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Nessie in the grass and a tiny gecko I ushered outside. ? these things make me smile.
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 4, 2018:
I hate to ask this because I feel like I'm setting myself up for a joke. What's a nessie?
I thought this group might appreciate this mural. This is not my photo, I found it on the internet.
AstralSmoke comments on Aug 11, 2018:
Wonder if they have bug problems?
James Abbott McNeil Whistler American, 1834-1903 Nocturne in Black and Gold - The Falling Rocket ...
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 11, 2018:
Whistler's mom is a classic. I'm sure most people are familiar with it.
"Burst Free", Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas, 24" X 24", $500
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 13, 2018:
Did you use a palette knife for this painting?
These were taken in 2017. Do you like the trellis for the honeysuckle?
AstralSmoke comments on Jan 4, 2019:
The handrail to nowhere! Love it!
Do you ever feel lucky or unlucky?
AstralSmoke comments on Dec 6, 2017:
Back to the origins of religions.
GOP congressman tries to have Parkland dad ejected from hearing on gun violence – ThinkProgress
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 8, 2019:
"so help me god"
Chris de Burgh - The Road to Freedom [youtube.com]
AstralSmoke comments on May 17, 2018:
The road to freedom is a never-ending dirt path with large rocks, sinkholes, and multiple workarounds.
Happy Friday! May you all find some 1%.
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 27, 2018:
A very nice wish. Thanks.
Modern Guru strikes again.
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 9, 2020:
It's too early. Yukihiro Takahaski!
Anyone into vermiculture?
AstralSmoke comments on Sep 10, 2018:
I've been composting my entire life. Well, I don't mean me personally. I learned it from my grandmother and my dad. I didn't realize there was a way to compost without worms ... silly me. My daughter wants to start a worm farm, so I've been shredding non-inked cardboard. We'll see how that goes. I use compost a lot, usually about 30% compost and 70% dirt. Everything seems to grow fine. I've never had any problems with smells, but I don't put meat products or any food that has been cooked (steamed veggies is OK) in the pile and always cover it to help keep the critters out of it.
I hope many of you are familiar with Andy Borowitz's satire.
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 18, 2019:
“We found that many innocent people are going through life without taking the basic precaution of hiring thirty-five lawyers,” Professor Davis Logsdon, who supervised the study, said. “They are flirting with disaster.” Dang it. I'm still a few short. "Loser"
Sydney central station
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I love train stations!
I resemble this statement
AstralSmoke comments on Jan 6, 2019:
This is how I conduct my entire life!
Gleichberechtigung! equality! fun! sex! [youtube.com]
AstralSmoke comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Tatort ist besser. Original Sprache ist am besten.
My roo and some of his babes
AstralSmoke comments on May 28, 2018:
He has some beautiful colors. What kind is he?
Future technology
AstralSmoke comments on Dec 8, 2017:
Make me invisible. Maybe no one will shoot me.
What are you wearing? [vox.com]
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 4, 2020:
I learned something today. Well, this is not the only thing. I just changed into my rain weather cycling clothes, so everything I have on is some sort of synthetic. The positive side, I don't normally wash them, because it wears the waterproofing off. I usually wear approximately 80% natural fibers.
For serious Critical thinkers… Don’t deceive yourself: part 1 - [lifelessons.
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 31, 2019:
I’ve often wondered about the way in which I was raised. My father was a Baptist preacher, and although a very intelligent person, relied and taught us to rely on our emotions. The stepping away from emotions is necessary for critical thinking.
We have a screw loose, but not with the help of a screwdriver. Has anyone seen one like this before?
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 4, 2020:
I have a bit for that!
White folks, there are no ghosts. If there were then slaves would come back and haunt all of you!
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 8, 2017:
all y'all. Good southern saying. I have relatives that fought on both sides of the war. Are you sure there aren't ghosts?
In chronological order: A) Clicked on a profile just because I was curious.
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 6, 2018:
Is a creeper good or bad?
Opposition to Breast-Feeding Resolution by U.S. Stuns World Health Officials
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 12, 2018:
Not surprised. Trump doesn't believe in science. It gets in the way of making (that somehow seems like the wrong word) money.
Another folk-tale that apparently was a bad thing - [gardengatemagazine.com]
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 23, 2020:
I just put one rock over the hole. It works fine. I'm not big on containers for plants though.
If the majority of members here are athiests, why are the majority of conversations about religeon ?
