Hello fellow gardeners, I promised my youngest son he could help in the garden this year.

Cast1es comments on Apr 6, 2018:

I like perennials . This year , I put in asparagus . Have to keep breaking off the spears this year , but once it's established , it will provide vegetables every summer . It's a relatively expensive vegetable , so if you like it , it;s a good mini investment .

Am I alone in having issues with understanding lyrics?

Cast1es comments on Apr 6, 2018:

Welcome to the club !

Does someone have to be college educated to be intelligent?

Cast1es comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Your fourth sentence nailed it .When Mensa and Intertel were first being established , one of the first things they attempted to learn was , what do these people who scored higher on the tests , all have in common ? It wasn't higher education , although , a greater number of intelligent people do have a higher education than the general population . It was that they are voracious readers . The more you read, the more you learn .

What would you do if the end was near?

Cast1es comments on Apr 4, 2018:

There have been several times over the past two decades (remember , for instance the end of 1999 , the world will end at 2000 ?) when we were told someone had strongly advised us that the world was about to end ? We didn't do much of anything , because we didn't believe it . When we have been told a huge asteroid was coming to earth , we decided one of three things would happen . 1. It would sail past earth , with no harm done . 2. It would burn up in our atmosphere . 3. It would likely land in the Pacific Ocean , Antartic , the Artic , Siberia , or some other unpopulated area .

so I'm finally watching the new Jumanji and it's a hilarious combo of Tron meets Breakfast Club

Cast1es comments on Apr 4, 2018:

It's a fun movie , and I find I generally like the Rock's Movies !

Paranormal Experiences?

Cast1es comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Is that friend , suspernatural ?

are you afraid of death?

Cast1es comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Not afraid , basically for two reasons . First , I feel I've accomplished most of what I wanted to do during my lifetime . Second , I live with several uncureable medical conditions , which are painful to deal with , and will only get worse .

Anyone here read the DUNE series of books by Frank Herbert?

Cast1es comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Spicy worms , conserve the water ....

Never forget that in John Wick they call him Baba Yaga which is an ugly Slovenian witch

Cast1es comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Whose chicken house was built on chicken legs .....

I'm a large, sweet, starchy tuber: Ergo, I yam.

Cast1es comments on Apr 3, 2018:

LOL !

Is there intelligent life out there in the universe?

Cast1es comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Sometimes I wonder if there is intelligent life on this planet .

How many people on here actually meet up?

Cast1es comments on Apr 3, 2018:

I've only been a member for about three months . To date , most of the higher percentage rated folks are far away , most of the local members , have a very low percentage rating , for a positive outcome . I'm not very sure I trust the algorithum .

Incest: Immoral or Moral?

Cast1es comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Wealthy and powerful families used to intermarry with their own family members . This often led to health problems for the children they produced , Is it moral to intentionally and with forethought create geniticly sick children ?

Occasionally I find that some who claim to be atheist or agnostic are actually neither: they're just...

Cast1es comments on Apr 3, 2018:

I routinely attended , Sunday school , then church until I was 20 . The fact that I am now an Atheist and have been for decades , does not mean my memory was wiped . Frankly , when the door knockers show up at my door , it helps that I frequently have at hand easy information to contradict their idiotic arguments . I also read a LOT of other odd books , particularly fiction . Doesn't mean I believe all I read .

RACISM & MISOGYNY Maybe we shouldn't be ignoring the racism and sexism on this site.

Cast1es comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Saw a post this afternoon , made me wish I could permanently block him .

Don’t set the bar too high ;)

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

After reading so many posts here , I would say people regret setting the bar too low a lot more often than they regret setting it too high .

Who remembers when they last seen a paper boy or girl doing a paper round ?

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

While I don't see kids on bikes tossing rolled papers onto the porch , or more likely into the hedge , I do still find assorted advertisements spotting the yards and porches .

I think we need to start a new holiday for us non-believers.

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

If you make it an official holiday , the chocolate eggs and bunnies , won't go on sale .....

How would you feel in a relationship if your significant other refused to fight?

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Shouting occurs when one decides that (s)he will control the entire situation and will not allow the other side to present an alternative view . This may come after the first to speak , quietly , has decided not to listen to the second opinion .

