And a jolly Winterval to all.

Ya know, I don't think there is any question that the Universe is a very very very large and wondrous place, relative to which human interactions are quite small in scale, and perhaps insignificant. But of course, they are not insignificant to me! And I really think it is quite amazing to see this uppity little bipedal species of ours raise up and start measuring and adjudicating the comings and goings of the galaxies and star-clusters, and peering into the black holes of far-off universes. It is presumptuous, full of hubris; but it is also high-spirited, bold, adventurous and fun. In spite of all its strange flaws and mental corkscrews, the spirit of humanity, in my opinion, is a wonder to behold in play.

So you will occasionally hear me say something like "God bless" or "Thank God", in a very heartfelt way, despite my rejection of traditional theistic structures, because one thing I know for sure is it is a very big universe. And I wish it to be kind to all my fellow hoomings. But the spirit of Mankind is all the godhead I need, thanks.

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