Tuesday, June 24

Ted

Have any of you heard of Ted?

My neighbor is hosting a Ted girls' night, and invited me. She has DVDs of some talks, and we're going to watch them and then discuss them.

I can't help wondering if this is some sort of brain washing-cult thing. The graphics on the website don't make me feel any more comfortable. And the fact that it costs $6,000 to attend one of their conferences makes me super wary.

I guess I'm just really hesitant to join groups. Am I the only one?

On another subject, I have a new nephew! He was born this morning at around 10am and weighs 8lbs 5 oz. (that's a big baby for my sister-in-law to carry. She's only 4'-11") That's really all I know about him. Hopefully he'll have a name before too long!

3 comments:

knithound brooklyn said...

Yes, I've heard of it. And there was a documentary on Showtime the other night. A friend turned me onto it previously. It is interesting, there are some very cool speakers. I would love to hear more.

My only concern is this: is it all talk or will any of the ideas be put into action. Because if they are, then maybe there is hope for this world afterall.

I don't know if it is all cultish or not. I'd be interested in learning more.

your friend Lisa Knithound Brooklyn

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the new family member!

And yes, that website is creepy.

Unknown said...

I once got duped into attending "The Forum" by a friend. They tried to stop me from leaving the lecture. I told them to try to stop me and bolted out the door.

Don't eat the donuts! Don't eat the donuts!