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Published: Nov 30, 2007
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Post Date: 2007-11-30 07:36:09 by YertleTurtle
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Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know. - Ernest Hemingway, author and journalist, Nobel laureate (1899-1961) Hemingway, who took his own life in 1961, knew his share of both intelligent people and of unhappiness. He lived through two world wars, the Great Depression, four wives and an unknown number of failed romantic relationships, none of which would help him to develop happiness if he knew how. As Hemingway's quote was based on his life experience, I will base the following speculation on both my personal and my professional experience as a sociologist. Not enough study exists to quote on this subject. Western society is not set up to nurture intelligent children and adults, the way it dotes over athletes and sports figures, especially the outstanding ones. While we have the odd notable personality such as Albert Einstein, we also have many extremely intelligent people working in occupations that are considered among the lowliest, as may be attested by a review of the membership lists of Mensa (the club for the top two percent on intelligence scales). Education systems in countries whose primary interest is in wealth accumulation encourage heroes in movies, war and sports, but not in intellectual development. Super intelligent people manage, but few reach the top of the business or social ladder. Children develop along four streams: intellectual, physical, emotional (psychological) and social. In classrooms, the smartest kids tend to be left out of more activities by other children than they are included in. They are "odd," they are the geeks, they are social outsiders. In other words, they do not develop socially as well as they may develop intellectually or even physically where opportunities may exist for more progress. Their emotional development, characterized by their ability to cope with risky or stressful situations, especially over long periods of time, also lags behind that of the average person. Adults tend to believe that intelligent kids can deal with anything because they are intellectually superior. This inevitably includes situations where the intelligent kids have neither knowledge nor skills to support their experience. They go through the tough times alone. Adults don't understand that they need help and other kids don't want to associate with kids the social leaders say are outsiders. As a result we have many highly intelligent people whose social development progresses much slower than that of most people and they have trouble coping with the stressors of life that present themselves to everyone. It should come as no surprise that the vast majority of prison inmates are socially and emotionally underdeveloped or maldeveloped and a larger than average percentage of them are more intelligent than the norm. Western society provides the ideal incubator for social misfits and those with emotional coping problems. When it comes to happiness, people who are socially inept and who have trouble coping emotionally with the exigencies of life would not be among those you should expect to be happy. This may be changing in the 21st century as the geeks gain recognition as people with great potential, especially as people who might make their fortune in the world of high technology. Geeks may be more socially accepted than in the past, but unless they receive more assistance with their social and emotional development, most are destined to be unhappy as they mature in the world of adults. People with high intelligence, be they children or adults, still rank as social outsiders in most situations, including their skills to be good mates and parents. Moreover, they tend to see more of the tragedy in the communites and countries they live in, and in the world, than the average person whose primary source of news and information is comedy shows on television. Tragedy is easier to find than compassion, even though compassion likely exists in greater proportion in most communities.
Poster Comment: I can remember back when I was in middle school (jr. high in those days) and high school, where I noticed the schools were very good at identifying and developing athletes. The ambitious grinds did well making good grades. But, oddly, the most intelligent, sensitive and imaginative...for them there was no place. I remember sneaking into my school file when I was 12 and finding my IQ was listed as 126. Even so, I was required to take shop, where I rolled metal and made a wooden candleholder that caught on fire the first time I lit a candle. All the girls were required to take Home Economics. After they graduated high school, all the boys were supposed to go work at the local steel mill, and the girls stay home and cook and clean. Only now there aren't many jobs at the steel mill, and haven't been for a long time. Thank God for computers. Geeks and nerds have become rich, and I hope they take over the world.
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#45. To: Original_Intent (#37)
I had forgotten about our conversations last spring concerning farming. I tried the Rutgers strain you suggested. It was quite impressive for an heirloom. Had a bit more trouble with blight than the hybrids, but,due to superior taste, I was able to charge nearly 50% more for them at market. We are in the middle of the worse drought ever recorded around here. I'm fortunate because I have a well that has never gone dry in living memory and shows no signs of doing so.The drought is causing prices to shoot up, benefiting those of us with access to water.
I really enjoy Top Chef. Don't know why, I'm not a cook. It just appeals to me. I also enjoy American Hot Rod. I am a bit of a hobby mechanic.
It's the home of "Touchdown Jesus" on the campus at Notre Dame.
I have noticed that academic achievement in school is not necessarily a reliable indicator of intelligence. I have run into a fair number of individuals who were very bright but were not good in a formal school setting. For myself I was classified through High School as a "chronic underachiever". It wasn't that I was not interested in learning - I read voraciously - but I just was not interested in a lot of what was being required. Agreed. Personally I have not turned my TV on since the second half of this years Super Bowl. However, Television is best viewed as an addictive drug - and research has shown that the flicker rate of a Television does put you into a mild trance state. Who knows what other manipulations are going on subliminally?
