Had a lovely evening picnic at a winery tonight with 8 other local divorced women I met on Facebook.

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

The mind-system behind the Trump supporters are complex...and there's a lot of parallels between them and the "Religulous" of America....so kudos to you for speaking out....and here's a great video that I share with many "fence-sitters" - it's a cartoon...narrated by a famous guy...(I forget his name...but very articulate...and very polite)...yet full o stats on how/why the Trump people don't "get it". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

A (female) friend called me sexist. Is it sexist to want to be treated equally?

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Women have suffered - and still suffer today in many "3rd world nations"....a "second class status". As a man who calls himself a feminist, I can only apologize for the slow creep toward equality that women are going through. I've seen little change throughout my adult life. All I can suggest is to stay positive, took at the glass as "half-full" and keep pushing....but try to avoid the "struggle"....make it a "flow" towards equality for your sanity.....there's a growing number of men who support your POV.

What's the story line?

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

You're looking at yourself....and not me?

14 October, 2019 (again) Diet Diary - Was so tired last night I didn't even know what day it was.

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Growing old is not fun. Sad and sorry for your situation...

I've been in a monogamous relationship with my wife for 20 years.

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

It's a serious - and all too common - problem. Two routes; Either ask her to go to counseling with you...or.. Let go lightly. Wish her well... Be firm - not loud, not angry, just firm.... in your resolve to set out on your own. Don't use any bad language. Don't rage/act-out in front of the kids... ust tell her it's time for you both to part. No "down on your knees" no long "let's fix this" discussions. My first wife died young...which set the stage for me ending a relationship if it wasn't working. I"ve since divorced 3 times....and have nothing bad to say about any of my "ex's"...I take at least 50% of the "blame" for the ending. Ken Keyes Jr. has been a master to me....I've read many of his books. His strategy of "preferences vs addictions" and "hold on tightly-let go lightly" has worked many times for me. https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/ken-keyes-jr/385510/

Kitty is triggered.

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Lighten up, Pussy!

Why Is Sex Like Riding A Bike?

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Wow....no wonder I like bike-riding so much!

Don't go extinct like the dinosaurs.

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

I''d be in serious trouble if the coffee plantations went through some sort of catastrophic collapse....as is forecast by many climate-change scientists.... "Study after study has laid out the threat climate change poses to the coffee industry. Rising temperatures will bring drought, increase the range of diseases and kill large swaths of the insects that pollinate coffee plants. " https://time.com/5318245/coffee-industry-climate-change/

NASA engineer's 'helical engine' may violate the laws of physics [newscientist.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

I've heard of using photons from our sun...and even other stars, to "push" a solar sail...but this sounds/reads too absurd to me. I'll live another couple - maybe three decades longer...I hope to see science focusing on getting our earth get in better shape.

This is exactly what it's like. It changes fast, and often!

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Great pic! I hope that's not photoshopped....but I know Florida weather enough to know how real that is!

Red lipstick, heavy mascara, short skirt, high heels.

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

Duh, ya think?

You don't need a teeny bikini to look sexy!

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

It's the fitness, not the exposure...great pic!

Good morning. Here's a sentence for you to complete:. If only ....

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

No, sorry; not for me. I abhor the "what ifs". I won't look at fancy cars and nice houses and "pine".... I love who I am. I love the life I lived. I have no regrets...and I think it's unwise to even consider them.

Religious people will believe anything

Robecology comments on Oct 15, 2019:

If you haven't seen Bill Maher's "Religulous" - please make a point of doing so... https://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/religulous-by-bill-maher-full-movie/

Hey there.

Robecology comments on Oct 14, 2019:

The religious are, indeed, #religulous. Be glad you're done with him...or he with you. Instead of navigating "the dating world" just navigate "the world"...you always meet someone better when you're not "looking" for them...but do "get out there"...

AR-15 Inventor's Family: This Was Meant to Be a Military Weapon But you got to keep in mind some ...

