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  • inky
    inky replied to Before the Big Bang came about ,where did that big void come from and where was all the materials stored that got used to build the planets :
    My personal theory, for which I have zero evidence...that dark matter and dark energy have always existed,and that there's som means by which the dark can reverse polarity or convert into matter and energy as we know it.Maybe it can flow through event hor...  moreMy personal theory, for which I have zero evidence...that dark matter and dark energy have always existed,and that there's som means by which the dark can reverse polarity or convert into matter and energy as we know it.Maybe it can flow through event horizons, converting as it spits through to the other side.I don't know.But I think the idea is plausible enough that mathematicians could explore it in the form of equations using the existing quantities of dark matter, dark energy, and matter and energy.If the maths worked, I don't know whether they could design and experiment or a machine that could provide the proof. That might not be possible because of the micro and macro scales involved.  less
    • Tue at 3:18 PM
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you believe in evolution? :
    It's not a personal attack, Shuhak; it's only pointing out that a certain idea, that the theory evolution claims that man descended from apes, is a false idea.There's nothing wrong with being a person of faith - but if one chooses to not accept the eviden...  moreIt's not a personal attack, Shuhak; it's only pointing out that a certain idea, that the theory evolution claims that man descended from apes, is a false idea.There's nothing wrong with being a person of faith - but if one chooses to not accept the evidence of science, it is helpful to first understand exactly what evidence that is.  
    • Tue at 3:07 PM
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you believe in evolution? :
    Aristotle was a theist long before anyone had ever discovered the evidence for evolution.He may have been good at logic,but no logician has ever successfully argued for the existence of God without a subsequent logician finding a flaw in the logic.Convers...  moreAristotle was a theist long before anyone had ever discovered the evidence for evolution.He may have been good at logic,but no logician has ever successfully argued for the existence of God without a subsequent logician finding a flaw in the logic.Conversely logicians have found arguments which prove that a God who is omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient and good cannot possibly exist. Take good out of the equation, and he could.  
    • Tue at 3:00 PM
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you believe in evolution? :
    The science of evolution has NEVER claimed that homosapiens evolved directly from apes.How on earth did that erroneous idea arise? And how did it spread and turn into a hoursewive's tale?Apes and humans evolved on different branches from a common answer.G...  moreThe science of evolution has NEVER claimed that homosapiens evolved directly from apes.How on earth did that erroneous idea arise? And how did it spread and turn into a hoursewive's tale?Apes and humans evolved on different branches from a common answer.Google or Wiki it.   
    • Tue at 2:55 PM
  • inky
    inky replied to Why don't most houses and apartments on TV and movies have screened windows? And screened doors of houses?:
    My guess...The film director or set designer is focused on what best shows the story.We see out the window or door because they want us to see what a character is looking at.If the setting or action required a particular kind of screen it would definitely...  moreMy guess...The film director or set designer is focused on what best shows the story.We see out the window or door because they want us to see what a character is looking at.If the setting or action required a particular kind of screen it would definitely be included.  
    • Mon at 8:33 PM
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you believe in evolution? :
    I don't see it as a matter of belief.The science articles I've read (and documentaries I've seen) explain each phase of evolution.Follow it from atoms to RNA and DNA. The right circumstances arise naturally because of the laws of physics. In a univer...  moreI don't see it as a matter of belief.The science articles I've read (and documentaries I've seen) explain each phase of evolution.Follow it from atoms to RNA and DNA. The right circumstances arise naturally because of the laws of physics. In a universe as large as this one, the number of G2 type stars with planets with favourable conditions for life is so vast that life cannot not arise.The proof is abundant, and there is no other explanation for life that makes any sense.  
    • Mon at 8:26 PM
  • inky
    inky replied to Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~:
    It's not particularly British men.Rather, it's a minority (around 1%) of men of all cultures and classes.The old-fashioned view, at least in Britain, was that what a politician did in his private (familial & sexual) life had no bearing on his public role,...  moreIt's not particularly British men.Rather, it's a minority (around 1%) of men of all cultures and classes.The old-fashioned view, at least in Britain, was that what a politician did in his private (familial & sexual) life had no bearing on his public role, and therefore should be of no interest to the public.Over the last fifty years that has changed. While all of us are far more open about sexuality than we used to be, this openness has helped to expose the dark sides of sexual transgression. The discoveries of psychologists working with the adult victims of child abuse has greatly contributed to the new realisations.Nowadays, there's a different attitude; that people in high office should be exposed if they've committed any crime, including the domestic or the sexual. I agree. We need to root out and end double standards (if that's humanly possible.)  less
    • Mon at 6:35 PM
  • inky
    inky replied to For those of you with siblings, how do you think your life would have been different if you had been born in a different birth order?:
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Dream analysis. Are any of you amateur or professional dream analyzers? I had a doozie! ~:
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to As you were growing up, what were some political or social issues your parent(s) stressed so stringently that you adopted in your own life?:
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to If today were moving day for you, how long might it take you to pack everything up?:
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Is the phrase “selfish stupidity” redundant? Not a stupidity is selfish, but is all selfishness stupid? ~:
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Is the phrase “selfish stupidity” redundant? Not a stupidity is selfish, but is all selfishness stupid? ~:
    I agree, Walt.
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Have you ever seen a wild animale do a real brave thing out of love?:
    Yes. There's a YouTube clip out there somewherewhich shows a hippopotamus rescuing a zebra from the jaws of a crocodile.Apparently it's not that unusual for hippos to rescue other herbivores if the opportunity arises..Though no one has ever seen a hippo s...  moreYes. There's a YouTube clip out there somewherewhich shows a hippopotamus rescuing a zebra from the jaws of a crocodile.Apparently it's not that unusual for hippos to rescue other herbivores if the opportunity arises..Though no one has ever seen a hippo save a human being from a croc.I wonder why...  
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Vague Question Series. Do you like sadness? If so, why? If not, do you know anyone who does? ~:
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Since the 'w' in the word answer is not pronounced, it is irrelevant and I shall never write it again. :
    So if we go to phonetic spellings, should we also cast aside our inadequate alphabet and transition to international phonetic symbols?
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Can you post a song that is subtley sexually suggestive? (If this gets removed, I will delete my account.):
    • May 21
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you deserve to be toyed with? (Look at it in a positive light before you answer.):
    • May 20
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you deserve to be toyed with? (Look at it in a positive light before you answer.):
    • May 20
  • inky
    inky replied to What bit of new learning has ever caused you to completely rethink your previous position on a serious topic? :
    Recent theories about dark matter and energy and their influence on the life of the universe; equal forces are simultaneously pushing expansion and contraction.
    • May 19
  • inky
    inky replied to If I can prove to you that I do not have the Corona Virus, May I move in with you, please? (I’m already packed.):
    • May 17
  • inky
    inky replied to Are you lousy at flirting? If so, what steps could you take to improve at it?:
    Trust your intuition on the feel of that brushing finger.It's a technique known as "sentics".The feel cannot lie.For a woman, to accept a man's hand for shaking can be an act of courage.One never knows which man is going to crush the fingers and knuckles....  moreTrust your intuition on the feel of that brushing finger.It's a technique known as "sentics".The feel cannot lie.For a woman, to accept a man's hand for shaking can be an act of courage.One never knows which man is going to crush the fingers and knuckles.Back in early January, I accepted the proffered hand of an acquaintance of my husband.His grip was so powerful that I screamed in the midst of the supermarket mall.He let go but didn't apologise.The physical pain continued for another ten minutes.After that, I decided that I'd never again allow any man to shake my hand.  less
    • May 17
  • inky
    inky replied to Are you lousy at flirting? If so, what steps could you take to improve at it?:
    • May 17
  • inky
    inky replied to Why don't catfish have kittens?:
    Hand up, waving..."Please, Sir, is it because kittens can't breathe under water?"
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Women only, please. What are 3 GOOD reasons you wouldn’t let Randy D move in with you?:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Casting spells on people is never a nice thing so what's Wiccan For Dummies?:
    Lesson Number One for Wiccan beginners; Wiccan does not teach how to cast spells. Wiccans worship the Earth and all the manifestations of life within the natural environment.It's their way of celebrating their awe and wonder at the beauty and power of nat...  moreLesson Number One for Wiccan beginners; Wiccan does not teach how to cast spells. Wiccans worship the Earth and all the manifestations of life within the natural environment.It's their way of celebrating their awe and wonder at the beauty and power of nature.They also celebrate the feminine and the masculine.They have symbolic and ritualised ways of celebrating.Many Wiccans practise natural healing via herbs and naturopathy.I know several people who have been practitioners for over forty years,and have had many conversations with them about their beliefs and practices.  less
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to After 11 years of AB and AM I have finally decided to show my face as others see it. Enjoy.:
    Guffaws and cackles of laughter here. :DI had never imagined Element like that. 
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~:
    I acknowledge that.Here in Oz, we've had official enquiries into the abuse those English "orphans" suffered while in institutional care, and often later as slaves and servants until they reached adulthood. Many suffered terrible traumatisation. :(
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to I've lost 14 lbs cause of the pandemic, is that good for me to do that?:
    Congratulations. :)Pearl, there is no harm whatsoever in such rapid weight loss.The most recent medical research proves this.You can check out the evidence presented by Dr Michael Moseley at https://thefast800.com/It's actually cheap and easy to crea...  moreCongratulations. :)Pearl, there is no harm whatsoever in such rapid weight loss.The most recent medical research proves this.You can check out the evidence presented by Dr Michael Moseley at https://thefast800.com/It's actually cheap and easy to create a healthy and tasty diet at home;there are hundreds of recipes worked out by chefs and nutritionists which meet the need.You could still meet at the church groups for companionship and community. Who knows, perhaps you could one day become a volunteer and end up suggesting a better menu.  less
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to If I can prove to you that I do not have the Corona Virus, May I move in with you, please? (I’m already packed.):
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Women only, please. What are 3 GOOD reasons you wouldn’t let Randy D move in with you?:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you like your toes? Inspired by me.:
    • May 16
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    inky replied to Do you like your toes? Inspired by me.:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you like your toes? Inspired by me.:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you like your toes? Inspired by me.:
    Oh boy! You lucky woman - sounds like you're hyperflexible.Even as kid I wasn't that bendy.If I could suck my toes I'd probably do it at least once a day.That sensation sends me to heaven.
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you like your toes? Inspired by me.:
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you like your toes? Inspired by me.:
    Me too!LOL  :D 
    • May 16
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you like your toes? Inspired by me.:
    Yes. They let me feel my way as I walk and they help me keep my balance.
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to What does Bugs Bunny,Brer Rabbit and the Easter Bunny have in common..? :
    All three are cultural inventions.
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to It's not my fault, I was inspired by this post: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/107062/do-you-like-your-ears/view/post_id/790429:
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to It's not my fault, I was inspired by this post: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/107062/do-you-like-your-ears/view/post_id/790429:
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~:
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to It's not my fault, I was inspired by this post: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/107062/do-you-like-your-ears/view/post_id/790429:
    Not as much as I used to.It used to be high and muscular.Now it droops a bit, even though it still has plenty of good tone due to horse riding and farmwork.A few years back, in an accident with a lawn mower, the blades took a large chunk of muscle out of ...  moreNot as much as I used to.It used to be high and muscular.Now it droops a bit, even though it still has plenty of good tone due to horse riding and farmwork.A few years back, in an accident with a lawn mower, the blades took a large chunk of muscle out of one buttock.Doctors did a good repair job, but the change of shape and the scars are permanent.Strangely, it doesn't matter anymore.As long as I can use these gluteus maximi to sit or move around, I'm happy with them.  
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to Are you lousy at flirting? If so, what steps could you take to improve at it?:
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to How well or how poorly do you share others’ fears?:
    I'm happy to listen anytime someone wishes to share about their fears.If someone fears something specific, I'm unlikely to become fearful of that thing.Unless it really is a new risk suddenly prevalent in the environment.But even with COVID I feel little ...  moreI'm happy to listen anytime someone wishes to share about their fears.If someone fears something specific, I'm unlikely to become fearful of that thing.Unless it really is a new risk suddenly prevalent in the environment.But even with COVID I feel little fear because I'm living in near total isolationand during shopping I take all precautions.As Australia eases out of lockdown, I won't be changing be behaviours anytime soon.My fears are my own; they don't spread like a virus.  
    • May 15
  • inky
    inky replied to Do you respond to these types of online pages (see pics)?:
    Pinterest has never made a compelling case for me.I did try it at one point, thinking perhaps it would have a wide range of choices..But I found the opposite; it was like a MacDonalds experience, not one I wanted to repeat.The black and green ad doesn't w...  morePinterest has never made a compelling case for me.I did try it at one point, thinking perhaps it would have a wide range of choices..But I found the opposite; it was like a MacDonalds experience, not one I wanted to repeat.The black and green ad doesn't work for me either. When people make claims like earning $15,000 in the first 11 days, I think this is too good to be true: it's a con job.What has started flashing recently when I click on You Tube is ads for master classes with national a world class writers.For the first time ever, I'm getting ads for things I would LOVE to buy.But alas, I can't afford them.  less
    • May 14
  • inky
    inky replied to Did you forget to tell me the colour of your socks?:
    Nope.You didn't ask.But someone else did as a sarcastic way of indicating that one of my answers was overburdened by boring details.
    • May 14
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  • Screen Name* inky
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  • About Me: I choose t­o remain a­s mercuria­l as ink.
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  • If you're a good cook, will you offer us a recipe for bachelors? Criteria: cheap, easy to prepare, delicious & healthy.

