The concept of “why” seems to be built into our DNA. We are insatiably curious and use the “why” frequently and generally get very little response. “Why” is open ended, the beginning of a search, an exploration. “Why” is one of my favouite words, followed closely thereafter by “Why Not?” Looking forward to the many “whys” and “why-nots” in our journey ahead, Jean-Jacques. You give me so much to think about.
Why, in our DNA ! it’s a bit of a reach, but I like it and find this as a DNA concept most interesting. Especially if you consider the hard to accept, tho saving grace of the double negative “Why Not”. Like a second chance or stay of execution for the uncertainty of a “Why” not being able to accept a statement on its face value, save yet again a why questioning an unjustifiable threat. Well, Rebecca, after the constant stressfulness pandemic year of 2020, I could not control my humour searching and investigative nature, desperately in need to deweight that far reaching word of “Why”. A bit like you’re excellent comment on why and why-not. Thank you dear lady for pointing an interesting road to play on, from the get go in 2021. You may notice I’ve already brought to fore a timeless piece i wrote a few years ago, of which you are already aware, titled Conversations, with a familiar sub-title.
Happy days to you and Don, and all our collaborating friends, on and of this time consuming net!
Back in my university days at the University of Alberta, I heard a story (it was probably apocryphal) that centered the UofA’s Logic course. The final test had one question: “Why?” One student wrote one word and left the room while others wrote feverishly to answer the question. The student who submitted the one word answer received an “A” on his test. And his answer to “Why” was “Because.” It goes to the “less is more” concept. Happy New Year, my dear friend. Life is the best when laughter is present.
Poetry on a canapé 
Thanks, Paulette … for your ongoing support and appreciation of my reflections, all these many years !
Jean-Jacques
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The age-old question that we must ask . . .
And ever likely never to get the answer that helps or resolves. But as aspiring or gullible humans, we’ll keep trying!
Thank you for saying, Paulette, and a great 2021 for you and Terry!
May your next book also be the best-seller of a tremendous read!
Jean-Jacques
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The concept of “why” seems to be built into our DNA. We are insatiably curious and use the “why” frequently and generally get very little response. “Why” is open ended, the beginning of a search, an exploration. “Why” is one of my favouite words, followed closely thereafter by “Why Not?” Looking forward to the many “whys” and “why-nots” in our journey ahead, Jean-Jacques. You give me so much to think about.
Why, in our DNA ! it’s a bit of a reach, but I like it and find this as a DNA concept most interesting. Especially if you consider the hard to accept, tho saving grace of the double negative “Why Not”. Like a second chance or stay of execution for the uncertainty of a “Why” not being able to accept a statement on its face value, save yet again a why questioning an unjustifiable threat. Well, Rebecca, after the constant stressfulness pandemic year of 2020, I could not control my humour searching and investigative nature, desperately in need to deweight that far reaching word of “Why”. A bit like you’re excellent comment on why and why-not. Thank you dear lady for pointing an interesting road to play on, from the get go in 2021. You may notice I’ve already brought to fore a timeless piece i wrote a few years ago, of which you are already aware, titled Conversations, with a familiar sub-title.
Happy days to you and Don, and all our collaborating friends, on and of this time consuming net!
Back in my university days at the University of Alberta, I heard a story (it was probably apocryphal) that centered the UofA’s Logic course. The final test had one question: “Why?” One student wrote one word and left the room while others wrote feverishly to answer the question. The student who submitted the one word answer received an “A” on his test. And his answer to “Why” was “Because.” It goes to the “less is more” concept. Happy New Year, my dear friend. Life is the best when laughter is present.
‘Twas a cause, of witnessed perfection!