Robecology comments on Oct 14, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR9NHjDi4EA

Few know what critters lived before dinosaurs.

Robecology comments on Oct 14, 2019:

And there was long evolution of both animals and plants - both on land and in the ocean..before dinosaurs. Palm trees and Cycads predate ferns, which predate conifers, which predate flowering trees. The Palm trees you see today were around long before dinosaurs.....

Happy Monday! What's your favorite frozen treat? Mine is butter pecan ice cream 😁

Robecology comments on Oct 14, 2019:

Any chocolate "frozen treat" works for me....the complex "Rocky Road" and other nut, marshmallow, and chocolate sauces and syrups do it for me... But Rich brownies are decadent...as are Pies....the more complex, the better.

I previously posted about my recent breakup.

Robecology comments on Oct 14, 2019:

Aging is catastrophic on sex drive. Men need Cialis or Viagra...women need hormones...to "maintain the sexual adventures" we enjoyed commonly - what seems like just a few years ago. You simply have to weigh the merits of keeping your active (intercourse) intimacy in tact - or switch to a non-intercourse "intimacy" that works for you and your partner. It's a tough call...and varies from day to day, person to person. The keys - the most important issues, IMO, is staying flexible, open, and healthy.

Advanced auto maintenance tip....

Robecology comments on Oct 13, 2019:

Better yet....look in to an E.V.... Use this link to order it....get 2000 free supercharge miles... http://ts.la/robert4003

[sciencenews.

Robecology comments on Oct 13, 2019:

The video "shows what happens"...but it's still a computer-generated video...not the actual photographs.

The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. - John Burroughs

Robecology comments on Oct 13, 2019:

I visited John Borrough's home in the Hudson valley in the 80's...when his granddaughter was stlll alive and hosting visits to his deep woods hideaway, "Slabsides"....charming and inspiring. https://www.hudsonrivervalley.com/sites/John-Burroughs-Slabsides-/details

Sailing, anyone?

Robecology comments on Oct 13, 2019:

Ahhh, yes. In my days when I had a sailboat...the highlights of the trip was when the lady chose to relax enough to strip down...thanks for bringing back great memories!

I was called liberal scum on agnostic.com. Seriously!

Robecology comments on Oct 13, 2019:

Any name-caller is...in the world of "debate" protocol... giving up. They're admitting defeat in the worst way possible...by expressing their anger at their loss with personal attacks. So my advice to you is... 1. Ignore the individual who does this. They're not worth your effort and attention. 2. If you see a possibility to help them...(you feel sorry for their cornered/confrontational remark...) ....share this with them. My motto is to always help the handicapped. They're just ill, not well, not equipped to debate with standard logic.

[yesmagazine.

Robecology comments on Oct 13, 2019:

It's not Menohorror, or Menodamnation...it's just "menopause" ...a pause, or tapering off of the menses cycle. Maybe we just should let go of the "stigma"...

Electricity off or house burned down?

Robecology comments on Oct 13, 2019:

As Bill Maher astutely commented on his show, Friday (Oct 11) " well, that's smart...they're afraid of fires from downed wires, so they encourage millions of homeowners to light their homes with candles"

Fascinating article on industrial-scale agriculture.

Robecology comments on Oct 12, 2019:

I do three things when I buy already cooked chicken; 1. I weigh them. There's a surprising difference in weight among the cooked ones for sale. 2. I look at the refrigerated ones that didn't sell...and are often marked down. 3. I examine the raw chickens for sale. I have one of those "rotissierie" ovens....so if I have the time and energy. (and the cost is reasonable)...I'll cook my own.

Anyone notice trumps increased use of profanity in the media since the start of the impeachment ...

Robecology comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Two astute observations. Too bad you're not a prominent health professional that can testify in Congress.

So, what are you thinking?

Robecology comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Sexy, classy!

Do you background check online dates prior to meeting in person?

