Subject: Re: More Zen
Author: psabr-@aol.com
Date: Dec 12, 2001, 9:30 PM
Post ID: 1709143363
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Boy, some of you guys take things way too literally. Someone must have done
the "Evelyn Wood" thing and only read the first and last sentences of each
paragraph. For that, you get more of my drivel.
Bear in mind. His writings are observations or opinions brought out to
start a dialog or discussion among the readers (which has been accomplished).
Some will hold water, some won't. It reminded me of some of the high school
English papers I had to write, defining concepts such as "Quality" or
"Love". These are concepts we understand, but find difficult to create a
concrete definition for without vague terms of feelings or perceptions
creeping in They mean something different to each of us.
The brands of bikes are interchangeble because the story is about the people,
their attitudes, expectations, and PERCEPTIONS. Perceptions are an
individuals opinions based on what may or may not be fact or actual
experience. His bike could have been a beemer, Honda, Ducati, HD or even a
Guzzi and the other bike a Ural instead of an R60. The characters and their
attitudes would not have changed.
A perception could be that there are certain bike shops everywhere, therefore
they must sell a lot of bikes, therefore they must be really good. In
reality, the bikes may be unreliable and there are enough out there to
support a mechanic every few miles. The truth lies somwhere in the middle
and can be found in personal experience. Perhaps success with a machine lies
with the adage to not buy any product made on Monday morning or on Friday
afternoon.
Like any book, it has highs and lows. My OPINION is that all things
considered, it was worth the read as many parts pointed out personality
traits I have seen in myself and others.
Now, if you will excuse me, I'm going to go on-line and order my tickets for
opening day of "The Fellowship of the Ring."
Later
David Whitmore
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<FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>Boy, some of you guys take things way too literally. Someone must have done the "Evelyn Wood" thing and only read the first and last sentences of each paragraph. For that, you get more of my drivel.
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<BR>Bear in mind. His writings are observations or opinions brought out to start a dialog or discussion among the readers (which has been accomplished). Some will hold water, some won't. It reminded me of some of the high school English papers I had to write, defining concepts such as "Quality" or "Love". These are concepts we understand, but find difficult to create a concrete definition for without vague terms of feelings or perceptions creeping in They mean something different to each of us.
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<BR>The brands of bikes are interchangeble because the story is about the people, their attitudes, expectations, and PERCEPTIONS. Perceptions are an individuals opinions based on what may or may not be fact or actual experience. His bike could have been a beemer, Honda, Ducati, HD or even a Guzzi and the other bike a Ural instead of an R60. The characters and their attitudes would not have changed.
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<BR>A perception could be that there are certain bike shops everywhere, therefore they must sell a lot of bikes, therefore they must be really good. In reality, the bikes may be unreliable and there are enough out there to support a mechanic every few miles. The truth lies somwhere in the middle and can be found in personal experience. Perhaps success with a machine lies with the adage to not buy any product made on Monday morning or on Friday afternoon.
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<BR>Like any book, it has highs and lows. My OPINION is that all things considered, it was worth the read as many parts pointed out personality traits I have seen in myself and others.
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<BR>Now, if you will excuse me, I'm going to go on-line and order my tickets for opening day of "The Fellowship of the Ring."
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<BR>Later
<BR>David Whitmore</FONT>
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