Nothing has changed, suggesting that nothing ever changes, which is probably right. I mean, once you have an axiomatically consistent set of laws, what can possibly change? Too deterministic. I know. Re-starting.
Wisdom leaks out through the crevices no matter what. It turns out the challenging bit remains listening. That, and active tense sentences. Must'n't neglect they. No really.
You want proof about absolutelessness? I've got it for you. A 76 year old man who sawed off his own fingers (only to have them re-attached--thank you flaps of skin!--) taught me that formerly hot coffee hours now cold still contains a range, a host, a melange!, of flavors eminently savorable. And now, in unnecessary moments, I savor the dark rich flavor which preferred hot or cold no one seems to appreciate temperately.
Yow! Welcome back Cos! Great post!