Robecology comments on Oct 12, 2019:

It depends on lots of things. Where you live...how old you are...what you're looking for...what stage in your life is your relationship need? As a senior who's been through decades of dating I see some wisdom and no harm in looking up the person to "get to know them" better. I wouldn't spend money on it...it seems some of these "arrest record" searches are a rip off...but the internet can be useful. The more honest and upfront he/she is to begin with, the more they are "ready" for a new relationship.

Good Saturday morning! It's day two of the probate seminar here in Orlando.

Robecology comments on Oct 12, 2019:

Generally OK...but I see why some get evil reputations.

I have this wonder perhaps someone knows the answer. Do people that dye their get brain damage?

Robecology comments on Oct 11, 2019:

https://www.spring.org.uk/2018/05/hair-colour-iq.php

Dressed in black... How do you like it?

Robecology comments on Oct 11, 2019:

Since you asked....

Beautiful woman

Robecology comments on Oct 11, 2019:

Ashley Judd might have that look...but she's way ahead of the curve...she doesn't ever need to sell pics of her in transparent tops. Nice try, tho.

Has anyone ever noticed a strange thing going on with Atheist giving up the faith in god or a higher...

Robecology comments on Oct 11, 2019:

I found a video that will help you comprehend why Agnostic/atheists have "faith" in a government that uses taxes to take care of its people; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4rr9Lcx_dQ

This is Jimmy.

Robecology comments on Oct 11, 2019:

A truly amazing human being.

Back from the dead: Some corals regrow after 'fatal' warming [phys.org]

Robecology comments on Oct 11, 2019:

A small, almost token reward, or win...in our losing battle against the onslaughts of climate change. Thanks for sharing, @FearlessFly !

This is a LONG read.

Robecology comments on Oct 10, 2019:

POINT #1. On long reads like thIS....may I suggest that you make it more "readable" by breaking up the paragraphs? For example; Original; "The way to end America's forever wars is to bring back the draft. Around Memorial Day each year, I take my children to Arlington National Cemetery. I’ve got friends buried there, and I think the best way to tend to their memory is to tell my kids stories about them. Who knows, maybe when my kids are grown up, they’ll pass some of those stories down to their own kids. I try not to take them on Memorial Day itself, as it is packed, so usually we wind up there after school the week before. Two years ago on our visit, a detachment from the Old Guard–the ceremonial troops who work at Arlington–was lined up in formation behind a riderless horse and caisson. My kids asked me what was going on, and I explained that the soldiers were preparing for a funeral. As I told this to my daughter, I caught myself staring across the Potomac, toward downtown Washington. Observing the indifferent afternoon hustle, a sadness came over me. But I was with my kids, so I shook it off. We visited a few more graves, I told a few more stories. Then we left. Broken up; "The way to end America's forever wars is to bring back the draft. Around Memorial Day each year, I take my children to Arlington National Cemetery. I’ve got friends buried there. I think the best way to tend to their memory is to tell my kids stories about them. Who knows, maybe when my kids are grown up, they’ll pass some of those stories down to their own kids. I try not to take them on Memorial Day itself, as it is packed, so usually we wind up there after school the week before. Two years ago on our visit, a detachment from the Old Guard–the ceremonial troops who work at Arlington–was lined up in formation behind a riderless horse and caisson. My kids asked me what was going on, and I explained that the soldiers were preparing for a funeral. As I told this to my daughter, I caught myself staring across the Potomac, toward downtown Washington. Observing the indifferent afternoon hustle, a sadness came over me. But I was with my kids, so I shook it off. We visited a few more graves, I told a few more stories. Then we left. See what I mean? You'll get a higher percentage of readers getting all the way through. Point #2. Why just required military service? As world wars wind down, and the need to kill/conquer has less justification, why not require ANY type of national service? National Parks service, Peace Corps are growing in popularity. Maybe a year of "service" there might work.

Two of my babies! I had a hard year with these guys: a big black ratsnake was living in my barn and...

Robecology comments on Oct 10, 2019:

Baby what?

I understand Facebook recently changed its Terms of Service to allow the Trump campaign to post ...

