It consisted of writers critics, actors, wits. We have heard of neighborhood "book clubs". Oprah had a Book Club years ago when she had a TV show and any book she chose guaranteed ... moreIt consisted of writers critics, actors, wits. We have heard of neighborhood "book clubs". Oprah had a Book Club years ago when she had a TV show and any book she chose guaranteed the author a BEST SELLER! Don't know how those book clubs would compare to New York's Algonquin but do you know of any groups who get together to discuss IDEAS that are neither politically nor religiously motivated currently? Thinking just for the sake of thinking and then sharing those thoughts with others in a civil, cordial, thoughtful way day by day by day by day? Are internet social sites on that level? Could they be if the participants so chose? less
As I type this, I am currently watching the Sunday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Packers' quarterback, Brett Hundl... more As I type this, I am currently watching the Sunday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Packers' quarterback, Brett Hundley #7, is chewing gum as he plays, something that I don't believe is possible when wearing a mouthguard. (It does not appear at all that he is wearing a mouthguard.) I thought that by the rules, they are required safety gear just as much as a helmet is?
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Christmas Pet Peeve ~I much prefer the original line in the song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The song lyric, for the vast majority of recordings I've heard, has been ... moreChristmas Pet Peeve ~I much prefer the original line in the song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The song lyric, for the vast majority of recordings I've heard, has been changed.The build-up to the line is "Through the years we all will be together, if the Fates allow" - -
original line follows "Until then we'll have to muddle through somehow"The changed line is now so very often - - "Hang a shining star upon the highest bough"The original line adds a wondrous melancholy to the season -- the changed line is a silly ornament. less
I have a link that explains it, but it still explodes my brain. If anyone here can explain it in layman's terms, I'd appreciate it.https://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninves... moreI have a link that explains it, but it still explodes my brain. If anyone here can explain it in layman's terms, I'd appreciate it.https://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/05/052505.asp
