Is it a sign of weakness, or a sign of humility, or a sign of something else entirely?It’s extremely easy to badmouth a politician you dislike or despise ... more
Is it a sign of weakness, or a sign of humility, or a sign of something else entirely?It’s extremely easy to badmouth a politician you dislike or despise or outright hate, but if there one (or more) of them who has your admiration and respect, this post focuses more on that aspect rather than spewing venom at an easy target. I purposefully aim the discussion toward your positive outlooks on people who have then committed a misfortune or wrongful action so that it’s not a smear of your opponents nor a kiss-up session of your proponents. No human is infallible. The way he or she handles missteps is a telling view of character and aplomb. less
As human beings, we change their minds all the time, politicians are no exception. Why can’t politicians in general (this is not about any particular person or party) be stra... moreAs human beings, we change their minds all the time, politicians are no exception. Why can’t politicians in general (this is not about any particular person or party) be straightforward about experiencing reverse thinking on a serious and pertinent issue instead of burying it in subterfuge and double-talk that tries to disguise a perfectly normal human action? I have no expectation that any political figure should be superhuman, and I don’t see changing one’s mind as an automatic symbol of weakness. less
I decided it was time for a smoke break a while ago but I forgot to put a cigarette in my yap then grabbed my bic lighter and almost lit my beak instead of a cigarette.
Simple Minds "Belfast Child"
I'm listening to the song now - - five minutes is a long time but if you're unfamiliar with Simple Minds and/or this song, co... moreSimple Minds "Belfast Child"
I'm listening to the song now - - five minutes is a long time but if you're unfamiliar with Simple Minds and/or this song, consider listening. No promises you'll like it but it's my favorite song from them.(and I know I posted a similar question already in the past, ha)
In high school I had a math teacher who bore an uncanny resemblance to Tom Baker, fourth iteration of the title character in the long-running BBC-TV sf serial Doctor Who. The senio... moreIn high school I had a math teacher who bore an uncanny resemblance to Tom Baker, fourth iteration of the title character in the long-running BBC-TV sf serial Doctor Who. The senior class ahead of mine bought him the trench coat, ours got him the scarf - he was a good sport about it, wore them in cold weather and even handed out jelly babies in class.We also had a science teacher who was a dead ringer for Irish singer Feargal Sharkey.
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO’S ‘WHO’S BEEN VACCINATED?’
Bud: ‘You can’t come in here!’
Lou: ‘Why not?’
Bud: ‘Well because you&rs... moreABBOTT AND COSTELLO’S ‘WHO’S BEEN VACCINATED?’
Bud: ‘You can’t come in here!’
Lou: ‘Why not?’
Bud: ‘Well because you’re unvaccinated.’
Lou: ‘But I’m not sick.’
Bud: ‘It doesn’t matter.’
Lou: ‘Well, why does that guy get to go in?’
Bud: ‘Because he’s vaccinated.’
Lou: ‘But he’s sick!’
Bud: ‘It’s alright. Everyone in here is vaccinated.’
Lou: ‘Wait a minute. Are you saying everyone in there is vaccinated?’
Bud: ‘Yes.’
Lou: ‘So then why can’t I go in there if everyone is vaccinated?’
Bud: ‘Because you’ll make them sick.’
Lou: ‘How will I make them sick if I’m NOT sick and they’re vaccinated.’
Bud: ‘Because you’re unvaccinated.’
Lou: ‘But they’re vaccinated.’
Bud: ‘But they can still get sick.’
Lou: ‘So what ... less
Jaimie and Livvie, I see that you’re waiting to see if the piece wise math is complete from me. But I will be posting another drawing thread out there soon for them to ... moreJaimie and Livvie, I see that you’re waiting to see if the piece wise math is complete from me. But I will be posting another drawing thread out there soon for them to pick-out more drawing requests, then I will look through & calculate rest of the piece wise math I copied that if I didn’t see other replies from you. May each of you do just the drawing replies on the drawing thread if I post that, and keep the math replies in the posted math thread(s)? And I will start working on that math now- less
For those of you who have at least one sibling, what were some of the things that you had to share with her/him/them when you were growing up? I have a brother ... more
For those of you who have at least one sibling, what were some of the things that you had to share with her/him/them when you were growing up? I have a brother who is 13 months my senior and another brother who is 13 months my junior, and my family was not wealthy, so hand-me-downs (clothes) were a way of life when we were younger. Additionally, we all three slept on the same bedroom and in the same bed when we were very little, I think up until I was 3 or 4 years old. After that, my older brother got his own bed, and I shared the other bed with my younger brother for about a year or two. I vaguely remember bunk beds after that, but I’ll have to call them and ask to be sure. My two sisters are respectively 4 years older than I am and 11 younger than I am, so they never had to share either clothing, beds, or bedrooms.~ less
A former astronaut suggested that aliens from outer space are living among us. “It’s possible they’re here right now and we simply can’t see them" states fo... moreA former astronaut suggested that aliens from outer space are living among us. “It’s possible they’re here right now and we simply can’t see them" states former astronaut Helen Patricia Sharman.
When I was a kid, my brothers and I participated in a Children’s Community Garden for a few years, and one of the local news outlets did a story about it. Beyond that, it&rsq... moreWhen I was a kid, my brothers and I participated in a Children’s Community Garden for a few years, and one of the local news outlets did a story about it. Beyond that, it’s been necessary for me to keep my activities under wraps. (((Shhhhh.)))~