Stumbled on this article today.

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I make a point of not discussing religion with my friends , and we try to show mutual respect for one another . I would like to make more friends , but I'm simply not that desperate for friends .

Well in many televisions across the country they are airing the old Cecil B.

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I need the laughing emoto here !

Facebook planning brain-to-text interface so you can type with your thoughts?

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Like Steven Hawking ?

Women Academics

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Learned about her , when I saw the movie , Invisible Figures . I worked about ten miles north of NASA during my career .

Women Power

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Thank you . We know too little about woman who have contributed so much to society . Do you also know about Ada ?

Anyone else a dyslexic insomniac? Like me, do you stay up late at night wondering if there is a doG?

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

If you have one , they will let you know ,

I tend to be extremely insular on just about everything simply because I don't want to have to deal ...

Cast1es comments on Apr 1, 2018:

When I see political or religious posts on Facebook , I check out the source of my friend's post , and block the source . For instance , Jeff reposts a not so funny joke from First Baptist Church . I click on the little string of dots at the top right of his post , select , " block , First Baptist Church ," My friend Jeff will never know I've blocked everything anyone ever reposts from First Baptist Church , he's happy , I'm happy , we continue to be friends , and I'll never have to see anything anyone posts from that source ever again . Win win !

This is another artistic picture.

Cast1es comments on Mar 31, 2018:

Intense colors !

I have finally watched Black Panther, I have failed to see the hype it received, the whole movie to ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 31, 2018:

It's fiction , but people have been enjoying super men for centuries - Hercules , Mercury , Jesus , Thor , Clark Kent , Spiderman . Humans enjoy hearing about someone with powers beyond the normal , who has high moral character , is exceedingly polite , and extremely handsome , who is there for you , when you need them most .

Is anyone awake.

Cast1es comments on Mar 31, 2018:

5:55 A.M. here .

Should women still act like women and men like men?

Cast1es comments on Mar 31, 2018:

In the past , women had little choice , in getting with the man she wanted . Yes she could flirt , if given the opportunity , but , it wasn't lady like to approach a man . Basically , she was left with only the accept or reject portion of a relationship , and even today , a man who is rejected , may feel he was shamed and depending to a large extent on his culture , may feel he has the right to punish or even kill a woman for rejecting him . In some cultures , the parents still arrange marriages , and the couple may not even meet the intended until just before the wedding . Hopefully , the parents will have what is best for the intendeds in mind , but unfortunately , it may have more to do with finances , or how the parents will profit , rather than if the intendeds are compatible . Today , in this country , more women are able to make their own choices , and can readily approach a man she may have an interest in . That doesn't mean she's going to get what she truly wants in a relationship . Men frequently turn down a woman , because he feels she's too aggressive , or he may think she's only interested only in a sexual encounter , and sometimes that is exactly what she wants .

If I had it all to do again, I doubt very much I would meet my husband.

Cast1es comments on Mar 30, 2018:

I've said it before , I divorced my mother-in-law .

When someone says they will do something but don't ... How do you respond when it's family?

Cast1es comments on Mar 30, 2018:

I never expect to rely on anything my brother says , until it actually happens . I ignore his promises/offers until they actually occur . That way I don't get hurt , and when he does pull through , I am very pleasantly surprised .

How do you know what they wrote in the bible,koran and the bagavate gita is all true ?

Cast1es comments on Mar 30, 2018:

Men wrote the books that went into the Bible . Other men chose which books would be put into the Bible , and which would be left out . The Old Testament of the Jewish Torah , does not match the Old Testament of the Christian Bible . Translations of the Bible into today's languages , have changed the meanings from what they originally meant . The Red Sea scrolls , ancient Biblical texts , found , I believe in the early 1940's and translated , still have not been included in the Bible . Although there most likely are at least some historical facts covered by the Bible , there are some contradictions in the Bible . For instance , in the Old Testament there are places stating Moses went up on the mountain and saw God , yet in the New Testament , Jesus says , "For no man has seen God ." To this day , the Bible is used as a way to control people , by people who don't believe it themselves .

My ex has started taking my 7 year old son to a baptist church.