Robecology comments on Oct 10, 2019:

Not the whole truth. If you find something that's "fake news" it's easy to block and report it. Trump thinks he's being honest. He honestly believes his "conspiracy theories" and honestly fear persecution. He's suffering a severe disability...which will come out with time. If I come across any BS I block it and report it. I get feedback from FB thanking me for it and confirming that it was blocked or deleted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

While we're on the subject! [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 10, 2019:

Greatness. Read Keith's book, Life. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51dfdc-I5LL.jpg

[sciencenews.org] "In A Climate Crisis, Is Geoengineering Worth The Risks?

Robecology comments on Oct 10, 2019:

I like the idea of space mirrors. I've read that if GPS can track our speed, then satellites can send energy to areas that store them....so all we will need is a few large orbiting solar collectors...a way to send this energy to collecting points on earth, and a way to distribute that energy. The U.S. energy department (of which Rick Perry, who didn't know that this agency existed a couple of years ago. was appointed head of) has a page on this; https://www.energy.gov/articles/space-based-solar-power Occam's razor - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Occam's_razor

Hmmmmmmm... Did something ever prompt you to write?

Robecology comments on Oct 10, 2019:

Yes....getting older's a bitch. Sleep patterns change. Body changes. Metabolism slows way down. Recommendations... !. Keep up the exercise routines. I concur with the person who advised you to do hard exercise. 2. Up your protein. Egg whites only. More lean meat. Greek yogurt with Fruit and cereal. Check the protein content on foods...select higher protein pasta, Greek yogurt, protein powder, shakes, etc. We lose muscle mass as we get older. 3. Find a way to get orgasms...toys, old lovers, etc. Orgasms are youth-restoring. 4. Keep smiling. 5. Don't give in to rambling rants at 4 AM. Take a melatonin, get a nicer, softer, better pillow, cool the room, add blankets. Get back to sleep.

Not when the inflatable what ever it is looks that bad.

Robecology comments on Oct 10, 2019:

@mistymoon77 - Now how can I un-see that? uggghhh! (reported. Not funny. Please remove)

Robert Reich: Why 2020 Won't Be Won By Centrists [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Excellent. Shared on my FB page.

[vice.com] Will the 26 new sexual allegations vs Trump be ignored like the rest?

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Trump appears dumb, and makes a lot of false comments and misspellings....but I give him this...he has a smart team of lawyers. They know every trick in the book, and quite a few that aren't in the book.... I'm afraid your assumptions - that these allegations will be ignored - is spot on. Solution? Vote, and get out the vote. Buy these pins. wear 'em and share 'em. I'm on my 3rd dozen. A woman in upstate NY gave me my first one over a year ago.

This post may be perfect for this group.

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

I've been saying and posting this for a while now. We need to stop the name calling. Even if someone appears to be "trolling" for a response....maybe they want feedback, they want a debate....they just don't know how to ask politely for one... ...so they're labeled "trolls" and then the follow up is "don't feed the trolls" or "ignore the trolls". I say...let's discuss this. You may have seen me post this before; I strive to be at the top of the triangle...I hope all who disagree with me do as well....

Platinum blonde

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

I hate to ask this...but does anyone see a resemblance to Ivanka?

Corporate attempts Stonehenge......Art vs. Accounting. "What is this costing us?

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Is that any portion of "the wall" ? Excellent, dramatic photography, as usual!

Among elite scientists, 7% are religious. Neil deGrasse Tyson. [youtube.com] At about 1:50.

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Excellent video...Love NDT....

Someone cannot wait till the pot fills

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Ouch!

Happy hump day or should I say happy Wednesday🤣😂👍

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

What day is it?

Happy Wednesday everyone.

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Being retired has its advantages....go to sleep when you're tired....wake up when you're rested. Being a life-long teacher...I often was up before sunrise...and often to bed early as well. Hard to break the habit!

I personally don’t think anyone comes close to Deviant Donnie when it comes to corruption.

