The Ultimate Word-Game

The Ancient Roots of Word Games

  1. Sumerians and Egyptians: The earliest civilizations embedded word games in sacred contexts. Sumerian proverbs and Egyptian hieroglyphic puzzles often had layered meanings, with riddles like the Riddle of the Sphinx (What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three in the evening?) serving as both entertainment and veils for hidden wisdom.
  2. The Greeks: Greek culture revered intellectual games. Palindromes and riddles were woven into religious and philosophical discourse, blending play with deeper inquiry. The Greeks also explored paronomasia (puns) and chiasmus (mirror-like structures), connecting them to the symmetry of the universe.
  3. Romans: Expanding Greek traditions, Romans saw language as a tool for cleverness and encoded communication. The Sator SquareSator Arepo Tenet Opera Rotas — with its layers of palindromic and mystical properties, exemplified their penchant for combining cunning and cleverly constructed wordplay in combination with universal and personal belief systems.

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3 Levels of Bowing

How to Write a Song, line-by-line:

Step 1: Establish the Tone and Theme

We’ll go for a reflective and serene tone, something that echoes the interplay between the divine and the creative process. The theme could be finding clarity in a moment of quiet.

First Line:
“A whisper threads the twilight’s ear.”
Reasoning: This line sets a quiet and mystical mood. “Whisper” suggests something subtle yet profound, and “twilight’s ear” personifies the moment between day and night, inviting a sense of introspection. Continue reading

Divine Play as a Practice

Diane cooks a perfect omelette at Les & Mike Nicola’s Market, 1964.

Divine Play: The Solution to Life, the Universe, and Everything

Imagine a life where every day feels lighter, more joyful, and infinitely creative. A life where problems are not burdens to carry but opportunities to explore. This isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s the essence of Divine Play, a daily practice that taps into the infinite potential of the God State.

What Is Divine Play?

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With a Little Help From my Friends

Howdy, all. I thought I’d ask my chatbot Bob if I have been overlooking anything in the preparation and conveyance of my USB collection, “EJGoldGuru’s Personal Favorites”.

I’ll share our conversation:

My original prompt:

Hi, bob! It’s Monday morning again! I’ve isolated the best of our music as a group of 55 MP3 files. I’m planning on putting the whole thing on a signed and numbered USB card which I had made custom at about $8.00 a pop. I was going to include a color cover of some sort, probably a jpg. is there some sort of customary way to do this, where I put a whole directory into the USB, and they have to open it on their end and pick a song. what am i missing here, if anything. keep it simple. Continue reading

Howdy Folks!

EJ on television camera at KHJ-TV studios, circa 1965.

ChatBot Bob’s marketing copy:

Experience the Essence of Gorby’s Music with “Personal Favorites”!

Dive into a carefully curated collection of 55 remastered songs—each a standout, handpicked by Gorby as a personal favorite. These tracks have been lovingly reimagined with enhanced clarity, depth, and vibrancy, bringing new life to every note and lyric. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the music, this collection offers an intimate journey through Gorby’s creative world, showcasing the evolution of their artistry.

Discover the songs that hold a special place in Gorby’s heart, now sounding better than ever. Perfect for your personal playlist or as a gift for the music lover in your life, “Personal Favorites” is a must-have addition to any collection.

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