Cast1es comments on Mar 30, 2018:

Take him to visit other church/temple/catherdrel/etc. services and explain to him that there are many forms of beliefs , and let him make up his own mind .

Does anyone else find the Bible Belt to be a suffocating place?

Cast1es comments on Mar 30, 2018:

I made Pagan friends here and a Buddest couple . The Christian woman I made friends with , unfriended me because she didn't like my Halloween decorations , and I wouldn't take them down when she told me to ,

Can anyone identify these?

Cast1es comments on Mar 29, 2018:

The red stems call to mind a specific kind of forsythia bush . If allowed to grow (don't prune in the spring) it produces bright yellow flowers up the branches in the spring , but the red stems show brightly in the northern states against snow .

Having all my wisdom teeth pulled out of my head tomorrow. Should be fun! Lol

Cast1es comments on Mar 29, 2018:

O.U.C.H .! Take your pain killers , and spend the day asleep !

Have you ever teleported, or known someone who did?

Cast1es comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Have seen some interesting CC TV videos of traffic intersections , showing what appears to be teleportation situations .

Question: What do you do if your electric car runs out of electric?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

For what it's worth , I've had my ordinary car's battery die . I now own a small charger , which I can plug into a wall outlet in my garage and connect to my car's battery via the cigaret lighter outlet .

Question: What do you do if your electric car runs out of electric?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

They're called batteries , can be recharged either by an extension cord and an outlet , or even through solar panels , or you can get a jump from another car , if the alternator is still working , and the battery can be recharged .

In your opinion, what's a Robot?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

I read somewhere , that the term robot is German in origin , and can refer to something as simple as a moving belt , for transferring products . As you've already pointed out , while the term robot can include a lot of variety , the other terms designate which kind of robot it is .

Does anyone else suffer from LoL addiction?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

I learned early on , LOL meant Laughing Out Loud . However , recently a Facebook friend , began posting about a neighbor , who she finally took to an assisted living home , due to dementia , who she refers to as LOL (Little Old Lady) .

Is there better men on here after you get higher points.

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

Two different questions . Yes , they are better because , they're not tied down by religion . No , the higher points do not mean they're ," better ," it only means they've contributed more to the conversations , since they joined , than others who are perhaps newer to the site .

Match %

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

I've also noticed , the % bit does not seem to include distance . Additionally , while I believe the % only refers to how close the other is to what I'm looking for , I don't believe it includes what the % of how well I match what he is looking for . In other words , they may believe , in my book , I would view him as being an 81% , but he may view me as being 2% of what would interest him .

What are your pet peeves about photos on dating sites?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

Love the answers I've read here ! I have friends who post nearly daily photos of themselves , so understand the term selfies . I don't . The one I posted , was taken at an event I attended a year ago , by a very nice lady , who noticed I was examining the background ( loved it ) . She showed me a box of accouterments , and asked for my phone , which I didn't have with me . I tried to look fierce . She snapped the photo and forwarded it to my phone . I like the idea of including something you're interested in , in the photo . It says something more about your interests .

Let's start a grammar war! It's Word Wednesday! The origin of "irregardless" is unknown.

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

How you use grammar says a lot about who you are , where and how you grew up /were raised , and your educational level . The largest part of education is about learning and understanding words . And a lot of words are borrowed from other languages .

Do you prefer using a fork or a spoon mostly?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

Threw , dear heart .

Stop me, before I shop again! Hi, my name is Cat and I'm addicted to thrift store shopping.

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

Had a friend who called that retail therapy . On the other hand , she wasn't paying off her tuition bills , and was getting more and more in debt every year , and in the end , she had nothing to show for it .

Can you have too many books?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

When I purchased my retirement home , my ,"little ," brother , phoned our Mom and told her , to tell me to get rid of my books . Mom can read a hard back in a day , and where she lived , they sent a library truck weekly to drop off her stack of books for the week . I told Mom , the new-to-me house I'd just bought , came with a library . We laughed . I have an additional three book cases , and a large portion of the shelves in the library are double stacked . I've read all except those in a foreign language , at least once , and sometimes more often . The nice thing about growing older is , memory fades , and I can reread a book without knowing how it's going to end . Had a man once tell me , that keeping books , was like owning a trophy case . My response was , it's more like a room full of friends , I can reread them when I can't get around , or loose power , I can share special ones with other friends , if you stack them on outside walls , they provide insulation for a cold room , they're decorative , they improve your mind , expand your knowledge , and in a dire emergency , if you loose heat during a horrible winter storm , and you're really , really desperate , you can maybe , put your least favorite in the fireplace .