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

We all knew (or at least many of us knew) that the Trumps were subversive, slimy and slick. Biden and sons fell in to the "greed" trap when Hunter went overseas to get on the board of the gas company there....and - despite what we know about the Trump family ties and businesses....it might have hurt his chances for being a democratic candidate. Fortunately, Liz Warren and company are standing on the sidelines...quietly cheering the Trumps on...

I wonder how much it would cost today?😏🤔

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

Inflation not only gives all of us a false sense that we're making more money, but it allows some to get ahead with tricks, advertising, etc. Remember; this dinner might have cost 10-12 times less than a comparable dinner today...but back then we made 10-12 times less.

My morning walk. The LaHave River.

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

This is happening in Canada? Now? Wow! Nice.. I found a video showing our "breathing" earth...time lapse of seasonal changes... https://youtu.be/3oIcJBiynvw

I found this article, apparently some of the major contributors have known the implications of their...

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

It's common sense; if you get rich from something that's also doing people harm...you either hide the harm, or fudge the data, or ignore it. Remember Tobacco companies and their "Doctors say smoking is good for you" ads? The tobacco companies are tiny compared to the fossil fuel companies...

Study up, gang!

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

I'll never forget that scene from Forrest Gump; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-pK8SfXdFY

Arctic Sea Ice Loss: What's The Latest? [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 9, 2019:

This is obviously too much information for the politicians who are in control of subsidies for fossil fuel development...so they will obviously ignore this data. They will continue to not only give our tax money to fossil fuel miners and shippers - but will keep fuel taxes low....thus incentivizing the purchases of fossil fuels. We are in deep s....t...

The Twins That Are Neither Identical nor Fraternal [theatlantic.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Wow; learned something new today; **sesquizygotic twins ** Amazing!

Today's public service announcement:

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Nothing will come of this. There's too many legal (or shall I say, pseudo-legal) folk supporting Trumps ignorance and twisting his words. Now the theme is "he was kidding". There's just one way to remove Trump...and by the way things look now...even that might not happen...

There are some women to best avoid, but the allure is just to enticing

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Sirens. The latin name for the Manatee group order is "Sirenia"...for....you guessed it....being the alleged "mermaids that caused shipwrecks" in Greek mythology. Why were manatees named Sirenia Etymology. Sirenia, commonly sirenians, are also referred to by the common name sirens, deriving from the sirens of Greek mythology. This comes from a legend about their discovery, involving lonely sailors mistaking them for mermaids. Seekoei (sea cow) is also the name for a hippopotamus in Afrikaans. Sirenia - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirenia

It's been a challenge to learn how to walk again, and building muscle has not been a thing that I ...

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Kudos, Ed. You've made incredible progress. I still hope you show us before and after pics...you have a lot to be proud of!

[realclearscience.com] This is fun!!

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Awesome...with data that proves it works! Guess we'll be seeing a lot more painted cows!

Another story from the deep past, but with some interest for todays world. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Anton's videos are good...but not great. He needs to slow down and articulate...you can see that his videos start and stop...he's trying to say too much in too short a time.

Good morning! Last night I woke up, wondering if this intense fear, cold and full body tingling was ...

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Indeed...dreams bother me...I won't call them "night-mares" - they're not quite "horror-movies" but the absurdity of them has me leaping out of bed sometimes.

Been there, done that, got the T shirt

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Quite normal!

A Comic Book approach but nevertheless: [yesmagazine.org]

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Thanks for this. I forwarded the link to my daughter in law who's gung-ho enthusiastic about "farming" her new 2 acre property.

Petunia was hitting my deep stash yesterday, thinking if she cleared it out she would have more ...

