Seems rather quiet tonight.

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 2, 2019:

We have had sunny warm weather here in the UK for a while - if this is global warming, I thank you all for your efforts at improving my particular spot on the planet

Which three would you keep?

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 2, 2019:

dogs books coffee

I am ready to start thinking forward again instead of looking backward.

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 1, 2019:

There is pain with some memories and it will always be there... you need a brain oubliette, a hole where you shove those memories, forget they are there and get on with living. If something happens to release them into your view - deal with it, round them up and shove them back where they can fade and die - which they never do. (A French term, an oubliette translates as “a little place of forgetting.” An underground chamber, shaped like a beehive, an oubliette is only accessible from the outside in via a trapdoor at the top. Often used to store an enemy until hey died of starvation)

Nervous much? ?

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 1, 2019:

And for the ladies you sit, look up and in front of you,... whose picture would you want staring at you from the door - an unknown hunk, movie star, singer ???

Nervous much? ?

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 1, 2019:

A big step up from the adverts for car insurance, etc usually placed there - and of course the dodgy 'business numbers' found in some.

Art of the day. Like the colors?

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Get some great effects with fish eye lens - I like it

If you're single, are you lonely?

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Loneliness is a state of mind .. I often spend days alone with my dog, but am rarely lonely... there is always something to do and people can be sought out if needed.. Have been desperately alone when working in places where very few speak English, limited outside communication, under time pressure to deliver results in difficult conditions and failure is not an option worth contemplating... the times when the only friendly voice is the repetative french lady on the phone telling you there are no new messages .. that was a long time ago and even now I shake a little at the memory.

Time to teach, my classes vary in volume but they are always fun and I try to make sure everyone has...

ShadowAmicus comments on Mar 1, 2019:

How does american smooth rumba differ from rumba? ( I do dance a little)

Lots of miles between Taos, NM and Scottsdale, AZ for the past two days.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 28, 2019:

was that song recorded so long ago

Lots of miles between Taos, NM and Scottsdale, AZ for the past two days.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 28, 2019:

was that really so long ago

How to find out your British Royalty name... (Lady Liliana Bagels of Waitrose... :-D )

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 28, 2019:

Lord William Chocolate Almond of Lidl

A Question for Men . . .

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 26, 2019:

High heels alone - stretch leg muscles and give 'shape' Proper high heels as in the proverbial 'fuck me' shoes - not seen too often in the office - a more specialised type of work. Respect - comes from the way a woman (or man) uses their brain and the arguments they propose. Titles - known and had to work with many very stupid directors, not deserving respect, or their job.

Find people who can handle your darkest truths.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I would write more,, but fear the judgement of my peers

Be careful what you ask for.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 26, 2019:

I have been beside a 10 year old girl when she shot and killed a man 200 yd away - she was as much a warrior as any special forces man... but not equivalent Men and women are not equal; men tend to have greater physical strength, women often have greater endurance, both can fail under extremes, but each have special skills to harness and when working together can be amazing.

I'm not a big proponent of marriage.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Two people work at a marriage and both have to want it to succeed. There is no reason or excuse for staying with an abusive partner.

Knows her mind, and her body too!

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 26, 2019:

She looks happy with her life choices

It's time to just be happy.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 26, 2019:

At first sight thought this was someone leaning back, holding a huge blow up cock - took a few seconds to review it

Dave Allen - gods own comedian -second joke clearly explains god [youtube.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 25, 2019:

He had a brilliant way of disecting religious dogma and exposing the ridiculous logic of catholicism.

The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes Crash-test ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 23, 2019:

a lot of the article is based on dubious interpretation of stats. Fall in the number of deaths at work linked with an increasing percentage among women. If you go back 100 years the mining, fishing, building, chemicals, armed forces and other 'dangerous' jobs were done almost exclusively by men. Most jobs related to these once major employers are now done abroad. At the same time the number of women in the workforce has dramatically increased, so women as a % of work place deaths is a likely outcome. Research on cancer is almost always directed toward easy targets - ie where people are dying from an identified common background - working in asbestos factories, with particular chemicals, a dusty mine environment, etc and it is relatively easy to obtain funding where a high death toll is identified. Some cancer related hemicals are known to be absorbed by fats - male or female - generally obesity is named as the causal link - more fat than 'normal' people. Testing chemicals in isolation is again easier 100 chemicals to test = 100 test programmes 100 chemicals to test as pairs = 100 x 99/2 = 4500 test programmes - the logistics for all chemicals used becomes an unrealistic objective - but where a causal link with a chemical mix is identified it should be investigated. Body armour and other ppe incorrectly fitting - sadly, if more people die from incorrect sizing there may be legislation to change standards... though manufacture of items could fairly easily be tailored to individuals - a 3d body scan, 3d image processing and computerised manufacture of the item. Should the technology become common, with items redesigned to simplify manufacture the costs per item should fall to only a little above current standard production costs Read of made to measure suits being made this way somewhere in the far east As for crash test dummies and the average man - who does he look like - men go from 7 - 20+ stone in weight. Most of the article is not a 'womens' problem - simply a standards problem.

Can you remember the best decision you've every made?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 22, 2019:

It was a freezing cold morning, sat in a less cold cabin, when working as a bricklayer, but not that morning as too cold for the mortar to set. I decided to apply to do a university degree - at 25 years old.

A question I saw elsewhere online today.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Yes - quite like life, but would want different parents

Oh I hope so. I know I have friends that feel this way. Would love to find a partner who will, too.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Many of my memories I don't want, but am stuck with them - it would be unforgivable to inflict them on someone I like

Oh, I needed to hear this today! "Beautiful" by Carole King: [youtube.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Tapestry was a great album in 1971 (yes had to look that up) and still hits home today .. still have that old bit of vinyl in the loft, and the CD from later, and now on my nusic hard drive. The album is packed with great songs that we all should listen to more often.

Nap Roulette

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

I eat when I'm hungry, I sleep when I'm tired I drink when I'm dry something will kill me, but I'll live till I die

Perhaps single is a personal choice. Some people do single better than married.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Persons A and B love each other - person A has sex with person C - this means person A can no longer love person B. I just don't agree with the concept. If you love that one person you must want them to be happy. There must be times when your partner will find happiness with another person. That could be a day out at cinema, for a meal, a walk, etc or it could mean an afternoon (preferably longer) making love with someone. If the love between two people is strong these 'time away' sessions make no difference to that relationship- if it does, the relationship was not strong to begin with. (Yes - I know this is controversial to western minds)

Perhaps single is a personal choice. Some people do single better than married.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Persons A and B love each other - person A has sex with person C - this means person can no longer love person B. I just don't get the concept. If you love that one person you must want them to be happy. There must be times when your partner will find happiness with another person. That could be a day out at cinema, for a meal, a walk, etc or it could mean an afternoon (preferably longer) making love with someone. If the love between two people is strong these 'time away' sessions make no difference to that relationship- if it does, the relationship was not strong to begin with. (Yes - I know this is controversial to western minds)

I’ve experienced this: “But you’re ethical, so how can you not believe in God?”

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Being a good person is about ethics and morals.... ideas not exclusive to religions.

[understandingcompassion.com] Peope who cry during movies are the strongest people of all?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Lassie come home - that last scene destroys me into a weeping wreck. Wizard of Oz - I am ok with that

How important is honesty to you?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 20, 2019:

I try to adapt a small part of the hippocratic oath on this - 'I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment, but never with a view to injury and wrong-doing.' becomes 'I will use judgment according to my ability and experience, but never with a view to injury and wrong-doing.' Doesn't always work, but at least I try.

I do not drink however I do enjoy non alcoholic beer.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 19, 2019:

I know that partially thawed frozen margaritas have a great kick; the alcohol melts out first, but only on the outer part. I don't think pouring alcohol off frozen wine is feasible, but hell its worth an experiment

The Filipinos and so many others!

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 19, 2019:

Much of central and south America - The Mission, one of my favourite films (a short list, Best exotic marigold hotel was my last cinema trip) depicts Jesuits and indians .. I like the film for the commentary on catholicism and the theme tune Gabriels Oboe - Morricones finest evocative piece (late evening chill with a lagavulin malt) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WJhax7Jmxs

So yeah, she decided to go back to her ex... That didn't take long...

