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My fellow discordians, I come before thee today with a message. But first, I must explain to you somewhat of a vision I had today; whilst mowing my lawn.
What I saw, in amongst the leaves and debris of a winter with no human attention, was a flower. Nothing special, just a flower. As I looked at this flower, with the lawnmower still rumbling in front of me, I pondered. I pondered its existence... Why was it there? Why my lawn? Why that spot? And I turned off the lawnmower, and pondered some more. I pondered how it got there. How did it get to be right in the middle of my lawn, all on its own, no other flowers around it? And I pondered: What was its purpose? A sign... But, if so, what did it signify? A message... If so, what message did it bear? And from whom was it sent to deliver such a message? I stood there for many minutes pondering these, and other questions, yet never getting any closer to the answers.
And then; I had somewhat of an epiphany, right there on my lawn. It struck me that perhaps I should stop questioning this vision of beauty. Perhaps it should be allowed merely to exist, with no purpose, no understanding, no way of even being there. And with that, I manoeuvred my lawnmower around the flower, and continued on my way. But, as I mowed, I kept glancing back at the flower. Small and insignificant though it was, some part of it enthralled and amazed me. I'm not sure how, or why, but this tiny thing of beauty, irrationally and irresponsibly alone on my lawn kept me staring and thinking for a long time.
This flower is still there now; and I can't help myself glancing out of the window every few minutes. Just to check on it. You see, I can't help but feel responsible for this little fella now.
But, anyway, on to my message: Find your flower. Don't look for it, but find it. It'll be in a place you don't expect, or maybe it'll be in plain sight. It might be a hobby, a person or a religion. It might be a new job, a new direction, or a new life. But, when you do find it, you'll know. And once you've found your flower, your impossible little thing of beauty, let it grow. Don't think about it, don't deliberate over every decision, just nurture it. Love it, and care for it. And maybe, just maybe, it'll turn into something even more beautiful.
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Beautiful & awesome! I like how you said this:
QuoteThis flower is still there now; and I can't help myself glancing out of the window every few minutes. Just to check on it.
When I feel like I can't help myself, somehow compelled to do this or that, often without rhyme or reason ... I know I just might be on to something!
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 05:05:38 PM
This flower is still there now; and I can't help myself glancing out of the window every few minutes. Just to check on it. You see, I can't help but feel responsible for this little fella now.
What
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 15, 2009, 05:34:42 PM
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 05:05:38 PM
This flower is still there now; and I can't help myself glancing out of the window every few minutes. Just to check on it. You see, I can't help but feel responsible for this little fella now.
What
What can I say? The little guy's cute. And I saved him from death by spinning metal blades
Also, thanks Honey. :)
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 05:36:20 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 15, 2009, 05:34:42 PM
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 05:05:38 PM
This flower is still there now; and I can't help myself glancing out of the window every few minutes. Just to check on it. You see, I can't help but feel responsible for this little fella now.
What
What can I say? The little guy's cute. And I saved him from death by spinning metal blades
Also, thanks Honey. :)
I fail to see how that makes you responsible for it. I never understood that concept.
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 05:36:20 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 15, 2009, 05:34:42 PM
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 05:05:38 PM
This flower is still there now; and I can't help myself glancing out of the window every few minutes. Just to check on it. You see, I can't help but feel responsible for this little fella now.
What
What can I say? The little guy's cute. And I saved him from death by spinning metal blades
Also, thanks Honey. :)
It made him think.
Hrmm. It's not that i'm responsible for it, per se, I just like looking outta my window and seeing it there and I really don't want it to not be there.
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 05:48:00 PM
Hrmm. It's not that i'm responsible for it, per se, I just like looking outta my window and seeing it there and I really don't want it to not be there.
Hmmm.
I've been thinking about this, and the only solution is to destroy the next-door neighbor's yard, before his flower-hating weeds can move in and extinguish your brave little fella.
You're either with the flower, or against the flower.
:lulz: See that? TGGR delivers! & saves the flower to boot!
It's true. I'm thinking about building a little wall around the guy. Just go keep him safe.
Quote from: Honey on March 15, 2009, 06:02:12 PM
:lulz: See that? TGGR delivers! & saves the flower to boot!
We should, I dunno, put little signs on our trucks to support the flower.
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 06:04:57 PM
It's true. I'm thinking about building a little wall around the guy. Just go keep him safe.
Make sure to avenge each and every weed spore that gets over/around the wall. Otherwise, the weeds will eat the flower. If the weeds stop fighting, there's peace. If the flower stops fighting, it dies.
Or words to that effect.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 15, 2009, 06:06:22 PM
Quote from: The Borderline Simpleton on March 15, 2009, 06:04:57 PM
It's true. I'm thinking about building a little wall around the guy. Just go keep him safe.
Make sure to avenge each and every weed spore that gets over/around the wall. Otherwise, the weeds will eat the flower. If the weeds stop fighting, there's peace. If the flower stops fighting, it dies.
Or words to that effect.
THIS. Preparing the industrial strength weed killer now.
Jesus H Christ! I expect this kinda shit in my email box from people on facebook I hate, with a cutesy little "Forward this to 5 people you love and an angel will fart fairy magical dust on you" - message tagged on the end.
:vom:
My advice - burn the fucking flower before it's too late :argh!:
Feed it with blood?
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 15, 2009, 11:26:50 PM
Jesus H Christ! I expect this kinda shit in my email box from people on facebook I hate, with a cutesy little "Forward this to 5 people you love and an angel will fart fairy magical dust on you" - message tagged on the end.