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

I found her address; and yes...she still wants the outdated condoms....and any old/clean but no longer used medical supplies that you have... 455 w23rd st 1e NY, NY. 10011 718.415.1583 MoonflowerHealingArts.com Here's a recent newsletter that I got from her... The Haiti Clinic - 10 years of service to the poor! Michelle LaDue <michellenladue@gmail.com> 2:07 PM Dear friends, As many of you know I have been involved in volunteering with the Naturopathic Relief Clinic in Haiti for the past 8 years. I have visited Haiti on 5 medical missions to our clinic in Port-au-Prince offering healing services to the extremely poor communities with great successes. Since all of the political upheaval, violence, and rioting on the streets that has grown in the past few years I have not visited the clinic recently. I still support the clinic and the people in Haiti by continuing to help manage it from a far with fundraising, education, and growing/making herbal medicines to send to them throughout the year. Here is our yearly update and report on what we've been up to this past year! **Please consider donating if you can. Your support over the years has been so helpful! Thank you! ** Another year of clinic has passed and the Naturopathic Relief Clinic has continued its invaluable work, offering free naturopathic health care to about 7,000 people, bringing the total of patients to 77,000 in almost 10 years! This is an astonishing accomplishment, as the overall situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate. What were seismic shock waves have now turned into a veritable socio-political earthquake: daily gang shootings, political unrest, attempts to overthrow the government, gigantic embezzlement scandals, riots, mugging, hospital strikes etc. rock Port-au-Prince daily. Two months ago, Bernard (our clinic manager for many years) tried to make his way from downtown Port-au-Prince to the area where the clinic is when he was visiting Haiti for two weeks. He had to abandon the plan half way, because he got caught in a shooting, having to wait it out lying on the floor of his hastily parked by the roadside car. There was not a single day during his stay that was safe enough to drive. Meanwhile, Marie-Lucie, Camio and helper Robinson have been holding clinic when it is safe and there is no curfew. Clinic attendance has fluctuated greatly for three main reasons. Whenever the government hospitals are on strike, the clinic is swamped with people seeking help. When it is too dangerous, people cannot reach the clinic or try to stay inside, or there may be a warning asking everyone to stay indoors. At those times, Marie-Lucie and Camio have seen people from their homes for emergency treatments, which they also do on weekends. When ...

[upworthy.

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Indeed!. I love Elen. I'm a regular participant on many conservative and pro-Trump FB pages....because I don't name-call...because I try to gently present the facts. Are the Conservative-pro-Trump crowd tough? Definitely. But they're still decent people. Many are either naive, or uninformed, or undereducated...and to those who start name-calling it tells me I've pressed too many of their buttons and just need to leave them alone...or in some cases...block them...especially when they "attack" or "get personal". But a few are genuinely disappointed in DJT...and want to change. Just remember; the Trump supporter has their backs against the wall. They're like cornered rats....they will be defensive, they will lash out and try to counter with your alleged "attacks"...so be nice...be empathetic. I often share this...a very empathetically done story of the weird behavior of a pro-Trump American. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

Under Scrutiny For Corruption, Trump Blurs Meaning Of Corruption | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC ...

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

More from Rachel on Colbert....a brilliant combination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au3Y60ty6Ik

After a solo retreat in a cabin in the woods off the grid, I have decided to not date right now.

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

@ArtzyNerd; Congrats on falling in love...with yourself. It's a major milestone to getting off the "relationship" addiction. I'm not saying don't strive to be a "we"...but make it a preference....not a "must have" /addiction.

video post - worth the click! [facebook.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Here's the video directly, for those of you with no FB links... https://youtu.be/0Ab4BRAQElw

video post - worth the click! [facebook.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2019:

Clooney is great! Here's the direct link to the website; https://climatecrocks.com/2019/05/08/george-clooney-against-dumbfkery/

Happy Monday! For years It was suggested that I get a griddle.

Robecology comments on Oct 7, 2019:

I just bought a second induction/convection oven!! I had bought one a couple of years ago because I had had an induction cooktop and loved it...it heats the pan (which must be made of iron, or steel) by tiny magnets..the surface doesn't get red hot....and it cooks much faster than the regular hot-surface ovens. They were priced over a thousand....until recently...I took a chance with a "fridgidaire" model... and I like it so much that when my son moved to his new home I bought him one. I found this model in Jetson's (Port St. Lucie Florida) https://www.frigidaire.com/Kitchen-Appliances/Ranges/Induction-Range/FFIF3054TS/

Petunia was hitting my deep stash yesterday, thinking if she cleared it out she would have more ...