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 6, 2017:
I'm not a sailor. I did want to be one when I was younger though. I've gone to a couple of local atheist meeting and religion is all they talked about. I refer to them as baby atheist. I don't find this site resembling those meetings in the least. Yes, some people get stuck and it might take a little patience, but the warm water eventually spills on them and they slide off.
Farewell Lovely Nancy a traditional song - possibly a foc'stle ballad.
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 24, 2019:
I like the dulcimer. I've never seen one attached to a box or board before. Makes it more practical to lap I guess. The Appalachians are known more for the hammer dulcimer, but the lap versions are common. Where is this group from, do you know?
GreenHouses A few ideas on green houses from down here: How to Build a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse ...
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 3, 2018:
These are all free-standing. You must have a lot of space?
My rose Bush surprises me everytime.
AstralSmoke comments on Mar 28, 2019:
That's a really cool looking piece of wood in the background of the second photo. Almost looks like a dog! Roses have thorns.
Hoda Muthana: US bars Alabama woman who joined Isis from returning
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 21, 2019:
I guess I'm one of the black sheep of the crowd. I think the US is missing a golden opportunity to have someone like that, who has gone through what she has gone through, and use her to persuade others not to go. She's more than willing and wanting to make it as right as she can.
Don't mess with a Grammar Nahtz ;-)
AstralSmoke comments on Sep 19, 2018:
I know the difference and it still amazes me that I can read it without even thinking there is an error. I had to read it twice to catch it and I was looking for it!
Young Democratic Socialists of America’s winter conference props up the Democratic Party - World ...
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 22, 2020:
I find this interesting by the fact that many members of this site 'reprimand' me for not casting my vote for a democratic candidate. In their eyes, it is a democrat or a republican; there is no other choice. I have been told I am throwing my vote away. When I argue that I am living in a red state, so it does not matter who I vote for anyway, they tell me how wrong I am. Free thinkers are far and between, even on this site.
Trump is an idiot when it comes to international trade.
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 8, 2017:
He's the art of the steal.
Shearing alpaca 1 just restrained 2 the main blanket on the first side done 3 about half done 4 ...
AstralSmoke comments on May 24, 2018:
It's amazing how much fleece they have! Love the photos.
Police are making sure we don't abscond from the ship.
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 3, 2020:
You can take them; I'm sure of it.
Chicken and Duck pen (next year’s garden) done.
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 4, 2018:
It's going to be a big garden. Good dirt!
Some more pictures in my garden.
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 31, 2019:
Great pics! Thanks. Oh, to live in the tropics.
Calgon....take me away ..... ???
AstralSmoke comments on Jan 24, 2019:
I knew it!
My dog says that humans are crazy! Is she right or just barking up the wrong tree?
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 19, 2017:
She's got me treed.
LMAO, to funny ?
AstralSmoke comments on Aug 14, 2018:
That might explain why I don't see very many of them around!
Some of the invert pictures i took.
AstralSmoke comments on May 19, 2018:
That last photo will give me nightmares. Do you know what kind of spider that is?
I want to pass along one of my favorite ironic jokes this morning as I awoke with it on my mind.
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 8, 2017:
It's a good question. What was Tillich's response?
For AmelieMatisse.......a Ghostly Angle makes it's presence known.......
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 31, 2018:
Familiar with James Turrell?
Even with the reality and facts of the mass murdering inside of church People still believe that he ...
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 6, 2017:
We fool ourselves everyday. Everyone is in some regards are brainwashed. Some brainwashing is perhaps justified in maintaining a common 'unity'. Most people are so accustomed to 'brainwashing' they'd missed it if they didn't have it.
Newly hatched Polyphemus moth caterpillars.
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 7, 2018:
Not sure how you ended up with the black one, but It is beautiful. Your language is going to require a little work from me. You're too amazing to complain about!
Hopefully this tail (or rather 5 tails) has a happy ending. [yahoo.com]
AstralSmoke comments on Sep 19, 2018:
Wow, who would have thought this was even possible. They need to check and see if they have any missing genes!
"Call us old-fashioned, but all of these newfangled ways of figuring out when to plant your corn or ...
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 24, 2019:
Now I know what I've been doing wrong for all these years!
As worker co-chair of a health and safety committee, I like this song, especially the rendition by ...
AstralSmoke comments on May 15, 2018:
Powerful
A beautiful skunk I encountered (from a distance, thankfully) while bird watching.
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 29, 2018:
Skunks are funny unless you scare one.
Tomorrow ends our first four weeks of togetherness.
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 17, 2020:
I find it difficult at times to let my kids be themselves.
Growing update! I was away from home for 10 days and came home to much new growth! The first 2 ...
