So this post is partially Hello from Florida and partially please tell me I’m sexy...

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

3 suggestions. 1. get rid of the background distractions... 2. Rotate the image 3. Your smile and the lighting is excellent; try the pic closer, with a plain wall behind you; with the lighting just as it is. Same pose, same smile. Then turn the other way; same pose.

We are equal in the eyes of the stove. -Jacques Pépin

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Love Jacques! Jacques is far more well known for the clever cooking tricks he uses. Here's a recent videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXg3xAdtBNY

Me that is.

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

I think that's most people here on Agnostic....and far fewer on FB....something about the #Religulous....makes them also support the racism in America.

Happy Saturday! What are you up to today?

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Up to 5 foot 6 inches for 60 + years. Actually might be shrinking...I'm told. Let me be less "Flippant" to the Llama lady and my agnostic friends... It's a good day! Cloudy, warm not raining (yet...but overcast)...waiting to hear from the furniture guy about picking up the oven and frige in the new Condo I bought. Will then order an Induction cooktop/oven and side-by-side refrigerator ice and water through the door. Getting excited about "fixing up" the place; the fellow who will "remove the Popcorn ceiling" and putting in ceiling fans is scheduled for Monday. Did 4 miles of biking in a half-hour...good workout. If anyone would like a nice place to stay for a week/month at a time; the Condo I bought will be ready to rent as of July 1. Basic costs will be $90 a night; week minimum stay, 85 a night if you do 30 days/month stay. Prices go up $10 bucks a night in November. It's a 2/1.5 townhouse (attached to other buildings on one side). It's inside a gated community, and right on a 9 hole walk-only golf course.. and the place comes well equipped; everything from a set of clubs to fishing poles, gear, and tennis rackets. And; it's a few hundred feet from the beach. Message me if you're interested. Google Ocean Village, Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Yellowstone hot sposts may be waining: [sciencedaily.

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Hey, @gelamine....I might want to share your "hot sposts" and "waining" on my bad spelling and language abuse page....LOL....but thanks for sharing the good news about Yellowstone. Beware; many vocanoes get quiet right before going explosive..... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160623150201.htm

There's going to be a protest tomorrow in my neck of the woods.

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

The pen is mightier than the sword. I'm convinced. We will change the world with our vote and with our comments on social media,. Stay home. Share memes. And wear and share buttons. I'm on my third dozen of these...

I may have to steal a Lear and wait this out with @Frayedbear.

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Please, @Bigpawbullets, don't get #Religulous on us....there wont be a "rapture"...

They visit us every evening:

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

And...my favorite subject for this meme about evolution!!

Testing others masks can be a fulltime job.

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Funny! Shared on FB!

William Bar: "Barr is a longtime proponent of the unitary executive theory of nearly unfettered ...

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Indeed...

For those of you that are wondering on effectiveness of masks

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Here's my "COVID19" memes...steal and share....

Well, this is disturbing. 😷

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Viruses reproduce every 8 hours. They have grandchildren after a day. They can mutate and adapt far faster than we can. We have a new generation every 20 years or so. Guess who's going to evolve faster? To "beat" a virus we have to do what we're doing...."Social distancing" ....Not letting it get beyond too many victims. With 158 more births, than deaths, per minute, 227,000 more per day, a milion and a half every week....we are adding "fuel to the fire". With our continued dependence on Fossil fuels we're also warming the planet and raising the oceans. China is putting the rest of the world to shame with their 'renewable energy" push....they're years ahead of the U.S. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_China Malthus said, in 1812 - over 200 years ago -"As the quantity of life increases, the quality decreases" If you're tired of saying "the good old days" we have to do better at family planning...or we are making life much tougher for our kids... https://www.worldometers.info

Greetings, all.

Robecology comments on Jun 6, 2020:

They say that the power of women to cry more easily than men is a significant factor to longevity...so have at it! Crying is good for you! Just strive to see the positive in stuff. Get out, go for walks/jogs/bike-rides....all free....all good for you. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319631

Be kind... even to those that make it hard.

