Grade 2 and he was already a violent bully.

HumanistJohn comments on Apr 1, 2020:

But of course he knew more about music than his music teacher.

You can support Trump's economic recovery plan with the My Pillow guy - its easy

HumanistJohn comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Did you see that smug self-righteous son-of-a-bitch at the so-called daily briefing? The networks shouldn't air those shit-shows line. Instead, tape it and splice in a reality check. Don't do analysis after pos stops talking but interspaced with his talking points. And something needs to be done about Pravda (aka, Fox).

Reconstruction of houses of the people living in the Stonehenge area sometime between 3000 to 2000 ...

HumanistJohn comments on Apr 1, 2020:

What camera settings did you use to take this photograph? Do you shoot raw or jpg? Many people think that Stonehenge was built by Druids, but they came much later.

The guy is a train wreck from start to finish but still they cheer for him, the Great Savior.

HumanistJohn comments on Apr 1, 2020:

... and there are no cleaning supplies...

30 Of The Best Photos From Our Wild2020 Contest To Brighten Your Day | Bored Panda

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Thank you for sharing.

This is Gloucester, MA harbor (where the movie, "Perfect Storm, was shot and about).

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 31, 2020:

The foggy background adds to the eeriness of the shot. The contrast between the fog and the growth on what remains of the boat is striling. The horizontal lines with the curve of the boad adds to the effect. Please share more photographs!

Your tax dollars at work...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I guess they couldn't fit "and kiss my ass" on that poster.

It is ok to do this

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 31, 2020:

I grieve that trump and pence haven't resigned.

Self centered, obnoxious, lying cheat...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 31, 2020:

People are saying: "trump is an asshole."

Sounds like a practical solution to the problem

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Great idea! Does he have any property in Michigan? He has even said that governers need to be more grateful to him. Why in hell can't his base see through all the shit? And then, of course, there's all his republican enablers...

Coming to an empty lot near you

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 30, 2020:

What do you expect from a 'man' (i.e., man-child) who said that medical people are amazed about how much he knows about medical matters? What a Narcissistic piece-of-shit. How appropriate, therefore, to call his enablers assholes.

Trump Now Bragging About TV Ratings for Coronavirus Briefings President Trump took to Twitter ...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 30, 2020:

Rachel Maddow suggested that stations not carry his briefings. Of courseif they did that he'd rail at the media even more. We all know thatorange blob just wants his ass kissed repeatedly. These days hip boots aren't enough to protect from his bullshit.

I just watched a good portion (forced myself) of ‘The River Church,’ in Tampa Fla, I wanted to ...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 29, 2020:

It is disheartening to see such things. And, yes, in a service like that, they will be caught up in the moment and will confuse their altered state of mind to be the spirit of god. However... we obviously can't get inside their head. We don't know what may go through their mind in moments of despair Nor do we know what doubts they may have. We can't know what may crack their armor or, to use another metaphor, we can't know what cracks life has put in the lenses of their god glasses. There is always hope, at least for some of them...... Many of us have found our way out.

Who pines for the fun of excited gatherings? Listen to and Watch this ! [youtube.com]

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 29, 2020:

Good days will return (in the long run I'm an optimist). The music was enjoyable but I found myself trying to identify what movie the clips were from. Some I recognized but my brain wasn't working fast enough to come up with the answer.

I don't understand the metaphor.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 29, 2020:

In the beginning there was water everywhere Gen 1:2: "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." Aside- it looks like god didn't create the waters; I suppose that it was eternal. Gen 1:7: "And god made the firmament and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament." By the way, 'firmament' probably refers to a metal dome.

True asshole

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 29, 2020:

He has no empathy whatsoever. It's all about him. It's beyond me that anyone can support that POS. Oh, yeah, I forgot... his supporters are the ones who said that unemployment benefits were too generous but gave $500 BILLION to corporations. And more tax breaks to the super rich.

In 2017 we took a train trip from Norfolk VA to San Francisco and then north to Bend Oregon to view ...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 29, 2020:

I was fortunate to get it. Its official release was during our train trip. But I kept checking frequently on Amazon and a dealer was selling one pre-release. The serial number was 00072. On the train you don't want to be carrying a lot of stuff even if you're in a sleeper. It's a great all-around lens. Tell your wife that Tamron has great customer support; last year a lake-and-I had an accident. I sent it to Tamron but it was not repairable. But they offered me a refurbished one at less than 1/2 price and I still had the remaining time of the 6-year warranty.

Hi people, My name is Tod from Wilmington NC.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 29, 2020:

If I have a photo that I want to upload I will downsize it to 2.5 Mb or less. At least for me that solves the problem.

Wild flowers from across the street.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 29, 2020:

I particularly like the background of the first photo- the green background makes a nice contrast. I would like to see a photo of the field of flowers taken from a low vantage pint.

Quid Pro Covid

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

He desperately wants his ass kissed.

Spring has sprung! I took these photos a few minutes ago, just outside my house.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Like the contrasting colors in the last photo!

cheerful anemones! I know Dan @Lincoln55 loves ranunculi and anemones .

