RoR: Forum

Kelly,

That's wonderful! There seems to be a particular "SOLO" brand of person that is gravitating like crazy to this site. Optimistic, fun, light hearted and yet prepared to be sad or angry when the occasion requires. You (and they) are fun to be around.

I particularly liked your proposed theme:

"Blasting away at mind-body dichotomies in whatever form and wherever they are found!"

Welcome :)

David

Post 1

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 1:59am

Kelly,

I've admired you postings on the Objectivist Parenting list, and yes, you have found your place. Here.

Post 2

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 2:25am

Thank you for the compliments. Thank you fellow solo members. I share many of the same feelings. I am very happy that I found SOLO. It is quite a struggle to live the life of an objectivist. I am still learning and making improvements on my self.

Kelly Reynolds:

"Blasting away at mind-body dichotomies in whatever form and wherever they are found!"

What are you referring to when you say "mind-body dichotomies"?

Post 3

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 3:36am

Kelly,

I'm delighted you've found happiness here :-)

MH

Post 4

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 4:25am

Kelly, what a marvelous response to Solo.

Michael

Post 5

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 7:14am

Kelly,

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful statement of happiness with us. I particularly got a chuckle from this line:

But overall, most Objectivists stink.

That's how I ended up here, too. Welcome. :)

Warm regards,
Jennifer

Post 6

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 7:26am

Kelly, what a delightful tribute to Solo! It's hard to stick around Solo for a while and still say: "Poor me -- no one understands me!"

Post 7

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 8:02am

What are you referring to when you say "mind-body dichotomies"?

I mean anytime the abstract is divorced from the concrete. Like when people say an idea is right but not practical. Ivory tower syndrome is a mind body dichotomy because those kind of intellectuals think ideas are important but not action. Separating reason from emotion is another example. Does that help?

Kelly

Post 8

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 8:08am

Kelly,

(Oh lord... how I have a thing for that name!)

I have a feeling that I am going to enjoy your posts a lot.

I have done a lot of unusual things in my life, but I have yet to read Atlas Shrugged in a cathedral.

Heheheheheh...

Great to know ya'.

Michael

Post 9

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 9:43am

Congrats on the first article, Kelly! What a great way to introduce yourself! I'm so glad you're here.

Jason

Post 10

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 10:55am

Kelly,

Great answer to the "mind-body dichotomy" question.

I'm thinking, many objectivists choose not to have children, but what a great start little Livy is going to have! I don't read the parenting list [no kids], but I will be looking forward to other articles from you.

Post 11

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 12:32pm

Kelly,

Hear! Hear!

I, too, am glad I found SOLO (thank you, Jason) and the knowledge that all Objectivists in the world aren't just sticks-in-the-mud is so heartening! I'm glad to know you in person as well--you are super-fun, always make me think, and a truly interesting, wonderful person.

~Jenn

Post 12

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 4:24pm

all Objectivists in the world aren't just sticks-in-the-mud

You took the words right out of my mouth. There really are some great people here, even some who appreciate the virtue of silliness. Thanks Solo, for making my dreams come true. (*purrrrrrr*)

(Edited by katdaddy on 3/20, 5:30pm)

Post 13

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 4:35pm

Kelly,

Blasting away at mind-body dichotomies in whatever form and wherever they are found!

Would this phrase have the same meaning:
"Replacing ideas that don't apply to reality with ones that do, wherever they are found!"

"Blasting" and "Replacing" might be considered an initiation of force. I like this better:
"Exposing ideas that don't apply to reality, and offering ones that do!"
(Edited by Dean Michael Gores
on 3/20, 4:38pm)

Post 14

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 7:27pm

Dean, I like Kelly's version better. It's more interesting and colorful. And since we're not posting for philosophy text books, color and liveliness matter.

Post 15

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 7:41pm

Keep on blasting, Barbara!

(But I really like you Dean - sorry.)

Michael

Post 16

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 8:20pm

Well... now, it comes out. Dean, I now realize back when you asked what Michael's relationship was with "those women" that you wanted him too. Michael may say he likes you, but you can't have him....He's mine! (kitten jumps on MK's lap *purrrrrrrrrrrrr*)

Post 17

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 8:43pm

Kelly, welcome.
Now, let's see. If you were a sophomore in college in 1999, that would make you....Kelly, I'm sorry. No one is allowed to be THAT young and still make sense!
I hope you enjoy feasting at the banquet of life that is Solo. We love having you at the table.

Post 18

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 8:43pm

Hi Kelly,
Thanks for such a warm hearted article! I'm glad that you enjoy SOLO so much. One warning though, hope you won't repeat what's happened to me: before I knew it, I've become a SOLO addict. ;-)

And, *gasp*, Jenn Casey, you are still here! Best of luck with the imminent new addition to your family. Atlanta gangs, please keep us posted. It won't be long now...

(Edited by Hong Zhang on 3/20, 8:49pm)

Post 19

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 9:08pm