Dear Steve,
definition:Pine Resin (Colophony)
Pine resin has a mild citruslike, green, balsamic fragrance. Native
Americans used pine in their incense mixtures and chewed it to treat throat
infections. They also used the resin to heal wounds and bruises
In the ancient book, Natural Science, Hildegard von Bingen wrote of pine:
"The pine tree is more warm than cold and contains energies and powers. The
tree is a symbol for strength."
I hope the above satisfies your curiosity re meaning of colophony which is
my nick name.
Now please satisfy my curiosity regarding your idea why doctors do not tell
thing as they are.
Regards
Colophony
> On March 10, colophony inquired:
>
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> "'MD' does not mean 'Medical Deity.'"
> -- Stephen B. Strum, MD
Steve Jordan - 11 Mar 2006 17:36 GMT
On March 11, colophony replied to me:
> definition:Pine Resin (Colophony)
(snip)
Thanks.
> Now please satisfy my curiosity regarding your idea why doctors do not
> tell thing as they are.
Experience, both personal and reports from others.
Of course, this does not apply to 100% of medics. Some, perhaps many, do
their entire jobs rather than act as mere mechanics.
Regards,
Steve J
"What are the facts? Again and again and again -- what are the facts?
Shun wishful thinking, ignore divine revelation, forget 'what the stars
foretell,' avoid opinion, care not what the neighbors think, never mind
the unguessable 'verdict of history' -- what are the facts, and to how
many decimal places? You pilot always into an unknown future; facts are
your single clue. Get the facts!"
--Lazarus Long