AstralSmoke comments on May 18, 2018:
Wow, I wish I had a private sunny spot. The buckets look great!
I hope you don't mind, but I posted this in the craft group, so maybe I shouldn't do both.
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 5, 2018:
Scary, at least on my phone. And s/he/it hasn’t fogged up the glass yet!
Howdy ya'll ! I'm a Yankee Carpetbagger, I fell in love with bluegrass so much I moved down ...
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 8, 2018:
Oh, one of those. Talked crudely about among family historians! Are you good at swimming? Turds float for a while. ;-) Bluegrass is one of my favorites as well. Just waiting on the green grass.
Short, sweet, and to the point.
AstralSmoke comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Someone compared his ending to Mcbeth's. Resignation isn't Trump.
Party on! LOL
AstralSmoke comments on May 25, 2018:
I don't see any lettuce. turnips, or beats in that photo. Must be a really lame party. ;-)
Didn't know we had a group! Hey, y'all! I live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in one ...
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 17, 2018:
Yeah! Welcome to the other side of the mountains (as well)!
Is it important for you to think that you have contributed in some small way to the benefit of ...
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 21, 2018:
Yes, it's important for me to feel I am benefiting humanity rather than taking advantage. And no, I don't think it makes much of a difference. I simply cannot help myself.
Do you like it when your partner is the dominant one in bed, or do you prefer leading things?
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 26, 2018:
I can't say I know many men that like 'blue balls'! It's nice when we 'switch' it up. Surprise me! I've got surprises too.
A thought experiment, which I came up with many years ago while studying for my Classics A-Level.
AstralSmoke comments on Oct 4, 2018:
I wish I knew. I'm not up to snuff on history.
Any other old people out there?
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 6, 2017:
Not yet, but I'm on my way.
The light blue passion vine starts to bloom and really spread before the purple ones are breaking ...
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 29, 2019:
I hadn't seen them before. They're native to Brazil and Argentina.
STATEMENT ON CHRISTO May 31, 2020 “Artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff, known as Christo, ...
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 1, 2020:
You'll be missed, Christo.
American Museums Ignored Him for Two Decades.
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 18, 2018:
Schnabel is an overrated artist as far as I'm concerned. Famous for gluing plates to a canvas. That wasn't progressive then and I still don't appreciate his 'art'.
All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 21, 2018:
Can't read the Post, but I'll comment anyway. With my highly trained background ... not, This would be my take: If someone is shooting people and I have a weapon, I'm going to neutralize the shooter as quickly as possible and that probably means killing her/him. This minister was trained to do this and he obviously did an outstanding job.
Have there been a dozen new groups added today?
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 29, 2019:
It's good to get out once and a while.
Good Morning! It is suppose to rain again today but what a nice start.
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 12, 2020:
Red in the morning, sailor's warning.
Once someone told me this looks like a dog, I found it difficult to focus on the image without ...
AstralSmoke comments on May 31, 2020:
Well, I don't see a dog; have never seen a dog; and never want to see a dog.
John Butler Trio - Valley - YouTube
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 2, 2018:
Love acoustic guitar!
A global vegetarian diet, the same study showed, would be the most effective of all diets (not ...
AstralSmoke comments on May 24, 2018:
Maybe so.
Looks or money?
AstralSmoke comments on May 16, 2018:
None of the above, but hey, look who doesn't have a partner.
Three Words???
AstralSmoke comments on Sep 10, 2018:
Respect, hugs, kisses
My latest release
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 20, 2018:
They sure are beautiful creatures.
Have you ever had a dream that you died in?
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 8, 2017:
No, but I awakened myself just before the fatal moment.
I love Google translate on Chrome :)
AstralSmoke comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Niemand ist ausgeschlossen.
Haven't made many posts lately.
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 1, 2019:
I've been spading as well. Unfortunately for me, it's another 1 1/2 months before I can seriously plant much.
When Scientists write Chrimas Carols.....
AstralSmoke comments on Dec 7, 2017:
That's gravy. Love it.
Critical thinking can be more actively taught, that's for sure. How should we do it?
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 14, 2017:
The ideal school is an exciting place where learning is a process of making sense of important truths that one can use in life; school as a place where one learns to read closely and write substantively; school as a place where one learns to think historically, sociologically, scientifically, mathematically; school as a place where one learns to ask important questions and pursue important answers; school as a place where one learns how to gather useful information and where one begins to learn the art of problem-solving; school as a place where students have success in learning because they are learning how to learn, how to make sense of things, how to communicate and solve problems effectively; school as a community of learners and thinkers; school as a place where kindness, thoughtfulness, and helpfulness are modeled every day, where there is no bullying, mocking, ridiculing or teasing. http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/professional-development-model-for-k-12/436 Just an idea.
