If you were asked for one true wish. What would be your answer?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of making a single wish, with participants sharing a variety of imaginative and serious desires. Common themes include wishes for time manipulation, such as preventing historical tragedies like the actions of Anders Behring Breivik or the destruction of the Library of Alexandria. Others express a desire for infinite wishes or to eliminate human suffering, with some suggesting a significant reduction in the global population to achieve a more sustainable world. Participants also explore the complexities of wishing for improvements in humanity, acknowledging the potential for unintended consequences. There are humorous takes on personal desires, ranging from wishing for wealth or attractiveness to more whimsical notions like becoming a Time Lord. The conversation highlights the philosophical implications of wishes, such as the burden of responsibility that comes with power and the paradox of wishing for a better world. Overall, the thread captures a blend of serious contemplation and light-hearted banter about the nature of wishes and their impact on reality.
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OmCheeto said:
To meet Ursula...

I went to an art show, with the book in hand, as I was a great fan of the production.
http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/570" said Ursula would be there.

I missed her by 10 minutes. :cry:

My two biggest heartbreakers when it comes to celebrities:

I barely missed a chance to hang out back stage with Stevie Wonder. A friend I worked with knew him but didn't get as many backstage passes as he was promised. Up until a few hours before we were supposed to leave for the concert, I thought it was a done deal! :cry:

Back when she was a super hotty, I barely missed a chance to hang out with Melanie Griffiths. A fellow student and my best friend at the time was renting a room with his sister, who in turn worked at NBC studios. Both Don Johnson and Griffiths stopped by after work one day and my idiot friend didn't think to call until it was too late. :mad: It was particulary annoying because I was usually over there anyway. He and I studied together almost every night.
 
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Not real big on celebrities. Kevin Costner and a large entourage showed up at a Robben Ford concert at a very small venue in Portland, some years back. My friend and I had front-row tickets. During a short break, I had to hit the bathroom and noticed that every woman in the crowd was staring at Costner, like sunflowers facing the Sun. I had to wait for some women to clear the way so I could get out of there, and he just shook his head with a wry grin. He's probably an OK guy. He was filming a movie with Paul Newman at the time. The next day, my wife was asking "was Paul Newman there?" over and over. My wife could care less about modern celebrities, but would swoon over Paul Newman or Jimmy Stewart.
 
  • #53
Ivan Seeking said:
Back when she was a super hotty, I barely missed a chance to hang out with Melanie Griffiths.

Byzantine era?
 
  • #54
FlexGunship said:
Byzantine era?

:smile: Exactly what I was thinking.
 
  • #55
I wish I had some soy sauce for my rice. Yummy, would be nice!
 
  • #56
Willowz said:
I wish I had some soy sauce for my rice. Yummy, would be nice!

AND I WISH I DIDN'T HAVE SO MUCH SOY SAUCE!

Okay, this "wish thing" is starting to work out. How do we facilitate this transfer?
 

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