Eating out alone?

Cast1es comments on Mar 28, 2018:

When I plan to eat out alone , I take a book to read .

Is there better men on here after you get higher points.

Cast1es comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Are there better .....

Anyone enjoy doing their own automotive\household\misc. repairs?

Cast1es comments on Mar 25, 2018:

I invested in real estate and did my own maintenance . Had 4 homes , at one time , Eventually , my spine gave out , so I sold off the other properties .

Describe your love life in one word.

Cast1es comments on Mar 25, 2018:

Hopeless .

Beauty exists in the eye of the beholder, as the Aphorism goes.

Cast1es comments on Mar 25, 2018:

In answer to your question , men want the woman with the model/actress look , but without the make up they wear . Men approach the made up woman first and frequently , because their eyes pick up on the makeup . The , "mouse ," who may look just as good , if made up , doesn't get a second glance . Most certainly they've made many movies about the ugly ducklings , but in human terms , the movies routinely , take off the glasses , fluff out the hair with lots of hair spray , pile on the makeup , and change her outfit to something gorgeous and sexy , which wouldn't be appropriate in any of her normal activities .

Have you dated someone YEARS younger or older?

Cast1es comments on Mar 25, 2018:

The love of my life , is 14 years my junior .

Who has played Dungeons and Dragons

Cast1es comments on Mar 25, 2018:

Played all of yesterday afternoon . Had a blast . Plan to play next Saturday as well .

Say that some mysterious virus is set off.

Cast1es comments on Mar 23, 2018:

First of all , if only 10% of the populatioin remains , anyone who can create an immune based medical solution , is also a member of the immune community , so that would be redundant . I think , keeping in mind the problems that occurred during the plague years , and today's technology , and my skills , I would locate some major earth moving equipment , dig a huge hole , collect corpses and bury them , to prevent other major diseases from spreading on top of the original problem . Next , since that will become a very fertile area , I'd spread a lot of whatever remains in the fresh foods section of the local grocery stores - fruits , vegetables , nuts over that surface , with dirt . Then whatever plants and seeds are available from local department and hardware stores over that surface along with alternating layers of potting soil and top soil . then water it down . I could paint a sign . and call it the Garden of Eatin' .

Does online dating actually result in long term happy relationships?

Cast1es comments on Mar 23, 2018:

As long as men and women are inovlved , probibly just a few . No matter how you meet , there will be those who adjust the trueth about who they really are and what they want , and what they plan to do in return , in order to attract another . But eventually , the trueth will come out .

Any gardeners want to show off their plants and share knowledge?

Cast1es comments on Mar 22, 2018:

There's a new gardening group , you may be interested in joining .

Can't think of anything worse than waking up next to someone and not being able to remember their ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 22, 2018:

You awoke in the morgue ?

What is your favorite response when people say "god bless you", "have a blessed day", and/or "I will...

Cast1es comments on Mar 22, 2018:

The term ,"bless, " means , " to make happy ." Why should I v=be rude to someone who wished happiness on me ? I say thank you , ans something of the nature of have a great day !

Should you ask a date for his/her credit score? Why/why Not?

Cast1es comments on Mar 22, 2018:

Might not be a bad idea . Not actually asking how much income they have , but is asking how well they ( or perhaps their wife ?) handles their money .

Does anyone have any ideas on what I could grow in pots for extended periods of time?

Cast1es comments on Mar 21, 2018:

I'm currently growing assorted herbs , strawberries , asparagus , day lilies , and a grapevine in planters . Depending on the size of your planters , you could even grow dwarf fruit trees . If I may suggest , if you have a patio where you'd like to sit outside , some mint helps to keep the mosquitoes away .

