? anyone want to buy a Medal of Freedom? It’s very easy.... [thinkprogress.org]

Robecology comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Easy if you're rich...and a Trump fan. Money talks with him.

Spotted on Facebook:

Robecology comments on Feb 3, 2019:

This might explain why Mueller is apparently "taking his time" - it's a good narrative of why the GOP took 17 monthe to "torpedo" Nixon....and Goldwater, the leading conservative back then...was not happy (unlike our Kentucky good ol boy Mitch) https://www.politico.com/story/2007/02/when-the-gop-torpedoed-nixon-002680

Good Morning! Just got out of the shower and poured my first cup.

Robecology comments on Feb 3, 2019:

good Morning SkotlandSkye....you're 7 hours ahead of us there, correct? (I'm on the east coast of Florida). This - perusing A.com and sipping coffee....is my meditation. (with smooth jazz, quietly, in the background, watching the waves hit the beach....ahhhhhhh)..

Talk about breakfast

Robecology comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Cover the upper right hand side of the pic. Better? It's called "framing". If the pic took the plant and the wall hanging out of frame, it would be a much nicer pic. I'm OK with amateur pin-up shots...nice but not close to good.

If the shoe fits, lace that bitch up and wear it!

Robecology comments on Feb 3, 2019:

We need to stop making fun of her looks. That's immature, and doesn't address her real problem We need to attack the altered truths she repeats and professes. She's brought up by a master of deceptive public addressing....her father. A TV evangelist and once governor.

My husband and I were cleaning the house earlier because friends invited themselves over to watch ...

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Say to yourself; "The past is dead. the future is an illusion. Be Here, now. Ken Keyes Jr.'s words (below) have always helped me through tough times. Read them. Re-read them. Consider copying them, writing them down. posting on your fridge...folding up and re-reading. Valuable. The Twelve Pathways To the Higher Consciousness Planes of Unconditional Love and Oneness FREEING MYSELF 1. I am freeing myself from security, sensation, and power addictions that make me try to forcefully control situations in my life, and thus destroy my serenity and keep me from loving myself and others. 2. I am discovering how my consciousness-dominating addictions create my illusory version of the changing world of people and situations around me. 3. I welcome the opportunity (even if painful) that my minute-to-minute experience offers me to become aware of the addictions I must reprogram to be liberated from my robot-like emotional patterns. BEING HERE NOW 4. l always remember that I have everything I need to enjoy my here and now -- unless I am letting my consciousness be dominated by demands and expectations based on the dead past or the imagined future. 5. I take full responsibility here and now for everything I experience, for it is my own programming that creates my actions and also influences the reactions of people around me. 6. I accept myself completely here and now and consciously experience everything I feel, think, say, and do (including my emotion-backed addictions) as a necessary part of my growth into higher consciousness. INTERACTING WITH OTHERS 7. I open myself genuinely to all people by being willing to fully communicate my deepest feelings, since hiding in any degree keeps me stuck in my illusion of separateness from other people. 8. I feel with loving compassion the problems of others without getting caught up emotionally in their predicaments that are offering them messages they need for their growth. 9. I act freely when I am tuned in, centered, and loving, but if possible I avoid acting when I am emotionally upset and depriving myself of the wisdom that flows from love and expanded consciousness. DISCOVERING MY CONSCIOUS-AWARENESS 10. I am continually calming the restless scanning of my rational mind in order to perceive the finer energies that enable me to spiritually merge with everything around me. 11. I am constantly aware of which of the Seven Centers of Consciousness I am using, and I feel my energy, perceptiveness, love and inner peace growing as I open all of the Centers of Consciousness. 12. I am perceiving everyone, including myself, as an awakening being who is here to claim his or her birthright to the higher consciousness planes of unconditional love and oneness. ...

How do we know an asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago?

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

As a paleo Environmentalist, I find it interesting that for more than 100 million years the Dinosaurs evolved with no ice nor snow on the planet (which is a message to us; we can adapt to much warmer temps...the problem will be the shifting climates and rising seas). It was the excessive heat that induced the huge size and naked/nude skin coverings. Only toward their demise (65-70 million years ago) did we see the explosive evolution of feathers and fur...and the expansion of warm blooded, live-bearing, fur-bearing mammals (and the feather and warmed blood of birds).. They were equipped for the cold...and when the big naked dudes (and dudettes) got wiped out, the mammals (and birds) moved in to many of the opened niches...hence the evolution of primates (and birds). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_mammals

Congressman Will Hurd | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

This was important. Hurd's a republican. He's from the 23rd congressional district which covers a huge part of the Tex-Mex border...and yet he still put Trump's wall where it belongs...in the trash. It's nice to see a Republican who seems to be honest. Increasingly rare these days.

