CIVIL SOCIETY, ONCE AGAIN, MAKES IT EASIER
FOR US TO BETTER OURSELVES
AND THUS, ADVANCE OUR WELL-BEING!
1. Purpose of this Bulletin
1.1 To make it convenient for fellow humans:
- to realize and remember the abundant, free opportunities for exposing ourselves to the glories of humanity and of nature -- in the perfect places set aside for this -- and to change ourselves for the better, thereby -- and
- to select from a range of opportunities that spiral-out from our local territories into the larger world.
1.2 The "permanence" of Civic Mentor bulletins assures to readers a fair chance to be reminded of the opportunities, every time they browse far enough into this blog -- until they no longer need such reminders. Since virtually all links are to Google searches, we are assured that the information will remain fresh for as long as there is a Google.
2. Meaning of the Key Term
2.1 A Basic Definition -- Merriam-Webster basically defines a museum as a building in which interesting and valuable things (such as paintings and sculptures or scientific or historical objects) are collected and shown to the public.
2.2 An Extended Definition -- Merriam-Webster goes on to further define a museum as an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value; also, a place where objects are exhibited
2.3 Wikipedia Expands and Deepens the Discussion, thusly:
- A museum is an institution that cares for (conserves) a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary.
- Most large museums are located in major cities throughout the world and more local ones exist in smaller cities, towns and even the countryside.
- Museums have varying aims, ranging from serving researchers and specialists to serving the general public.
- More...(click here)
3. Rationale for This Bulletin
The reasoning behind the stated purpose is completely consistent with the principle assumptions of the Civic Mentor mission -- a mission to help to optimize human well-being and betterment -- EVERYWHERE. Namely. I believe that it cannot be seriously denied that:
3.1 We are each and all the sum-total of our circumstances. Our exposures
-- THE source of ALL human life-experience -- and ONLY our life's exposures -- determine who and what we are -- and what we are capable of doing and what we are inclined to do and not do. (Philosophers, I am ready to discuss this with you at any time -- probably focusing on my meaning of the term "exposures," which is in the broadest, deepest sense -- and if not now, fuller justification will be provided separately, eventually.) In other words, "we are all the children of circumstance; to change the child, change the circumstance."
3.2 In order to change ourselves for the best, then we must optimize the quality of our exposures -- which determine our circumstances and consequently, ourselves. (In other words, the more good things we take-in and surround ourselves with, the less room there will be for the bad things -- and the greater our ability MUST become to tell the difference.)
3.3 Here then, is another opportunity to further optimize our exposures -- with lasting benefits to our understanding of ourselves and our surroundings. The more we understand, the more good we can do for all concerned -- and the more able we are to avoid harm. (In other words, every good exposure increases our power to change our circumstances in our favor -- while the reverse is true for EVERY BAD exposure.)
3.4 Here then, is something WHICH WILL enrich the soul, mind, and body -- for the mere cost of transportation and sundries -- just by mere contact and rubbing-up against these great and small repositories and laboratories of human knowledge and great achievements -- while serious study of these things will provide even greater personal advantages. (Just sayin'...)
4. Museum Information Selector
4.1 Lots of Wikipedia Articles About Free Museum Days
4.2 Free Museum Days Around the World
4.3 Free Museum Days in the United States
4.4 Free Museum Days in the Eastern United States
4.5 Free Museum Days in the Western United States
4.6 Free Museum Days in California
4.7 Free Museum Days in Northern California and Southern California Regions
4.8 Free Museum Days in the San Francisco Bay Area
4.9 Free Museum Days in Contra Costa County
4.10 Free Museum Days in Eastern Contra Costa County
4.11 Free Museum Days in Western Contra Costa County
4.12 Free Museum Days in the Pittsburg, CA Area
David Nelson
(Sincerest thanks to my wife, my better 3/4, for inspiring this bulletin)
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