Go to Sea Gypsy’s Theatre of the (Almost) Absurd
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- Go to Sooo - They can bring dead pig cells back to life!
posted by
Annicita
on October 8, 2022 at 9:10 PM
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I sat beside my brother's bed, alone, for a couple of hours, just feeling him, hoping I was helping his transfer from this world that he knew. I did it with my sister and mom too, but there were others around for that. With Bird, I was alone, and grateful for having that time with him. As for the poor pigs - they have a hard knock. They are already food, and now will become organ donors without a choice. I wouldn't want to be born a pig.
posted by
adnohr
on August 14, 2022 at 4:27 AM
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Fascinating!
posted by
Ciel
on August 5, 2022 at 4:02 PM
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It does raise a lot of ethical questions about using the cells.
As I recall, the sense of hearing is the last to go when one dies.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 4, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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They're making great strides in medical science. Nice to be able to
prolong life. As for me, I don't want to linger after "my time" if it means being poked and prodded, animated by mechanical parts, be waited on, wiped and therapied every day. I like to think the energy that animates me would be free to find something useful to do in the afterlife.
posted by
Pat_B
on August 4, 2022 at 7:42 AM
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Good morning
A lack of wrinkles works for me. I am so sorry for your loss, and she was so right about speaking ill of the dead. It is a serious Italian malocchio!
posted by
Sherri_G
on August 4, 2022 at 6:53 AM
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I expect it is a long way to go to proceed from a test tube
Of course we want to keep our loved ones in a special place in our minds.
You have those gentle moments when everything is pure and lasting. 
posted by
C_C_T
on August 4, 2022 at 3:53 AM
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Re: Re: Good Morning - Thank you.
Sea Gypsy, I think your Mom was very wise.
posted by
Goldiec
on August 4, 2022 at 2:25 AM
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Re: Good Morning - Thank you.
Thank you about my mom. It was quite a while ago. She had been ill and bedridden for many, many years but her mind was sharp as ever! My mom always told us when we were afraid that fear was the fear of the unknown. That, and a few other things...
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on August 4, 2022 at 1:19 AM
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Good Morning
Sea Gypsy, let me start by saying I'm so sorry about your Mom's passing. I'm sure she is still close by watching out for you and the family. As far as bringing pig cells back to life this is scary to me.
posted by
Goldiec
on August 4, 2022 at 1:07 AM
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