    I learned this one when I was a respite carer. The old man of th...  moreI learned this one when I was a respite carer. The old man of the house had learned to fend for himself brilliantly, but he needed a day each week to escape the harrowing experience of his demented wife. Lamb Shank HotpotBefore 10 am,in an electric slow cooker,place three lamb shanks,all vegies cut into equal bite sized chunks,three carrots cut in bite sized pieces (do not peel),three large sticks of celery cut into bite sized pieces,three large Red Pontiac potatoes (or a variety with solid waxy-yellow flesh) unpeeled,three peeled onions,one large clove of globe garlic, crushed,one bunch fresh parsley finely chopped,one small bunch of thyme, tied with cotton or hemp string or rubber band,five large bay leaves,two teaspoons ground black pepper,2 litres or 4 pints of Massel Vegetable StockSet to slow cook for 8 hours.Dinner will be ready by 6 pm.Serve with green salad or fresh streamed green veg, with a vinaigrette sauce.After dinner, freeze the leftovers in dinner sized portions, add a label with the date.Di...    less
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  • What does the colour black mean to you? When you wear it, what's the occasion?

    Depending on your disciplines, black could be the appearance of ...  moreDepending on your disciplines, black could be the appearance of a substance that absorbs all spectrums of light and reflects none, as in the pigments of a painter's pallet, lamp, bone, char or ink. Or it could be what you see when deep within a cave, the total absence of light. Either way, black is full of poetic resonances, it's meaning shifting like a chameleon, to signal according to its context.So what is black to you?   
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  • For people who enjoy thinking, what do you think of this site?

    https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-the-hammer-and-the-da...  morehttps://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-the-hammer-and-the-dance-be9337092b56All I can find on the author so far: Thomas Pueyo has two MSc in Engineering and an MBA from Stanford.The research he has collated certainly comes from the top peer reviewed sources.To me, his thinking and statistical analysis seems sound.What do others think?~ ~ ~I think that even if governments do not go hard with "the Hammer and the Dance" - if we agree with the reasoning, then as individuals most of us can manage to achieve strong social distancing few at least the first few weeks and months, giving time for faster-acting tests and the development of vaccines.On today's ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) news, it was announced that researchers in Melbourne (Aust.) are very close to achieving a COVID-19 test that is effective in only half an hour. This would assist dramatically in reducing the spread.~ ~ ~For the benefit of anyone who worries about their computer being ambushed by a Trojan Horse, virus or bug, the...    less
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  • For the grammarians, the following is technically a "simple" sentence construction.

    On her way home, thinking of John, Mary laughed, marvelling at h...  moreOn her way home, thinking of John, Mary laughed, marvelling at how strange it all was.Can you explain how and why this is so?  
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  • Terrible in Nashville. Does the record show tornadoes becoming more frequent, severe and erratic?

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  • Love - such a huge word, with so many meanings. How would you define it? Or do you interpret it always according to context?

    If it were up to me, I'd have those eight ancient Greek words fo...  moreIf it were up to me, I'd have those eight ancient Greek words for it revived:
    Eros - romantic, passionate, erotic, sexualPhilia - affectionate, fraternal, between friends and equals,Agape - selfless, universal, empathic, altruistic, ethicalStorge - familiar, the old oxytocin feeling for someone who fits like an old sockMania - obsessive for anyone or anything, a kind of madnessLudus - playfulPragma - enduring love, only known when you get therePhilautia - for self, necessary for healthy functioning, but unhealthy in excess.
    But then we'd need still more words for moments when we say we "love" ice-cream or Vivaldi.
    So I have my own way of defining love:"love is that which consciously cares for the well-being of life."But how accurate is it?The word love in my definition could just as easily be substituted for wisdom or goodness. So have I understood the essence of love or not?
    When I say "life", I mean any plant, animal or human,both close to me in time and placeand everywhere on the planet.In a way, I inclu...    less
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  • Do you have a favourite work of art? If so, what is it? And what makes it your favourite?