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 18, 2019:

When people have a stressful period in life they need to reaffirm that they are alive, pretty, desirable, needed .. etc. and once they achieve balance will decide to strike out on an unknown new path or relax back into the familiarity of what they know. Most people fear change and venturing into the unknown.

If you had to flee with only 5 items, real or imagined, what would those items be?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Depends why I would flee - from fire flood etc. photo album, laptop, sleeping bag, sack of food, big waterproof coat. If from an attacker - I dislike being hunted - take whatever I need to find my spot, turn around and end it.

Is honesty the best policy? [curiosity.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 18, 2019:

Reading the attachment - about playing hard to get / playing it cool. IMHO if you see someone you find attractive, tell them and let them know, without being 'intrusive'. .. if you don't take the chance you will never know what opportunity passed you by .. the only possible downside is that someone is not interested in you - handle lifes minor rejections. When I was just 18 and travelling to work each day on the bus I would see a girl standing at a stop, waiting for a different bus. I would smile at her, she would smile back and we did this most days for quite a while. One day she got on my bus and sat a few seats away, we both smiled but I was too shy or scared of what everyone around would think if I went across and talked to he, a few stops later she got off the bus. We never did speak, make a true connection .. and I have regretted it ever since. because I didn't take the risk and never found out what might have been.

4am here in the UK and I am still wide awake - and am taking antibiotics, hence not allowed alcohol.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Walked about 3 miles in the predawn light and it was, as always, special. Saw no badgers, foxes or even squirrels; I make too much noise walking and smell too human for them not to know I am around. Have to get there earlier and play a waiting game, but I get too cold for comfort at this time of year. Slept later.

I think there are at least three things that can change a person for the worst if they aren't ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Having someone you love die in your arms Watching someone you love being tortured and awaiting your turn Not being allowed to kill the torturer I'd take power, wealth or fame in exchange

Spreading Today's Love to Everyone Everywhere.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 16, 2019:

Didn't know about cupid .. but if the introduction was in roman times the sexual deviations seem minimalist in comparison to some accounts from the time

Good morning all. Love this picture. Anyone know where it is?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 13, 2019:

could just as easily be Himalaya foorhills, New Zealand, Japan or anywhere with trees snow and rocks

Hello all :) Here is a new piece of music I have written.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Yes - I did enjoy it. Don't understand the context of the film but assume there is something about war, destruction and loss in there, so found it very moving. Will find out later, when I close my eyes and think, if that is a good or bad thing. Thank you - the world and my view of it has changed a little

Good perspective. Be our own “one” first.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 12, 2019:

There are three special people in my life .. the women I love ...and I am the special person who would readily give up life protecting them ... for me, that is what love means

Good morning starshine.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 10, 2019:

How could anyone who saw it ever forget

Bloody brilliant: new emoji to symbolize menstruation welcomed [theguardian.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Should we not have an emoji for 'taking a dump', having a pee, cutting my toenails, plucking my eyebrows, and all those other fairly normal bodily functions and jobs that we never normally mention.

Do this, do this, do this!

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Would go so much further - teach boys it is just as important their girlfriend (other half, wife, etc) enjoys sex and the whole thing is about mutual pleasure .. and that it is not supposed to be quick! ..

School cancels play about Darwin and evolution after Christian parents complain - ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Thorne Academy, a school for 11 - 16 year olds in the UK teaches creationism and does not mention evolution ... they have problems because the kids read the internet

A member here suggested that a woman my age might seek a partner that can help with car repairs, ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Music makes a point - a very muddy over dubbed point...but she plays a mean bass and should have mixed more of it in

A member here suggested that a woman my age might seek a partner that can help with car repairs, ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 8, 2019:

Makes a point - a very muddy over dubbed point...but she plays a mean bass and should have mixed more of it in

Can you guys guess how I'm feeling right now?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Like you have just made love for several days while on a really heavy acis trip

Emotionally fulfilling?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Thinking this one through - teah, my dogs do that

I have not been here for a while. Thought I'd stop by and say hi. Hope all is well!?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Hi-it's goodto talk

