[ExI] the formerly rich and their larvae, was: Impressive book: Farewell to Alms

spike spike66 at att.net
Thu Feb 7 02:00:44 UTC 2008


 
> John Grigg
> Subject: Re: [ExI] the formerly rich and their larvae,was: 
> Impressive book: Farewell to Alms
> 
> Spike wrote:
> Keith, the act of having kids converts us from rich people 
> into poor people.
...
> 
> Spike, you didn't mention the other key factor when human 
> couples have cute little offspring..., ACCELERATED AGING!!!  
> I have seen all my friends go grey or simply lose much of 
> their hair when they get to the point of having 2-3 kids 
> running around.
> 
> "Insanity is inherited, you get it from your kids"
> 
> John  ; )



I can put that notion to rest.  I was already aging before the larva was
born.  You bring up an interesting point however.  Is there any correlation
between stress and graying hair?  I have always heard there is, but I don't
know.  

spike






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