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  • Should I be more discreet about personal matters? What do others think?

    I've often been very personal in my questions & answers, feeling...  moreI've often been very personal in my questions & answers, feeling the freedom of anonymity and distance. But others here are far less so.I was talking the other day (also back in January and occasionally much further back)about difficulties in my marriage - seeking to understand.The feedback was useful and made a positive difference.It's occurred to me that airing my husband's and my flaws and problems in public could be construed as disloyalty to my husband, especially because I named him.On the other hand, there are thousands of men with his first name.It would take a very organised sleuth to piece together every fragment of info to pinpoint exact identity, and I very much doubt that anyone would be sufficiently interested to go to that much trouble.There's also the potential that others might have similar issues and that open discussion could be mutually or vicariously helpful.In my local area, I don't feel it's safe to confide in friends. Although our valley contains 80,000 people and the wider region 30...    less
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  • Why do some people smirk when announcing bad news or being confronted with a serious error? What does it mean?

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  • Christmas can be stressful for many. What stresses do you experience/ What could be done to ease that stress?

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  • Whether you believe in Christmas or not, have you invited a lonely person to share time and food with you on Christmas Day? who?

    Or if you would have been alone, have you accepted an invitation...  moreOr if you would have been alone, have you accepted an invitation to spend time with a friend, neighbour or community group?Who invited you? What are they like?  
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  • Can we offer our support and best wishes to Slarti?

    These two volunteer firefighters died today in the Blue Mountain...  moreThese two volunteer firefighters died today in the Blue Mountains in one of the largest mega-fires. They were driving their firetruck to a fire when a burning tree fell on their truck, toppled it and crushed them. The three other members of the crew were badly injured. These volunteers are the equals of professionals in their training, experience and equipment. Australia does not yet have a paid firefighting force.Today in Adelaide - Slarti's area - the heat hit 48.8 degrees and catastrophic conditions. Fires started up all around Adelaide and one person died.There is another week of ultra-high catastrophic heat conditions predicted.Due to the drought, there is almost no likelihood of rain this summer.Electricity power lines are at risk of being downed - which will mean the failure of electricity supply for airconditioning.Smoke affects the air quality, causing sore eyes and throats and severe increases in breathing difficulties for those with asthma and lung deseases. Vulnerable people like babies, the elderly ...    less
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  • Can I take a moment to say thank you?

    America has sent some of its firefighters over here to help ours...  moreAmerica has sent some of its firefighters over here to help ours.It's still only the start of summer and already we've lost 2 million hectares to fire across fire fronts of 11,000 kilometres - half of it in precious old-growth native forests, the other half on private farmlands.Our firefighters have been fighting non-stop for over three months. Many are so exhausted they are making mistakes and getting injured.Without your help, we would have lost and would still be losing far more.THANK YOU, America from the deepest places in my heart.I can confidently say every other Australian feels the same.  less
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  • What happened in your most recent adventure?

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  • Which works best? Viewing things as either/or, as polar opposites, as spectrums, or as the result of complexity?

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  • If reincarnation was a certainty and you could choose your rebirth, what would you choose?

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  • Where is JA these days? Has she gone out to get a second job?

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  • Has anyone here seen David Attenborough's documentary on climate change? What did you think? Will it change the way you live? If so, how?

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  • What are some common misconceptions about hypnosis?

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  • What is your definition of a "snob"? Can you give an example?

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  • Do you wear glasses? If so, what do you find are the worst hassles about them?

    What are your do's and don'ts about taking care of themand helpi...  moreWhat are your do's and don'ts about taking care of themand helping them last as long as possible without damage?What are the big no-no's that cause the greatest risk of damage?  
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  • What do you think of Australia's current Prime Minister?

    I've deliberately left out any information. This is to gauge how...  moreI've deliberately left out any information. This is to gauge how much the non-Aussies might know about what goes on down under.  
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  • How is climate change affecting you in your area?

    We have catastrophic fires raging here in Australia.The fear - m...  moreWe have catastrophic fires raging here in Australia.The fear - my body won't stop quivering.I've written a blog about it here on the Mug.  
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  • What kinds of humour do you enjoy most? And what kinds do you find unfunny?

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  • What is your definition of intelligent?

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  • When in life have you felt most alone? What were the circumstances?

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  • What was the happiest moment of your life so far?

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  • Who has been the most important person in your life? Will you share a bit about him or her?

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  • Six answers requested from each person who replies:

    What is your current favourite:1. colour2. sound3. scent or arom...  moreWhat is your current favourite:1. colour2. sound3. scent or aroma4. flavour5. feeling, sensation, touch or temperature6. thing to think about  
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  • If you could write a little passport which said what you would like others to understand about you, what would it say?

    This question was invented by Theodore Zeldin, but I think it's ...  moreThis question was invented by Theodore Zeldin, but I think it's brilliant. :)  
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  • What will you do to help yourself survive if we get another GFC this year?

    An inverted bond yield has proved a predictor of the last six re...  moreAn inverted bond yield has proved a predictor of the last six recessions in the USA.
    Right now the US bond market is staring investors straight in the eye and saying, "there's a recession on the way".
    When the yield on 10-year US government bonds finally slipped below 2-year yields overnight, equity markets dropped, around $1.2 trillion on the S&P500. Yield curve inversions are seen as solid predictors of recessions over the next one to two years.Equity markets often enjoy a last gasp rally after a bond inversion, but on average fall 30pc once recession bites.Rising trade tensions, crumbling manufacturing data, low inflation and weaker US profits are key drivers of the collapse of short term bond yields below the 10-year rate  less
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  • Have you read any of Toni Morrison's novels? If so, which one and what were your thoughts?