Robecology comments on Jun 5, 2020:

That's why I will not report trolls. Trollers literally "throw tempting bait" out to "catch a sucker"....but call me a sucker...I like taking them on. Call it the teacher in me...I like to change the mind of the skeptics...

Ain't it funny

Robecology comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Isn't that the truth!!! They have a flawed reporting system (I call it a "snitch" system...) .they call it "reporting" but I've been accused of "spam" (never "spammed") not following community standards ( yea, right) and etc. What happens is this. You "offend" someone. They click on "Report". Then there's "snooze ____ for 30 days.... they/you can click that...the FB "gestapo" never questions them/you. Then there's "Block" and "hide" - which of course your upset FB "friend" clicks because he doesn't want you to know that (S)he was the one who falsely "reported" you in the first place. In my case - I'm almost sure I know who my "nemesis" is....a brother who's gone over to the "dark" side (is a #trumpster and #religulous) The point I'm making is...come chat here. Avoid FB. Their ads are increasingly annoying (no ads here) and the people there increasingly "offensive" and "easy to offend"... and will lie about you to get you off FB...or in FB jail...

One year ago today, in and near Baveno, Italy.

Robecology comments on Jun 3, 2020:

pics 4, 5, and 9....such exquisite detail on the rock-work walls of the buildings. You won't find that everywhere. Stunning.

I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic.

Robecology comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Be "unabashed" - like Ron Reagan jr... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INIhD9P0Pw

Has anyone dated a narcissist? Breaking up might be freeing but still hurts.

Robecology comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Narcissism. So hard to define. So hard to say who is or isn't. Let's be careful here with labels...it's a kind of "pre-judgement" or prejudice on our part.... Here's an interesting read on the origin of the term, and the defining factors. Be careful about prejudice... https://10faq.com/health/narcissistic-personality-disorder-symptoms/?utm_source=google=2035932676=73045604798=73045604798=narcissism=Cj0KCQjwlN32BRCCARIsADZ-J4tN6jfI0Bqks7uh02c2mF32qdK4LgBoRTTPfLww1_q-jl2RZLVBDVYaApe1EALw_wcB

Hi how are you fellows. Long time no post. How are you especially the young adults like me.

Robecology comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Sorry; old dude here....but very impressed that we've got members in the Philippines! Half way around the world....12 time zones away from me here in Florida. It's 10:40 AM here...it must be 10:40 PM (give or take an hour) there. But kudos to you sir for signing on to Agnostic - from such a religious nation! ...and put a shirt on, young man!

It's Wednesday! That means we're funny today 😁

Robecology comments on Jun 3, 2020:

It's dreary here in East Florida - with lots of flooding weather on the way....and I'm still stuck indoors...but I have you folk (thank goodness!). Sea level rise? What about fresh water inundation... ...but I digress... ....here's memes of my favorites...

Stolen from fbuk.

Robecology comments on Jun 2, 2020:

#Religulous

Happy Tuesday, Friends! What makes you roll your eyes every time you hear it?

Robecology comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Anyways. Simply put, “anyway” without an S is correct. But a lady friend who i care about uses it.. and she doesn't mount toilet paper the right way. Uggghhhh. (I know...I'm weird....not her). Always use it without the S. “Anyways” with the S is considered slang, and is a part of nonstandard, colloquial, or informal English. Furthermore, since “anyway” is an adverb and it is impossible for adverbs to be plural. https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/anyway-vs-anyways/

With all this shit swirling around, laughter really is the best medicine.

Robecology comments on Jun 2, 2020:

I don't get it...?

My tomato is growing like mad.

Robecology comments on Jun 2, 2020:

If you want fruit....pinch and prune on.a daily basis! The bushes will make a lot more fruit if you prune and pinch back the numerous sprouts. Watch, please! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPf7a96eOlQ

This person doesn't know that someone with the same exact photos tried to run a scam on me before.

Robecology comments on Jun 1, 2020:

What do you mean by "Run a scam"? ...I've had hotties (young ladies with provocative images) on Words With Friends (WWF) try to get me to buy "bitcoins" but that was it.

