I'm aware of this book, and I know it's highly respected. But for most people, the prospect of reading an economic treatise published more than a century ago doesn't hold much appeal.

Well put, Charles

Welcome to the forum, David. I hope your Dad joins us too.

Geek freak, do you listen to much opera? Which Wagnerian operas do you prefer?

Seagulls Sailboats or motor boats (to operate yourself)?

Toast Crisp Bacon or non-crisp bacon

Sorry to hear about your Mom. Scrambled eggs Waffles or Bagels?

Unsure. At some point between Spring '73 and Summer '75.

Love pop tarts Leftover pepperoni pizza

Spring water Bordeaux or Burgundy wine

I have some pretty strong suspicions -- regarding early alien civilizations, the greys, etc, etc -- but I'm not prepared to say that I believe in them yet.

Heineken St Paulies Girl or "the most interesting man in the world."

Great post. Like you, the photo of the Afghan girl left me speechless the first time I saw it. Grace Kelly was absolutely stunning.

Quesadillas Fried rice or spare ribs (Chinese)

NFL Network. (College!) Howard Cosell or John Madden

Probably "War and Peace." But many close seconds -- Les Miserables, etc

Kisses Holding hands or "necking." :-)

Spearmint Javelin or Discus

Nicely put, Slave.

Milkshakes French fries or onion rings

Woman's top or not, Page and the other 3 band members are the "coolest" people to ever step foot on a stage.

Neil Young CSNY or Young (solo)

Cotton Brooch or Bracelet

Yes, Maaike, I see it happening, perhaps slightly more in Europe than in the States. Lipslikecherries, you're certainly not alone with your experience. I have reason to believe that such things are real as well. As you said, "maybe some people are capable of picking up/connecting with things that others aren't? The mind is a powerful thing...I don't doubt it's capabilities." Determining the divide (if there is one) between the subjective and objective aspects of such experiences interests me.

Led Zeppelin was a MUCH better band than the Who. Zep has also outsold the Who by a margin of at least 2.5 or 3 to 1.