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I particularly liked the last photo0 the shadow adds depth.

Is he talking about Covid-19 or his brain?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Spoken like a true con man. The one thing, unfortunately, that he's good at. Here's Mrs Betty Bowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb0BTEYMiK4

Did you know?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

So much for prayer...

Man Accused of Licking Deodorants in Missouri Walmart Man Accused of Licking Deodorants in ...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

He's probably swallowed trump's bullshit also.

Oops mistake

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

you've seen the sign at many stores: "Shirt and shoes required." I once was passing through Kentucky. The sign at a gas station/convenience store read "Shoes and pants required." But what do you expect from the state that calls MitchMcConnell and Thomas Massie home...

I'm good with this. How about you?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Great idea!

Eventually it will happen...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

I once bought a book on procrastination. I never read it.

Where are the great plays now?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

Touche!

Dump really does follow the Nazi playbook. When is this nightmare going to end???

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 28, 2020:

So true! There are so many examples of it. And didn't orange blob say that Democrats wanted people to die? I wouldn't be surprised if it's part of the re-election strategy put forth by Stephen Miller- kill off all the democratic voters you can. It's something I'd expect from an administration that puts children in cages.

A Tom Swiftie is from the eponymous character Tom Swift, the hero teenage inventor.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 27, 2020:

"Trigonometry is hard," Tom said tangentially.

Trump is killing people.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Trumpism is a cult. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwYR9-cZwAM

words of wisdom

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 27, 2020:

Great idea! Now how can we implement it, that is, have the networks do it? Also, how about boycotting any company who buys ads on Fox (so-called) news?

IF you are expecting a messiah from the medical community, Good Luck.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 27, 2020:

I'm not a fan of American crony capitalism. However, generalizations and assertions get you nowhere. Do you have evidence for the particular assertions that you are making? Health care workers are literally putting their lives on the line to care for others. It looks like, from this post at least, you are one of those science deniers which are a big part of the problem for our country and the world, not only for COVID-19 but climate change also (and lot of other anti-science bullshit). Oh, and by the way, have you looked at the number of cases reported yesterday? And the death toll in this country which is over 1,000? And the numbers are probably much higher because of a shortage of tests. Question- where DO you get your news from?

Religion in a nutshell.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 27, 2020:

This video explains it all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsMzQA1p0lA&t=83s It's called 'Evangelicals Breaking up with Jesus'.

What does a street photographer do in times of social isolation?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Very nice colors. #7 Wonderful contrast between the purple flowers and the greenery #8 Some purp;e among all the red- adds o the composition greatly #1 I like the detail in the center of the flower. I wish there were more detail in the red of the flower Thanks for sharing.

Me too, how about you?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 26, 2020:

A second grader who can's read.

Daffodil time

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 26, 2020:

The bokeh is very interesting and contrasts nicely with the lines of the flower.

WTF is wrong with people.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Scary as hell. And the news agencies issue such headlines as "Democrats block aid bill" instead of giving the headline "GOP wants to give corporations a $500 BILLION gift".

He's such a fucking joke

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 26, 2020:

A lot of it is corporate welfare. There are some GOPers who are complaining that unemployment 'benefits' are too 'generous.' Yet they want to give $500 BILLION to corporations with no strings attached. Such typical right-wing bullshit. I would like to see each and every one of those POSes given 50 bucks or so and dumped in a city where no one knows them (with no crredit cards either) and see how they survive.

If you have nothing to do and can't leave the house here is something to do .

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Such patience! Thanks for sharing.

If you have nothing to do and can't leave the house here is something to do .

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Thank you.

If you have nothing to do and can't leave the house here is something to do .

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I keep getting an error when I try to play the video. I even copied the ID and pasted it in search on the youtube page and youtube search couldn't find it.

Some flowers and a green orange. I softpetaled a few.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Wow! I wish that these were posted separately so I could like (and possibly comment on) each one. It's nice that you didn't feel that you had to show the entire flower (photo #3)- your attention was drawn to the pistils (stamen? I'm not a botanist). I liked the yellow rose with the buds. And the photo of the daisy with the 'downward' petals is unique and unusual which is something all photographers should strive for.

The Thames London eye and last photo looking towards City of London

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I like the 3rd photo the best- the one with the colors of sunset. I think that I would have cropped the first one to remove the crane (or whatever) on the right side of the photo. But that's not a criticism, only my personal taste.

Grandson and I took a ride to Lake Havasu City today.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

I like the way the shoreline is framed under the arches.

......Swoopy, hang on.......

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

Great perspective. Very original. A different point-of-view adds so much to a composition.

Another gorgeous March day.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

The picture with the reflection in the water is fantastic. It's a serene and soothing picture. Keep up the great work!

So damn TRUE!!!!!

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 25, 2020:

and the republican party, especially Triumvirate of evil: donald trump mitch mcconell William Barr

A peaceful day on a weekend as a student at Phila.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 24, 2020:

I particularly liked the picture o the seated man outside of the pharmacy. The one of the buildings was striking. The focus on the foreground with other (hazy) buildings in the distance gave depth to the meaning of city. The treesm car, and a person at street level also put in a human touch to the city. Impressive.

