[betty boop]

Then there are the stories of incredible loyalty shown by some pets to their humans.

And conversely, sometimes of humans to their pets.

Truly, just as you say xzins, "determinism is not the final word." It appears that free will (the ability to make choices, or decisions) is not bound by the predictions of the physico-chemical laws.

I'm just looking in briefly here, and must go away again. Am working on a big project this weekend. But I had to write to thank you for your excellent posts, xzins.

[xzins]

BB, thank you for your kindness.

And best wishes on your project.

I just returned from the mall where I saw a BB Calendar with weekly BB poses. She sure was a hottie, wasn't she!?

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for sharing your insights!

It appears that free will (the ability to make choices, or decisions) is not bound by the predictions of the physico-chemical laws.

So very true!

You certainly are missed around here, my dear sister in Christ. I pray for you God's grace and Light in whatever you are doing.