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#Levitation

Game on...on the radio...Mets at Dodgers...Ohtani on mound...only pitching tonight...?...bottom of second...no score?...so, if levitation shows up in a story, what does it say...when baseball players change sides, they will not step on the chalk baseliness to first and third...bottom of second...Dalton batting first in Ohtani's spot...two out double...superstition...?...bbk...yep, that's why...Kim with homerun...Mets 0-Dodgers 2..

.welp, what does that say about baseball?...a lot...that little hop by pitcher, and all, over the lines...nearabout these lines, umpires periodically inspect the hands of pitchers coming off the mound for " foreign substances"...Jackie Robinson day...his wife is still alive-104 years...what does the umpire inspection say?...what does Jackie Robinson day say?...42???...sun setting, San Gabriels just a shdow-play by play...setting Dodger stadium scene...Angel stadium pretty too when clouds come over-otherwise in the distance Saddleback foothills- Saddleback too far to South to view-and the 57 freeway ever traffic...and the parking lot seen from upper seats..it doesn't take much for something to say something about something!...especially if something is very loud, made a splash, set a tone-sound and concept...

🧐You want me, I want you, baby

My sugarboo, I'm levitatingThe Milky Way, we're renegadingYeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Dua Lipa

🎶sounds and what they say...Dua has made a fortune with that lyric, sung, and danced to, as she does, with a signature hip flip...Shakira has her coined hip moves too...wonderfully parodied by, oh, can't remember...what does it say when we can't remember?...not illness, I'm say, but how memory works...sound and concept...Faulkner "sound and fury"...that's from Shakespeare...life full of sound and fury...?...

🧐Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,

Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,

To the last syllable of recorded time;

And all our yesterdays have lighted fools

The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,

And then is heard no more. It is a tale

Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,

Signifying nothing.

-Macbeth

🎶fury...I won't look her up...her name on the "tip of my tongue"...Mets with runner...runners?...

🧐On the tip of my tongue” - refers to something you know that you know, but you just can’t quite remember it. It’s there in your memory but you can’t quite retrieve it!

For example - “I met him last year, and his name is on the tip of my tongue!”

“Off the top of my head” - this is referring to something that you’re commenting on, but you don’t really know if your response is accurate or not.

🎶What does it say?...bbk...

🎶what does it say? idiom

An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal definition of its individual words. Instead, they have a figurative, commonly understood meaning within a specific culture. For example, "break a leg" means "good luck," not a request to cause injury.

Key Characteristics of Idioms:

Non-literal: They mean something else entirely, like "under the weather" to mean feeling sick.
Cultural Specificity: They make sense to native speakers but often confuse foreigners.
Fixed Structure: The word order is usually fixed and cannot be changed (e.g., you cannot change "kick the bucket" to "kick the pail").

Examples of Common Idioms:

"It's raining cats and dogs": It's raining very hard.
"Piece of cake": Very easy to accomplish.
"When pigs fly": Something that will never happen.
"Bite the bullet": To do something unpleasant that you've been avoiding.
"Better late than never": It is better to do something late than not at all.

Idioms often function as a form of cultural shorthand to express complex ideas quickly and creatively.

step on a crack meaning

"Step on a crack" refers to a widespread American children's superstition and playground rhyme: "Step on a crack, break your mother’s back". It is a game played while walking on sidewalks to avoid stepping on cracks to prevent bad luck or imaginary harm to parents.

Key Aspects & Meanings:

Superstition/Bad Luck: It is believed that stepping on cracks (sidewalk fissures) is bad luck, historically associated with releasing evil spirits
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Rhyme Variations: While "break your mother's back" is common, variations include breaking a father's spine, breaking a mother's sugar bowl, or causing rain.

Game Usage: Children walk along sidewalks focusing on avoiding every line, treating the pavement as a game of "the floor is lava" to avoid broken bones.

Historical Origins: The phrase dates back to at least the early 20th century, with some roots in racist 19th-century folklore.

Synonyms/Related Phrases: "Step on a line," "break your mother's spine," or "break your momma's back".

Some interpretations suggest this rhyme was used to make walking more entertaining or to teach children responsibility

🎶thought here is that not understanding something is just like not remembering something...

thought here is that not understanding something is just like not remembering something...

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While related, not understanding something is distinct from not remembering something, though both represent failures in knowledge acquisition. Not remembering ("forgetting") is a failure in accessibility, where information was learned but cannot be retrieved, whereas not understanding is often a failure in processing, where the information was never properly encoded or integrated into existing knowledge.

Here is a breakdown of the differences based on cognitive perspectives:

1. The Core Difference: Processing vs. Storage

Not Remembering (Memory Failure): This is when you have learned something but cannot retrieve it later. It is a "storage" issue. Forgetting is normal and often necessary for efficient brain function, allowing the brain to prioritize important information.
Not Understanding (Cognitive Failure): This is the failure to make sense of information. It is a "processing" issue. You might remember the words of a concept perfectly (retention) but have no idea what they mean or how they relate to other concepts (understanding).

2. The Relationship Between Them

While distinct, they are intertwined:

Understanding aids memory: Information that is understood is deeply processed and therefore easier to remember long-term.
Memory aids understanding: Rote memorization (e.g., multiplication tables) can sometimes come before understanding, providing the foundational facts needed to understand a complex concept later.
You can have one without the other: It is entirely possible to memorize a fact without understanding it (e.g., memorizing a formula in physics without knowing how to apply it). Conversely, you can understand a principle, forget the specific details, yet still be able to re-derive the answer.

