What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

1ditrana comments on Jun 30, 2018:

History history history !!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@1ditrana I like history, but my sequences are fallible. It's part of my history. Guess I better be hitting the books.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

ownworstenemy comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Inventions and intentions! Edit: sorry, that's two...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@ownworstenemy Sounds like you could be an engineer/inventor. Impressive!

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

Donotbelieve comments on Jun 30, 2018:

History!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@Donotbelieve I find Serpent Mounds (North America) fascinating as well.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

webbew1 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Sports, rock and roll and sex. The holy trinity of a happy life if you ask me. Ok... that's three things.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

Yea, trinities normal come in threes.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

JimG comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Damn, I'll talk about almost anything except me. My favorite topics are history (ACW mostly), physics, and fishing. It's more than one thing, but most of my conversations cover several loosely related topics.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@JimG I live near the Chickamauga Battlefield. A bloody ACW encounter.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

OlderMusicGeek comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Music!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@OlderMusicGeek How old?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Camping in nature.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@jlynn37 I had to look it up on the map. I'm very aware of the Cumberland Gap.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Only one thing? Erm. Hm. Probably Doctor Who. I know, not very enlightened of me, but it's something that I grew up on.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

@memorylikeasieve What do you like the very best about Doctor Who?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

Akfishlady comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Just one? Life experiences if I had to choose. I love hearing stories and what things people have done and experienced. Could spend hours talking about these things.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

Are you a good storyteller as well?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

nvrnuff comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Music

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

Do you write your own?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

1ditrana comments on Jun 30, 2018:

History history history !!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

Only Viking history?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

ownworstenemy comments on Jun 30, 2018:

Inventions and intentions! Edit: sorry, that's two...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 30, 2018:

What sort of inventions?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Camping in nature.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@jlynn37 Some of my family is from central KY.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

btroje comments on Jun 29, 2018:

the one yhing?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@btroje You must not be worried about getting too tall either than.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Camping in nature.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@jlynn37 I'm from the Appalachians, Smoky Mountains area. What part are you from?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

charlotte62 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Football..

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

I'm not familiar with the blackhole. They have a lot of D fence though.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Only one thing? Erm. Hm. Probably Doctor Who. I know, not very enlightened of me, but it's something that I grew up on.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

I know a little about Doctor Who. I'm a good listener!

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

Faithless1 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Humanity, and why the fuck?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

That's a good topic. Never ending. Need some stiff drinks.

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

Bierbasstard comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Music is my primary muse. The rythym... Strings and percussion. Well thought out lyrics/poetry can add to the experience.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

Do you write your own?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

btroje comments on Jun 29, 2018:

the one yhing?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@btroje Oh, I thought you were worried about getting too thin. :-)

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Camping in nature.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@jlynn37 Yes, that's my kind of camping. Where's your favorite camping spot?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

btroje comments on Jun 29, 2018:

the one yhing?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

@btroje If I knew what that was, I'd probably be too!

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Camping in nature.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

What is camping to you?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

Xena comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Personal growth

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

What do you do to make sure you're growing?

What’s the one thing you like to talk about?

btroje comments on Jun 29, 2018:

the one yhing?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 29, 2018:

or thing.

It’s National Kissing Day!

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I love kisses (on the lips) not the slobbery ones your grandma gives you. I've never kissed anyone.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@BlueWave Dang it! You caught me.

An interesting read about the stages of genocide.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I'm assuming that several stages can occur simultaneously?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 27, 2018:

@btroje I was looking at it more from a country's standpoint. I think we are working on all the atages at the same time.

Tuesday morning at 3:30am.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 26, 2018:

Looks eerie.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

Nice power pole.

Tuesday morning at 3:30am.

thinktwice comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I live near Three Mile Island...I was about six miles away when the near disaster happened...it is an incredible sight to see the steam, the looming towers...imagine the power, the potential for destruction...lovely photo, full of memories for you...you are now in a new phase and hope that you share...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

This is his new phase.

Are you inflated or deflated with your friends?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 26, 2018:

Yes, I will inflate and deflate with my friends. It sounds breathtaking.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

@kenriley It kind of goes back to the original question: 'Are you inflated or deflated with your friends?'

For all the level 7 and 8's. Have we evolved?

AMGT comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I was never too interested in discussing religion when I came here, but did so occasionally as a sort of qualifier. I had previously spent a lot of years doing so and I’ve been burnt out on the topic for a long time. I figured the population here would have already been well established in ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

'I’d rather dig into the neuroscience of human behavior and thought.' Just admiring your sentence.