Robecology comments on Oct 7, 2019:

I know of a group that specifically asks for out-of-date condoms. They know (like most of us) that the dating of products is a commercial benefit thing....if the package is sealed, they're still good. I've messaged her...if you do Facebook, go here: Moonflower Healing Arts, Michelle LaDue L.Ac./Doula Her groups name is "Hearts Helping Haiti". and ask her directly where to send them. The men of Haiti appreciate stuff like this; and the growth there is out of hand....

Let me try this again. I made a rookie mistake 🥺. For any other Bernie and Breaking Bad fans.

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2019:

Bernie's hit a hurdle. He's been proven that he's aging....getting old. We're going to have to decide if his tenets...his precepts....his life devoted to a good, fair society .... ....needs him as the leader. ....Can he "anoint Liz" to carry the torch? Or does he have to prove that it was "just a hurdle" and it's "normal to stumble"...as long as you keep running?

Tiny house.

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2019:

Pros (to living small/compact) - Energy efficient. You are making a small "Eco - footprint". Cons - reduced decorating opps...reduced cooking space. It's a tough call. I downsized from a 3-2 to a 2-2....I keep the BR/bath closed off except for company....so it's essentially a 1-1...with a choice of bathrooms....and lots of windows...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Ginger baker has died!

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2019:

The story; https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/oct/06/ginger-baker-wild-and-brilliant-cream-drummer-dies-aged-80

4 October 2019 - Diet Diary - I am so far holding my own, right around my original goal of 140, + ...

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Protein. Something us seniors don't get enough of...Not sure why...but do consider buying that big container of protein powder or a few sets of those small but potent high protein drinks.

Hey members.

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Far less here than on Facebook. FB responders don't follow debate rules, call names, and get rude; I rarely find that here.

Good morning .

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2019:

Having taught health to adults in night school, I've become highly motivated to stay fit and eat right. Having said that; I've been struggling to get down in to the lean and fit weight bracket that I had most of my adult life. Working out is harder when you're retired and older. On top of that, our diet habits are started before we could walk and talk...so changing them is harder than quitting drugs. The actor Matthew McConaughey said something years ago which stuck with me; "Sweat every day. It's like pissing and shitting...our body needs it to get rid of wastes. That plus do an exercise that makes you huff and puff for 20-30 minutes a day"....and he's really aging nicely. So take his advice...if you want to spend more time than allotted in that body. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_McConaughey

Where is everyone?

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2019:

I concur with most of the responders. The "chat" rooms are vague, and if there's no good "topic" brought up....then it's just silly, pretentious, and kind of "daft". My recommendation? Find cool/funny/interesting stuff on the web. Copy the link, or download the pic. If you copy You-tube links, the previews show up well. Make a comment...or ask a question about the post...you'll get plenty of feedback. I got to level 8 in "no time" just doing it that way. E.G. This is one of the best quotes from famous atheist Richard Dawkins; what're your thoughts?

So my bf, Frankie, has expressed to me his opinion that I shouldn't be posting pics here anymore.

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2019:

BF wants you to stop posting "sexy classy" pics. He doesn't propose marriage...but you have his baby. Now his parents want to baptize the child...and you "give in"...pretty soon he'll not be happy with those of us who support your rights.... Hmmmm...someone's losing ground, here.

Just upgraded to XR because my 7+ starting flaking out.

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2019:

I'm an apple regular for the simple reason it never crashes...ever. I've heard of everyone else with PC systems getting very upset at the pop-ups, and freezes....that just never happens with apples. The store bends over backwards to help you if/when you must go there....

Brainstorming help, please: A long-distance friend and I want to meet for a week this fall someplace...