    I guess you will all have heard that Toni Morrison died today, a...  moreI guess you will all have heard that Toni Morrison died today, aged 81.I loved her novel, Béloved, a brilliant fusion of magical realism and history.Morrison makes Christianity and African beliefs work in the novel as though they were as tangible as the laws of physics. The ghost of a murdered baby haunts a family who has escaped the horrific cruelties inflicted on them while they were slaves. The ghost has grown and appears the same age as she would have been had she lived. She lives and acts within the household like a living person, eating, drinking, occupying a bed, and having an affair with a man, but she has the emotions of a jealous and tantrum-prone three-year-old. The tensions build as the unresolved traumas spread to affect some members of the town until finally an act of extraordinary spiritual courage and wisdom brings the story to its climax.
    Reading this story gives a powerful sense of how intergenerational trauma works and why it should never be dismissed. Morrison used newspaper clippings ...    less
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  • U.S. designates China a currency manipulator, escalating trade war. How do you think China might react?

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  • What if some terrorist took out all electricity stations? How would you cope without computers and the internet?

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  • In your view, what is the best way to express your opinion honestly without offending others?

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  • Which celebrities do you think best use success to do good? Please describe the good he or she does.

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  • If you were brave enough to start a new business, what would it be? What would you hope to achieve?

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  • Of the novels you studied at school, which one stands out? What are the lasting impressions? Did the story affect the way you view life?

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  • How does your beauty or (self-perceived) lack of it affect the way you relate to others?

