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Re: Re: abanerjee
Agreed, I would dread living that long! Just imagine having to keep up with technical know-how for the next 80 or so years!
THanks for the visit, have an enjoyable weekend.
posted by
elinjo
on October 23, 2009 at 2:10 AM
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Re: abanerjee
Agreed, I would dread living that long! Just imagine having to keep up with technical know-how for the next 80 or so years!
THanks for the visit, have an enjoyable weekend.
posted by
elinjo
on October 23, 2009 at 2:08 AM
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elinjo
I was astounded to find in Hata Yoga branch of Yoga, the spiritual, techniques that easily provides longevity to 150 years or more, bu I wonder what is the use of plain longevity sans quality. Researches should focus on repairing dreaded diseases instead.
posted by
anib
on October 22, 2009 at 11:52 PM
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Re.comments Grim Reaper.
Thanks for giving me your thoughts about this subject. I'm not ready for the grim reaper either; but if the price for avoiding him is grabbing more than my fair share of resources, he can come and get me.
All this is a fascinating challenge for scientists, but philosophers, economists, clergymen/women and lay people like the rest of us should think about the consequences.
posted by
elinjo
on October 22, 2009 at 11:38 PM
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Elinjo
I'm not sure I envy them at all, but then I believe that afterlife will be far more attractive
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 22, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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Good thought(s) to ponder...as my dying mother in law put it to me: you never know when, where or why...you just take what the Lord gives you. and my own Mamma would say, "Thy will be done" --- I don't try to understand all what is offered for longevity...I don't take the time. I just live life to the fullest, each day I'm given life. (but that's just my own thoughts...) As I said, good blog and makes me ponder.
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on October 22, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Not just the right country but have the right amount of money too.
I'm not ready to pop off yet but I don't want to be the only person who knows me still around. I've already lost too many family and friends.
posted by
Kabu
on October 22, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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Science seems to offer unlimited possibilities as it relates to living longer, but at the same token what is it going to do with overpopulation? Something has to be figured out on that front too.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 22, 2009 at 4:52 PM
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Elinjo - Gosh..I am not ready for the Grim Reaper yet..awesome picture there. We do always crave for more and more and with technology and innovation taking those giant leaps..God knows where we will end up. Have a pleasant day too.
posted by
shobana
on October 22, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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Being gracious in this big cruel and cold world is so important. Admittedly, I'm guilty of taking so much for granted.
posted by
yellowrose55
on October 22, 2009 at 12:06 PM
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Re: Rockingrector_retd
You're right, we can't expect to get everything.
posted by
elinjo
on October 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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Yes, I saw that news item. And the next minute everyone is throwing up their hands in horror because we can't afford the pensions and the health care for our elderly. Makes no sense to me. What's wrong with dying when your number is up?
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on October 22, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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I' not so sure if I want to function with all spare parts...
posted by
Straightforward
on October 22, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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Great picture Betty, and your last sentence is most relevant.....not easy in a country like ours.
posted by
Nita09
on October 22, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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Yes, Troosha I agree with you. I think this craving for longevity is scary. THanks for visiting.
posted by
elinjo
on October 22, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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Elinjo
I often question our medical capacity to lengthen lives. Now really, isn’t 80 or 90 years enough time to get it right? Why doesn’t the research or medical field expend that same energy and effort in finding cures for various dread diseases?
posted by
Troosha
on October 22, 2009 at 7:20 AM
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we can replace body parts now, but sometimes the warranty isnt that good on them
posted by
Lanetay
on October 22, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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Re: I once wrote a poem about being too busy...
Hope you find and share it with us Pat. THanks for the visit.
posted by
elinjo
on October 22, 2009 at 6:32 AM
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I once wrote a poem about being too busy...
I think I'll see if I can find it. ... brb
posted by
Pat_B
on October 22, 2009 at 5:53 AM
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Re: Funny you should say that...I was thinking the very title yesterday
Ariala, that just proves that great minds think alike
! LOL! Yes, I'm not ready to go yet either.
posted by
elinjo
on October 22, 2009 at 4:57 AM
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Funny you should say that...I was thinking the very title yesterday
as I was contemplating that most people are never ready to die...they have too much they want to live for! Can't blame 'em there. I'm the same!
posted by
Ariala
on October 22, 2009 at 4:28 AM
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