What do you think of this piece of musical art? Creative or something else?

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Obviously a lot of work. Obviously creative.

New Rule: Climate Emergency | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Bill is the best. Colbert's a close second...but Bill has more interesting guests on. Colbert's monologue is always spot-on!

Do you do Super Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday?

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I'm not a big Football fan. I don't watch the games at the start of the season. But as the season progresses, it becomes more interesting to follow. There's some real "stand-out" athletes out there; Mahomes comes to mind....sorry his team (KC) didn't make it....and it looks like New Orleans got totally scammed out of a Superbowl berth....did you see that pass interference at the end of the game that wasn't called? Some ref got an extra wad of cash for that non-call....

What went wrong with ESA's Rosetta-Philae mission to comet 67P Churyumov–Gerasimenko?

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Great graphics. Sorry it was a failed mission. Glad we're studying Comets. I theorize that they're freeze dried oceans from previous "Goldilocks" orbit planets that had oceans and exploded.....so I'm expecting these drillings to find DNA soon.

Good Saturday morning, what coffee can do for you??

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I can't do full caffeine...I'm a half-decaf - I still drink 3 16 oz mugs...so I guess you could say I titrate my dose...

Pretty woman

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Nice model. Nice pic. Nice background/clothing/color choices.

She looks like she is ready for some fun...

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Nah...doesn't turn me on.

Many great photos of Innuits! [whitewolfpack.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Beautiful...the original "eskimos"!

Good morning! Well, the cold bug got me, so I'm staying home today (had plans to go to Orlando with...

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

It's been a while since i''ve attended a yoga class. Perhaps it's time to return...or at least do a few basic moves here on the carpet. Follow up...Done! I went and dug out my Yoga mat...it's been a while! Thanks for the inspiration!

Off to the Coffee Shop

Robecology comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Thanks....enjoying a (finally) sunny day (and my coffee, and perusing on A.com) on the shore here in Florida!

Another swimsuit.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Wow. Take my money....please!

Something's been bothering me.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

There's wisdom in not grieving too long. I want folk to remember the good times when I kick the bucket...then move on. Dust to dust. Dawkins said it best. http://commonsenseatheism.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dawkins-quote.png

This weeks scavenger hunt.... Legs... Male or female... Songs... Memes... Toons...

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Legs by ZZ is good...."Rough boy" by ZZ is great! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_4ULKpkLNc

My contribution to the Scavenger Hunt: [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Thanks for this! It's been a while!

Seeing as we only have a somewhat limited amount of time left according to AOC we might as well kick...

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

When you're ready for some wisdom (I think she's a closet conservative, IMO) check this out. It's a cool site; you pick any famous person; get their quotes....and click on their quotes to see when and where they said it. https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/alexandria_ocasiocortez

Name something you find in a Trump Supporter's home.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Guns

wondering .

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I must get 5-10 unsolicited phone calls selling me insurance, hearing aides, car insurance, etc. I stopped answering almost all. Email has its' share of junk - but there's less interruption of what I'm doing with Emails...and persistent ones are fairly easy to unsubscribe... Advice? don't give out your phone # nearly as easity as your email.

Energy doesn't FLOW the way you THINK! (Electrodynamics) - The Science Asylum [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Articulate and fast moving. The speaker covers a lot of ground almost too fast. Good one for advanced HS science/physics classes.

What to do with a huge pumpkin?

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Great way for me to use some of the puree I have when I baked my leftover fall pumpkin. I posted a high fiber muffin recipe recently; but cakes/breads/muffings get old.... Thanks!

COLLECTING IDEAS! THOUGHTS PLEASE.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I'm surprised the builder got the OK to build so many homes so close together on such a slope. I foresee a lot a land shifting and slippage in the future. Encourage deep rooted trees from the developer; they should be planted along the entire wall - although a serious rainfall can cause a landslide there, IMO...

it's 15° ! we're being spoiled by Mother Nature!