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
We are in the middle of the worse drought ever recorded around here. I'm fortunate because I have a well that has never gone dry in living memory and shows no signs of doing so.The drought is causing prices to shoot up, benefiting those of us with access to water. Glad to hear. Another couple worthy of consideration: Pruden's Purple: Actually more of a Pink than a purple, but flavor is comparable to Brandywine, is better looking, resists cracking, and is several weeks earlier. They are considered a Beefsteak Variety and can reach a pound or so. One I grew for the first time this year was St. Pierre, a French Heirloom, which is a medium sized slicer with excellent flavor and good yields for an heirloom. A Hybrid with excellent flavor and yields - medium sized and red - is Carmello. One of the few Hybrids I grow because of their marvelous flavor. Have you looked into the Czech's Excellent Yellow? It is still the best small to medium yellow I have grown. The flavor is superb. Another smallish heirloom with very good yields is Jaune Flamme - which despite the French "Yellow" - Jaune - is orange. Flavor is very good and the orange color makes them very attractive to the eye.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
I think I've watched that one a couple of times. What can I say, I'm the only woman in a house of men. There are two others I've watched a few times. Can't remember the names of the shows though. Mostly I watch the construction shows. I like Rock Solid and other home improvement shows.
Smart chicks are soooooo sexy. An 'above average' intelligence can be a liability. Humility, an open mind and honesty often go farther...
"They must find it difficult... Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority." ~ Gerald Massey
Nurse Diesel is that you?
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
And dangerous, but then I like dangerous women - keeps me awake. I would disagree, but it can't correct for personality problems. Certainly characteristics that reccomend a person, and I have met a few women with such outstanding empathy that any other things are outweighed by the beauty of their spirit. However, can I have one with "all of the above"? Is that asking too much?
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
I grew Mortgage Lifters this year for my heirloom beefsteaks. I had one that nearly topped 5 lbs.
It's probably a regional thing, but most of my customers seem to prefer a high acid tomato. Brandywine is a sweet tomato. Great for older folks with special digestive needs, but a small segment of my market.
"They must find it difficult... Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority." ~ Gerald Massey
Sounds like my wife.
I can't access you tube here at work, I'll check it out this PM.
Don't forget the importance of lar.......nevermind.
Yes. Is that asking too much? I don't think so.
"They must find it difficult... Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority." ~ Gerald Massey
That was special.
Ron Paul for President - Join a Ron Paul Meetup group today!
LOL, thanks.
"They must find it difficult... Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority." ~ Gerald Massey
It's probably a regional thing, but most of my customers seem to prefer a high acid tomato. Brandywine is a sweet tomato. Great for older folks with special digestive needs, but a small segment of my market. You could trial one or two for your own use and see if they work as, like other "purples", are more acidic. However, the St. Pierre might be more in line then as it has higher acidity. The larger ones are probably 8 to 10 ounces. Since you want a high acid tomato the Peron Sprayless might work too. It is an heirloom with a high natural disease resistance and high acidity. It is full of anti-oxidants as well. It is medium sized - about the same size as Rutgers (which I think was recommended to you by someone else - although I am familiar with it). A good high yielding early producer is "Early Cascade" which produces tomatoes in those nice large trusses you see in gourmet stores. I started one, under cover, here in March one year and had ripe tomatoes on July 11th which is very early for Oregon. It was developed at Oregon State University by Dr. Jim Bagget who is well known for his research on developing Tomatoes. Another good yielder which I grew for the first time this year is Nyagous - which is a Russian import - a "Black" Tomato - actually more of a deep mahogany red. The Blacks are higher in acid - although it is very sweet, but they make a marvelous addition to a tomato sauce made from other varieties. The flavor is exquisite but probably not what you are used to. Did you ever find a source for the SRM Red Plastic Tomato Mulch?
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
Another consistently HUGE one is "Big Zac" which was developed as a "competition" tomato and can top 5 pounds.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
The shows you mentioned are also very popular in the office, as well as The Bachelor.
I could have sworn it was you, but nevertheless. I've heard of Dr Baggett many times. You can't thumb through a seed catalog without seeing his name. I'll definitely check into the strains you recommend. I'll be doing all of my seed buying before the end of the year. I grew Cherokee Purple, Pineapple and Druzba as experiments this year with mixed success. The market for these heirlooms isn't as developed around here.