YES someone joined my group I was being to wonder if I was going to be a group of one! Thanks ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 21, 2018:

Please note , another had asked earlier , if anyone was excited about the coming of spring . There are multiple comments on her posting . Suggest you look that posting up and invite those who are there to your group ", Growers ." Another suggestion , perhaps you may consider calling your site ,"Gardners " ?

Is chivalry SEXIST???

Cast1es comments on Mar 21, 2018:

Paying for a woman , on a date , is not about chivarly . Paying for a woman is showing her that you will make a good mate , because , as a part of child bearing and raising , she will be required to depend on her mate for support . She needs to know if you will be generous towards her and your child , or if , for instance , instead of supporting her and the infant , when she is most vunerable , and unable to support herself and the infant , you are going to take the money and run .

Is chivalry SEXIST???

Cast1es comments on Mar 21, 2018:

I had been a new office at work , for about a year , when a guy held a door for me (first time) , then as I entered , he said , now see , this is why men get paid more than women . I was taken by surprise , but then pointed out , that this was the first and only time a man had held a door for me , since I came on board in this office , and frankly , since I had held the door , when someone had been carrying stuff , according to his concept , I deserved a promotion .

Does anyone else find this site hard to get away from?

Cast1es comments on Mar 21, 2018:

We do see a lot of people who really enjoy being here , however , I also noticed , there are people who havne't signed in for a long time .

I used Scottrade for about 10 years - sad to see it closed - I don't like Ameritrade as much

Cast1es comments on Mar 20, 2018:

I'm having the same problem . I much preferred the Scotttrade software . I'm afraid to order anything using their stuff .

So.

Cast1es comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Goes back to the money . We aren't given access to cures , because there's more profit in keeping us sick . Insurance companies lost money because we weren't getting cured , just strung along , so rates went up and services became more limited . Companies investing money in developing new drugs , are then told to spend more money in doing tests to prove they're safe to use , cover up problem areas they don't want to acknowledge , because they want the profit , even if the drugs aren't safe . Can't trust the doctors because the drug companies funnel money into their educational expenses , pay them kick backs , and send representatives to fill them in on the latest company drug offerings .

@Cast1es -- Past member of Mensa.

Cast1es comments on Mar 19, 2018:

That seems to be a common concept for this group . We qualify , we may or may not join them , then we dropout out . I liked the concept that , after all the insults we get for being smart , it was nice to be with others , of a like mind , where we weren't getting cut down for being intelligent . I enjoyed the guest speakers at the monthly meetings , and enjoyed the comfortable company I was with , but ..... I found other things more interesting . I learned , as well , that Mensa and Intertel were often combined events . I suspect that Triple Nine events would also have been combined , as there would have been even fewer attendees to populate them . Where we are going with this group , is up to those who choose to join it . As with other groups , it's interesting to learn about other things we have in common , and how we deal with them . I find I identify with the Big Bang show , in some respects , and can laugh at my self , now . Slightly out of step , with the rest of the world . Never fitting in . But I do believe that water seeks it's own level . A twelve year old , can spend time playing with a younger sibling , but still needs to spend time with others their own age . We can work , live , enjoy time with others , but sometimes , we just need to be involved with others of a similar level .

Anyone on here have faith in their government?

Cast1es comments on Mar 19, 2018:

No , haven't for years .

When I discuss the bible with Christians, I often find out that they almost know nothing about the ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I sometimes think , the newer they are to the game , the more enthuastic they are , because they know less about the topic . Many here are non believers , because we took the time to learn about it , and it just didn't make sense .

Is anyone else as excited as I am to see the new growth as spring begins?

Cast1es comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Beginning of the month , I had the mowers put down weed and feed , the lawn is beautiful ! My herbs in a planter box , that survived from last year and are looking great (snipped off chives for last night's potato ) . The perenial day lillies , foliage is thick and green . One of the azelias just finished blooming it's little heart out . The other is getting transplanted to a new planter , because the old one split open . There's an obnixoius weed , I call velcro , that has just been blooming with lovely pink bloosoms . The ferns are unfurling , The vincea is looking good . We've put fertilizer out for the oleanders and crepe myrtels . I havne't killed the grape vine I planted , yet . I put in asparagras , just over a week ago , and I just noticed a 6" feathery sprout . I'll need to break them off this year , but should have some for eating next year . The mint is looking vibrent , and smells great ! My itchy green thumb has gotten help , but it still needs to function .