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  • My personal theory, for which I have zero evidence...that dark m...  moreMy personal theory, for which I have zero evidence...that dark matter and dark energy have always existed,and that there's som means by which the dark can reverse polarity or convert into matter and energy as we know it.Maybe it can flow through event horizons, converting as it spits through to the other side.I don't know.But I think the idea is plausible enough that mathematicians could explore it in the form of equations using the existing quantities of dark matter, dark energy, and matter and energy.If the maths worked, I don't know whether they could design and experiment or a machine that could provide the proof. That might not be possible because of the micro and macro scales involved.  less
    in Before the Big Bang came about ,where did that big void come from and where was all the materials stored that got used to build the planets May 26, 2020 3:18 PM MDT 1
  • It's not a personal attack, Shuhak; it's only pointing out that ...  moreIt's not a personal attack, Shuhak; it's only pointing out that a certain idea, that the theory evolution claims that man descended from apes, is a false idea.There's nothing wrong with being a person of faith - but if one chooses to not accept the evidence of science, it is helpful to first understand exactly what evidence that is.  
    in Do you believe in evolution? May 26, 2020 3:07 PM MDT 1
  • Aristotle was a theist long before anyone had ever discovered th...  moreAristotle was a theist long before anyone had ever discovered the evidence for evolution.He may have been good at logic,but no logician has ever successfully argued for the existence of God without a subsequent logician finding a flaw in the logic.Conversely logicians have found arguments which prove that a God who is omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient and good cannot possibly exist. Take good out of the equation, and he could.  
    in Do you believe in evolution? May 26, 2020 3:00 PM MDT 1
  • The science of evolution has NEVER claimed that homosapiens evol...  moreThe science of evolution has NEVER claimed that homosapiens evolved directly from apes.How on earth did that erroneous idea arise? And how did it spread and turn into a hoursewive's tale?Apes and humans evolved on different branches from a common answer.Google or Wiki it.   
    in Do you believe in evolution? May 26, 2020 2:55 PM MDT 0
  • My guess...The film director or set designer is focused on what ...  moreMy guess...The film director or set designer is focused on what best shows the story.We see out the window or door because they want us to see what a character is looking at.If the setting or action required a particular kind of screen it would definitely be included.  
    in Why don't most houses and apartments on TV and movies have screened windows? And screened doors of houses? May 25, 2020 8:33 PM MDT 3
  • I don't see it as a matter of belief.The science articles I've r...  moreI don't see it as a matter of belief.The science articles I've read (and documentaries I've seen) explain each phase of evolution.Follow it from atoms to RNA and DNA. The right circumstances arise naturally because of the laws of physics. In a universe as large as this one, the number of G2 type stars with planets with favourable conditions for life is so vast that life cannot not arise.The proof is abundant, and there is no other explanation for life that makes any sense.  
    in Do you believe in evolution? May 25, 2020 8:26 PM MDT 5
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  • It's not particularly British men.Rather, it's a minority (aroun...  moreIt's not particularly British men.Rather, it's a minority (around 1%) of men of all cultures and classes.The old-fashioned view, at least in Britain, was that what a politician did in his private (familial & sexual) life had no bearing on his public role, and therefore should be of no interest to the public.Over the last fifty years that has changed. While all of us are far more open about sexuality than we used to be, this openness has helped to expose the dark sides of sexual transgression. The discoveries of psychologists working with the adult victims of child abuse has greatly contributed to the new realisations.Nowadays, there's a different attitude; that people in high office should be exposed if they've committed any crime, including the domestic or the sexual. I agree. We need to root out and end double standards (if that's humanly possible.)  less
    in Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~ May 25, 2020 6:35 PM MDT 2
  • I agree, Walt.
    in Is the phrase “selfish stupidity” redundant? Not a stupidity is selfish, but is all selfishness stupid? ~ May 21, 2020 12:35 AM MDT 1
  • Yes. There's a YouTube clip out there somewherewhich shows a hip...  moreYes. There's a YouTube clip out there somewherewhich shows a hippopotamus rescuing a zebra from the jaws of a crocodile.Apparently it's not that unusual for hippos to rescue other herbivores if the opportunity arises..Though no one has ever seen a hippo save a human being from a croc.I wonder why...  
    in Have you ever seen a wild animale do a real brave thing out of love? May 21, 2020 12:33 AM MDT 1
  • So if we go to phonetic spellings, should we also cast aside our...  moreSo if we go to phonetic spellings, should we also cast aside our inadequate alphabet and transition to international phonetic symbols?  
    in Since the 'w' in the word answer is not pronounced, it is irrelevant and I shall never write it again. May 21, 2020 12:23 AM MDT 3
  • Recent theories about dark matter and energy and their influence...  moreRecent theories about dark matter and energy and their influence on the life of the universe; equal forces are simultaneously pushing expansion and contraction.  
    in What bit of new learning has ever caused you to completely rethink your previous position on a serious topic? May 19, 2020 10:25 PM MDT 3
  • Trust your intuition on the feel of that brushing finger.It's a ...  moreTrust your intuition on the feel of that brushing finger.It's a technique known as "sentics".The feel cannot lie.For a woman, to accept a man's hand for shaking can be an act of courage.One never knows which man is going to crush the fingers and knuckles.Back in early January, I accepted the proffered hand of an acquaintance of my husband.His grip was so powerful that I screamed in the midst of the supermarket mall.He let go but didn't apologise.The physical pain continued for another ten minutes.After that, I decided that I'd never again allow any man to shake my hand.  less
    in Are you lousy at flirting? If so, what steps could you take to improve at it? May 17, 2020 2:39 AM MDT 1
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  • Hand up, waving..."Please, Sir, is it because kittens can't brea...  moreHand up, waving..."Please, Sir, is it because kittens can't breathe under water?"  
    in Why don't catfish have kittens? May 16, 2020 8:57 PM MDT 4
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  • Lesson Number One for Wiccan beginners; Wiccan does not teach ho...  moreLesson Number One for Wiccan beginners; Wiccan does not teach how to cast spells. Wiccans worship the Earth and all the manifestations of life within the natural environment.It's their way of celebrating their awe and wonder at the beauty and power of nature.They also celebrate the feminine and the masculine.They have symbolic and ritualised ways of celebrating.Many Wiccans practise natural healing via herbs and naturopathy.I know several people who have been practitioners for over forty years,and have had many conversations with them about their beliefs and practices.  less
