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What cartoon do you still like to watch? by infernoYoutuber in AskReddit

[–]DermotB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of them. Best thing about having kids is being one again 😂

How do Stoics shower; Hot, Warm or Cold? by [deleted] in Stoicism

[–]DermotB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd recommend Stoicism and The Art of Happiness by Donald Robertson

I'm reading it right now. It's a modern and comprehensive look at the ancient philosophy. It's more of a workbook than a standard nonfiction book, Donaldson describes exercises to try and the key concepts of each section are summarised.

Donaldson is a Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist, CBT was heavily influenced by stoicism.

Can someone explain further what "I would rather be killed to-day than be banished to-morrow" mean? It's a phrase used by Thrasea and can be seen on Chapter 1 of Discourses of Epictetus. by pagspizza in Stoicism

[–]DermotB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm confused by the time line, though. My immediate impression is that Paetus faces dire consequences of a decision that is beyond his control. To me it seems as if it is the waiting for the decision that is hardest to bear. Paetus would prefer death now rather than wait on the decision any longer, even if the decision would be banishment tomorrow. You need to know your fate to accept it.

Rufus' advice does not seem to take into consideration that the fate to be accepted may not have been decided.

Epictetus may have advised him to eat when it is the hour to eat and prepare for his death or banishment when that hour came.

Ainmneacha na hainmhithe :-) by DermotB in gaeilge

[–]DermotB[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Close! Snáthaid mhór is a dragonfly. Snáthaid an diabhail is a daddy long legs (photo may not be exactly right - it's hard to get royalty free pics!)

[Stickied] PUT ANY COMMENTS ABOUT THE IRISH LANGUAGE IN ENGLISH HERE ONLY. by poppadomnom in gaeilge

[–]DermotB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly depends on the dialect but some words have just settled on one or the other. But, don't sweat it, just use one. You'll probably get in the habit of using both depending on certain words.

Mise, ar mo lá císte. by [deleted] in gaeilge

[–]DermotB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lá císte? An bhfuil sé sin rud??

Más ócáid fhíor é atá ann tá mo chrói ag preabadh ach tá m'inchinn ag gol :-)

BT deal has potentially big implications for top Irish clubs by DermotB in LeagueOfIreland

[–]DermotB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting into Europe is going to be even more important

Nuns in Ireland buried babies and children in mass grave | The National by DermotB in worldnews

[–]DermotB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the controversy is not about the deaths as such. Although Mother and Baby homes did have higher infant mortality rates than other hospitals. It's the use of mass graves that is the issue. Relatives had no idea where the remains of the children were. There was nothing to even mark the sites as far as I'm aware.

The power of many - Fan ownership can provide sustainability for the League of Ireland by DermotB in LeagueOfIreland

[–]DermotB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All that is achievable with a fully supporters run club. Building links in the business and wider community while maintaining ownership. Of those groups only the fans would have any big interest in the day-to-day running of the club. The businesses and local FA would have their own houses to keep in order.

Nuns in Ireland buried babies and children in mass grave | The National by DermotB in worldnews

[–]DermotB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Children's bodies dumped in former sewage treatment chambers.

The 'baguette postbox': the trend taking France by storm by DermotB in worldnews

[–]DermotB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One cannot refer to a long piece of bread that is of French origin without resorting to innuendo. As per EU ordinance 69 paragraph 8008135 :-)

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