For all the level 7 and 8's. Have we evolved?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 26, 2018:

The crowds change. It's a different site than it was in the 'good ol' days'. It's becoming less addictive. I don't have a need to talk about religions, but I never have. I'm sorry you feel this way because I do to.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

@BucketlistBob The new folks are new. This is a test of our flexibility and adaptability. Nothing to be alarmed about, just a test.

Just hangin' around.

Donotbelieve comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I do not know what this is.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

@crazycurlz We do have some things in common. One of them is both our profile pics are black and white.;-)

Just hangin' around.

Donotbelieve comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I do not know what this is.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

@crazycurlz That's a tough question. I'll need to think about it a little while.

Can someone please explain the difference between hovered and visited?

Jnei comments on Jun 26, 2018:

Visited is when you have a look at someone's profile. Hovered is when you accidentally leave the cursor hanging on their name for a second.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

Yes, initially. But, if you hover too long it counts as a visit.

Just hanging around.

btroje comments on Jun 26, 2018:

what is it?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

This is remnant of an oak bloom caught in a spider web in front of a brick.

Just hangin' around.

Donotbelieve comments on Jun 26, 2018:

I do not know what this is.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

This is oak bloom debris hanging on a spider web in front of a brick.

Tuesday morning at 3:30am.

AmelieMatisse comments on Jun 26, 2018:

Wow - I live near the nuclear reactors at Three Mile Island

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse Oh, that reminds me of a song.

Tuesday morning at 3:30am.

AmelieMatisse comments on Jun 26, 2018:

Wow - I live near the nuclear reactors at Three Mile Island

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 26, 2018:

So, that's why you glow!

Ever feel like this in the morning??? [giphy.com]

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 25, 2018:

Which one?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 25, 2018:

@BucketlistBob I was thinking that before you said you were he.

Another mommy from the game cam.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 23, 2018:

What sort of critter is that? In Pennsylvania? What's a game cam? ;-)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 25, 2018:

@JimG Yes, patience! Does your camera transmit images to your computer or is the info stored on the camera?

Ever feel like this in the morning??? [giphy.com]

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 25, 2018:

Which one?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 25, 2018:

@BucketlistBob He's the one I sympathized with first, but it quickly changed to the female. The guy looks like he needs to be hit.

Another mommy from the game cam.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 23, 2018:

What sort of critter is that? In Pennsylvania? What's a game cam? ;-)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 25, 2018:

@JimG Yes, is that a super power we want? I'm making a list of possible future genetic mutations. You're right, you can't find dead bodies very easily with Infrared. I can see the deers head now that you pointed it out in @walklightly 's comment. Thanks for your patience :-)

Another mommy from the game cam.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 23, 2018:

What sort of critter is that? In Pennsylvania? What's a game cam? ;-)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 25, 2018:

@JimG That's spooky looking. It looks like a dog/monkey creature. The dark side of Bambi ! And I assumed it was an actual 'game cam', but there are a lot of gamers out there and the image could have been from a console. One never knows ;-) I've thought about something similar for my yard. I'm not sure I want 'ghostly gremlins', but probably do.

@ @SiteSupport The site doesn't like the word "SUGAR" Everytime I post a recipe.

SkotlandSkye comments on Jun 24, 2018:

and NOW ....S U G A R is gone from my post!!!!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 25, 2018:

It doesn’t sound like you really need any.

More people developing red meat allergy from tick bites - CBS News

BeardedWonder comments on Jun 24, 2018:

Possums eat ticks, so are they part of the evil carnivorous plot to kill and eat all the furry things?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 25, 2018:

Yes, we need more possums. Will you stop running over them, please! ;-)

All packed for my summer road trip!

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 24, 2018:

Are you coming this far east? ;-)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 24, 2018:

@JBeberstein Oh well. In my dreams!

From the garden to the table. Zucchini Bread

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I feel the balance shifting. I've gotta try to bake ... someday.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 24, 2018:

@Devilduck7 There are definite advantages of edible art!

Have you noticed a decline in writing skills?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 24, 2018:

I'm sorry your daughter finds art museums boring. They are more interesting to me than books. I guess it takes all types. :-)

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 24, 2018:

@LiterateHiker I know you are a multifaceted person and I'm sure your kids can't help to be as well. I'm doing the best I know how with my kids. They're turning out alright ... so far. They read at least 30 min everyday. I'm not a big reader, so I'm not going to make them, but I am a very visually based individual and want them to experience as much of the outdoors as possible. And I understand the overwhelming feeling of too much art. I'm brain dead and have to do something else. Yes, I agree that there are lots of opportunities to read if you have something to read. And cultural awareness is essential. I have to travel more with my kids.