"Global warming could exceed 1.5C within five years" warns UK Met Office [theguardian.com]

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Attenborough...'realise that the disasters that continue increasingly to afflict the natural world has one element that connects them all - the unprecedented increase in the number of human beings on the planet.' The world population continues to grow by 10000/hour...all have to be clothed, fed, watered and warmed .. all using energy and contributing to global warming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRPmLWYbUqA

Vent: Date tonight.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Its not a battle - its a dance ... you meet a new partner, move around together, get the feel of each other, your bodies touch, maybe tingle, sweat a little, become as one, then part a little - both must agree to dance on, or to part and find another dance partner. You may remember the beauty of that dance for ever, but don't allow it to dull the experience of the next one. Dance with men, not boys - some time you may find you only really love the one.

Since the fire I haven’t been sleeping well at all.

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I had a serious accident as a - near death surgery, two weeks intensive care another 4 weeks stay and a few years of aftercare .. PTSD was not a 'thing' back then - an old army guy advised me to have a stiff drink and try to sleep. I did, eventually did a lot. took me 10 years to get over it all. You probably have PTSD and it will take a while - talk with someone and get some help... I wish you well and eventual dreamless slep

Superbowl is this Sunday! Are you going to watch the game?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Recording the game - want to see if the adverts are up to previous years highlights https://www.youtube./watch?v=38CYPOYBUAc

Superbowl! Most of them are really rather impressive if you ask me, but I'm sure we'll all agree ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Owls hunt around our place most nights; no idea what breed as I only see a blrr in dim light and can't identify calls. Also have hestrels and buzzards around most days. Raptors are amazing.

Has anyone else found dating to be really difficult these days?

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 2, 2019:

You only have to search out someone a bit interesting. I start with a coffee meet - if that is ok for both we take it further and if not either can walk away.

i know the look all too well

ShadowAmicus comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I find it best to respond and deconstruct their argument - usually this is really easy as most 'christians' have no comprehension of what they claim to believe.

How cold is it? [apple.news]

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 31, 2019:

Just after midnight here (England) and it is just below 0 centigrade with a light dusting of snow - not enough to cover the sole of a shoe. - Rarely gets worse than this in my part of the world

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

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I sit on the floor beside my dog I sit in the woods, upon a log I sit on my boat and soak in the mist I sit with people - quiet soul dismissed

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

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 29, 2019:

About 0 centigrade here .. cold enough for me

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

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Risk? whats the worst that can happen? maybe someone hurts your feelings by telling you to bugger off ... its not usually going to lead to death and destruction.

I've watched this at least 50 times by now.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 29, 2019:

I prefer Fred and Ginger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPgplMujzQ

Eventually you will meet a man or woman.....

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 28, 2019:

If you crave loyalty - get a dog

I propose we start a new game on Agnostic.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Sounds like some of these are getting to you

"Adults keep saying we owe it to the young people, to give them hope.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 27, 2019:

The fundamental problem for humanity is population expansion - climate change, food and water shortages, plastics, air and other pollution, all go back a rapidly growing number of humans all wanting more of the earths resources. In any other species we would define it as a plague - and like other plagues will be self extinguishing as resources run out.

"Adults keep saying we owe it to the young people, to give them hope.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 26, 2019:

Global warming means dramatic changes in weather patterns, some heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods but none of that will end human life on the planet - though of course large parts of many coastal cities and towns (London, New York etc) will be submerged. The more probable end of humanity will be a virus, maybe ebola variants, particularly once antibiotics become ineffective. Then of course there are the ever present possibilities of nuclear war, meteor strike, supervolcano, sunspot energy pulses and too many other routes to devastation, Moral of all this - don't worry - live well and seek happiness and maybe you will grow old and die with a broad smile on your face.

Looking for some feedback.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 25, 2019:

My friend - best man at my wedding - lives about an hours drive away. We are very close, but may not speak for many weeks, or months. I suppose its a blokew thing - we talk when there is something to say, or organise or ask for advice / help - each understands the other is there whenever needed, but we can't be bothered with inconsequential day to day stuff

Who else relates to this??

