Hmm that sorta turned into a question... but just saying, it's the best thing ever when you complete those last milestones before a break... I worked today, have to work this eveni... moreHmm that sorta turned into a question... but just saying, it's the best thing ever when you complete those last milestones before a break... I worked today, have to work this evening til late and have to work tomorrow daytime - but I might get to come home early...Can't wait, it's been such a long term... so tired.. I am really looking forward to the CHristmas break :)
Is it some form of "rebellion"? Or is it to show they have so much of a certain kind of intelligence and that they "rule the world". They can do whatever they want with the iron fi... moreIs it some form of "rebellion"? Or is it to show they have so much of a certain kind of intelligence and that they "rule the world". They can do whatever they want with the iron fist of "whimsy".This isn't the same as some teenager who used to dress up as a "punk". That style was to show a separation from society. The new "geeky corporate style" is to show they ARE society. They rule society and use their *certain kind of intelligence* to rule. They're not turning the olden corporate symbols on their heads. They're saying they ARE the new corporate style. They own the secret knowledge. You cannot join the "club". less
Those who hate Hillary were willing to vote for anything that wasn't her. So they picked on the farthest thing imaginable and voted for it. Now I'm not saying they are actually com... moreThose who hate Hillary were willing to vote for anything that wasn't her. So they picked on the farthest thing imaginable and voted for it. Now I'm not saying they are actually completely noseless. I am saying that hate makes for strange bedfellows and is a common bond that makes folks do together would they would never do alone. If the hate is great enough it overwhelms everything else. Who needs a nose? If you wear glasses you can always switch to contact lenses. Problem solved! :)
Is Tillerson first and foremost a patriotic American or first and foremost out to get the best deal for Exxon no matter he does? Has Tillerson ever worked for anyone el... moreIs Tillerson first and foremost a patriotic American or first and foremost out to get the best deal for Exxon no matter he does? Has Tillerson ever worked for anyone else or is Exxon his only employer?What will he bring to the job of Secretary of State? Will he continue to put Exxon first? Why else would Exxon want its CEO to be Secretary of State if not to game the system through him to get what it wants? Why not?
Category: RantJust witnessed one disappearing seconds ago. Those arguing them will likely say "so what, yada yada..." Guess what? It's not so what! This is the environment we repre... moreCategory: RantJust witnessed one disappearing seconds ago. Those arguing them will likely say "so what, yada yada..." Guess what? It's not so what! This is the environment we represent to new members:1. feel welcome2. get tired by all these political question3. finally, the snap - "lose your head once, and we will go for your throat!"I cannot say this too much. We need a more healthy environment. We will only get this if we have a more varied question board. Members who have tried to enlighten the content, and who came here with fresh blood have been forced off again with what we have to offer to them. It's a losing game... We cannot compete with the persistence of the political posters. There need to be a change, either in the interface where we can filter the question board (most, recent, views, replies etc.) or by a changed understanding of all members and an understanding of needs to move the questions into the debate room to enable the chances of getting the question board running with more varied questions... less
What could it hurt for them to know IN ADVANCE of voting what the CIA found that makes the CIA so certain that Russia did the hacking/leaking specifically to help Trump become prez... moreWhat could it hurt for them to know IN ADVANCE of voting what the CIA found that makes the CIA so certain that Russia did the hacking/leaking specifically to help Trump become prez? What harm can Intelligence information do?
Why let everyone in on that dirty linen? Why not handle any differences quietly behind closed doors instead of having a public free-for-all in front of the world? Does PET ge... moreWhy let everyone in on that dirty linen? Why not handle any differences quietly behind closed doors instead of having a public free-for-all in front of the world? Does PET get points for doing that? From whom and WHY?
Any chance to avert doom? Probably not. There will dancing in the streets to the tune of 'Happy Days are Here Again" by some and mourning of all those who will be dressed in black ... moreAny chance to avert doom? Probably not. There will dancing in the streets to the tune of 'Happy Days are Here Again" by some and mourning of all those who will be dressed in black with funereal dirges in the background for others. Sadly.
They're all apprentices/novices/beginners including da big boss. All start from the same place...ignorance/inexperience/arrogance. Nice combination isn't it? Very comforting. We're... moreThey're all apprentices/novices/beginners including da big boss. All start from the same place...ignorance/inexperience/arrogance. Nice combination isn't it? Very comforting. We're in safe hands. We will all be A-OK. Right? How?
The woman I have helped nanny for is very kind, flexible, but, she has continued to change my morning time, every week. (based on when the toddler is waking up) ... normally I go t... moreThe woman I have helped nanny for is very kind, flexible, but, she has continued to change my morning time, every week. (based on when the toddler is waking up) ... normally I go to a family and have a set time, in advance, and if the child is up or not, I am there, maybe doing side tasks, but still have a set time already made. Sometimes she'd text me early in a.m. for a few weeks, saying a half hour difference of when to come, but I asked if we could just say a set time .. she replied if we could do a different time (than the one we had been doing for a month ) b/c she might be busier... but now again, it is back to 'I will contact you about the time' , but she still has not for tomorrow, and I don't know how to say, w/out seeming rude or bossy ( I HATE confrontation) ' could we do a set morning time.. ?' How would you go about it? less
I can't be the only one who has those moments.I was registering for a DIY-type class today and the conversation went like this:Woman: "It's free to bring your husband. Would you li... moreI can't be the only one who has those moments.I was registering for a DIY-type class today and the conversation went like this:Woman: "It's free to bring your husband. Would you like to sign him up?"Me: "I'm not married."Her: Pauses awkwardly "Oh, well, you can bring your boyfriend or significant other."Me: "I don't have one of those either."Her: Pauses twice as long."Oh, that's ok dear. (reassuringly) You can bring a friend instead. Most people bring spouses, but that isn't a rule."Me: No, it'll just be me. I don't have anyone I'd like to bring.Her: "Oh, well, um... How about a coworker then? You could bring someone you work with. Maybe even split the cost."Me: I work from home and I work alone. I have no coworkers. Please just sign me up alone.Dead silence.Perhaps the worst was maybe a week or so after my ex husband moved out. I bought a bunk bed for one of my kids from Craig's List and went to pick it up.Woman: "I'm sorry. My husband is running out to a meeting and can't disassemble the bed. Can your husband ... less
Just how dumb is he? Oh, Lord! I'll sent you a photo I took when I was in Big Bend of people protesting a natural gas pipeline being built to send the gas to Mexico from West Texas... moreJust how dumb is he? Oh, Lord! I'll sent you a photo I took when I was in Big Bend of people protesting a natural gas pipeline being built to send the gas to Mexico from West Texas. There already is a big waste dump near the border of Texas and New Mexico. Besides that, there is a huge aquifer under all of that in West Texas. They will ruin the water supply! One thing for sure---the people of Texas are not happy. Only the billionaires.
Contemporary art speaks in many languages. Most of it seems to be about pop culture. I wonder if you can have contemporary art about old subjects and still be called contemporary a... moreContemporary art speaks in many languages. Most of it seems to be about pop culture. I wonder if you can have contemporary art about old subjects and still be called contemporary art, if it uses similar ideas. Contemporary art subject ideas: (Usually)1. Identity2. Video art3. Appropriation 4. Conceptional ideas5. Minimalism6. Performance art.7. Pop artI would like to see Monet's Impressionism in contemporary art!