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

Yellowstone is Amazing. The Grand Canyon is unique and special. Don't worry about advanced booking; if you decide to go there, do call them...if it's only 2 adults, 1 room...that's easy. And...if you want to come hang with me...no room cost (I have a spare BR) just cover your grub...I'm on the beach in Ft. Pierce.

Could gravity change with time? [livescience.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

The question is...is earth gaining or losing mass? From what I've heard/read we're gaining tons per minute of space debris....space "dust" as it were....but...we are losing tons of very light gasses...though at an infinitely slow pace. Obviously the pace wasn't always this slow - and perhaps was positive (growing) not negative (shrinking) as it is today...but just as obviously - gravity on our earth is changing. Earth's mass is variable, subject to both gain and loss due to the accretion of in-falling material, including micrometeorites and cosmic dust and the loss of hydrogen and helium gas, respectively. The combined effect is a net loss of material, estimated at 5.5×107 kg (5.4×104 long tons) per year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_mass

Any opinions?....

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

Imagine if he died by being hung instead of crucified...all the Christians would be wearing tiny gold nooses?

Legend says....

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

I'm agnostic. Prove it.

He looked a lot like Che Guevara, drove a diesel van... [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

Bowie's fatal flaw...he was a heavy cigarette smoker.

The one on the right is my car maybe a slightly bit more fatalistic? :-)

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

We will end it soon enough...and we will take most land life and most higher forms of ocean life with us...but that will just re-set the evolutionary clock. We'll be back. Barring any unforseen meteors, the next intelligent beings set to dominate the Earth (misnamed...should be called "the Ocean") are either Octopi, Cetaceans, or - if land creatures dominate - they could very well be reptilian....

I have not eaten a good tasting strawberry since my childhood, they are still red, still a good size...

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

I'm afraid that science says it's more likely that you have a taste "memory" that, because it was new...was exaggerated. A child experiencing a strawberry for the first time is a "new experience" and tends to create "expectations". Having said that...there's also the possibility that in your past you experienced a more carefully grown fruit. But the science suggests otherwise. https://www.theroasterie.com/blog/palate-fatigue-yes-your-taste-buds-can-get-tired-too/

Tourist Photo of Cloudy Belgian Sky Holds Stunning Similarity to Van Gogh's ‘Starry Night’

Robecology comments on Oct 4, 2019:

And not many realize how hard it is to get a photo looking directly in to the sun...and still have foreground lighting...amazing....and very likely "edited"

Bernie suffered a blow with news he had to have 2 stents put in.

Robecology comments on Oct 3, 2019:

Stents and heart surgery rejuvenate. It will allow him to throw off typically nerve-dulling meds. This might be a good thing.

Posted this in the baby boomers group but felt it should be posted here too.

Robecology comments on Oct 3, 2019:

That's easy. Several cast iron frying pans. Those new induction cook-tops? Wow...

Do you think body armor should be illegal? Why or why not? [ar500armor.com]

Robecology comments on Oct 3, 2019:

It's not a matter of should it be legal or illegal...the point is why should there even be a need to buy it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR9NHjDi4EA

(I cheated with the s’mores at the campfire)

Robecology comments on Oct 3, 2019:

funny you should mention S'mores....but I let them be a rare treat. This was from 10 months ago...

Good morning! I think I've had "gremlins" in the house for several years.

Robecology comments on Oct 3, 2019:

Famous gremlin hiding places...behind and next to the washing machine and dryer. Behind the toilet. Behind/under the Etegere and/or other bedroom furniture. Look there for your "stuff". Missing kichen stuff? Take out your kitchen drawers, open up your cabinets and remove stuff that's been sitting there a while. The gremlins live there, too.

Who is this goddess?

Robecology comments on Oct 3, 2019:

No idea; but a nice "Sexy Classy" shot....

I should ask @toolguy about this:

Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2019:

From the Rapid City side? It's deep in South Dakota, which is south of North Dakota.... https://www.yellowstonepark.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620/MTU2NDUwNTgyMTg0MzM5MTYy/bbh-region-map-feature_700.jpg