Sure did. I joined the Vegetable Growers Association. They had a ton of resources in their newsletter. Ordered around 10,000 ft of it as a fraction of the cost of retail. Worked really well.
While it could have been me ... Pruden's Purple is similar to Cherokee - although larger and higher yielding. The taste of Pruden's is similar to Brandywine in intensity but is higher acid. Pineapple is interesting but I am not big into bi-colors. Hillbilly is a real pretty bi-color but I really did not care for the flavor that much - however, some people love them. Druzba I've seen in catalogs but never grown. The all time best tasting tomato I have ever grown is Yellow Brandywine, but the yield is too low. The Platfoot Strain does provide a higher yield but still does not rival the reds for productivity. However, I will still grow them every few years just to be able to eat a couple. I am thinking of trying the Amana Orange, Dad's Sunset, or Kellogg's Breakfast for an orange tomato this year. While I have my favorites I like trying a new variety or two each year. I will definitely grow the Nyagous again this year.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
Sure did. I joined the Vegetable Growers Association. They had a ton of resources in their newsletter. Ordered around 10,000 ft of it as a fraction of the cost of retail. Worked really well. Good. I am glad it worked out. Are any of those sources available to us home gardener's? If you haven't tried it another good one, but for Melons and Cucumbers, is IRT 76 which is a dark green infrared transmitting mulch. I prefer the microperforated variety but can no longer find it. I could not grow some of the melons I grow in my climate zone without it.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
They didn't sell very well fresh. They make an interesting salsa though.
If you're willing to buy 5000' at a time. Let me walk out to the barn and get my catalog. I'll get you an address.
It's hard to make money on melons around here. They grow them year round in S. Alabama. We can't compete here in the north.
They don't do too bad around here but it is a different market. We have a lot of small market farmers who, like you do it as a second job, or sell through gourmet markets and farmer's markets. People are creatures of habit - it is like Watermelon - the best and sweetest ones I grow are yellow fleshed but trying to get some people to eat them is like a trip to the dentist. "Oooooooooooh it's not red." Like, uh, duh. Nevermind that until up until about 1900 that the yellow was the more common variety to be found and generally have a higher brix number. For the record my favorite is "Early Yellow Moonbeam" which is a "Seeds of Change" developed seed. They run about 3 to 8 pounds and are honey sweet when fully ripe. A really good Cantaloupe, hard for me to grow here, but less problem in your longer growing season is "Old Israeli" - which is a white fleshed cantaloupe that runs to about 9 pounds. A very complex flavor - kind of tropical. This year I want to try Canoe Creek Colossal - which is an old heirloom hardshell cantaloupe than can reach 20 pounds. I think it would be neat to grow a cantaloupe the size of a watermelon.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
Try this place. I believe they deal in smaller quantities. http://www.robertmarvel.com/
That's what I was afraid of - I use about 50 feet per year.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
Thank you - I will definitely check it out. Are you familiar with Farmtek?
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
I've seen a few around like that. Never eaten one though.
I'm on their mailing list. I get a catalog every season. Check out www.vegetablegrowersnews.com for all kinds of resources. Robert Marvel sells 2400' of red mulch for $75.
I get that same reaction with tomatoes.
A couple that might work depending upon your market: Ogen, sometimes Ha'Ogen: This is a smooth skinned green fleshed melon that averages around 3 pounds. They are classified as a "Dessert Melon" because of their high sugar content - which can run to 14%. Complex flavor - smells citrusy and has overtones of pineapple in the flavor. They ripen to a very pretty mottled gold and green and are picked on the full slip. Very productive and can produce up to 10 melons per vine although the most I've gotten is 6 - but that was container grown. It is originally from Hungary but is grown in Israel for the European Gourmet Market. I grow them every year and they are a staple of my garden because of their reliability. The only time I ever saw one for sale here, about 10 years ago, they were 2 bucks a pound. Moderate resistance to Powdery Mildew. For a white fleshed melon the same size and general coloration try Collective Farm Woman - another eastern european import. For your own use the fabled French Charentais is a must grow. It is the only perfect 10 I have ever grown. The Savor Hybrid variety is one of my favorites as well as the original unhybridized.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
I've seen a few around like that. Never eaten one though. Me neither - but according to Seed Savers they are supposedly quite acceptable. Another large one, green fleshed, which is supposed to be gourmet grade is "Montreal Market" which can reach 15 pounds - which is the largest green fleshed I have seen. I tried growing it this year but I only had two plants and moles got to the roots, dug through them, and killed them.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
I get that same reaction with tomatoes. I can believe it - even though some of the best tasting are among the yellow and orange varieties.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
Check out www.vegetablegrowersnews.com for all kinds of resources. Robert Marvel sells 2400' of red mulch for $75. That is actually almost worth my while. A 50 foot roll is 20 bucks. With proper storage that would last me forever.