Other retailers closing during pandemic – not Hobby Lobby

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 24, 2020:

I have refused to enter a hobby lobby store for years, ever since they brought suit about having to pay for birth control. Also, they supported that bogus bible museum. For a critique of that museum go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKPN1nWgi6o This critique is done by FFRF (Freedom from Religion Foundation).

Today I was maintaining social distance by hiking in the desert.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 24, 2020:

I liked the first shot particularly. Did you shoot raw or jpg? If raw, can you adjust the shadowed portion to bring out more detail? Since the sky is exposed nicely, the darker parts of the photo will be a rad bit underexposed. I liked the picture but it would be even more striking with more detail in the dark areas. Thanks for posting it.

Some local wildlife although some don’t look too wild.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 24, 2020:

I especially liked the photo of the bird wit the reflection in the water.

Most of us are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve in te garden.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 24, 2020:

One of the functions of a culture's mythology is aetiology, that is explaining why certain things are the way they are. Another is to explain their people's (usually supposed) history, but that's a story for another day. One of the reasons for the garden of eden myth is to explain why snakes, in contrast to other creatures, doesn't have legs. Christians have hijacked the story for theological purposes, quite at odds with its original intent. I was pointing out the absurdity of making the story a theological statement. I want dialogue with christians. Maybe, just maybe, I can help them along in their rejection of christian doctrine and beliefs.

If you only had one choice. Would you rather give oral or receive oral?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 24, 2020:

So much fun to take turns!

People should be listening to the cdc and civil defense...not fox news and facebook lol

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 23, 2020:

Fox news An oxymoron if I ever heard one!

Took this from a moving car...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 23, 2020:

Don't know why it didn't show up. I saw the thumbnail ...

Some of my latest 'Compu-photo" artworks.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 23, 2020:

How 'bout "Works f Art" or "Artistic Photos"? THen again, maybe you don't need to call them anything. I'm reminded of the poet John Ciardi who said "a poem should not mean, but be."

Things like this are why I hate Christianity and consider a lot of Christians to be scum.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 23, 2020:

What a smug look on his face. Self-righteous too. I despise Christianity but feel sorry for people caught in its grip.

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough”..................Mae West.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 23, 2020:

I had never heard that quote before . You generally hear "is that a gun" quote... Is that, at least partially, because we stereotype people or is it because we remember the "funny" ones?

We went to visit our daughter in Flagstaff the other day and decided to stop at Grand Falls on the ...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 23, 2020:

The contrast between the horizontal and verticals layers is striking.

Ahu'ena Heiau 3/21/20..we still have tourist

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 22, 2020:

Some people have no sense.

This was a twofer! I focused on the male blue for what seemed like hours.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 22, 2020:

"Fairly decent"? Give yourself more credit. Where were the pictures taken?

"Nonviolence is not a garment to be put on and off at will.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 21, 2020:

I have heard it said that Martin Luther King got his non-violence from Gannndhi and not from the Bible.

U think the main problem with religious people in general- at least for the 'everyday' believer, is ...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 21, 2020:

This is so illustrative of the general problem...

Wednesday night at around 7:00 pm.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 20, 2020:

Wonderful how thw wet street reflects the lights. It gives the pictures more depth.

Sitting here playing with photos taken in the past, guilt-free because there is nowhere I'm supposed...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 20, 2020:

The colors are gorgeous, especially the one where the blue sky peeks through!

"Lemon Pickers Needed" read the ad in the newspaper Ms.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 20, 2020:

You started my day with a laugh! Thank you!

Interesting

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 19, 2020:

I read frequently to my oldest daughter. She started reading when she was three. Shortly before her 4th birthday we moved to another city. I brought her to the library to get a library card. the woman at the desk laughed and said that a child had to be able to read to get a library card. Kara was very petite, which didn't help the situation. I said "give her something." she handed her a Time (or Newsweek) magazine. She started reading. After a sentence or two, everyone behind the desk was listening. She got her library card. It is so important to stimulae your children by reading to them and encouraging their imagination.

Fun with flashes! Yes that is a play on Big Bang Theory 😀 1 & 2 - ornamental plum 3 - ...

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 19, 2020:

I especially loved the "weed." Were you using a macro lens? How did you get so close without it scattering?

Okay, so there is always the Atheist vs.

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 10, 2020:

Thanks to everyone for their comments. In popular parlance, "agnosticism means not sure of god's existence whereas "atheism" menas a surety that god (or gods) do not exist. Which is where you get your fence metaphor from. However, many would define the terms differently. Atheism has to do with belief. I am an atheist because I do not believe any god(s) exist. I am also an agnostic; I have no knowledge of any god(s). I am not 100% certain that a god (or gods) exist. I have not seen any evidence for his/her/its/their existence. But given the immensity of the universe...

I saw comments that this couldn't be right. What do you think?

HumanistJohn comments on Mar 7, 2020:

Where did you get this diagram from? How many spiral arms does this diagram show? A static diagram is, under the circumstances, a little misleading because it can't show the movement of the spiral arms themselves.