Monday, 28 July 2014
Sunday, 27 July 2014
Marriage
I am in one, and I know why I chose to be in one, but I don't really understand the legalities of it.
I know that if we choose to end our marriage there is all this legal rigmarole to go through, but how can that be? I did sign a marriage certificate but was not presented with any associated contract laying out the terms and conditions.
And I think I should have been.
If I could re-design marriage, it would be a legal contract, period. It would have to be drawn up by the parties, or appointed legal advisors, read and signed, with terms for future dissolution and other such contingencies. (For the record: a pre-nup is better than romantic, it is logical and demonstrates that you have thought through the marriage, rather than being swept up in a moment's infatuation).
So that's my view. It seems to me that if people were aware of all the terms and conditions, they would give marriage more thought. Because it is a legal contract and it's not the romantic part. Being with somebody you trust wholly, being a team, making choices together: all of that is romantic. Even making the decision to bind your fortunes and futures together is romantic. Sealing the deal is just a step in the proceedings.
I know that if we choose to end our marriage there is all this legal rigmarole to go through, but how can that be? I did sign a marriage certificate but was not presented with any associated contract laying out the terms and conditions.
And I think I should have been.
If I could re-design marriage, it would be a legal contract, period. It would have to be drawn up by the parties, or appointed legal advisors, read and signed, with terms for future dissolution and other such contingencies. (For the record: a pre-nup is better than romantic, it is logical and demonstrates that you have thought through the marriage, rather than being swept up in a moment's infatuation).
So that's my view. It seems to me that if people were aware of all the terms and conditions, they would give marriage more thought. Because it is a legal contract and it's not the romantic part. Being with somebody you trust wholly, being a team, making choices together: all of that is romantic. Even making the decision to bind your fortunes and futures together is romantic. Sealing the deal is just a step in the proceedings.
Friday, 25 July 2014
The Adventures of Fallacy Man (BSBTE)
Wherever someone is illogical… he will be there!
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Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Influence
Speaking of food, see G's preparation for cooking. Clearly I am having an influence here. The question is: is this a positive influence or negative?
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Friday, 18 July 2014
Bella vs Intelligente
This comic, below, reminds me of G once asking me if I think I am more beautiful or more intelligent.
It's not for me to judge, I said, not least because beauty is subjective, and exists only in the eyes of the beholder. In any case I would hope that I am more intelligent, as intelligence makes your beautiful, whereas the reverse is not true.
It's not for me to judge, I said, not least because beauty is subjective, and exists only in the eyes of the beholder. In any case I would hope that I am more intelligent, as intelligence makes your beautiful, whereas the reverse is not true.
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Weltmeister
Football is where it should be.
Germany won the World Cup. Germany was the best team throughout the tournament. And Germany has been the best team for in world cups for quite some time.
I wish I were saying all this about Italy, but I am happy nonetheless.
Germany won the World Cup. Germany was the best team throughout the tournament. And Germany has been the best team for in world cups for quite some time.
I wish I were saying all this about Italy, but I am happy nonetheless.
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