Ahead of the Curve: The Cryptocoin Conspiracy – Part 1 - TheHumanist.com

Cast1es comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I've been trying to learn about it , and I feel I have a long way to go yet , to understand it . That said , historically speaking most international currencies were , established by one family , the Rothchilds . Initially , US currency was backed by gold , held in places like Knoxville , Tenn . Later , that was switched to silver . Now US currency is simply a matter of faith in the monitary system . When a country defaults , their money looses value . It used to be , US currency was valid for most international purchases . That is switching to Chinese currency . Crypto currency , supposedly will maintain it's value , because it's an international currency . Countries won't be able to just print more money , to pay off national debts . You won't be losing money in international money exchanges . If , for instance , I fly to England and convert my US dollars to British pounds , I need to pay a fee , for that service . If I have some pounds I wish to convert back to US dollars , again I have to pay a fee for that service . In small amounts , it doesn't mean much . When you are buying or selling commercial amounts of trade goods , it gets very expensive , and attacks your profits .

Is it impossible to teach adults common sense?

Cast1es comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I'm confused . You're 30 but living in some kind of residential home , controled by others ? Is it possible , since you work to pay your own bills . to join with other friends and get an apartment on your own , or perhaps rent a room in someone else's home ?

Birth order as a predictor or personality and behavior 1 High academic achievers 2.

Cast1es comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I suspect , as older siblings , the parents are more closely following , " the rules ," the first time around . Suceeding children , have less exclusive parental time , due to not being the only child , and the parents relax the rules , they held the oldest to . Most certainly , the older children are given some responsibility for the care of the younger children , but without any of the control methods , the parents are allowed to use . I recall , when I graduated from high school , a friend suggested that the two of us take a day trip to the ocean . I was not allowed to go . When my brother was in high school , our parents had moved to an island . He was given his own motor bike , money for gas and cigaretts , and often spent the night on the beach , encouraged by our father to , " find girls ," . End result , he failed his senior year , and had to take it over again .

I was about to join this group, but I see that the mods tagged it with KKK.

Cast1es comments on Mar 17, 2018:

There are three high IQ groups that I am aware of , although I do believe there are more . Mensa requires that you score in the top 2% (2/100) or higher on a standardized IQ test , such as the ACT or SAT tests that you take as you are graduating high school , in order to get admitted to college . Intertel requires that you earn a score in the top 1% (1/100) . There is a third group that requires you score at the top on the thousand level ( 1/1000 ) . I wasn't that smart . so have only heard of it . K=1000 . I don't know why they chose to use KKK , but this has absolutely nothing to do with the Klu Klux Klan . Perhaps Triple K would make more sense and be less confusing . Perhaps someone here , knows more about that one than I do . I took the time to do a little research , and found , " Triple 9 ," a group based on the 1/1000 test results . That most certainly makes more sense that KKK . I don't know if I was in error , or if , like you , they were't happy with the connection , and made a change to the name .

Had an interview this morning for a position in my field that at first I didn't think I wanted.

Cast1es comments on Mar 16, 2018:

When it comes to promotions , remember , " Out of sight , out of mind . "

Who knows who was the best pirate?

Cast1es comments on Mar 16, 2018:

Madame Chang

Science Fictionisms, 15.

Cast1es comments on Mar 16, 2018:

I recognize most of those authors , and have read books from most of them over the past half century .

Hi! I was tested at 140 IQ at 15 years old but I never joined MENSA, although siblings and I loved ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 16, 2018:

Welcome to the club ! Congratulations on your high score ! . And yes , I find high IQ does tend to run in families , especially if it's the Mom . When a Mom loves reading , she sees to it that the kids have books . When I was in fifth grade , they gave all fifth graders , the same generic test . Computers had been developed to the point where they were able to have all the tests, nation wide , compare the results , for all of us . That's the first time I was told I was above average , but they didn't tell me more than that . I took an ACT test when I was graduating high school , and upon graduation , I received an invitation from Mensa . I knew nothing about them at the time , and had no transportation , to attend any meetings . About ten years later I did try to attend , but by then , had lost the original paperwork , so took the test they offered . I was 143 .

