Comments on: An Important Announcement

By: SpeirM

SpeirM — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:50:24 +0000

"Elensialumientielvo"

I want to hear you say that one time fast.

By: Philip Thomas

Philip Thomas — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:19:04 +0000

Elensialumientielvo

means "May a star shine on the hour of our meeting". Its in Quenya, the language of the Noldor (one group of Elves in Tolkein). But it does have the disadvantage of sounding complete gibberish to the person you are tallking to...

By: Alex Weaver

Alex Weaver — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 09:54:51 +0000

Hey, slightly off topic… to anyone else here who has stopped believing in a god after previously being religious, have you found it hard to come up with nonreligious versions of generic "good luck" comments? "God bless" and occasionally "I'll pray for you" used to cover so much; I've found it a bit tricky to come up with new sentiments that are sincere, but vague enough that you can use them even when you don't know the person very well. Writing cards has been really hard lately.

"Live long and prosper" might be appropriate, both for the rationalist overtones and the sentiment itself...

By: Judy Williams

Judy Williams — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:48:39 +0000

A bit late here, but congrats on the new job and I hope it is everything you need and want. Best of luck to you, from someone who has been helped TREMENDOUSLY by your vision and desire to share the good news of Ebon Musings with others.

By: Philip Thomas

Philip Thomas — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:51:35 +0000

Hmm. "Peace be with you" and "I will meditate for you"? I know the first has religous overtones, but it doesn't actually have any religious content!

By: frank

frank — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:28:12 +0000

I bet you are going to be a quant. Congratulations on the new job and all the best.

By: Azkyroth

Azkyroth — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:15:56 +0000

Congratulations. Hopefully that won't get you stranded in Tucson x.x

By: Ebonmuse

Ebonmuse — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 23:16:35 +0000

Sure thing. My degree is in computer science; my new job is in the finance industry.

By: andrea

andrea — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:06:06 +0000

I'll add my congratulations too! Adam, would you satisfy my curiosity and let us know what field you're in?

By: NonProphet

NonProphet — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:10:31 +0000

Hey, congrats on the new job Adam. May the force be with you (yes, I've visited the link posted immediately above).

By: dhagrow

dhagrow — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:37:30 +0000

I wish you the best of luck as well, Adam. When you started this site I figured you must have come across some extra free time. I guess there won't be as much to read anymore but I trust it will all be just as good. Shishberg: I've never been religious, but I had the same question recently. I stumbled across this site while looking for an answer. Hope it helps. I had Ramen for breakfast. Is there a cheapest meal award? :)

By: Shishberg

Shishberg — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 03:26:12 +0000

Best of luck Adam. Hey, slightly off topic... to anyone else here who has stopped believing in a god after previously being religious, have you found it hard to come up with nonreligious versions of generic "good luck" comments? "God bless" and occasionally "I'll pray for you" used to cover so much; I've found it a bit tricky to come up with new sentiments that are sincere, but vague enough that you can use them even when you don't know the person very well. Writing cards has been really hard lately.