    in Casting spells on people is never a nice thing so what's Wiccan For Dummies? May 16, 2020 8:50 PM MDT 3
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  • Guffaws and cackles of laughter here. :DI had never imagined Ele...  moreGuffaws and cackles of laughter here. :DI had never imagined Element like that.   
    in After 11 years of AB and AM I have finally decided to show my face as others see it. Enjoy. May 16, 2020 8:40 PM MDT 4
  • I acknowledge that.Here in Oz, we've had official enquiries into...  moreI acknowledge that.Here in Oz, we've had official enquiries into the abuse those English "orphans" suffered while in institutional care, and often later as slaves and servants until they reached adulthood. Many suffered terrible traumatisation. :(  
    in Hey, what if you and I are actually twins who were stolen at birth each by separate people and raised apart? ~ May 16, 2020 8:11 PM MDT 3
  • Congratulations. :)Pearl, there is no harm whatsoever in such ra...  moreCongratulations. :)Pearl, there is no harm whatsoever in such rapid weight loss.The most recent medical research proves this.You can check out the evidence presented by Dr Michael Moseley at https://thefast800.com/It's actually cheap and easy to create a healthy and tasty diet at home;there are hundreds of recipes worked out by chefs and nutritionists which meet the need.You could still meet at the church groups for companionship and community. Who knows, perhaps you could one day become a volunteer and end up suggesting a better menu.  less
    in I've lost 14 lbs cause of the pandemic, is that good for me to do that? May 16, 2020 8:03 PM MDT 2
  • Oh boy! You lucky woman - sounds like you're hyperflexible.Even ...  moreOh boy! You lucky woman - sounds like you're hyperflexible.Even as kid I wasn't that bendy.If I could suck my toes I'd probably do it at least once a day.That sensation sends me to heaven.  
    in Do you like your toes? Inspired by me. May 16, 2020 10:09 AM MDT 2
  • Me too!LOL  :D 
    in Do you like your toes? Inspired by me. May 16, 2020 9:55 AM MDT 1
  • Yes. They let me feel my way as I walk and they help me keep my balance.
    in Do you like your toes? Inspired by me. May 15, 2020 6:00 PM MDT 3
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  • All three are cultural inventions.
    in What does Bugs Bunny,Brer Rabbit and the Easter Bunny have in common..? May 15, 2020 5:58 PM MDT 3
  • Not really.Farm work tends to make a person stoic.I've never had...  moreNot really.Farm work tends to make a person stoic.I've never had a chance to risk my own life to save that of another.If I'd been a mountain climber, paramedic or firefighter it might have been different.  
    in It's not my fault, I was inspired by this post: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/107062/do-you-like-your-ears/view/post_id/790429 May 15, 2020 3:34 PM MDT 3
  • Not as much as I used to.It used to be high and muscular.Now it ...  moreNot as much as I used to.It used to be high and muscular.Now it droops a bit, even though it still has plenty of good tone due to horse riding and farmwork.A few years back, in an accident with a lawn mower, the blades took a large chunk of muscle out of one buttock.Doctors did a good repair job, but the change of shape and the scars are permanent.Strangely, it doesn't matter anymore.As long as I can use these gluteus maximi to sit or move around, I'm happy with them.  
    in It's not my fault, I was inspired by this post: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/107062/do-you-like-your-ears/view/post_id/790429 May 15, 2020 2:27 AM MDT 3
  • I'm happy to listen anytime someone wishes to share about their ...  moreI'm happy to listen anytime someone wishes to share about their fears.If someone fears something specific, I'm unlikely to become fearful of that thing.Unless it really is a new risk suddenly prevalent in the environment.But even with COVID I feel little fear because I'm living in near total isolationand during shopping I take all precautions.As Australia eases out of lockdown, I won't be changing be behaviours anytime soon.My fears are my own; they don't spread like a virus.  
    in How well or how poorly do you share others’ fears? May 15, 2020 2:10 AM MDT 4
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  • Pinterest has never made a compelling case for me.I did try it a...  morePinterest has never made a compelling case for me.I did try it at one point, thinking perhaps it would have a wide range of choices..But I found the opposite; it was like a MacDonalds experience, not one I wanted to repeat.The black and green ad doesn't work for me either. When people make claims like earning $15,000 in the first 11 days, I think this is too good to be true: it's a con job.What has started flashing recently when I click on You Tube is ads for master classes with national a world class writers.For the first time ever, I'm getting ads for things I would LOVE to buy.But alas, I can't afford them.  less
    in Do you respond to these types of online pages (see pics)? May 14, 2020 2:43 AM MDT 3
  • Nope.You didn't ask.But someone else did as a sarcastic way of i...  moreNope.You didn't ask.But someone else did as a sarcastic way of indicating that one of my answers was overburdened by boring details.  
    in Did you forget to tell me the colour of your socks? May 14, 2020 2:33 AM MDT 1
  • I can string words together.I'm good at correctly matching colou...  moreI can string words together.I'm good at correctly matching colours, sizes and shapes without samples or measurements.I can visualise how to redesign a space so that it works better.If I've been somewhere once, I can find my way home and back there again without a map.In real life, I'm a good listener and good at drawing people out in conversation. (It's so much harder on line!Sometimes, I too can fool people into thinking I'm bright.  
    in Do you have a special talent...one that only a few have? (Serious or humourous.) I'll start. May 14, 2020 2:30 AM MDT 2
  • Let's all blow kisses to Jaime and Thriftymaid. :) x x x x ...  moreLet's all blow kisses to Jaime and Thriftymaid. :) x x x x x x x   
    in Did you know this is kiss a Canadian day? May 14, 2020 2:24 AM MDT 8
  • Yes.Without them it would be hard to enjoy conversations.
    in Do you like your ears? May 14, 2020 2:16 AM MDT 3
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  • The problem would be the dead silence.I've lived a reclusive lif...  moreThe problem would be the dead silence.I've lived a reclusive life and have very few achievements.I have poor leadership skills unless plonked in front of a classroom.I have zero charisma.I hate pumping hands, and kissing and embracing people I don't know.No one would ever think of putting me forward as a candidate.And if by some madness they did, I'd be terrified.  
    in If you were to ever run for high public office, how many people might come forward in dispute with accusations of your alleged unworthiness? May 14, 2020 2:15 AM MDT 1
  • crudgrippastquitshamsingspitstarscarslittripunitwritclothcorpshe...  morecrudgrippastquitshamsingspitstarscarslittripunitwritclothcorpshearslarvalocal  
    in Breath. Do. Be. Them. Star. Thin. He. May 13, 2020 3:40 PM MDT 0
  • I get it.It's a boring answer.Imagine them mismatched with brigh...  moreI get it.It's a boring answer.Imagine them mismatched with bright polka dots.  
    in Women, do you have a “librarian look” that you can adopt by pulling your hair back, wearing glasses, and dressing demurely? ~ May 13, 2020 2:59 PM MDT 2