So how to do you react to a person's Facebook and other social media posts?

Robecology comments on Jun 1, 2020:

It depends on how deep you want to go. Remember FB - and even here...you are in "good company" based on the groups you choose to join; so you tend to join groups of folk with personalities similar to yours. I've tried joining Conservative or pro-Trump or pro-gun groups....they just either are uncomfortable with your POV at best...or will curse at you and threaten you for your comments at worst. Those who are not easy to get along with will block you - or you may end up blocking them.

I suspect there is far more of this than anyone knows.

Robecology comments on Jun 1, 2020:

As T. R. Malthus said, over 200 years ago...."As the quantity of life (in any given area) increases, the quality of life decreases"....and this was in 1812, over 200 years ago - when the world population was growing at 1000 more per day. Today it's 220,000 more, per day. J.T. Calhoun observed rats - kept clean, well fed and watered...just were more, or less crowded. His observations? The more crowded they were the more -aggressive - including senseless violence -asexual -greedy/hoarding -child neglecting/abusive -gang mentality - they were. Read for yourselves. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf

Everything is politicized - draining...

Robecology comments on Jun 1, 2020:

This whole issue was "triggered" by a clearly overly violent arrest....but the deeper underlying problem is complex; 1. We still accept and tolerate racism 2. The "greed" addiction is thriving, surviving, and still encouraged. 3. Family planning and population. control is largely being ignored; the connections between growth and social problems isn't being made.

Happy Monday Everybody. Today's question is: What “old person” things do you do?

Robecology comments on Jun 1, 2020:

You know you're getting old when you grunt when you get up or sit down, or move.....or do anything! I catch myself...as often as I can...but at 74...oh, well!

I know this is inappropriate for this site, but it's soothing and consoling nonetheless .

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

Joan was naive and religious in her younger days. Fortunately she became "aware' Quoting Ms. Baez in 2017; What’s the path forward for the left? Stepping up their rhetoric, for starters. “I think Trump kind of picked the scab off what’s been really ill down there for decades,” said Baez. “The right wing, conservative movement has spent 40 years in think tanks … planning for this to happen. And the liberals are just not smart enough to know how to talk. For instance, [Nancy] Pelosi, in [referencing] a bill democrats wanted passed, will say, ‘All we were asking is…’ You can’t say that. ‘We are demanding’ or ‘We are calling for.’ All we are asking’ — it ain’t gonna work. Part of it is about the language. And the conservative party, the really smart ones, are changing the language.”

‘Why US Police Are Out of Control’ U.

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

Found a great old video by Bill Maher that speaks to the still common issue of police "excessiveness" June 2018; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTpkix7pgSA

I just have one simple question.

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

If you're a "conservative" and an Atheist then you're in a rare group. Conservatives hold "religion" to be a "pillar of democracy" -atheists obviously don't. Good luck....you'll need it!

Well this is my first attempt at posting something.

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

I'm glad you noticed that although it's in our website title - it's not an obsession. I just think that in general - Agnostics and atheists tend to be more reasonable. More logical. More scientific. More fact-based.

This is heartbreaking

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

The minorities are experiencing a transition. The smart are getting smarter. The dumb are getting dumber. As I phased in to retirement I would change the seating charts - to allow those doing well to sit in back, and those not doing well in front. The great majority of students doing well...at least in my classes - -were minority kids. Yet too many minority members are still suffering obesity, and loss of businesses and careers...like the gent above. The wisest among us -any color - any social status - any cultural condition - are realizing that the long term solution is family planning....and having fewer kids. Malthus said, over 200 years ago (1812) "As the quantity of life increases, the quality decreases". We are still learning that lesson.

Bill Maher hit the bullseye with this analysis on police brutality two years before George Floyd -- ...

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

Here's Bill from nearly 2 years ago...discussing the alleged uncommon occurrance of police brutaiity; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTpkix7pgSA

Hello my Tangy, Saucy friends! It's Sunday - time to ask your questions!

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

I'm starting to see good things coming from this "COVID" scare. I shop less often. What many called "germophobic" is now turning out to be wise and precautionary. Do you see any good things coming out of this "pandemic"?

That's about to implode at any second.

Robecology comments on May 31, 2020:

You're watching too much news. Yes- the economic pressure is strongly increased. Yes; there's more poor folk on the streets Yes; there's more homeless people. Yes; a very large proportion of those dying from COVID19 (and other causes) is disproportionately hitting the poor, the unhealthy ,and the obese. Yes; the police in America - are showing their racist tendencies. But life goes on - pretty much as normal. Learn the lesson. Tighten your belt. Eat smarter. Go shopping less. Wear a mask in crowds. If you catch.a cold, don't go out - isolate. Wise minorities are avoiding trouble. My best students have been the minorities. They're wising up....and moving ahead - quickly. Turn off that TV news. It's not "fake" but they sure do a good job of "making a mountain out of a molehill"

I just love all of the strange pickup lines I get from women in my junk box.

Robecology comments on May 29, 2020:

You're suffering. It's so obvious.

Happy Friday! What was the most unsettling film you’ve seen?

Robecology comments on May 29, 2020:

I accidental caught "The Joker" as a freebie on one night...and was shocked and appalled by the reality of it. It was an insightful story of the "Joker" from the Batman stories...how a "momma's boy" became a clown at first...then got carried away with the irregularities of society. It's no wonder that movie's gotten so much acclaim. Watch the trailer to get a "taste"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY

Tomi needs to stick to just being hot.

Robecology comments on May 29, 2020:

...and being "hot" isn't all about looks...she unfortunately substantiates the rumors about very attractive people being very ignorant ("dumb blonde").

Tomi needs to stick to just being hot.

Robecology comments on May 29, 2020:

...and being "hot" isn't all about looks...she unfortunately substantiates the rumors about very attractive people being very ignorant ("dumb blonde").

[theweek.

Robecology comments on May 29, 2020:

Amy made her presence known when she appeared at the Kavanaugh Senate hearings....she was good then...and she has a record of getting Republicans to work with her. But that's it. She's good, but not great. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/kavanaugh-throws-blackout-question-back-to-klobuchar-then-apologizes/2018/09/27/211387c8-c2b0-11e8-9451-e878f96be19b_video.html

I don't think I've posted this one previously so I wanted to share it.

Robecology comments on May 29, 2020:

Please do NOT let any #Trumpsters or #Religulous get hold of that image...

Trump Accuses Twitter of Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election President Donald Trump ...

Robecology comments on May 29, 2020:

Scarborough was laughing at Trump's press conference where he was complaining about the "mail thieves stealing ballots". I watched for a minute then switched to Smooth Jazz...

At the request of @cutiebeauty : Those miscellaneous seed packets labeled "container garden" from ...

Robecology comments on May 28, 2020:

The beets and Kale will have to be "thinned" or they will all be competing with each-other for space. Search Beet-salad stack (see image) for a great recipe for beets; but to get to this stage they need to be cooked first - boiled a awhile....then soaked in sugar. Kale is boring...but a decent "green" for stir frying. it's a rough-textured leaf that's better cooked. You'll see them compete for space...take out the slower/smaller ones or they'll all be small. Thyme? meh...My two herbs worth growing are, IMO, Oregano and Basil.

Atheist in the making

Robecology comments on May 28, 2020:

1st it's the tooth fairy. Then Santa. Finally the Easter bunny....but it's a big step to deny the old heaven/afterlife/myths....Good luck!

Today's cheese ....

Robecology comments on May 28, 2020:

We heard you were down and out with COVID...was that confirmed? How are you feeling...what were the first symptoms?

[livescience.com] The Coral Castle

Robecology comments on May 28, 2020:

Used to live in Homestead....and visited his castle a few times. He was obsessed...

I want to warn everyone here about a scam sale site for Ariat boots, a high quality company.

Robecology comments on May 28, 2020:

I had a similar occurance last summer. I saw an ad for an electric bike for $99. I clicked on it...then ordered it...and you can guess the rest of the story. I never got it...but I got charged the $99. And this, too, was a FB ad. Caveat Emptor.

The Tesla "Semi" (in case you were wondering - The use of the term "semi" in the name comes from the...

Robecology comments on May 28, 2020:

And of course, the Tesla Semi has a lot of competition coming up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTWc7y8gCbE

it's the economy stupid ...[agnostic.com]

Robecology comments on May 28, 2020:

Point taken. We all like when the price of shipping is rolled in to the cost.

For the first time in 9 years.

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Sorry, all; it's postponed until Saturday at 3:22 PM. https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew/2020/05/27/nasas-spacex-demo-2-launch-rescheduled-due-to-weather/

I can't get over at just how much I feel like a kid again watching this.

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Sorry rocket, SpaceX, NASA and Tesla fans; the launch has been postponed until Saturday; https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew/2020/05/27/nasas-spacex-demo-2-launch-rescheduled-due-to-weather/

The launch of the Falcon 9 with 2 astronauts scheduled for this afternoon was scrubbed due to ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Part of the reason SpaceX is so popular is that the CEO, Elon Musk, is a unique, incredibly talented billionaire who also is in charge of Tesla, and Solar City, and the "Boring company".... Here's the rocket boosters actually return and land, safely, to earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkk9VIKWw2w

Who can relate? 😂 🤣

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Asking her for fees...or offering them to her?

The launch of the Falcon 9 with 2 astronauts scheduled for this afternoon was scrubbed due to ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Thanks for the update, Dave. Saturday might even be better!!

Found a delightfully detailed future front page for the NY Times...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

The whole page is full of great "allegations" from the one where Trump flees D.C. in disguise to "Obama back as Secretary of state".

Happy Wednesday! Time for your Bad/Dad/Silly jokes and stories! Today, I give you my son's current ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Do you know....what day it is?

[newsweek.

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Old news (10/16/19 ). Nothing's been done.

Trump Accuses Twitter of Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election President Donald Trump ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Playing the "devil's advocate" for a moment...it was shortly after he got elected that KellyAnn Conway announced that Trump and his staff had "alternative truths" or facts that refute the common "facts"....and he's been arguing that ever since. He's where conspiracy theories were born. Sad. Quoting Wiki; ""Alternative facts" was a phrase used by U.S. Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway during a Meet the Press interview on January 22, 2017, in which she defended White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's false statement about the attendance numbers of Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States. When pressed during the interview with Chuck Todd to explain why Spicer would "utter a provable falsehood", Conway stated that Spicer was giving "alternative facts". Todd responded, "Look, alternative facts are not facts. They're falsehoods." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_facts What we need to do - now that Twitter is finally bold enough to "fact check"....is stand by Twitter.

"How innovation works ".

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

Should be interesting. Looking forward to your synopsis!

Blue Dot 05/2020 Repaired 05/2020 This is the last time I will submit my photos until they ...

Robecology comments on May 27, 2020:

I concur. I'm saddened by the poor attention to photo orientation. Hey, @Admin...please note?

Dumbassery is hereditary.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

They will be reduced in number;

Incoming Athiest memes:

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Good ones. Stealing the 2nd one to share in the future. Here's what I post when I hear that "he's white - here's proof"...I come back with "maybe She's black...here's proof"?

RELIGION

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

An original meme by our mentor, Richard Dawkins. You can get T shirts with that logo on it...and all proceeds go to the Dawkins Freedom from Religion foundation. https://ffrf.org/outreach/awards/emperor-has-no-clothes-award/item/11899-richard-dawkins

My son showed me this hilarious youtube video today.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Awesome. Seriously well done! Shared on Facebook!

Funny how his words echo true over the centuries

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Good one! Shared on FB!!!

We are all at a point of no return

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Point taken; but you're also talking in generalizations....which leads to prejudice. Let's face it...there's a whole spectrum of "woke" and "sleep-walking/zombies" out there. As a 45 year teacher....you keep pushing the same motivational approach knowing that you won't reach many...but you do reach a few. They won't stand up and applaud. They'll just quietly shift their positions. That's who I'm talking to. There's always a tiny few that are "waking up".....IMO.

A few blasts from the not-so-distant past...

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Nice "colorized" photos!

What is an axolotl? - BBC Science Focus Magazine

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Remember; most of our present oceans were filled by "Comets" - and these comets were the likely remains of other oceans from other planets... If you research comet sources....you see that it's likely that they are mostly H2O ice. To form liquid H20 you need a planet in a "goldiocks" orbit around a sun/star; thus comets are very likely quick-frozen chunks of ocean from other worlds....long ago...and far, far away. Those oceans were therefore ideal places for the evolution of DNA that got a foothold here on earth to have formed...unless that former planet in another sun/star system itself was the result of a similar "rain of comets" like we received when we were young.... https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/why_oceans.html

Anyone read the book Becoming by Michelle Obama?

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Customer reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 out of 5 34,047 customer ratings 5 star 87% 4 star 5% 3 star 1% 2 star 1% 1 star 6% I recall going through a similar false rating thing when I went to the Red Hen restaurant in Virginia right after Trump's spokesperson (I forget her name) got asked to leave...and sure enough....there were dozens of alleged "reviews" of the restaurant that were awful...but you could see they were fake. 87% of34,047 is 29,620 - that's how many ranked it at 5 stars. 6%- the 1 star rating is 2,042 - and as you pointed out " a lot of people that made reviews in the 1 star portion probably never read one word out of that book."

Looking forward to tomorrows launch.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

I live on the beach about 100 miles southward...I'll be watching for the contrails! Oh...and let me add...this is Elon Musk's baby....he's the CEO of SpaceX...the prime maker and operator of this launch....and yes...his main occupation is https://www.tesla.com

It's Tuesday! I hope it's pleasant for all of you.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

I'm constantly getting caught up in the absurdity of E.T. and the likelihood of space travel. Not many comprehend what a light year is - much less comprehend what an incredibly far distance it is...or that radio waves...traveling at light speed...are still our best hope for communicating with E.T.'s...if in fact they're out there....if in fact they're listening....if in fact they're bothering to send us messages. A movie that comes closest to reality (of the relatively useless/worthless trivia about communication with aliens) is Carl Sagan's Opus - his last book (subsequently made in to a movie) before he died....called "Contact". Here's the "trailer"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRoj3jK37Vc

Look at this beast.

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

This is fascinating. I recall rescuing my baby brother from leaning on a hot radiator...he had leaned over the edge of a chair to look out the window....and he and the chair tipped...toward the window....and radiator. He had major burn scars on the palms of his hands that's still there today.

“Let children learn about different faiths, let them notice their incompatibility, and let them ...

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Dawkins is so polite....so much a gentleman. I've been reading his book "An Apetite for Wonder"....written by a Dawkins many years ago. Here's a favorite meme of his I often share;

Exploding vegetables?

Robecology comments on May 26, 2020:

Damn...now you got me craving....

"Religion: Together we can find the cure." - Richard Dawkins

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

If you google that phrase, you come up with a great choice of T shirts with that logo on it!

Cf. Lockdown to Retirement. After retirement comes death. Discuss?

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

This lockdown/quarantine is, indeed, like retirement. And I concur; unless you work at it your body does fall apart. Your gut grows and you legs get thin. Your skin sags, and your chin gets loose and ugly. You get loose and ugly. So deal graciously with it. Or cry and complain...which will probably speed up your demise. It's inevitable. Face it positively. Fight the aging with workouts and a stricter diet - but only if you want to extend your time. If you bitch - chances are good you'll also shorten your time. So quit your bitchin'. Get out and life fully and well. If you get sick, smile and say good bye. Don't go out cranky. You were born. You lived a full life. So many didn't even get that opportunity. Consider yourself lucky.

Absolutely.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

I reserve these memes for those who insist on getting out and getting "social"...

We have always called the Great Blue Heron “Ol’ Blue” for as long as I can remember.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Stunning markings!

First - over a century ago -The first bottles were created in 1899 and had metal stoppers.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Here's that first Coke bottle; and yes; it did have Cocaine as the main stimulant-ingredient!

How is it that so many people believe this orange monster when he makes a reference to religieon.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Here's a cartoon video that explains the #trumpster behavior a bit... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

How is it that so many people believe this orange monster when he makes a reference to religieon.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

The following of Trump is said to be more of a "cult" than a "religious" thing. He doesn't profess much - if anything - about god. But he clearly, obviously, and repeatedly makes stuff up...then lies about what he said about it if he's ever called out on it. I found a great cartoon to explain the behavior;

Keanu Reeves is God? That’s fine.

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Bottle of water. Wine in a glass. Obviously poured from a different decanter. The woman's ear-ring? A lttle weird.... Keanu being approached by a fan. What's to explein?

a wonderful selection of the earliest colour photos, (not hand-coloured).

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

Think of all the time it took to pose them. Then the chemical process to develop them. Then the challenge to preserve them all these years. Amazing!

Happy Monday! Do you eat food that’s past its expiration date if it still smells and looks fine?

Robecology comments on May 25, 2020:

I not only ignore most "use-by" comments...I let my senses determine the value of foods and meds that are allegedly "expired". I eat blue cheese...complete with thick colonies of blue mold. If I find mold growing on any cheese I will not throw it "away" - I will rinse the mold and use it; haven't gotten sick once. Meats and sauces are a different story; and you can taste that some foods have turned sour from overage...Although even "souring" is a desired feature in some foods.

I'm looking to buy a new bicycle to get some more exercise and my research has shown me that ...

Robecology comments on May 24, 2020:

Walmart has decent bikes starting at under $100. I won't even pay close to your low end of $350 for what you call "reasonable". I own 2 folding 26 inch bikes - one 6 speed, one 18 speed; both which cost less tha $200 to buy and ship to me....a few years ago. I now see, on Amazon, folding bikes with disc brakes in the low $200's. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088LQP36D?pf_rd_r=GHYW71CXQ71S986H539X=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

I do not know who the writer is or anything about this publication but his words do seem to have a ...

Robecology comments on May 24, 2020:

It's a dead-end, negative article. It points out the bad without pointing out the options to fix it. Only 62 million voting Americans gave us this arrogant, righteous and hypocritical government. His conclusion; "The good news, I suppose, is this. The fireworks of American collapse have only really just begun." is general, and arrogant itself. I predict that this not only won't last past this fall....but it was a wake-up call. It showed us that 1. Christians are extremely hypocritical, and delusional 2. The greedy are involved in a serious, self-destructive delusion. 3. The rest of the world is not only coming to regard us as less important; they're laughing at our bumbling, and mis-steps. We will fix this soon. and we will fix this powerfully.

Love is in the air!

Robecology comments on May 23, 2020:

I'm not sure if that's territorial to other males...or a way to attract females...probably both? Being agnostic; I had to look it up... Charles Darwin suggested they served to attract females, and the showy features of the males had evolved by sexual selection. More recently, Amotz Zahavi proposed in his handicap theory that these features acted as honest signals of the males' fitness, since less fit males would be disadvantaged by the difficulty of surviving with such large and conspicuous structures. https://adirondackanimalland.com/animal-detail.aspx?ID=25

Happy Saturday all. What insensitivities push your buttons hard?

Robecology comments on May 23, 2020:

There's no way to approach a heavy person. They "take offense" no matter what you say regarding their weight. It's just a challenge to make those who are heavy more conscientious. I'm a retired health teacher - so please forgive my "preaching" - but here goes.... They say they've "tried every trick in the book" and they tell me "you're lucky" or "you have genes for being slim" or some other mild put-off; then continue to ignore wise eating habits. Our nation is suffering an epidemic of weight gain. They say we who bring it to their attention are "insensitive" I say we're hypersensitive. If we don't get serious about it....then those who suffer being "heavy set" will continue to suffer. Their lives will be shorter. They will be more susceptible to diseases. We need to stop "taking offense" and get serious. Again...sorry for the rant...but I guess you touched my "buttons" Here's a GIF from the CDC. http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif Here's the whole article http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/obesity_in_america_cdc_releases_gif_of_epidemic_over_time.html

Happy Friday People! What's your favorite thing to cook outside?

