tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521869724995568339.post5644964086296000969..comments2023-10-24T08:55:20.042-04:00Comments on In perpetuum: WorkHeather Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771730375740644182noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521869724995568339.post-83390591275813109802009-01-13T20:43:00.000-05:002009-01-13T20:43:00.000-05:00I figure God makes the things that are worthwhile ...I figure God makes the things that are worthwhile a LOT of work. He wants us to toil, by the sweat of our brows. My Dad is the hardest worker I know. He keeps things in balance but when he works, he doesn't waste a minute of time. If only everyone in this country could put in an honest day's work for an honest day's pay, simply because it's the right thing to do. Then we would never be facing the economic crisis that we have gotten ourselves into.Jecca Lee Ivie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883909639129946822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521869724995568339.post-68845254286040600652009-01-11T02:27:00.000-05:002009-01-11T02:27:00.000-05:00you know, i have been thinking about this a lot la...you know, i have been thinking about this a lot lately -- how to accomplish something good in the world takes a whole lot of work.<BR/><BR/>the problem is how to balance family obligations with that. i haven't seen the adams documentary yet, but was he a very good father??? <BR/><BR/>it's really tough because i would like to have a rewarding career and would like to do something good in the world. at the same time, emotionally i don't want to be away from my husband and son very much, and then on top of that all of the religious admonitions that, especially as a woman and mother, i feel to put my family first. so it's really tough. most really successful people i know aren't the best parents, though i'd love for you to point me to some examples!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02551668367888309195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-521869724995568339.post-89965050638704938002009-01-09T00:42:00.000-05:002009-01-09T00:42:00.000-05:00I think environment and circumstance forcibly prod...I think environment and circumstance forcibly produced (or at least encouraged) these characteristics you describe in our ancestors. I believe we inherently are drawn to that which requires the least effort yet produces the desired result. Physiologically it's true - our bodies will take the path of least resistance. Hence, millions (billions?) have poor posture. <BR/>Another example: Brianna now refuses to nurse since she has discovered the bottle. It's much less work on her part, yet she still gets the goods. <BR/><BR/>Excuse me while I go microwave my frozen dinner.chelsea mckellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340392318312540343noreply@blogger.com