  • Sometimes saying the wrong thing has terrible consequences.Perha...  moreSometimes saying the wrong thing has terrible consequences.Perhaps he regrets what happened as a result of her reaction.  
    in Is there anything in particular that regularly haunts you while you try to sleep? ~ May 13, 2020 2:57 PM MDT 4
  • Feeling grateful to you for calling it like it is.Trump's quite ...  moreFeeling grateful to you for calling it like it is.Trump's quite extraordinary in the way he calls any unpleasant news about himself "fake",and yet does everything he can to create fake negative news about his opponents.And why the shots across the bow at arrival no longer in power?  
    in Do you think Trump is a genius for creating 'Obamagate' as a means to deflect from all his own failures? May 13, 2020 2:54 PM MDT 4
  • I find kale too bitter on it's own,and onions too sharp when raw...  moreI find kale too bitter on it's own,and onions too sharp when raw.But when the onions are fried in olive oil and butterand the kale is added in and braised till soft,the combination is delicious.Add in dry roasted Garam Marsala and pepperand the result is even better.  
    in Which two or more foods or ingredients in foods do you like eating combined with each other but when separated, you do not like them alone? May 13, 2020 2:47 PM MDT 3
  • Did until recently.Had chest-length, straight, brown hair.A few ...  moreDid until recently.Had chest-length, straight, brown hair.A few strands of grey grow near my temples.Used to wear it straight back in a high ponytail, plait or bun.In January, I sat a 10-day meditation retreat.So I wouldn't have to waste time combing out tangles,I chopped it off to one inch all over.Suddenly my head was lighter and more comfortable.I've decided to stick with this new style.I do wear glasses, very large, with transparent frames.Eyes grey.Skin would be white if I lived in England, but here it's honey-coloured,with plenty of wrinkles and sags.My clothing has always been comfortable and self-covering - natural fabrics and mostly plain colours.Rarely wear things bright or patterned unless it's a festive occasion.Flat shoes, no make up. I fit in very well in libraries.How do you look?  less
    in Women, do you have a “librarian look” that you can adopt by pulling your hair back, wearing glasses, and dressing demurely? ~ May 13, 2020 2:33 PM MDT 2
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  • It was only a tiny bit of help she had asked for, just to move i...  moreIt was only a tiny bit of help she had asked for, just to move in a few basic essentials, but it turned out to be an entire truckload of stuff. She was so-oo sweet with those fluttering eyes... :)  
    in Randy D was supposed to move in with you today, but he hasn’t shown up. What could have gone wrong? May 12, 2020 7:05 PM MDT 3
  • Since menopause at 50, that makes it 13 years.
    in Is there anything in particular that regularly haunts you while you try to sleep? ~ May 12, 2020 7:01 PM MDT 4
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  • :( !!!
    in Is there anything in particular that regularly haunts you while you try to sleep? ~ May 12, 2020 7:00 PM MDT 5
  • Survivor's Syndrome?
    in Is there anything in particular that regularly haunts you while you try to sleep? ~ May 12, 2020 7:00 PM MDT 4
  • Yeah. It s*cks.I've become amazingly stoic about sleep deprivati...  moreYeah. It s*cks.I've become amazingly stoic about sleep deprivation.I'm aware of how it affects immunity and longevity, but all attempts at solutions have failed.Have accepted that I'm a chronic insomniac.  
    in Is there anything in particular that regularly haunts you while you try to sleep? ~ May 12, 2020 6:58 PM MDT 2
  • 1. Authorities (teams of people trained by epidemiologists)...  more1. Authorities (teams of people trained by epidemiologists) track and identify people at risk due to known contact with infected person, or recent arrival from an area where infections are prevalent. Techniques used: - taking temperatures at drop-in clinics, where people enter public buildings and where homeless people congregate.- tests available everywhere and free to anyone with any symptoms, three types:                                                  nasal swab 15 mins, nasal swap 1 hour, and blood test 24 hours.- teams take temperatures & test at airports, seaports, marinas & border crossings 2. Requests and requirements for two weeks isolation: - At all stages, compassionate leave granted for people with sick dependents.- people who test negative but coming from contact with infected person or area requested to self isolate in their own homes. Exceptions: a...    less
    in Both humor and seriousness welcome: If there are five stages of grief, what are the five stages of quarantine? May 12, 2020 6:55 PM MDT 6
  • 1. Three enzymes used as a catalyst to process plant refuse (suc...  more1. Three enzymes used as a catalyst to process plant refuse (such as sugar cane husks) into a sugary biomass suitable for the production of ethanol.2. Amylase, Protease and Lipase enzymes used as the active ingredients in a detergent designed to sterilise medical equipment.  
    in What is tri-enzymatic? May 12, 2020 1:47 PM MDT 2
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    in What is something that you can supply? May 12, 2020 1:36 PM MDT 3
  • I love the science questions.I do look up Google, but I also loo...  moreI love the science questions.I do look up Google, but I also look up Scientific American, and academic journals.  
    in who keeps asking all these science questions? haven’t you ever heard of google May 12, 2020 1:27 PM MDT 1
  • I don't think so.Whenever I've asked scientists about the questi...  moreI don't think so.Whenever I've asked scientists about the question of God, their reply is the same, "Religion is not relevant to what we study."  
    in who keeps asking all these science questions? haven’t you ever heard of google May 12, 2020 1:25 PM MDT 1
  • No.The closest I've ever had to a nightmare about food was the r...  moreNo.The closest I've ever had to a nightmare about food was the result of a consultation with a vet.That day, I'd just bought a microscope and a tome on equine helminths from him.He'd shown me how to make a fecal float from fresh horse manure, how to prepare it as a slide, which lens to use on the scope, and how to adjust it.Then I'd spent hours looking at the book's photos of intestinal worms and reading about them.That night, I dreamed of a plate of spaghetti pomodoro.The strands of pasta started to move with a will of their own. I woke in fright.  less
    in Have you ever suffered a sandwich-related nightmare? May 12, 2020 1:18 PM MDT 2
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  • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ responses~ ~ ~ ~ ~sandwiched~ ~ ~ ~ ~ by til...  more~ ~ ~ ~ ~ responses~ ~ ~ ~ ~sandwiched~ ~ ~ ~ ~ by tildes~ ~ ~ ~ ~  
    in What is something that you can supply? May 12, 2020 1:11 PM MDT 3
  • Too often, I find other's opinions are more like mirror reflecti...  moreToo often, I find other's opinions are more like mirror reflections.When I meet new people, I wait to see how they reveal themselves.  
    in I don’t know why, but the HR people warn all the new interns about me. I have a plan, though: May 12, 2020 1:09 PM MDT 2
  • Post-menopausal hot flushes.I'm one of the unlucky ones.They wak...  morePost-menopausal hot flushes.I'm one of the unlucky ones.They wake me in a sweat - sometimes impossible to get back to sleep.Then I'm a walking zombie the next day.  
    in Is there anything in particular that regularly haunts you while you try to sleep? ~ May 12, 2020 1:05 PM MDT 7
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  • Unaware