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I'm so glad I moved to Florida when I did...it's not so cold here...although we've been setting "cool" records in the low 50º range for the past few weeks now...and that sure does make me uncomfortable....I have to wear sox with my shorts and flip-flops!

Poster Girl of a "sport".

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Not impressed...but I recall reading and seeing Daryl Hannah as Ayla in "Clan of the Cave Bear"...hunting using a "forbidden-for-women" sling... https://youtu.be/ggA_RrP1jJw?t=88

I turn up the music because I'm partially deaf or I'm partially deaf because I turn up the music.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Huh? Whadidyasay? I had my music turned up...and my hearing aids are not in....

Hopefully PolitiFact can keep the meter updated quickly enough

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I think I saw that MSNBC will be posting a "real-time" fact checking as a CC on the POTUS speech. I'm already committed to sending $100 to the first politician who stands up and shouts "You LIe".

God wanted Trump to be president, straight from the press secretary's mouth.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

More people use "God" when talking about Trump...as in "Godda....d him! LOL! https://scontent.fmia1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51061408_2213996865585094_8374918448873996288_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104=AeFThwn3ShVeJ_b8kM0a_DnzducBZBhADqp-bK_aXmYo25xHcPWON4NVVqweBMCIXljUEWNZsPdGzPzz_YKNJHdcCrrxov30k8YzeY_PWMsYDg=scontent.fmia1-2.fna&oh=e3f0be99aef35d20fefcd0e42f414134&oe=5CC130BA

I am proud to be called a "denier" by the climate alarmists and those who say "green" energy is the ...

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

So your main argument against alternative energy is that gas is more reliable than wind? Weak. -Do yourself a favor. Test drive a Tesla. Talk to people even in northern territories that have Solar on their roofs. Search the internet; ask "proof of Global temperature rise". I agree that it's wrong to take an "alarmist" view. I'm optimistic that EV's Solar and wind will make fossil fuels obsolete in a decade or so. Dinosaurs thrived on much hotter temps, no ice, nor snow....so we'll be fine with the higher temps... ...it's just that our temp rise is so drastic that if you're not in A.C. business then you should consider it...profits from good AC skills will soar. Yea, I know; the mid west is having record colds. Google "record cold vs record warm, data"...you'll see far more record warm spots in the world. Those who are good at building seawalls will make profits. Moving companies will score big in the next 10 years as coastal cites flood. But we'll survive. No alarmism needed...just gotta be in the right business.

McConnell and Donald are two of a kind .

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I had the feeling McConnell favored Trump back in 2016 when he pushed Obama not to react to the news of Russian interference. He's slick....he's covered all his tracks. McConnell won't get snagged...but I'm hoping Trump will.

Travel advisory

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

LOL! Shared on FB!

Donald Trump is Right "A WALL is a WALL!" [youtube.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I'd like to climb over or dig under a peach?

Seems true from my perspective

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I've purchased...and shared....over a dozen of these "Make America Smart Again"....I think I first heard it from Neil DeGrasse Tyson... https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61uQ48S67eL._UX522_.jpg

Happy Friday Hippies.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Happy Friday, all you old hippies...OK...anyone still got a pair of bell bottoms in the closet? I kept one....LOL!

[youtu.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

One of my all time favorites. Saw them live, front row, decades ago. The tune - played on the Tesla sound system...is just "stunning"....I have to pull over and do my air-drums....put the volume up to 11...

Omfg look what I woke up to! These are the Sonoma brown oysters.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Shrooms? You grow your own? Wow!

Happy Friday! Here's today's question: What amazing thing did you do that no one was around to ...

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I'm a frustrated, idealistic teacher. Ecology was my forte...You know; Renew, Reuse, Recycle? I'm happiest when I share info that someone "appreciates". Having said that - you're asking for good deeds that go "unappreciated"? I'd have to say IMO it's not "amazing": but I make an effort to live "below my means" and 3R my "stuff".... I give anything I have that I don't use anymore to the different used store folk. My favorite "used store" charities are; 1. a funky, eclectic collection in tiny rooms in an old house in "White City" Florida, as well as.... 2."Anastasia's Attic"....an out-of-the-way, not-Goodwill/not Salvation Army....just a few folks making a living selling used goods. 3. Then there's the one chain of Jimmy Carter-sponsored stores - the "Re-Stores" - that I also give to and shop at. Not amazing...but soooo satisfying to "move unused stuff along"...

Poster Girl of a "sport".

