I read, in Incognito I think it was ... ...that even when the eyes are closed the brain continues to produce images. And somewhere in the Instructables site there was an article about how to produce "safe hallucinations." Both these things came to my mind recently because I've started having a midday nap. I've found that it better prepares me for the afternoon's work than, for example, reading a book, watching TV, or browsing the Internet. Books, TVs and Internet do not leave my mind free to wander or sleep. They distract me from work, which I suppose is good, but keep the brain tethered. So as an experiment a few months ago, I decided to have a 30 minute nap. I use a timer, a blindfold (which you used to get on long haul flights) and some ear plugs. My hallucinogenic paraphenalia: I need the timer (which beeps for a minute after the set time) for two reasons If I fall asleep it will wake me. If I am restless I know there is a limit, and I ca
I'm an optimist. I assume someone is listening, even if they don't speak up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the. Err. Encouragement?! Anyway writing is a good way of understanding if you understand things. And doing it publicly makes my thoughts a tiny bit less confused. Sometimes.
DeleteI wasn't listening. I was reading.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't waving. I was drowning.
ReplyDeleteWhat the.... I just noticed that I only have Repligator 17, must have missed when 18 came out. What's the upgrade price?
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DeleteThanks Owen. I did a search and found the upgrade email...from 2011! I followed the links there and bought the upgrade tonight.
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ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the other conversation I wasn't having.
ReplyDeleteSo.... Apparently you CAN shut up!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, has it been a whole year already?
ReplyDeleteYes.
ReplyDelete:) Oh, hi there. Thanks for the warm greetings from home! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's seeming less and less likely that this blog isn't as active as it once was.
DeleteLast full day of summer. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWell, at least I still get use and fun out of repligator. But I miss the posts, Owen.
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