capitulation, we should be stumping, orgnanizing, proselytizing, and, of course, attacking mindless, right wing ideology.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598093941551759917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19580203.post-6945519968626726822007-04-02T13:01:00.000-07:002007-04-02T13:01:00.000-07:00You are so beautiful to me...Thank you so much for...You are so beautiful to me...<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for the progressive weight that may push Democrats to gather more and more courage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19580203.post-90557535850376599172007-03-24T23:13:00.000-07:002007-03-24T23:13:00.000-07:00Welcome back, Benmerc. And thanks for the comments...Welcome back, Benmerc. And thanks for the comments. Indeed, Bronowski is a must read. Science and Human Values is a mere 118 pages. I had thought it somewhat forgotten until I began this essay. But that turned out not have been the case. Bronowski left an important legacy and Science and Human Values is proving to have been a significant contribution. That is encouraging, in that it is accessible to non professionals. Philosophy must be accessible if it is to make a difference.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598093941551759917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19580203.post-37789843475774398412007-03-24T21:57:00.000-07:002007-03-24T21:57:00.000-07:00Nice post Len,Good of you to bring more great prog...Nice post Len,<BR/>Good of you to bring more great progressive thinkers/doers out for a stroll, sometimes they are forgotten, left on dusty book shelves seldom (re) visited. <BR/><BR/>Bronowski seemed to be a big picture man, with many simple, yet evasive truths and observations about life on this planet. Maybe the rest of the world will someday catch up with these visions, I believe Bronowski thought so, there was a deliberate pragmatism about him, nearly contagious. <BR/><BR/>I have so many books in the fire now, this has left me no choice but to rent the dvd "Accent of man" I vaguely remember parts of it from a viewing many years ago, I am sure it will be worth a re-run, I am also sure it will help re-coop some of my dulled senses. Another broad thinker and visionary from the era that for many reasons seems similar, was Joseph Campbell.benmerchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05822419839573670413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19580203.post-27518326181511843992007-03-23T22:50:00.000-07:002007-03-23T22:50:00.000-07:00To be precise, it was Bronowski who pointed out th...To be precise, it was Bronowski who pointed out the difficulties involved in recognizing the two views of one thing. Europeans will also tell you that Mont Blanc is not always recognized from the other side. <BR/><BR/>Your comments about the native climbers of Everest are most welcome and bring yet another dimension to the dialogue. <BR/><BR/>Please book mark the Cowboy and come back often.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598093941551759917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19580203.post-6420905714927297172007-03-23T19:51:00.000-07:002007-03-23T19:51:00.000-07:00You write about the native climbers on Everest. Th...You write about the native climbers on Everest. They are the true heroes and a fascinating culture. I used to lead treks to the Everest Base Camp and have many dear Sherpa friends.<BR/><BR/>To learn more about them, read Beyond the Summit by Linda LeBlanc. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, an expedition from the porter's point of view.<BR/><BR/>Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to <BR/><BR/>www.beyondthesummit-novel.com<BR/><BR/>Beyond the Summit, is the rare gem that shows us the triumphs and challenges of a major climb from the porter’s point of view. The love of two people from diverse cultures is the fiery centerpiece of a novel that leads its readers through harshly beautiful and highly dangerous territory to the roof of the world. Malcolm Campbell, book reviewer<BR/><BR/>Conflict and dialog keep this gripping story of destiny, romance and adventure moving from the first page to the last paragraph. LeBlanc has a genius for bonding her readers and her characters. I found I was empathizing in turn with each character as they faced their own personal crisis or trauma. <BR/>Richard Blake for Readers Views.<BR/><BR/><BR/>A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com<BR/> <BR/>A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review<BR/><BR/>LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera<BR/> <BR/>LeBlanc's vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week<BR/><BR/>A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com<BR/><BR/>This is the book to read before you embark on your pilgrimage to Nepal. The author knows and loves the people and the country, and makes you feel the cold thin air, the hard rocks of the mountains, the tough life of the Sherpa guides, and you learn to love them too. This is a higly literate, but also very readable book. Highly recommended."<BR/>-- John (college professor)<BR/><BR/>Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA<BR/> <BR/>This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels<BR/><BR/>The book is available from amazon.com, chesslerbooks.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders Stores, and the web site for an autographed copy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348784104577369200noreply@blogger.com