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

She's got a nice smile....the gun is impressive....the kill is obvious. Meh. I'd be more impressed if she killed her dinner with her bare hands, or a sling-shot...wearing less.

I know I'll receive" sexist " accusations for this observation.

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

It's not about being "sexist"....it's not comprehending why - if family planning were encouraged and welcomed - abortions would all but disappear. It's about the ultra-poor/ultra ignorant. They are naive. They need to have access to birth control...or they will keep making unwanted, unloved children...and the prison population will continue to grow. It's not about being sexist, or racist. It's about social priorities. If you want less money to go to abortions and more to go to things you like, you rant about and fight abortion and family planning funding - but the prison population grows. If you want an end to the ignorant getting abortions - give them an alternative - or they will keep having babies.

?Who likes big butts?

Robecology comments on Feb 1, 2019:

https://youtu.be/EAUbFa77Ng8?t=37

God wanted Trump to be president, straight from the press secretary's mouth.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

One word to say; "Religulous" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uqiv3tCghA

Today I would like to submit “Let Me Go”, which is a poem by Christina Rossetti which was read ...

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

I searched the original. You're right...it's religious. I like your version better. I'm going to copy it down and keep it handly. I know a friend on his death bed...and I'm afraid I might need it soon. Thanks for this.

I have many liberal views.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

There's a simple way to end abortions; make it easier for the poor and under-educated to get family planning. Between the abortion protesters and the politicians who fight to de-fund planned parenthood, I don't think they realize that by fighting family planning they're actually encouraging abortions - and encouraging unplanned, unwanted, unloved burdens to society. 90% of inmates in prison admit they were "unplanned".. the rest don't even have a clue. I know...."I pay for my family planning - they should pay for theirs". or how about "if you don't want abortions, don't get pregnant". .....but they're far dumber than you. They don't know how to control this; but we who have computers and can type above 4th grade level know better. For the ultra-ignorant woman it's the only way to get love and respect .For the ultra-ignorant man, they think it's an ego thing to make a woman pregnant. Solution? Let all women be "well equipped. IUD's. Diaphragms. Pills. There's a whole mess of ways to prevent kids. They just need easier access to them. If you want an end to abortions. Then do a 180º on family planning.

Avantgardens - Millions of frozen methane bubbles in Abraham Lake, Alberta, Canada.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Wow! Methane? Confirmed?

Media Bias Chart. I'm neutral to hyper-partisan. Who do you read or listen to?

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

I love this chart. I keep it on my laptop "desktop" and share it often.

Anti-Bernie, pro-AOC Democrats are one of the most frustrating people I’ve encountered.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

It will come down to the primaries...starting in early 2020. We can't predict at this point who'll get the "nod"...it might even be someone who's not even "jumped in" yet....I'm waiting to see if Gavin Newsome joins the fracas.

Does anyone have any experience juggling more than one possible partner?

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

It' depends on your degree of honesty, and the levels of intimacy that you've been with each. I've been guilty of trying to juggle three at a time; always with pretty disastrous results... so all I can suggest - the lesson I've learned - is be forthright, be honest. It'll take courage to say "I'm dating others" - but those who care and are self confident will say "cool - compare me - I'm sure you'll see Im the best" vs...those who are isecure/unimpressed with your "3-at-a-time" approach and say "uh-oh...see ya". They lose; the confident one wins.

Trump Says One Thing, U.S. Intel Says Another - The Late Show [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Colbert is the best! Funny, accurate, and articulate!

Floridians should not complain about being cold. We have it good compare to the other states.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

I've studied the science. We really do get "thinner" blood. The amount of lipids flowing in Central/southern Floridian blood is significantly lower in the winter after being here just a few weeks...so we tend to react to cold more "acutely" than our "hearty"/Thick-blooded northern neighbors. https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/verify-does-living-in-florida-actually-thin-your-blood/77-615333114

Tree Stump House - what do you think?

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Charming. You should also post in the "Gardening" strand...not sure of its' exact name...search it....they'd love it!

Good Day.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Congrats. Concrete baby steps...important.

Someone posted this article the other day but I'm not sure where, maybe in the Love & Relationships ...

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Nice...and good tips for a couple looking to make it last....

This made me laugh, because if we are all here to help others.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Accidental fornication?

Air is like sex.

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Soooo true!

Good morning! Today's question comes directly from me, not from a huge list, and is a multi-part ...