Have you noticed a decline in writing skills?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 23, 2018:

My thoughts about what exactly? I'm no English professor and English has never been my favorite subject and although I taught English to Germans for a few years, I don't consider myself a linguist. My kids can't read cursive very easily. They don't write anymore, they type. They are learning ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 24, 2018:

@LiterateHiker Of course, and I answered the best I could. I apologize for it being so inadequate. but I did the best I could (within my experienced realm. :-))

From the garden to the table. Zucchini Bread

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I feel the balance shifting. I've gotta try to bake ... someday.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 24, 2018:

@Devilduck7 I love the smell when someone else is baking!

These guys stood still (very still) while I took this pretty cool photograph! ;-)

btroje comments on Jun 23, 2018:

what are they?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 24, 2018:

@Insectra I learned as I was growing up that one can be related to someone that stinks, but not stink.

These guys stood still (very still) while I took this pretty cool photograph! ;-)

btroje comments on Jun 23, 2018:

what are they?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 24, 2018:

Have you ever seen/heard of a velomobile? They're shaped very similar to these planthoppers.

These guys stood still (very still) while I took this pretty cool photograph! ;-)

btroje comments on Jun 23, 2018:

what are they?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@Insectra I like these guys. They weren't hopping though. I figured they were moths. Are their wings similar to grasshopper wings? They jump more than fly?

These guys stood still (very still) while I took this pretty cool photograph! ;-)

btroje comments on Jun 23, 2018:

what are they?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

You're suppose to know. Time for: @insectra

The journey of a painting (with 1000 strokes) begins with the first stroke.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 23, 2018:

A place I’d love to visit.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@GipsyOfNewSpain I will approach by sea then!

Legal weed? The stay home and relax cure.?

Sticks48 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Unless you have one of those rare brains that doesn't get along with pot, it will probably do wonders for you.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@Sticks48 I agree, but I’m not an alcoholic.

Legal weed? The stay home and relax cure.?

Sticks48 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Unless you have one of those rare brains that doesn't get along with pot, it will probably do wonders for you.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@Sticks48 I guess I should more careful with my recommendations:-/

Legal weed? The stay home and relax cure.?

Sticks48 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Unless you have one of those rare brains that doesn't get along with pot, it will probably do wonders for you.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@Sticks48 @BucketlistBob You aren’t an alcoholic, are you?

Its 2 am... how come your up?

Paul628 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

I don't know how you do it. I can't operate on that little bit of sleep.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@BucketlistBob Off topic: How’s your breathing?

Legal weed? The stay home and relax cure.?

Paul628 comments on Jun 21, 2018:

If that is an accurate quote from Dunst, I wonder who the astronomer was that she referred to.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@BucketlistBob It sounds completely logical to me!

Legal weed? The stay home and relax cure.?

Sticks48 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Unless you have one of those rare brains that doesn't get along with pot, it will probably do wonders for you.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@BucketlistBob You can do both! Expand your box!

How clean does your house have to be?

thinktwice comments on Jun 22, 2018:

If you are coming to see me, you are welcome anytime....if you are coming to see my house, make an appointment.lol. They are coming to see you...keep the lights low, go outside, sprinkle a little pine sol around...good to go! Enjoy family time...a messy house is not going to ever be remembered...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@thinktwice I'm pretty blind when I visit someone ;-)

How clean does your house have to be?

thinktwice comments on Jun 22, 2018:

If you are coming to see me, you are welcome anytime....if you are coming to see my house, make an appointment.lol. They are coming to see you...keep the lights low, go outside, sprinkle a little pine sol around...good to go! Enjoy family time...a messy house is not going to ever be remembered...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

I was nodding my head until you said 'a messy house won't be remembered'. Completely depends on the company!

How clean does your house have to be?

Paul628 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

My sister cleaned the house yesterday because her son is coming to visit this weekend. He won't notice or care how clean the house is or isn't, besides, he'll be gone most of the time hanging out with his friends all night.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

It makes her feel better.

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime [ted.

ignatz comments on Jun 22, 2018:

It's an appalling and tragic situation , Trump does not have an ounce of Love in him ....he's certainly a case study in arrested development , a 'child' himself , the centre ( sorry US Friends ..English spelling here ) of his own universe , all his money can do is 'rent' substitutes ( yes ! I ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@ignatz You guys down under aren't the only peoples that use the British English ;-) Sometimes my keyboard gets saturated with these everyday words and tries to create new ones. One misconception it has is it creates visually. So, it doesn't really matter how you say it. Warning! Warning! We're off topic.

