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Posted: May 15 2006, 18:41 |
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| Quote (Sir Mustapha @ May 15 2006, 21:06) | | Carl Sagan was an adept of the Cannabis sativa, and examples of his brilliance and intelligence abound. |
Oddly enough today, whilst searching for something else, I found my LP copy of The Music of the Cosmos ~ the music that was played during Carl Sagan's television programme broadcast during back in the 80's I think. I had not heard it for years.
I really liked the music at the time & hearing it again today I know why. The sounds are vast. Music by Vangelis, Bach, Stravinsky & Shostakovich and others all unbelievably full of atmosphere, for want of a better word. Really sends a tingle up your spine. And to quote Carl Sagan on the back of the album sleeve..."Human music is an expression of our thoughts and our feelings, a combination that is the distinction of our species. We dedicate this record to the musicians of the planet." What better tribute to Mike on his birthday?
And as for the drugs issue, each to their own is my view. Mostly we are all free to decide what we do, how we take care of ourselves.
Sometimes I think in some cases it is money that is more at the root of it all, either too much or not enough of it, & an escape from that situation is achieved through drugs. I just really worry about how the very young get drawn into this sort of thing. And they realise too late, when the damage is done.
It's just human nature to be curious about the effect something can have on you, so drugs will always be with us in one form or another. Creativity can be sparked in other ways. Life is a gift, for living.
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You heard me before
Yet you hear me again
Then I die
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