Robecology comments on Jan 31, 2019:

1. yes 2. No 3. Out. The first one...she died young from cancer. Then in. Then out. Then in. Then out. Then in. Then out. Done. 4. Always amicably. I've paid dearly for poor decisions; but I've always admitted it's been close to 50% my idiosyncrasies that caused the end of the relationship I'm a "marrying man"...I fall in love too quickly. Losing Cathy (1st) taught me to "hold on tightly, let go lightly" (Keyes Jr.)

What are the temperatures where you are? Here it is -24°F. -51°F with wind chill.

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

It's 55º here in Ft. Pierce Fl...and 120 miles south, in the Ft. Lauderdale area, it's 14º higher; 69º.

So Greeters - has anyone else noticed a sizable down tick in greeting lately?

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I came upon the "Senate" group completely by accident. Maybe there's less publicity about it?

Is the scammer squad in full force this time of year?

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

You're not alone. There's a new way to immediately abandon a phone number and call from a new number that slime-ball scammers are using. Hello, any people involved in phone company decisions; please fix this?

Your bladder is about to blow a gasket, you get to the restroom; full house.

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

It's a natural control, which does fade as you get older. Men in particular suffer because our prostate enlarges both with age and with sexual inactivity. There is a set of pelvic muscles that control the bladder to some degree, called the Kegels, or the exercise to strengthen them is called Kegel...doing research....here you go... https://www.everydayhealth.com/incontinence/kegel-exercises-for-urinary-incontinence.aspx

Climate Change explained..

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

LOL!

Stop HOWARD SCHULTZ STOP GOING TO STARBUCKS

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I make my own coffee; haven't been to a Starbucks....ever.

Everyone Hates Starbucks Billionaire Howard Schultz | The Daily Show [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

"Im thinking of calling it upside-down magic talk"...LOL! Trevore Noah is good!

What To Expect As The Polar Vortex Brings Extreme Weather To The US - Science Insider [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

Remember; if you check weather records world-wide, you see that there are far more WARM records than COLD records. The earth is, in fact going through GLOBAL WARMING due to a growing population (158 more births, than deaths, per minute) using more energy to survive. http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/

What do you call a guy with a rubber toe?

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

Another Robert joke; What do you call I guy named Robert with no arms or legs, floating in the water??? Bob.

" SMALLPOX SKRILLEX" The nickname given to liar an bully Nathan Phillips.

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

He was, and is, an "elder"of Native Americans, and a Vietnam Vet. Why label him with demented, inappropriate, and hostile names? When you name call...you lose the debate. Step up. Post reasons he was wrong for trying to calm the violence. Tell why you think it was right for the MAGA students to smirk and make fun of his attempt to induce peace....if you're capable. https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/nathan-phillips-i-was-afraid-for-the-four-black-men-surrounded-by-a-mob/

trump and the republican Fascists Estate Tax repeal are now outright stealing more from the poor, ...

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

A little long winded...but your point is taken. Let's hope Mueller lays his cards on the table soon. We need to indict a lot more politicians.

I would date the guy who owns this and pay for the date, lol! Actually, I didn't know where to put ...

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I'm a yard sale/garage sale/used/recycled goods shop connoisseur, but I wouldn't touch that car. That was a good looking year for Chevy; but their - and GM's reluctance - to go E.V. causes me to disassociate with them...

THE STORY OF ROGER STONE AND WIKILEAKS.

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

Here's a 5 minute summary of what Stone did to get arrested....with a hilarious "Colbert" twist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss9YgccAt4Y

I can't stand that woman. [thefederalist.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

She's tough, she's articulate, and she's clever. The Federalist is obviously suffering a bias; "Short of sporting a hammer and sickle lapel pin ....(she's) somewhere to the left of whoopee. " That's not only not factual - it's obviously slanderous. If you want to come down on Harris; look at her record, and stop alleging "Hammer and Sickle Lapel Pins"....if anyone should be wearing that pin, it should be our POTUS. https://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/120012/kamala-harris#.XFHm9i2ZNQJ

This though not long, this is a more thoughtful account of library at Alexandria than the usual glib...

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

Interesting and informative!

An asteroid hit the moon during last week's lunar eclipse [cnet.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

Wow!

And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul. Where do you go to chill?

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I just look up...and see the beach, about 200 yards away. Chillin' right now..and for most of the day. Retired and LOOOVVVVING it!

