Like when I am outside, and I take my shoes off, I can feel "something" from the earth. Not dirt in between my toes so much, but a sense of connected-ness-- like energy or vibration.
Odrade, if you do that in Texas chances are the "connected-ness" you feel is a mound of fire ants -- ouch!!!
Seriously, though, I'm glad to see those quotes touched all of you as they did me. I like it because each one of us reads the same words and feels different things, yet we are all connected in our feelings. We are in harmony in our individuality and I think that also sums up this board and its purpose. We fight like cats and dogs about politics, sex, and various other things, but we are all connected by that damned JW shared experience that brings all of us together in the first place. And no matter what our politics or lifestyle, if one of us is hurting the majority rally 'round that one to give comfort and support. Pretty cool.
I highly recommend both "Angels & Demons" and "The DaVinci Code." The writer is obviously very intelligent and manages to educate while spinning a VERY suspenseful story, full of things to make you think while you're excitedly trying to figure out what happens next.
Enjoy!
Nina