:vom:
My advice - burn the fucking flower before it's too late :argh!:
Meh. Watch out for that fairy fart.
Quote from: whatc on March 15, 2009, 11:43:14 PM
Feed it with blood?
This. No need for fancy chemicals when a human sacrifice is easier and more affordable.
I like flowers.
Nothing wrong with a little sunshine and optimism once in a while, either. I did the whole jaded, bitter, and apocalypse-heralding thing in the 90's, but like most of the other pretentious gen-Xers I grew up and got over it.
Sometimes, a fucking flower is real nice.
Quote from: Nigel on March 16, 2009, 02:55:01 PM
I like flowers.
Nothing wrong with a little sunshine and optimism once in a while, either. I did the whole jaded, bitter, and apocalypse-heralding thing in the 90's, but like most of the other pretentious gen-Xers I grew up and got over it.
Sometimes, a fucking flower is real nice.
So nice you have to "rant" about it in "or kill me" ? :?
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 03:15:02 PM
Quote from: Nigel on March 16, 2009, 02:55:01 PM
I like flowers.
Nothing wrong with a little sunshine and optimism once in a while, either. I did the whole jaded, bitter, and apocalypse-heralding thing in the 90's, but like most of the other pretentious gen-Xers I grew up and got over it.
Sometimes, a fucking flower is real nice.
So nice you have to "rant" about it in "or kill me" ? :?
YEAH. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO ABOUT IT?! :argh!:
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 03:15:02 PM
Quote from: Nigel on March 16, 2009, 02:55:01 PM
I like flowers.
Nothing wrong with a little sunshine and optimism once in a while, either. I did the whole jaded, bitter, and apocalypse-heralding thing in the 90's, but like most of the other pretentious gen-Xers I grew up and got over it.
Sometimes, a fucking flower is real nice.
So nice you have to "rant" about it in "or kill me" ? :?
Oh, sorry.
Next time I'll submit my "rants" for fucking approval from you, yeah?
Quote from: Urraco on March 16, 2009, 03:50:18 PM
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 03:15:02 PM
Quote from: Nigel on March 16, 2009, 02:55:01 PM
I like flowers.
Nothing wrong with a little sunshine and optimism once in a while, either. I did the whole jaded, bitter, and apocalypse-heralding thing in the 90's, but like most of the other pretentious gen-Xers I grew up and got over it.
Sometimes, a fucking flower is real nice.
So nice you have to "rant" about it in "or kill me" ? :?
YEAH. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO ABOUT IT?! :argh!:
I'm going to set fire to some daffodils.
You've forced my hand :evilmad:
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 05:11:35 PM
Quote from: Urraco on March 16, 2009, 03:50:18 PM
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 03:15:02 PM
Quote from: Nigel on March 16, 2009, 02:55:01 PM
I like flowers.
Nothing wrong with a little sunshine and optimism once in a while, either. I did the whole jaded, bitter, and apocalypse-heralding thing in the 90's, but like most of the other pretentious gen-Xers I grew up and got over it.
Sometimes, a fucking flower is real nice.
So nice you have to "rant" about it in "or kill me" ? :?
YEAH. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO ABOUT IT?! :argh!:
I'm going to set fire to some daffodils.
You've forced my hand :evilmad:
You had the strength all along,
All you needed was an enemy.
You are ready.
Cultivating enemies is too much work. I use random targets instead.
Cultivate enemy flowers then mince them with huge anti-plant machines!
That'll keep the scum down where they belong.
Let them get cocky and one day you'll come home to one wearing your dressing gown, fucking your wife and smoking your cigar.
The little floral shit.
The poinsettas are the ones you've gotta keep an eye on.
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 05:41:25 PM
Cultivating enemies is too much work. I use random targets instead.
I consider all humans to be my enemy. It simplifies things.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 16, 2009, 11:51:53 PM
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 05:41:25 PM
Cultivating enemies is too much work. I use random targets instead.
I consider all humans to be my enemy. It simplifies things.
Statement reaks of fallacy.
You are an interesting breed of misanthrop. :lulz:
Quote from: Urraco on March 16, 2009, 11:56:15 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 16, 2009, 11:51:53 PM
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 05:41:25 PM
Cultivating enemies is too much work. I use random targets instead.
I consider all humans to be my enemy. It simplifies things.
Statement reaks of fallacy.
You are an interesting breed of misanthrop. :lulz:
We Holy Men
TM don't worry about logical fallacies. It's just that you ridiculous monkeys can't think on the same level.
Fucking hominids.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 16, 2009, 11:57:50 PM
Quote from: Urraco on March 16, 2009, 11:56:15 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on March 16, 2009, 11:51:53 PM
Quote from: P3nT4gR4m on March 16, 2009, 05:41:25 PM
Cultivating enemies is too much work. I use random targets instead.
I consider all humans to be my enemy. It simplifies things.
Statement reaks of fallacy.
You are an interesting breed of misanthrop. :lulz:
We Holy MenTM don't worry about logical fallacies. It's just that you ridiculous monkeys can't think on the same level.
Fucking hominids.
Never said I mind logical fallacy, sir. Just love pointing it out.
Logic by itself is dull.
For instance, right now in my mind, water is liquified sky. I have lots of proofs.
Water is always the color of the sky. In the day it is blue. At night it is black. Dawn and Dusk it is Red and Orange. It's gotta be the same shit right?
Well, no. All those proofs are fallicious. Simultanity doesn't breed homogeny.
Monkey has a banana. Does TGRR have banana? NO! My banana. Get your own.
:lulz: