🌳🌲Good morning all.. Good day for a picnic in Washington square park... Anyone wanna go?

Robecology comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Bold young lady! Good for her!

Man with Corona Virus seeks woman with Lyme Disease

Robecology comments on Feb 27, 2020:

BTW; In a serious note; Should we be concerned about the growing virulence and contagion of diseases? Of course. Should we also trust the health organizations and medical pros that are "in the field" with these diseases to be doing good things to control them? Of Course!! Here's a synopsis for those who are upset that I'm "joking" about serious diseases; Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect humans or animals . Sometimes an animal coronavirus can change so that it can infect people and become a human coronavirus. There are seven known types of human coronaviruses. Four types (229E, NL63, OC43, and KHU1) are common and cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, like the common cold. Yes....the common cold is in the CoronaVirus group. Two types, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), can cause severe respiratory infections. The seventh type (2019-nCoV) is a new coronavirus recently discovered in China. Public health officials are trying to learn more about this new virus and the infection it causes. This one has a mortality rate between 2 and 6%...which is pretty high for "colds". ...and mutations happen quickly...so it could strengthen. SO

💭 What does it mean to you to be a free thinker?

Robecology comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Good question! It's both a noun and an adjective; not to mention the name of a famous group and magazine! Historically to be a "free-thinker" (adjective) implied you were unencumbered by "religion"...you were "free to think" about creation, gods or no gods, an afterlife or not...etc. To be in the "Free Thnker/Freethought" society/group was to imply that you just weren't religious. It was a safer "adjective" and or "noun" (group name) to be in - in the very religiously dominated past. Scientists - those demanding evidence, proof, and a process of studying things...quickly adhered to the strategy. It was the name given to the organization or group of Agnostics and Atheists in England nearly 140 years ago. It's also a title to the longest continually running publication...ever....in the whole world...The FreeThinker. The Freethinker was a British secular humanist magazine, founded by G.W. Foote in 1881. One of the world's oldest surviving freethought publications, it moved online-only in 2014. It has always taken an unapologetically atheist, anti-religious stance. First issue: 1 May 1881 Final issue: April 2014 (print) The website is called Patheos.com...here's the link; https://www.patheos.com/blogs/thefreethinker/ And here's the Wikipedia info page; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Freethinker_(journal)

Hello this is Kevin from Vermont On Super Tuesday I will be going to the rally at The Champlain ...

Robecology comments on Feb 27, 2020:

39 years ago, in the City of Burlington Vermont....Bernie got his first Mayoral gig. He won by just 10 votes. Great classic interview; https://www.today.com/video/flashback-watch-bernie-sanders-today-interview-from-1981-1448099395517

BERNIE BREAKS BIG MEDIA [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

Seth really pointed out the hypocrisy of the media - they are impressed with Bernie - yet they keep "hedging their bets"....Good summary, Seth Meyers!

Glad you all are here with me

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

Indeed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7INIhD9P0Pw

Signs that it’s time for sex therapy [self.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

George said it well...

YO! ADMIN!!! Why was my post deleted?

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

I feel for you....I've been banned a lot lately - not here - but on FB...for posting what I thought was totally fact-checked, provable, non-Spam info. I'm guessing that I (and you) have people who resent what I/you post - So S(he) falsely reports that my/your posts "go against community standards"... Both Social media sites (FB and A.com) allow for "anonymous' reporting.... so anyone who's offended by you or what you say can lie and make up stuff - Thus; you're reported and banned. They can keep on doing it because they were allegedly "offended". That's just the way it works. So I suggest you lighten your tone. Reword your posts to be more fact based... .less socially "challenging"... and your posts will more likely remain unchallenged. Or just quit posting? I won't.

Taken in Greenwich Park London yesterday

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

So London, England - in February; just buds on the deciduous trees. ground cover greening nicely, Ground flowers popping up. No freezing temps any more? Do you notice the climate change there?

3 red winged black birds are here in SE Wisconsin.

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

As the delicate minor species fall to the climate shift, the heartier species move in to their niche. Robins,, Red Winged black birds, and Starlings are expanding; many warblers finches and other minor species are declining. See this article; The Effects of Climate Change on Terrestrial Birds of North America https://www.fs.usda.gov/ccrc/topics/wildlife/birds

“Three cups of coffee a day keeps the doctor away!” - Anonymous

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

Coffee and Apples....a great combo!

Sexy cartoon.

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

And that's the infamous "Jessica Rabbit" Roger's "sweetie"...nominated as the sexiest cartoon character...she's a close second to Betty Boop...Allow me to share both...in my file as two of the best....

Sexy cartoon.

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

From one of the funniest cartoon-feature films of all time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpDaNqSXxp0

LEFTISTS ARE NOT HERE TO ARGUE WITH NON-LEFTISTS. THEY WILL BE BANNED FROM THE GROUP!!!!!!!!!

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

@Sassygirl3869 and @ToolGuy; I hope you get the gist of Tool guy's "tongue in cheek" remark. And I concur; When any group "blocks or bans" those who are not "true _____" (fill in the blank). then you're admitting that you're afraid of debate, afraid of those with opinions who differ from yours. I don't think that's wise. Don't block the "non leftist" (and I give this advice to folks on "Rigtists" sites as well). Unless you're afraid they're right...and might win an argument with you. Ban if they're rude. Ban if they name-call. Ban if they make obviously false/unfounded comments and call them "facts" without backing it up. Remember; we're "Agnostic" on most subjects...not just religion and/or politics. What's the state that has the slogan "Show Me"? I bet a lot of Agnostics live there!

I remember these and my favorite was lemon 🍋🍋🍋 what was yours?

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

I remember trying them and being turned off by the obvious "preserved" flavor....a sort of waxy, chemically palate. Not a wise nutrition source.

Trump Homeland Security Chief Stumbles Over Basic Coronavirus Questions Acting Homeland ...

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

Trump's unconcerned POV is normally a wise thing...just not wise for a POTUS. He should be more comforting and assertive - even if he's lying...which apparently he's not good at. And - hate to admit this - but Rush Limbaugh's right...the common cold is one of many Coronaviruses. Here's the basics; and yes; we should wash our hands and avoid crowds...but no...we shouldn't withdraw money from growing stocks. What are coronaviruses? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect humans or animals. Sometimes an animal coronavirus can change so that it can infect people and become a human coronavirus. There are seven known types of human coronaviruses. Four types (229E, NL63, OC43, and KHU1) are common and cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, like the common cold. Two types, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), can cause severe respiratory infections. The seventh type (2019-nCoV) is a new coronavirus recently discovered in China. Public health officials are trying to learn more about this new virus and the infection it causes.

“A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.” – Steven Wright

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

More, please!

Harvard Scientist Predicts Coronavirus May Infect 70% of Humanity Harvard University ...

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

We are panicking, people. Even the common cold is a type of Coronavirus. What are coronaviruses? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect humans or animals. Sometimes an animal coronavirus can change so that it can infect people and become a human coronavirus. There are seven known types of human coronaviruses. Four types (229E, NL63, OC43, and KHU1) are common and cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, like the common cold. Two types, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), can cause severe respiratory infections. The seventh type (2019-nCoV) is a new coronavirus recently discovered in China. Public health officials are trying to learn more about this new virus and the infection it causes. Be preventative. Lighten up. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/coronaviruses/

Trump Homeland Security Chief Stumbles Over Basic Coronavirus Questions Acting Homeland ...

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

FYI; Even the common cold is a type of coronavirus. What are coronaviruses? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect humans or animals. Sometimes an animal coronavirus can change so that it can infect people and become a human coronavirus. There are seven known types of human coronaviruses. Four types (229E, NL63, OC43, and KHU1) are common and cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, like the common cold. Two types, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), can cause severe respiratory infections. The seventh type (2019-nCoV) is a new coronavirus recently discovered in China. Public health officials are trying to learn more about this new virus and the infection it causes. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/coronaviruses/

Viruses [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

Very cool. I just "infected" Facebook with this video...in hopes that the Coronavirus panic will ease up soon... I hate to admit it...but Rush Limbaugh might be right. The common cold IS a coronavirus. But the one from China (last paragraph) might have a high mortality rate. Be clean.....be preventative, out there. Epidemiology What are coronaviruses? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect humans or animals. Sometimes an animal coronavirus can change so that it can infect people and become a human coronavirus. There are seven known types of human coronaviruses. Four types (229E, NL63, OC43, and KHU1) are common and cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, like the common cold. Two types, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), can cause severe respiratory infections. The seventh type (2019-nCoV) is a new coronavirus recently discovered in China. Public health officials are trying to learn more about this new virus and the infection it causes. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/coronaviruses/

Life's tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late-- unknown

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

Indeed!

Wednesday morning with a view:

Robecology comments on Feb 26, 2020:

Sexy...not classy at all. C'mon guys....

Only a few will understand

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

Unless you're "on a mission"...usually from a War-mongering nation who has interests in the resources of the nation they're in.

TEACHERS TALK TOO MUCH ?

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

Two memes on talking too much....

Harvard Scientist Predicts Coronavirus May Infect 70% of Humanity Harvard University ...

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/world/asia/coronavirus-news.html

🕵️🕵️ Guess who? You know... 😊

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

Sorry - don't know her...please inform us?

Put to good use?

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

Translation to English, please?

My mother, a Christian, and I talking about Mad Max the rocket “scientist”: Mom: I don’t ...

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

The history of the "Flat Earth society" is an interesting one; and many clues indicate it was formed to poke fun at the #religulous of society. Interesting read; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_flat_Earth_societies

Carlin has it right

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

I had the chance to try some "legal prostitutes" a few years back with a visit to Vegas...but I chickened out. I should put that on my bucket list....

Helloooooo Nurse! It's Tuesday! How are you treating yourself nutritionally these days?

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

This is a tough one. I know my/our metabolism slows as we age...and the number of food choices continue to grow - so we civilized folk will gain weight with age. A few months ago; BK only had the "Impossible" burger (VERY good meat imitation) for a rediculous price - now's it's down to very competitive - for example. My rule; feel hunger a couple times a day - especially at night. Works for me... And check out this Slate.com article - great GIf map of America's growing obesity. 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

oh boy here I go again

Robecology comments on Feb 25, 2020:

This is a good meme to share with your Trump friends. I hate that show...won't watch it.

She's working..

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

Women who wear glasses...especially fit women like her...are just a great turn-on to me....

Yeah, an adulterous, gluttonous, greedy, slothful, wrathful, lustful prideful jackass.

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

I found the perfect meme for you!

Faithless Vagabonds posed the meme and question. I filled in the blanks.

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

I found this classic image of God...hmmm...

Researcher warns: A recession ‘the likes of which we’ve never seen before’ could be on its way...

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

I watched "What's Eating America" and - wow...had no idea about the changes going on - relevant to climate change/shift/global warming. Serious changes coming our way. https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-originals/watch/what-s-eating-america-a-new-limited-series-on-msnbc-with-andrew-zimmern-77295685903

Happy Monday! A simple question today: do you prefer to wake up early, or stay up late?

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

When you're up before dawn for 45 years (of teaching) you either become a "morning" person or you end up finding another career that doesn't require you to be at work at 7 AM or so. That's the plight of most schools...start early....end early. Not your "9 to 5" schedule at all. So 8 years after I had retired (in 2012) I'm still an up before dawn person.

In my household, I do most of the cooking.

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

It's been a bone of contention between me and the on-again-off-again lady friend. She accuses me of being too messy - I think she's a bit messy and disorganized herself. She likes low/no salt - I'm a salty-seasoner. And on, and on. It's a real issue with her...so I'm glad I'm 120 miles away.

This is harder than i thought it would be.

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

#1. The older we get the toughter it gets #2 When you "stop looking" people come in to your life. #3. Focus on enjoying doing things by yourself...or with "friends" rather than "dates".

Hmm.......

Robecology comments on Feb 24, 2020:

I haven't seen the PPD (postage prepaid?) initials in quite a while...I'm guessing this is decades old?

Not a still photograph but a 13 second shot I will likely use to establish the scale of the ...

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

@Davekp I have a friend who wants to go "birding" in Ecuador. Do you have any information, contacts, people who I can talk with that live and work there?

Does anyone else share my view that there should not be a category called hate crimes?

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

@lonenonbeliever But there ARE "hate motivated" crimes. There's other motivations for crime. Greed. Frustration. Sexism. Xenophobianism. = wo why not categorized crimes that are ruled to be motivated simply by hate? The better we get to know the motivation of the criminal, the faster we can reduce the crime rate.

Deerfield Beach, Florida in 2015 and 2019 ...where did the beach go in only three years!

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

Global warming is at an unprecedented pace...not seen for hundreds of thousands of years according to ice-core records. Warmer air = warmer seas = expanded seas (anything heated expands) = melting ice = sea level rise...and the graph isn't a straight line...it's a parabolic curve. That means every day our temp rise/sea level rise not only increases...but it's rate of increase increases. Most beaches world wide can be gone in as short as a few decades if we don't act soon. Greta was right. We're in deep trouble. Here's a simple video - with Elon Musk...the CEO of Tesla, saying "This is the dumbest experiment (keep pushing fossil fuels) in the history of mankind." Then he asks..."why would you do this" - I'm afraid the one word answer - is Greed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3ttXRoZE4TH2OI4VDw1qediNVGMWH9IU1wecWO3GMKYVCrtyGfgDLpMEw

Double bubble...worth all the trouble? Twice the fun, spend loads of...hopefully not mun mun.

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

Booty-lishious!

Not a still photograph but a 13 second shot I will likely use to establish the scale of the ...

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

Great cinematography! But I'm saddened to see such a beautiful wide beach. It's future is in doubt. The wider the beach...the more slowly the evolution of sea level change in that area. Rocky shores show relatively "fresh" (shorter) evolution of declining seas - or even encroaching (sea level gaining) shorelines. With the rapid global warming and unprecedented (in recent geologic history) rising in sea levels, we will see a disappearance of many of these beaches. http://explorebeaches.msi.ucsb.edu/effects-climate-change

Bernie's winning in Nevada.

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

Here's some of my best pro-Bernie stuff. Three are items I bought...but this** isn't spam..**.I make no $$ telling you about them...it's just my sincere hope he becomes POTUS and that the progressives make a dominant sweep in politics this fall. Click on the image to see where to buy the pin, or clock.

I just saw a bumper sticker on a truck in a movie that stated, "I am not a complete idiot, some ...

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

Except common folk admit this. To admit a flaw in politics is suicide.

Very good advice about how to keep happy and well, with out spending too much time money or effort.

Robecology comments on Feb 23, 2020:

Being active has its' value. The most common factor that seems to exist with aging is slowing down. We tire sooner, easier, faster. Yet we also complain if we put on weight. I love my "volunteering" for the simple reason it prolongs my life. I can eat the same as a usual day and lose weight....or at least not gain it. I sleep better. I feel a thorough "tiredness" after doing something active, vs not feeling that "exhausted" feeling on an inactive day. So I get the message. And I hope my fellow agnostics do to. Thanks for sharing this, @Fernapple!

Today' s sunset

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

Extra nice!

You know how there is a gut reaction, a primal thing, when you see something you know is wrong, but ...

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

Ham is generally lower in fat and higher in protein than bacon. It's my go-to meat to have with eggs in the AM.

“Children today are tyrants.

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

This one should make most of us smile...(talking about raising ornery kids)....

I have a beautiful, tender-hearted young Christian relative who is working her way through college ...

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

Sorry to tell you - and her - it's not "god" that influences a wallet's return...it's the cash contents. Here's the science; https://www.kidsnews.com.au/humanities/lost-wallet-study-finds-more-cash-means-youre-likelier-to-get-it-back/news-story/139bbf5a3a46b989b3603a37e8d78cc6 and because I'm a scientist; here's a back-up research; https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/science/lost-wallet-what-to-do.html

Saturday morning coffee☕☕☕❤😊

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

YEP!

Fat peanut butter oatmeal cookies with walnuts and chocolate chips.

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

I'm gaining weight just looking at them. Does drooling help you lose weight?

Ha too dark

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

I used to be afraid of "the Dark"....as a child. Maturity dispelled that fear. What I fear more is Caffeine....

[mnn.com] Happy birthday Ansel Adams! Open link to see 10 of his famous landscape photos!

Robecology comments on Feb 22, 2020:

I have several of his prints hanging in my home. A contemporary B & W environmental master is Clyde Butcher...still alive, still printing giant prints in his US. 41 (mid-Everglades) studio. Worth a visit. He's usually there... https://clydebutcher.com/galleries/ https://clydebutcher.com/s/books-and-gifts/books/americas-everglades-gift-set/

Everyone should believe in something... I believe I will have another coffee. - Anonymous

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

LOL...I have that emblazoned on my coffee canister!

Hope you can see this link: [vimeo.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Swwweeeeeet!

I’m afraid what’s going to happen is Bernie is going to go into the convention with a ...

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

I'm an optimist. I think it's Bernie's time. Once the convention is done, and he's nominated by a huge margin - Obama will post a few comments which will hopefully boost him to a sure win. Bloomberg will buy ads for him. There's too many who want Trump gone. We're going to see a strong Democratic run after the convention. Hopefully.

Foster's Wisdom

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

I'm afraid it's programmed into our DNA Foster...the #Religulous had a clue about being the "shepherds of the environment"...but that basic drive to hoard, reproduce, and be greedy dominated over environmental "shepherding".... Having said that - I'm an optimist. I think Electric vehicles, mass transit and alternative energy, combined with the logic of smaller families...will win this one and set us on a better path. But I appreciate your warning. Ruffff...

Jinkies! There's a whole subreddit dedicated to sexy Velma Dinkley cosplay! [reddit.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Can she say...."oink"?

In saratoga springs hospital emergency room this am. Fell and went boom on ice. Oh my head

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Soooo glad I'll never live in an ice-prone zone again...Been there...done that...uh - uh...I can feel the pain.....sorry for your suffering. Come vacation down here in Ft.Pierce...

Dammit, Beau, you had me fooled for a second! [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Rambling incoherently is what I do! Y'all have a good night...(sad that he's a voter....).

they have a point

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Humorous...but so sad... https://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/July-2016/Republican-Black-Voters/

"Defamation" is against the law in many countries, but in the US seems to be mostly treated as a ...

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

What's going for Trump - and the reason Twitter and FB "look the other way" when he gets insulting... Is that he won the presidency. Out of 18 candidates. He won. His popular vote might have been low (less than 62 million) and his electoral college numbers weak...but he got a mandate... ...remember when Sean Spicer made that first public press conference where he clearly lied about the record numbers at his inauguration? ....that was the precedent that allowed his lies to continue and get worse. That lying, cheating, racism, xenophobia and homophobia was OK to a majority of voting Americans. We all know some. The tax cheats. The wife cheats. The racists. The sexists. The #religulous. Those who fear and bad-mouth immigrants. Their numbers are still huge....and their presence is formidable. The 2020 vote will be "telling". His highness just might win "the throne" for 4 more years.

EVOLUTION - ever think about it?

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

@CutieBeauty The "reply" button doesn't seem to be working... So I'm replying to you here. I agree with @AgnoBill and disagree with you...evolution has no goal. 99% of evolution of life on this planet resulted in extinction...so if there is a goal of evolution, it's to allow a process to either thrive or not thrive. We're a product of millions of positive "mutations" that allowed us to have all the features we have...but for every one positive mutation there's been millions of negative ones. - cancer, cells having a limited number of reproductions comes to mind - that cause an individual to not survive. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2871823/ "People who understand evolution know that it has no 'goal', because as Martin Simons correctly points out, the concept of having a goal implies agency, intelligence and desire. This is exactly the opposite of evolution, which is the result of purely mindless natural processes. " https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-goal-of-evolution

Thoughts... What are they made of?

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Sorry to disappoint you....but science explains thoughts...religion and spirituality do not. Edward Chace Tolman—the great experimentalist and theoretician in psychology—was the first to demonstrate that thoughts (e.g., memories about the layout of a maze) influence action. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/consciousness-and-the-brain/201202/what-is-thought

Thoughts... What are they made of?

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Every thought releases some type of chemical. https://meteoreducation.com/how-does-thinking-positive-thoughts-affect-neuroplasticity/

[getpocket.

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Show us your wares! Images, please!! I love my little Moka pot...but I learned about the dangers of Aluminum that the Moka makers use....almost exclusively. Try the Stainless steel model...iron + nickel is a lot less potentially toxic on us! https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JInN%2BtmCL._AC_SL1001_.jpg

OK, so this is a video about a man who works for the church, but give him a chance and you may ...

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

There's a lot to be said about the kind, the quiet, the humble yet hard working #religulous. I'm a regular donor and lifelong friend to a family in Riverhead NY who runs a religious school for "wayward children" (kids rejected by their parents, caught up in the legal system)...so by and large...they're good people. ...just blissfully naive...

Happy Friday! I'm traveling today to visit friends up north.

Robecology comments on Feb 21, 2020:

I was born and raised close to "the beach" in New York state, USA......1st 3 years in Coney Island (south Brooklyn, NYC) then only 10 miles north of Jones Beach in Nassau County (NY)....so when I went to college in upstate NY and started teaching there....while i did "fall in love" with the rolling hills, the Vineyards (wine-grapes and apples) and the Hudson river...I longed for the beach. When my young wife passed (Cancer, '77 -aged 29) I decided to get "back to the beach". I sent resumes to nearly every beach/waterfront town in Florida. And I landed a job in Key Largo. The move was memorable, and challenging. 3 sailboats. 3 moves, and 3 jobs later.... ...I have a retirement condo on the beach in Ft. Pierce, Florida...and love it!

Chutney was invented in India, and avidly adopted by the British.

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

Chutney is basically a fruity condiment; if well made it can be left on the table, unrefrigerated. It's tart (the strong acidity is what allows it to go unrefrigerated) and the chunks are usually cooked to a very palatable consistency. Try some commercially available chutneys first. When you find one you like...then you strive to "imitate" it. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51EFxXWmalL.jpg

[theweek.

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

Disagree. If he puts his weight behind one candidate; the others will resent it. He's wise to wait until the convention. He'll back whoever's nominated...and you can bet he'll be backing whomever very strongly.

The blocking process seems to be wrecking havoc, and it is because it is a mutual self destruct.

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

I like the blocking options on A.com. You can chose any length of time to block anyone being offensiv. I don't follow your "mutual self destruct" comment....I'm happy the argumentative, the hostile and the profane are blockable. - - - - - - - - - - FB has a lot of good blocking options - but one. BEWARE... the Conservative/pro-Trump FB patrol is reporting anything that offends them...and the FB judges (I call them Gestapo) believes their evaluations. It's a blocking technique which I think is being worked by the pro-Trump foreign FB team. Let me explain; I noticed an obviously false comment on FB (Bloomberg takes national lead) and i not only commented publicly that this was false; I included a link to show how he was doing ( via RealClearPolitics.com) . A few minutes later I was informed that I was blocked from posting to ANY groups for 72 hours (3 days) because my post (explaining the falsehood) had been reported as "against community standards". FB is usually considerate with these....i've been able to explain my posts and get them unblocked... but not lately. Could it be Zuckerberg's association with Trump? My post wasn't fake news. It wasn't obscene. It didn't go against community standards. What I now know I must do is not be so quick to comment publicly that a post is false. I need to report directly to the FB Gestapo whose blind obedience possibly would have blocked them.

She can join my harem anytime

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

We have a winner! Best Sexy Classy of the day! That earns a Wow from me!

A guy on Match wrote, “You seem like a great person, but I’m not political.

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

How do you compare contacts made within here to Match? I'm guessing there's not one-tenth the numbers of participants here vs there?

Fossil fuel use may emit 40 percent more methane than we thought | Science News

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

This coming election should be a turning point; if the majority of Americans pull off a democratic win - we'll see a swing back to environmental responsibility. If not...then greed will rule...and we'll see a lot worse environmental disasters before we finally act.

Starting off your Thursday on a happy note:

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

Great smile, great figure, great outfit...but such an awful background/setting. Simple "cropping"= better pic...

Hello everyone! It's Thursday! Employment.

Robecology comments on Feb 20, 2020:

I've changed teaching jobs too often...but each time ended up with an interesting - if not challenging - experience. I think I've taught in 9 or 10 different schools before I ended up in South Dade county - teaching at SDHS for 32 years...retiring from there. Wow....regrets? I have had a few...but the experiences....wouldn't change a thing.... I'm glad I stuck with teaching. Decent retirement benefits in Florida (shhhh...)

Meatloaf doing his Hot Patootie from 1975's Rocky Horror Show [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

Great - yet awful - yet great - movie. Not sure why I liked it so much...but thanks for sharing!

Those 7 Times Bill Nye Went Beast Mode - YouTube

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

Meh....Bill remains a background/undependable. spokesperson for science. He's made some great classroom videos.... ...in fact I'm sorry he didn't touch upon it in this video...but he's shown, repeatedly and well, how CO2 absorbs and holds heat well... He's basically shown us the science of Global warming...and that wasn't even mentioned in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtW2rrLHs08

"Out of all the changes that could be made in the past, the ones on top of the list to change, are ...

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

We've all made mistakes. To look back on them with a "coulda-woulda-shoulda attitude is a waste of time and energy, in my book. BE HERE NOW is my credo. I inspired 3 divorces. I've lost touch with brothers and good friends. But they had their faults, as well. I'm glad I tried as often as I did to "make marriage/friendship/brotherhood work... and I never blame an "ex" - I always say it was 50% me...50% them. Only one stayed in touch...the mother of my only son. Glad for that.

Former Hillary advisor, Lebanese-American political analyst Peter Daou. What do you think?

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

I've liked Bernie...and have been following him for decades. Here's a great interview of him from 39 years ago... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OraxqbUjpHw=youtu.be

I can't help but think.....

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

LOL...funny that you should mention that. I listen to MusicChoice - it's a "comcast music" channel that produces a variety of music - depending on your choice. Funny that almost daily...when I wake up my computer...I choose "Smooth Jazz" -but if I don't chose it fast enough - you'll never guess what channel i get...Yep....70's music.

Satan apparently has a whooooooooooooolllllllllle lotta time on his hands.

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

WOW! POLITICS 02/18/2020 04:34 am ET. Christian Lawmakers Group Blames Satan After Twitter Poll Goes Badly Awry LOL! SCORE ONE FOR AGNOSTICS! - - - - - - - - - - - After more than 16,000 replies, the answer was an overwhelming “no,” which received 95.8% of the vote. In response, the group accused “atheists and Satanists” of “religious persecution” for voting in the poll. Congress is overwhelmingly Christian, far out of proportion with the people they represent. According to a Pew survey last year, the Senate and House are nearly 90% Christian, compared with 65% of America as a whole. One in four Americans now considers themselves atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular,”

Happy Wednesday All

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

Cute, shapely, charming face...wow! Happy "hump day" to you all!

Happy Wednesday! Puberty! How many of you have a distinct memory if it?

Robecology comments on Feb 19, 2020:

I've done some research on this on my blog page. (Becoming Human). I honestly feel that it's at that point in our lives... the farthest we can think back - to our earliest memories - even pre-puberty (pubescence?) of an early home, a ride on mom/dad's shoulders, a weird dream in our youth....THAT's when we became human. Before that we are growing toward it...but not there yet. I became human around aged 4. I can recall sitting on a bare floor in a new home in Queens Village NYC. I can recall asking my mother "what happens when you die"? I recall riding on my dad's shoulders. I recall my mom's "onion, lettuce, cream cheese and tomato" sandwiches...all around that age. pre-kindergarten. And puberty? Discovering those first "pubic hairs"....the changing voice....the unplanned erections....yep....I recall them all too well...

Over 1100 Former Justice Department Officials Demand Barr's Resignation More than 1,100 former ...

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Just saw this today; Too funny! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvbWKIqj6lA

"If something is true, no amount of wishful thinking will change it." - Richard Dawkins

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Yep!

Ferrari Physique

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Sorry; not impressed....you don't do that to a "Ferrari"

Please vote for whomever you need to in order to rid this country of the nightmare in control.

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

You need these memes...Keep them handy. Post with increasing frequency as Nov 3 approaches on your FB page. Thanks.

Todays bunch

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

I tried what "Sun Tzu" said....and someone - I think it's my pro-Trump brother - keeps reporting me...falsely....and the FB gestapo buy in to any reports without checking and "block" you/me from posting to groups for days at a time. I'm on my 4th "arrest"

I’m still a registered Democrat, and I want to see Trump deposed in the election.

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Here's the thing. Trump and his minions are eating our confusion up and laughing hard at all the "in-fighting" going on to produce a candidate. ...and if we don't unite fast, and firm...Trump will not only have his 4 more years....he'll be immune from prosecution (for all the financial BS he was being charged with...that has an "expiration date of 2022). I recommend you buy the 1-20-21 pin. Wear 'em and share 'em. I'm on my 3rd dozen. Pins "enable" voters.

Foster's Wisdom

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

A "STUPID-STITION" in other words.

Do Lipton employees take coffee breaks? - Steven Wright

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Love Steven!

Hey, just signed-up.

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Here's a few favorite memes. Enjoy, and welcome!

One of the posts below this one on the " None religious Science teachers" group gets close to being ...

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

I don't see any other posts?

Happy Tuesday! How many of you are or have been married?

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

I have been married 4 times. The first one I lost - very young - to breast cancer > brain cancer. It was hell on earth dealing with it...but it taught me some lessons. The second one lasted over a decade - and I ended up being "single dad" while mom "split" for greener pastures. The third was a marriage of convenience....her home was "trashed" by hurricane Andrew....she stayed with me...we thought it would work...it didn't. The fourth...well...she warned me...."let's not get married" she said. "No need" she said. "You were right" I say now....

👩👩For those who like itty bittys.. Here's a twofer..

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Tit size seems to have little to do with sensuality. The big and little both like polite touching, caressing, sucking...etc. It's been my experience that few to none like them handled "aggressively".

Too lazy to check if this is true, but I tend to believe it.

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

Having worked as a teacher in a prison...teaching science....I can attest to the validity of this. I was astonished at the many #religulous guys there.... But the ministers in prisons do have a "captive" audience...and they do talk about "salvation" a lot... so I get it...but I do feel sorry for them.

They're just "asteroids".

Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:

RIGHT!