I'm on my 2nd mug full....

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I got a mess of mugs...but my son got me a small 16 oz sized thermos for the holidays and I love it. Spill proof...keeps it hot for hours...so hot that i have to add ice for the initial pour! Hate to say this; but with thermal drink bottles...the "Thermos" brand costs more...but works a lot better. Talking from lots of experience. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61HesbVIeML._SY879_.jpg

Guten Morgen :) Here's today's question: What kind of art do you enjoy most?

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I have a nice collection of relatively cheap stuff; but special to me. A life-sized image of Marylin. A small hand-painted boat scene by a Haitian artist. A numbered "Jumbo" 4' x 2.5' numbered print by Audubon. A small native American woven rug. A couple of native American masks. At least 2 prints, signed by B &W photo artist Clyde Butcher (see this; https://clydebutcher.com) My latest edition was a mahogany and bronze ship's wheel. Eclectic, I guess you could say.

Church of Bob said they wanted a word with me.

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

....and you accepted? The word "church" should be a clue that you're being "swayed"....

Saw this on FB this morning.

Robecology comments on Jan 30, 2019:

REAL ESTATE Feds freeze Russian oligarch’s assets, Upper East Side mansion A sprawling mansion on the Upper East Side has been frozen as part of a hard-core battle between the US government and Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, The Post has learned. US officials say Deripaska, an aluminum billionaire, is close both with Russian mob leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin — and that he is on the sanctions list because he is allegedly involved in murder, money-laundering, bribery and racketeering. Deripaska also had President Trump’s ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort — who has been convicted of crimes including money-laundering and who is cooperating with US special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe — on his payroll for years. Abramovich recently transferred $92 million worth of property to his ex-wife, Dasha Zhukova, an editor and patron of the arts who listed her current address as 11 E. 64th St., according to property records. https://nypost.com/2018/10/08/feds-freeze-russian-oligarchs-assets-upper-east-side-mansion/

Here is a pretty interesting video from keto and intermittent fasting proponent Dr.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

It's a 42 minute video....they seem to be in a rambling conversation....so I stopped watching. I'd be far more interested in your POV on fasting and using Keto/IF chips.

Such lovely lines and colors! I dunno why, but I realllllly dig sporty thigh highs.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Thigh-highs are such a turn-on to me. My only complaint is the flame-red hair...but kids like that look...us old guys - not so much. Give me a naturally colored hair with that face, body, and outfit...and ...here..take my money....

I'm just going to leave this here. Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967 [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

The lyrics for this are very timely...especially these days. There's something happening here But what it is ain't exactly clear There's a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I think it's time we stop Children, what's that sound? Everybody look - what's going down? There's battle lines being drawn Nobody's right if everybody's wrong Young people speaking' their minds Are getting so much resistance from behind It's time we stop Hey, what's that sound? Everybody look - what's going down? Related Read more: Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth Lyrics | MetroLyrics

28 Jan 2019 - Diet diary, another day, we just keep plodding along.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Wow, Dot....that's a low calorie count...especially with you burning all those calories working on those cabinets. Be sure to treat yourself...a protein bar, a cup of greek yogurt with fruit....something high protein, low carbs. You don't want to get sick/ill....going under 1200 is dangerous.

Donald Trump's Compromise Got Him Nothing - The Late Show [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Colbert is the king of late night news - with a comedic twist!

Golden Girls Valentines. ???

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Wow...good one!

I want to see if you people think, the same way they do on Facebook.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Nice try, Mike; but you're talking to a brick wall. Maybe if you watch this you'll get why they don't believe you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

One of those things I don't think I'll ever understand.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

There's scientific evidence that the more crowded it gets, the harder it becomes to make a relationship work. J.B. Calhoun first made a prominent study, published in Scientific American in '62....that actually influenced my selection of college and major (I read it as a senior in H.S.)...it was called Population Density and Social pathology; and in a few words he said that basically the more crowded it gets the weirder we get toward eachother....gangs, greed, child neglect, sexual deviancy, fear of intimacy - all proven to be the effect of crowding. Search **"Population Density and Social Pathology - Calhoun - 1962 **to find the article. Alvin Toffler said in in the 70's in **Future Shock.**..pointing out that with increased population density we had more opportunities to not only meet more people but change directions...and thus find it tougher to stay with the same person.

Which is worse?