Good morning, sleepy heads.

Cast1es comments on Mar 16, 2018:

I use old TV shows .

Would you date and/or have a relationship with someone who is an introvert?

Cast1es comments on Mar 15, 2018:

I'm a born and raised introvert , and my career encouraged it . I've been working at becoming more out going , but find it's difficult to make friends , even with my immediate neighbors , even when Im working at it . Two introverts on a date , would be a very quiet event . Neither of us , could easily carry a conversation .

What makes you unique?

Cast1es comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Steven Hawkins said we contain stardust . Read a post on Facebook , which stated those with DNA blood type B- , are decendented from Aliens . My brother and I are both B- .

What would be your RPG class and type?

Cast1es comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Currently playing a Dragon born druid .

I'd like to see how many hardcore science fiction fans are on here.

Cast1es comments on Mar 15, 2018:

1077 , huh , were you lucky enough to meet King Authur ?

I'd like to see how many hardcore science fiction fans are on here.

Cast1es comments on Mar 15, 2018:

My first SciFi Con was when World Con was in Baltimore . I've seen Issac Asimov , Robert Heinlline , and Terry Prachette , amoung others .

What makes a person "intelligent?"

Cast1es comments on Mar 13, 2018:

We live in different environments . I think a person is intelligent if they can succeessfully navigate the environment they're in , or perhaps move to an environment where they can be more sucessful . A fish doesn't need a bicycle , as they say . The IQ tests are based largly on , " book learning , " which can be very useful and can help a person succeed in higher level environments , where they can get higher paying careers - programmers , computer experts , lawyers , doctors , actors , etc. Lower paying jobs , waitresses , garbage collectors , are physically demanding , yet repiticious and don't require a higher education . Some jobs , can begin as lower paying jobs , and you can advance to better paying jobs , by acquiring a higher education , which , in general , requires reading .

Never wake a sleeping woman because... well, then she'll be awake.

Cast1es comments on Mar 12, 2018:

When it comes to household chores , a man is always asleep , unless he's watching sports .

How reliable is the study of history?

Cast1es comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Remember , "The , " winners ," write history ." And sometimes , if the losers were rich enough , they write history and suddenly become the winners , even though they lost .

Going on 10 years being a closet atheist, in my case a "shadow mormon", and it's very challenging! ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Perhpas living at a bit of a distance , would make things easier . Then you visit home . You could live your life in reality , and only need ot pretend when you visit home .

I really hope weed gets federal legalization in my lifetime.

Cast1es comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Ha ha ha ha h heh he he he ha

Is staying up till after 4.20 in the morn a record?

Cast1es comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Perhaps for you . Not for me .

Women, are we being too picky about the men we date?

Cast1es comments on Mar 11, 2018:

IT didn't make you picky . You are wise . You made a wise choice , about a difficult decision .

Board games to recommend?

Cast1es comments on Mar 11, 2018:

I spent yesterday afternoon , playing D & D at a local gaming store . It's an open game , so wile some of the players are the same each week , there are always players I haven't played with before . At the end of this game , as I was heading out to go home , I ran into a problem , in that some idiot had parked on the ramp I needed to get my scooter down from the sidewalk to the level of the parking spaces . One of the players was kind enough to get my scooter down without the ramp .

Any sword & sorcery reading fans out there who haven't read Terry Brooks should give him a try.

Cast1es comments on Mar 11, 2018:

Have you tried the Terry Prachette books ?

For St.

Cast1es comments on Mar 11, 2018:

Stock up on Neosporan and bandages .....

How long has it been?

Cast1es comments on Mar 11, 2018:

Can't remember exactly , but it's been over eleven years .

If you were being sent off to an isolated island with 3 other people, who would you pick to go with ...

Cast1es comments on Mar 10, 2018:

Depends on how long we were expecting to be on the island .

I love 42...but what is the question...

Cast1es comments on Mar 10, 2018:

The question posed to the computer was , "What is the meaning of life , and everything ?"