GammaGlobulin

My Dear Fellow-Literati, Have you ever taken a moment to consider which Dickensian character most represents you, your personality traits, your quirks? I often think about this question, and I would probably require more than one. I tend toward the embodiment of Wilkins Micawber on a good day. “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pound ought and six, result misery.” But, what about you? For example: Who does not love sycophancy, after all? So which of these, or some of the many others, reminds you most of yourself? The thing about Dickens is that, He is one of the greatest writers that ever lived, And he wrote in English, Which is quite lucky for us, here. Don’t be bashful, friends… Out with it! Who are you….REALLY…? Regards, Gamma

Letter to My Barber, and You, I want none of the above “hair/hairless” looks... What about you? And do you prejudge young men with the following haircuts? Gulag Convict Cut: We can see many of these “types” walking around. We are often left wondering if they were just recently granted parole, or what! Duane Allman Cut: Duane, even though I love you and miss you dearly, I just do not dig your cut. Billiards Cut: I cannot understand what this Billiards Cut is all about. Or, maybe I do. Maybe this Billiards Cut is all about NOTHING! NOTHING on Top; NOTHING between the ears, judging by the pate. THX 1138 Cut: This cut is not a choice. This cut is the Dystopian Sci-Fi Cut designed to strip the masses of individuality… As if anyone, these days, had individuality (Ha-ha). How’s that PC working out for you, so far? So, what is the consensus here among the members concerning these hairdos? What’s your flava, and why? Regards, and, Heading for Dystopian Bliss, Just like you, Gamma NOTE: Duane Allman…RIP, Man! You ROCKED THE WORLD, while it still WAS a world worth rocking for. (CUT YOUR HAIR, Duane!!!!) What a blast from the past....

Just please do not tell me that you forget our discussion of the DRUNKEN PEASANTS beating a dead horse, and the nonexistent beaten horse in Catch-22 which I was sure existed, but actually existed only in the film, maybe. Drinking can lead to all kinds of bad behavior. Here is just one example: Why do drunken peasants and fools, especially in literature, beat animals, if they do? As for Kafka, whom you mention, he was very big on animals: "dogs, jackals, leopards, a tiger, a panther, a vulture, a cat, and a mouse; a few unspecified animals, such as a mole-like and a marten-like; mythological creatures, including sirens and a dragon; a kitten-lamb crossbreed; and several humanimal protagonists: a human transformed into vermin, a man who used to be a horse, and an ape turned into a human being. Nonhuman animals¹ abound also in Kafka’s personal writings." One day, we must speak again about that beating of a horse by a drunken lout, a beating that I am sure is in Crime and Punishment, and also in either the film or the novel, Catch-22. Some men lose their sanity when drunk. Even three weeks off the sauce, is an improvement for some.

No NEED to reference any..."story". There are some mythical figures whom one never forgets. Those were the days... theblether beetlejuice etc etc etc... (mythical figures? Am I now speaking of Animal Farm?)

I am not worried. I shall hide my light under my bushel until the time is ripe to allow it to shine. I will share my light only with those that will not disappoint me. I have been chastened in the past by not focusing my light where it should go. My beacon shall be a light of hope for the deserving few who, Like disciples will travel forth to spread the word I have related to them.

Wishing not to be misunderstood, which has often been the story of my life, my sabbatical is one I look forward to with good health and much cheer. In fact, I plan to do a bit of payback for as long as my good intentions may last. During recent weeks, further enlightenment and understanding has gradually been gelling, and now seems solidified within me. Here am I, one with vast amounts of accumulated useful knowledge, a premier education, and too much time on my hands. Recently, I have come to the realization that I might use this time in a less frivolous way than has hitherto been entirely the case, maybe even to help partially avert a few of the disasters that lie ahead for our world. Some might misunderstand this statement, too, and mistakenly believe that my grandiosity knows no bounds. On the contrary, I have never believed myself grandiose. One can waste only so much time before, one day, or one evening, one finally wakes up to smell the coffee. And I have asked myself, how many words have I written in the past which may have fallen on deaf ears? How many seeds did I sow among thorns? And, would it not be better to do some payback, some sowing of seed in places where my seed will thrive? Ignorance is a curse in our world, today. I see ignorance almost everywhere. And now it is my humble plan to go forth among the ignorant, Quixote-like, and shed light where there is darkness. I will go alone, having no Sancho, and therefore wish me luck, as I shall need it. Again, I say... Ta-ta... Dear Friends...

Being the Stickler for Detail that I happen to be, I just wanted to point out something I know that you know, but neglected to mention, namely that, depending on the process, some alcoholic beverages may contain minute percentages of methanol, both through the fermentation process and through the distillation process. I searched the net for a few good links clarifying this point, but was able to find only this, in short order: https://byo.com/article/the-alcohols-of-beer/#:~:text=One of the main pathways,be more careful of methanol. Being a chemist, you could easily tell us the processes by which this happens. However, I may not be available, for a certain period of time, to read your reply, should you post one, because, you see... I may be going on sabbatical in coming weeks, perhaps months. Everything is just so uncertain at this juncture of time. Life is full of these little uncertainties. I know that I shall miss my old pals, but also know that they will be very well looked after. Well...Ta-ta... (And, yes, I know both meanings.)

Everybody likes Dudley. Everybody likes Fox. NOBODY likes Parkinson's Why? Thoughts?

PARKINSON'S_!!!

Was it not the "spareness" of the film that was one of its central themes? The film definitely had a plot. Although, the plot may have been difficult for some to appreciate, depending upon various factors, in some cases.

The OP Title/Headline contains ZERO English words. The body of the OP contains 4 words. This OP is a better OP then all the rest I have seen during the past two years on the Pub Forum (including my own, especially, of course), combined. Therefore, sadly, you may not know that much about penises or the value of them, or, even, what ladies might say about them. Please think about that for a moment, or two...

IMveryHO, THX 1138 is a masterpiece. I first saw this film when shown at university (when the film was first released). This film was highly recommended at the time. It's still doing quite well.. Even today... With Big Brother, and with our present-day AI fears, etc.

I know it's a joke. But, lead poisoning from bullets was not an appreciable causal factor for death during this age of prohibition. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8057397/ Getting shot 50 times with a Tommy Gun is usually lethal by itself. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompson_submachine_gun

The US government mandate to add methanol to industrial ethanol was a biggy which contributed to MANY deaths. The Government ALWAYS knows best... Just like Mother.

Thoughts?

THEN.... and NOW..... Thoughts?

Yes.. Alcohol can lead to depression. But, "interacting with people" can be the worst downer of them all.

Did you say... "Oy Va"??? I think you meant: Oy Vey!

I was referring to the fact that bootleg distillers often/sometimes used lead pipes and solder to make their stills, which lead to many deaths. However, I am unsure what factor was the leading cause of death from drinking bootleg alcohol. Maybe we should ask Bard? Also, the US Government mandated that 10 percent methanol be added to industrial alcohol, which the bootleg distillers often failed to remove before supplying this concoction to imbibers. So...what was the leading cause of death? methanol? US Gov? lead and solder? The Empire's first few episodes were better than the episodes that followed, as I recall.

Yes. Of course I realize this important point. However, one other point about which you might not be aware. During the bootlegger days in the US, it was not the methyl alcohol fraction of the drink that killed people.

No need to worry, yet. It's still far hotter on planet Venus.

They can't dance for beans. And, They're white!

Yes. The Dragon brings Good Luck, On Chinese Lunar New Year. Every year.