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

I love grilling! We have a huge grill at my Condo that's rarely used - and cooks so well. I like to grill everything and anything...from eggplant to chicken, from Burgers and steaks to fish. Post edit; Come on...@Admin...fix that orientation of our pics being posted....please?

Well...her sign didn't say anything about predicting pandemics, so I guess she legit

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

LOL!!

A random bit of fun here, this thought experiment.

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

A decades-old question. The answer is simple; The air under the wings must be going a certain speed - depending on the plane - to lift it. It's not ground speed; it's relative wind speed. Theoretically if there was a strong and consistent "head wind" )wind coming toward the craft) then the speed on the ground would be reduced accordingly. That's why most airports schedule takeoffs "in to the wind".

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890) Corridor in the Asylum, 1889.

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

He just wasn't that good. He was an 'impressionist" but not a realist...and IMO the realist artists show a lot more skill. Again...IMO. No arguments. Just expressing thoughts here.

Robot dog tries to herd sheep - BBC News

Robecology comments on May 22, 2020:

LOL! Shared on FB (I had to use Youtube version). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DJmIjKtVkA

How would you describe white American culture?

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

Consider dropping the "white" term. American culture is becoming ethnically mixed with every inter-racial marrage....in a few decades I'm projecting a blend of all colors and ethnicities. But the "American" culture is real. It is unique. We have been at it a long time. What stratifies us more is not so much color any more, but degree of success...and not necessarily educationally tied success. There's lots of money out there with folk who didn't do so well in school...but found their way in to a lucrative business. That's why there's lots of wealthy folk out there that don't seem to be too smart. And that's also why there's a lot of college graduates - very academically sharp - working at grocery stores and other jobs that require little or no brain power. That seems to be the "America" I know.

The Leftist Group is for liberals.

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

There's a difference between "Picking a fight" and "encouraging a debate". I welcome "outliers" of any group that I'm in that has a social or political "lean"...many fear them, call them names (commonly , Troll) and want them banned. And I have been "banned" from several groups; both here and on FB. But I honestly consider myself genuinely interested in the thought processes of those who think differently than I do....and I'm saddened that they fear the debate, call me a "troll" and ban me. I say....bring it. That goes for even the religious who want to discuss agnosticism with me. If they're following the debate rules...which basically says no personal attacks, no name calling....then I'm good - in fact -I'm welcoming the debate. Life's too short. We can all "be in the choir" and agree with all we agree on...or we can welcome the curious...as long as they're polite and debate with "decorum". Here's my go-to debate standard (the debate pyramid, below). Please consider copying, saving, and sharing with those who don't "get it". BTW; Many confuse the term (noun) "Troll" with the fishing "troller" (adjective). Here's my take... One who "throws out bait for suckers to take" (they throw out a controversial remark to get reactions) - is being a Troller...not the classic fictional "Troll".

Four years ago today, my spouse and I took a niece and her husband on a boat trip to see Isola Bella...

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

Wow; lavish living. I wonder how they "made their fortune"? I'm guessing fossil fuels or weapons/ war machines.

THE TRUTH ABOUT WHY SUNGLASSES ARE SO FRICKIN’ EXPENSIVE Vast monopoly + few other options = ...

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

Nope. Refuse to indulge. I find clip on sunglasses on line; polaroid for around $10. I lose a pair? NBD. I've lost a bunch. NBD.

This is the least controversial image with a message I could find in my collection. LOL

Robecology comments on May 21, 2020:

I do miss camping out...in fact the last time I actually went "tent-less" was many decades ago. I was up a lot that night...but it was memorable! On a cliff overlooking a valley. Priceless.