Over-population is the real cause of climate change – it's killing us all off
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 6, 2019:
I disagree. It's greed that's killing us.
She had her dog, what more did she really need from Kansas! LOL :-)
AstralSmoke comments on Aug 14, 2018:
And it's still a classical mystery.
wild storm moving in.you can see the edge of the front and the turbulence behind it
AstralSmoke comments on Mar 18, 2019:
The turbulence creates some awesome images.
Jack Vettriano Scottish, b. 1951 The Weight, 2009
AstralSmoke comments on Oct 15, 2018:
Do I see a hint of Edward Hopper?
Our evening companion on the verandah:
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 3, 2018:
A very dramatic nest, especially for a robin. Yes, I cheated. I read the comments before I wrote mine.
Today, I was lucky enough to observe a raven chasing a bald eagle.
AstralSmoke comments on May 21, 2018:
The raven keeps its mouth open just waiting for the right feather!
In love, how much does money matter?
AstralSmoke comments on Nov 18, 2017:
Not at all important was my answer. After reading others' responses, perhaps I answered incorrectly. It can be very important to a partner, yet not at all important to me. But in partnerships, the partner's stance needs to have an equal voice.
I have no idea where this image is from and as a result can supply no further information, but it's ...
AstralSmoke comments on Oct 24, 2018:
Wow, they were advanced! Too bad we can't say the same.
This May not be news to you, but it does look like a lot of people got it wrong. [youtube.com]
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 13, 2020:
I guess I'll visit in the winter then. It should be much less crowded.
Paulie would like to say hello to the group!!!
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 14, 2018:
What is Paulie?
Yesterday's jalapeño harvest! I picked them all because the smaller ones had stopped growing.
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 8, 2018:
Clever Clogs fits you. Thanks @Herbert54
Florida’s campaign swamp is wider and deeper than Publix | Editorial - Sun Sentinel
AstralSmoke comments on May 29, 2018:
That was really inspiring. Thanks!
She is someone I’ve admired and is still my second choice, but this article seems accurate.
AstralSmoke comments on Mar 2, 2020:
They are all politicians.
The next wave
AstralSmoke comments on Jun 17, 2018:
Camping indoors. My kids like to do that as well!
A writing of Bertrand Russell worth reading: [users.drew.edu]
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 7, 2018:
Strong, not wordy, but a way with words.
Happy Valentine’s Day you bunch of Damn heathens!!!!!!!
AstralSmoke comments on Feb 14, 2019:
A left brain valentine!
The Virus of Capitalism Has Infected the COVID-19 Fight
AstralSmoke comments on Mar 23, 2020:
It will be old news and people will have forgotten about it by then.
My town's been invaded by body-snatchers and zombies, otherwise known as tourists.
AstralSmoke comments on Jul 28, 2018:
Tourists make easy pickin’s.
A little whiskey in the shade. Then back at it.
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 28, 2018:
What does 'back at it' mean?
Yes it will with the right person that is.
AstralSmoke comments on Aug 20, 2018:
Percentage wise, I've been in more unhealthy relationships than healthy ones. How about you?
Changes from the Coronavirus Fight I think our current fight and tactical adjustments in work, ...
AstralSmoke comments on Mar 24, 2020:
You make it sound like utopia.
What's your favorite thing about the winter season?
AstralSmoke comments on Dec 7, 2017:
The Christmas season, which barely squeaks into winter. Because: Aldi sells German cookies called Lebkuchen, usually made this time of year and I can get fruitcake at another store, also seasonal. There aren't many bugs outside, but there aren't as many birds either. The air is crisper and not so weighted. I love being outside.
Matagarup Bridge, Perth
AstralSmoke comments on Apr 14, 2020:
It looks like a trip worth taking!
Following the interest shown in a song performed by a father for his autistic son that I posted ...
AstralSmoke comments on May 18, 2018:
Thanks, FrayedBear.

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The green man in Berlin, Germany. East Germany's crosswalk light. At the fall of the Wall, every city in Germany got a set of these crosswalk lights to show the unity of Germany. Photo taken in 21.10.16.
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At our family reunion, 16.07.18
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On the balcony of my 'new' flat, 23.11.19.
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Bean planking.
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Our new puppy, Bean, 14.11.19
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Around 1962-63.
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1961 with my granddad, Herschey Boy.
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I'm the little guy on the far left, early April 1962.
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