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 25, 2019:

too often

Perhaps the most depressing photo I've ever seen.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 20, 2019:

Should use the stock of tinned spam to fill the shaft of a disused coalmine - inhimane to inflict the stuff on unsuspecting fish

When a man truly loves a woman does she become his weakness?

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 14, 2019:

I love 3 women and would do anything for them, up to and including killing, bleeding, dying - whatever is necessary; does that make me their strength? I don't think so - protector? probably. Certainly makes them my weakness.

Earth, without water.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Thats a raggy old tennis ball with half the cover torn off!!!

My daughter recently came out as gay.

ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 10, 2019:

There is an argument that we are all (at least) bisexual - when you get pissed off at life you look around for something to kickstart things again.

Great news for those who stick to health foods and clean eating - you can now buy non-GMO water!

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 30, 2018:

I#m sure that with the correct marketing it will become a top seller .. as for me - I'll stick to eau d'tap

Hi all! Just checking in for a bit.

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 30, 2018:

Aaah new year really is a new year for you - grab the second half of your life and run with it

Do you believe in/pay attention to "love languages?

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 30, 2018:

Had not even heard of 'love language till reading this.so also looked it up. looks like another way some enterprising chappie is stripping cash away from suckers

America needs this wall...

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Saddens me to have to tell you that we need the wall in England. Our local academy, sponsored by an evangelical christian, teaches creationism to all pupils.

Deep thoughts.

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 26, 2018:

And language!!! WTF .. if Adam knew the hassle he was letting himself in for with language and Eve .. men cursed for eternity

Deep thoughts.

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Ponder away .. I reckon a slow crawl from primeval swamps and evolution to what we havew become is hopefully a more realistic concept .. and maybe over time, if there is that much time, mankind will evolve into something useful to this world

Think I should get one?

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Looks like an orthodox jewish hat for a very cold climate

Surprising how many people are posting about their preparations for christmas on an agnostic ...

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I really don't care that christmas has become an international celebration of consumerism - or that it has lost any connection to christianity.

When theists try to tell you why you should believe in god.

ShadowAmicus comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I tend to listen and then disassemble their argument .. most people have never really thought about why they believe .. it is just what was taught to them as children.

Oh boy. Where have all the clever, witty people gone from agnostic.com?

ShadowAmicus comments on Nov 28, 2018:

Hi Golden Doll .. you sound interesting - at least you rationalise about RIP and speak a few languages which puts you up as reasonably intelligent. PLEASE pick an area you are interested and talk with me

I just saw a dead deer on the side of the road.

ShadowAmicus comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Your humour is great

Does anyone else here actually sit and think about the philosophical ideas of God, Love, .

ShadowAmicus comments on Nov 26, 2018:

OK .. throw this into the cauldren. I believe totally (I hope rationally) in reincarnation. This earth, and the whole universe, is nade up of billions of atoms. My body is a collection of those atoms, put together to form 'me'. When I die I will become a lump of meat, just like any other animal ... simply a collection of salts, amino acids, proteins, water etc. When a tree or other inanimate life dies, it becomes the same. But all of 'me' is recycled by nature. My decaying body will split apart .. blood and water may soak into the ground, flesh eaten by bacteria and other animals, bones slowly decay to dust ... but all of those proteins, minerals etc will become a part of new life in the animals and plants that consume me .. or maybe be trapped in the rock or soil for thousands of years, till eventually some life form absorbs that little atom of 'me'. All part of the natural world .. and to me, it is reincarnation. I hope to (following a quietish death) be devoured by a large carnivore

Overpopulation – The Root Cause of Our Problems – Why Is It a Taboo Topic?

ShadowAmicus comments on Nov 25, 2018:

Whenever there is a plague level population explosion the earth comes up with a way to devastate that species .. see it work with locusts, rats, etc .. whether it be nuclear self destruction, disease, loss of vital supplies (air, water, food) or some other mechanism, it will happen at some point. I hope that other species on the earth will not be too badly affected.

Conflicted and Curious

ShadowAmicus comments on Nov 25, 2018:

I am one of those affected by this. I love three women .. one is my wife, one like an adopted daughter and one who could be my lover/second wife, but societal and interpersonal constraints and attitudes prevent this.