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The Talking Wombat's avatar

The weaver bird nest is magnificent, Femi.

The capitalist economy intentionally disempowers people (people who are extremely capable and educated). The tech companies do their best to prevent consumers from changing a simple battery in a phone. The reason? It creates a dependency and repeat customers. Until we unburden ourselves from capitalism, we will be left with a pseudo-free will.

Did I Tell you that that weaver bird nest is magnificent? Nature allows others to advance. The capital class does not.

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Femi Akomolafe's avatar

I am grateful for your always insightful comments on my articles.

I recognize that the forces arrayed against our making progress is formidable, but that should not stop us from keep on to do our best to share information and knowledge!

Yes, the nest is very beautiful.

Like you, apparently, I find joy in nature and the simple things of life!

BTW, are you familiar with the Reggae musician, Peter Tosh?

He was my favorite.

I hope that you like this song of his:

Peter Tosh

“Pick Myself Up"

https://youtu.be/5_hZyzst6i0

Sittin' in the morning sun

And watching all the birds passing by

Oh how sweet they sing

And oh how much I wish that I could fly

And I try

I said I try

I try

I really try try try

But I got to

Pick myself up

Dust myself off

Start all over, again (Chorus 2x)

Sittin' in the midday sun

And wondering where my meal's coming from

After working so hard

Not even piece of bread at the yard

And I said I try

Oh Lord I try

I try

I really try try try

Sittin' in the evening sun

And watching the same birds passing by

Sittin' and wondering

And waiting for the time for me to fly

And I try

I said I try

Good Lord I try

I really try try try

So long and I just find

It was just a waste of time

So long and I just find

I been been wasting all my time

I've got to pick myself up...

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The Talking Wombat's avatar

What a wonderfully encouraging song. I enjoy reggae but have not heard Tosh in ages. So thank you for sharing, Femi.

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