    Posted December 14, 2019

    Unaware   I have loved you a zillion ways, unaware, from infancy to aging days, unaware.   You’re the life-force in a lover’s eyes while he spends his semen making babies, unaware.   I see you in the Corella’s somersault. Your glee, in her screech as she p...

  • Updated - fire storm

    Posted November 12, 2019

    The drought, which has lasted three years and been the most severe ever recorded in Australia, has be due to the effects of an El Niño in the Indian Ocean, exacerbated by climate change and global warming.On January 14th, the El Niño switched to a La Niña. This happens when a fl...

  • A Suite of Three Poems on Weeds

    Posted September 9, 2019

    I wrote these to perform at the Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup - my first attempt at entering this competition which has a $2,000 first prize.I knew ahead of time that I hadn't a hope of winning. Just as well that was my purpose. My goal was to enjoy the music of the other poets' words and to l...

  • The Day Amrita Stood Against the Axmen

    Posted August 20, 2019

    The Day Amrita Stood Against the Axmen   I’ve found the only cool spot on the knoll under a copse of khejri acacias. Bandhu, our huge black and tan shepherd, pants and watches the goats. He lets me lean against him for a pillow. The nannies chew their cuds while the kids play butty game...

  • Lotus

    Posted August 10, 2019

        My roots suck nutrients  from the rot in the mud.   Water is my world; its skin, my cloak.  I thirst for light.   When young my bud strove to open  in the gloaming of pre-dawn, but shrunk in fear and closed  at the blinding bright zenith ...

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