3. The "Not Knowing" vs. "Not Remembering" Debate

Research suggests a psychological distinction between "I don't know" (understanding failure) and "I don't remember" (memory failure):

"I don't remember" often means the information was once known but is currently inaccessible.
"I don't know" often indicates that the information was never properly understood or integrated into the mental model.

In summary, not remembering is a "file not found" error, while not understanding is a "file corrupted" or "file unreadable" error.

🎶hmmph...Mets up in sixth...Ohtani at his pitch limit...but getting outs...two Ks back to back...0-2 to Bishet...K...strikes out three in sixth...to top of seven...oh, in the Star Wars saga, appentice Jedi encounter their first test, levitating something...aand, they squinch up their eyes and forehead, like they are trying to remember, or understand...only to be told to relax, be calm, "use the force"...Hernandez with a Homerun...Mets 1-Dodgera 3...fans do this emploring their team...much dissappointment...Angels dogged a pop fly, and lost to Yankees in bottom of ninth...Angels are starcrossed...

✨️starcrossed idiom

"Star-crossed" describes people or relationships thwarted by bad luck, destined to end in misfortune, or ill-fated. Coined by Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet (1597), it refers to the belief that the stars (fate) are working against them. Commonly, the phrase is used as "star-crossed lovers" to describe lovers doomed to fail.

Key Details:

Origin: Coined by William Shakespeare in the prologue to Romeo and Juliet to describe the lovers.
Meaning: Literally means "crossed by the stars," implying bad luck or negative astrological influence.

🎶Sooo, Fringe season 3 episiode 14 is about

Unfortunate lovers whose emotional

attachement to one another cause

a building to exhibit supernatural incidents

-a ghost...two ghosts...and a vortex...bane

of the two parallel worlds...the incidents keep

growing in peril, until one ghost realizes,

counciled to "let go", that the other ghost

is a different ghost...bbk...

🧐As the building starts to exhibit the initial signs of a singularity and Broyles (Lance Reddick) prepares to release the amber, Olivia and Peter attempt to persuade Alice that the man she sees is not really her husband. Alice does not believe them until Derek starts to refer to their children. Alice, who is childless, realizes Peter and Olivia are telling the truth; the connection is broken and the effects on the building ebb away.

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"persuade"...

✨️Use the Force, Luke" is a iconic phrase spoken by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) during the Death Star trench run. It signifies a moment where Luke Skywalker must trust his instincts and spiritual connection to the Force, rather than technology, to destroy the Death Star. The instruction is to "let go" of fear and doubt.

The "let go of fear" trope in movies, often characterized by the mantra "Face Your Fears," is a fundamental narrative arc where a protagonist overcomes a deep-seated anxiety, traumatic memory, or psychological barrier to achieve victory, personal growth, or catharsis. This trope often marks the turning point where the hero stops acting out of self-preservation and acts out of courage, sometimes requiring them to face a situation twice—failing the first time due to fear and succeeding the second by embracing it.

Robert Graves (1895–1985) referred to a "levitation of the spirit" in the context of his romantic and poetic philosophy, connecting it to a return to a more magical, intuitive time, rather than a physical lifting of the body.

Levitation of the Spirit: In a 1968 archival interview, Graves stated, "Life goes in cycles, and we are returning, if slowly, to that time when man first became aware of a certain levitation of the spirit… of poetry, if you like".
Context: He described this as a state related to love, magic, and the cyclical nature of life, distinct from the rigid, "smothering" nature of conventional society and "death to the spirit of marriage".
"Flying Crooked": In his poem "Flying Crooked," Graves praises an erratic, non-linear way of navigating life (represented by a butterfly), suggesting that "flying straight" is inferior to the "gift" of erratic, intuitive movement.
Poetic Function: He viewed the function of poetry as a "religious invocation of the muse" which brings a mix of "exaltation and horror"

Butterflies fly erratically primarily to evade predators. Their zigzag, unpredictable flight path makes it incredibly difficult for birds and other predators to track or catch them. This behavior is enabled by their large wings and unique, slow-wingbeat flight physics that allow for rapid, abrupt changes in direction.

Poltergeists move objects as a form of "noisy spirit" manifestation, often interpreted as attempts to communicate, grab attention, or express frustration. While traditionally seen as paranormal, many researchers believe these actions are actually driven by subconscious psychokinesis—physical energy—linked to an individual under high stress, such as adolescents or those experiencing trauma.

✨️being relaxed when hitting a baseball

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How to Hit Home Runs - Pro Baseball Insider

Being relaxed in the batter's box is essential for fast, powerful swings, as tension in the hands and muscles slows bat speed. To achieve a relaxed state, use a consistent pre-pitch routine, take deep belly breaths to lower heart rate, maintain a loose grip until the swing initiates, and keep a calm, focused mind.

This video explains why staying relaxed is key to a fast swing:

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Baseball Tips - Relaxed = Quick

YouTube • Antonelli Baseball

Key Strategies for Staying Relaxed:

Deep Breathing: Inhale through the nose and exhale slowly through the mouth upon entering the box to calm nerves and reduce tension.
Consistent Routine: Establish a consistent, repeatable routine to reduce stress and prepare mentally before every pitch.
Loose Grip and Hands: Keep your hands and shoulders loose, rather than tight, to ensure a faster, more accurate swing.
Physical Movement: Utilize a small movement, like a bat waggle or shifting weight, to prevent freezing up.
Mental Focus: Focus on a specific target, such as the label on the bat or the ball, to stay in the present moment rather than worrying about past results.
Simple Thoughts: Use a simple cue like "see ball, hit ball" to prevent mental clutter and overthinking