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

He's not that stupid. He's obviously getting great $$$ support from the FFC ( the Fossil Fuel Consortium; tens of millions who get rich on fossil fuel related businesses)...so it behooves him to push the rumor that GW is "fake news". I wish Ivanka would have a talk with him; like Michael Moore suggested long ago... https://michaelmoore.com/DearIvanka/

I look at myself with a microscope.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

You probably do (use the same filter on yourself)....but obviously we're far more concerned with self than with others...so relax, Forgive yourself more. Cut yourself some slack. When i see folk stressed by self-judgment I often share Ken Keyes jr.'s 12 steps to higher consciousness; It's been my favorite go-to strategy since the 70's... http://www.mindpowernews.com/HigherConsciousness.html

I was chatting with a buddy of mine in Florida and he felt that Fundies weren't concerned about ...

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Conservative/#Religulous (C/R) obviously welcome eco disasters - they do so on the surface with their beliefs in Armageddon - but in reality it's their selfish, greedy, racist lifestyle that's being epressed. Why? 1. The C/R fear/hate family planning for several reasons; a. they were likely unplanned and b. the poor/ignorant are the poorest users of famiy planning; sot he C/R think they should be "punished" with the burden of unwanted kids. 2. The C/R deny climate change - why? They want to see their investments in gas power/petrol powered vehicles and fuels continue to grow. They know support for EV's Alternate energy, while profitable and far better for the environment, will kill their fossil fuel investments. So if they ignore climate change, they ignore the fact that it's the poor who will suffer climate disasters first. So much for having a "Christian Morality' or being a "shepherd for mother earth".

I am post this rant because one, I have read the book, and two I don't trust much from government.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Isn't it weird how the GOP/Republicans loved the FBi prior to the election...now all of a sudden they're the "American Gestapo"? Comey was and is a Republican. Mueller's a Republican. Where do you get your evidence/data from? Please don't tell me Faux News? The FBI and the Department of Justice is supposed to be a neutral, apolitical branch of the government...yet I'm sure you saw the Kavanaugh debacle. Wasn't it clear to you that they wanted a pro-Republican on the Supreme Court? Imagine if Kavanaugh was man enough to just apologize to that woman for his childish, drunken behavior instead of blatantly lying about it? The GOP/Republicans are clearly, obviously trying to sway the FBI and the Justice department toward their line of thinking. If it's time to abolish any group of people...it's the Republicans who are in Congress and in the Executive branch of our government. They clearly, obviously want Russian rule over America.

Flat Earth CRUSHED by Discovery Channel [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Hard to believe there's enough ignorant people out there that this experiment had to be done to prove that the earth, is, indeed, curved.

OK, I have a lady friend who forgot how to fuck.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

You could have taken the opportunity to be a good teacher....sounds like you "blew" it....metaphorically speaking....

Roger Stone Is Weirdly Enjoying All Of This - The Late Show [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

He is the very best. I used to think Bill Maher was the king of late night political commentary....I just changed my mind.

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Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

You can "impeach" any U.S. political office holder....it's just become such a complex, token, and often unenforceable "route" that there seems to be a new direction (Indictments). Remember; it took 17 months to even start Nixon's "impeachment"- and even before it became official he bowed out...and saw how by bowing out, he could get his VP to "pardon" him and earn his retirement benefits. (I'm afraid Trump is at that stage now). Clinton was "impeached" but not convicted, and A. Johnson was impeached....but allowed to finish out his term. Historically Impeachment hasn't worked.

A swift end is approaching! I give you...Mr Rainbow; [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

I LOVE this, and shared this on FB yesterday....RR is very talented....but far too "gay" for most mainstream folk to appreciate.

Good morning! Today's question: If all jobs had the same pay and hours, what job would you like ...

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

I retired a life-long teacher. I tried being a college level administrator (registrar)...too much work....then too little...isolationism...not for me. As a retiree I'm still joyous just getting volunteer jobs as a local botanical garden guide for school field trips....yep....I do it for free...I just love it!

Open to constructive criticism.

Robecology comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Recommendations; 1.Start with what you WANT to do...not what you DONT want. ("I don't want to go for walks, don't want to get married....change to "I prefer".... 2.That "tear your clothes off"? Save it for later communications. You're scaring potential dates away. 3, Life's not lifes. 4. ....affectionate chap (comma, not period)....then....message. ( period).