"How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to hold the giraffe and one to fill the bathtub with brightly colored power tools." - Unk.
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#46. To: farmfriend (#39)
Give me a good show on M-Theory any day. I like the ones on super volcanoes, mega tsunamis and why Pluto isn't a planet. Closest thing to reality TV I have watched is Meerkat Manor. I know, they anthropomorphize the meerkats but I still like the show.
#47. To: Artisan (#40)
Not sure where south bend is.
#48. To: Artisan (#22)
I'm not claiming to be a genius or anything, but I got straight A's all through parochial school,. My grades dropped significantly in high school; I didn't like it too much at first, but adjusted. ...
One thing i never understand about today's society, no matter which country you go to, the families most often sit in front of the tube after dinner; literally shoveling FECES into their mind, for hours at a time . Ugh.. sad..
#49. To: duckhunter (#45)
I had forgotten about our conversations last spring concerning farming. I tried the Rutgers strain you suggested. It was quite impressive for an heirloom. Had a bit more trouble with blight than the hybrids, but,due to superior taste, I was able to charge nearly 50% more for them at market.
#50. To: duckhunter (#46)
I also enjoy American Hot Rod. I am a bit of a hobby mechanic.
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
#51. To: Original_Intent (#2)
#52. To: farmfriend (#44)
#53. To: wudidiz (#51)
Smart chicks are soooooo sexy.
An 'above average' intelligence can be a liability.
Humility, an open mind and honesty often go farther...
#54. To: Original_Intent (#49)
They are considered a Beefsteak Variety and can reach a pound or so.
#55. To: Original_Intent (#49)
Pruden's Purple: Actually more of a Pink than a purple, but flavor is comparable to Brandywine,
#56. To: duckhunter, Artisan, Original_Intent, farmfriend, robin, christine, James Deffenbach, FormerLurker, FOH, ALL (#47)
#57. To: farmfriend (#50)
I like Rock Solid and other home improvement shows.
#58. To: wudidiz (#56)
#59. To: Original_Intent (#53)
However, can I have one with "all of the above"?
#60. To: Original_Intent (#53)
However, can I have one with "all of the above"?
#61. To: wudidiz (#56)
#62. To: robin (#61)
#63. To: duckhunter (#55)
Pruden's Purple: Actually more of a Pink than a purple, but flavor is comparable to Brandywine,
#64. To: duckhunter (#54)
I grew Mortgage Lifters this year for my heirloom beefsteaks. I had one that nearly topped 5 lbs.
#65. To: duckhunter, Original_Intent (#59)
Don't forget the importance of lar.......nevermind.
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
#66. To: farmfriend (#31)
#67. To: Original_Intent (#63)
Since you want a high acid tomato the Peron Sprayless might work too. It is an heirloom with a high natural disease resistance and high acidity. It is full of anti-oxidants as well. It is medium sized - about the same size as Rutgers (which I think was recommended to you by someone else - although I am familiar with it).
#68. To: Original_Intent (#63)
Did you ever find a source for the SRM Red Plastic Tomato Mulch?
#69. To: duckhunter (#67)
#70. To: duckhunter (#68)
Did you ever find a source for the SRM Red Plastic Tomato Mulch?
#71. To: Original_Intent (#69)
Pineapple is interesting but I am not big into bi-colors.
#72. To: Original_Intent (#70)
Are any of those sources available to us home gardener's?
#73. To: Original_Intent (#70)
I could not grow some of the melons I grow in my climate zone without it.
#74. To: duckhunter (#71)
They didn't sell very well fresh. They make an interesting salsa though.
#75. To: Original_Intent (#70)
Are any of those sources available to us home gardener's?
#76. To: duckhunter (#72)
If you're willing to buy 5000' at a time.
#77. To: duckhunter (#75)
#78. To: Original_Intent (#74)
I think it would be neat to grow a cantaloupe the size of a watermelon.
#79. To: Original_Intent (#77)
Are you familiar with Farmtek?
#80. To: Original_Intent (#74)
. "Oooooooooooh it's not red.
#81. To: duckhunter (#73)
It's hard to make money on melons around here. They grow them year round in S. Alabama. We can't compete here in the north.
#82. To: duckhunter (#78)
I think it would be neat to grow a cantaloupe the size of a watermelon.
#83. To: duckhunter (#80)
. "Oooooooooooh it's not red.
#84. To: duckhunter (#79)
I'm on their mailing list. I get a catalog every season.
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