All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Shoot to kill is the New normal. No more "innocent until proven guilty" or "has an illness"...just Kill!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@dahermit I'm not sure you read it, but her reasoning is sound. She mistakenly posted the wrong reply on the wrong website. You jumped all over her and began calling her names. If you can't be civil, than I will report you to admin. A warning should be sufficient.

All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...

dahermit comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Firearms training classes, police, and military (all?) teach to shoot for center of mass (a killing shot). It is considered fool-hardy to do anything less. Shooting to disable does not stop the threat inasmuch as a wounded person can still represent a threat (continue firing). As a matter of ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@dahermit I beg to differ. Shootings, especially school shootings are a public concern and a private one of mine. Do you carry around assault rifles with you? If you legally do, then it becomes a concern of mine. If you don't, but still have one; it's a concern of mine. I'm not a virgin gun shooter. But It is a sport I never got into for various reasons. It doesn't take a very observant person to see the damage military style weaponry can invoke. The last time I checked, the US was suppose to be a democratic country. Guns and gun ownerships affect me as they do every citizen. Generalization: Yes it is. We/they possibly see the problem from a different angle. One that you haven't considered yet and possibly one that you should think about. I hope you don't want a military government. I don't, but I do want a police force that is equipped and well-trained to perform their duties/jobs. Better pay is way past due. I want to see the States' manufacturing of assualt weapons band and making the ownership of such weapons illegal. Legally concealed firearms does not make me feel safer. There have to be tons of people that carry who aren't sufficiently trained and/or mentally stable. Our healthcare system needs a redirection, but that's a completely different topic. Finally, I don't have anything personal against Catholics, other than they don't believe in the huge, slimy, spaghetti monster. ;-)

All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Shoot to kill is the New normal. No more "innocent until proven guilty" or "has an illness"...just Kill!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@AnneWimsey Thanks for clarifying. You're a beautiful lady.

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime [ted.

ignatz comments on Jun 22, 2018:

It's an appalling and tragic situation , Trump does not have an ounce of Love in him ....he's certainly a case study in arrested development , a 'child' himself , the centre ( sorry US Friends ..English spelling here ) of his own universe , all his money can do is 'rent' substitutes ( yes ! I ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

Yes, you're reading him correctly, even if you don'y know how to spell center. ;-) In this TedTalk she was very optimistic about the treatment of traumatically stressed children and I believe it can be a breakthrough in the way we look at cause-and-affect.

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime [ted.

Luces comments on Jun 21, 2018:

It's sad that these sort of things are still happening

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@Luces Thanks. I appreciate your well thought out response.

Auld Lang Syne [youtu.be]

Coldo comments on Jun 21, 2018:

It's about the battle of Langside.Mary Queen Of Scots raised an army to challenge the Scots who Were loyal to Elizabeth The First.It took place about an mile from my house.There is an monument there, She won,and that was the start of her challenge for the throne.It's sang on Hogmanay as an ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

Thanks for the historical reason!

All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Shoot to kill is the New normal. No more "innocent until proven guilty" or "has an illness"...just Kill!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@dahermit This could have been a good topic, but you sir are quickly ruining it. Is this how you convince people?

All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...

dahermit comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Firearms training classes, police, and military (all?) teach to shoot for center of mass (a killing shot). It is considered fool-hardy to do anything less. Shooting to disable does not stop the threat inasmuch as a wounded person can still represent a threat (continue firing). As a matter of ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@dahermit "a glaring example of how naive the non-shooting public is." sounds like a generalization to me.

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime [ted.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 21, 2018:

I believe this to be true. Emotional damage in the formative years is difficult to repair. Some people should not have children.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

I found the link to the NPR program: Separating Kids From Their Parents Can Lead To Long-Term Health Problems by Alison Kodjak https://www.npr.org/programs/morning-edition/

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime [ted.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 21, 2018:

I believe this to be true. Emotional damage in the formative years is difficult to repair. Some people should not have children.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

That's true, some should not have children. She said in her talk that approximately 70% of the population has suffered through at least 1 of these sever traumas. The US government is causing some of this to occur.

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime [ted.

Luces comments on Jun 21, 2018:

It's sad that these sort of things are still happening

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

Yes, very sad. Our president has caused sever toxic trauma to hundreds if not thousands of children of illegal immigrants. Our main man is doing this now! Separation anxieties in young children cause all types of present and future psychological, physical and DNA damages. Is it just a weird game?

Wagner-Rogers Bill

Marine comments on Jun 21, 2018:

History always repeats.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

Doesn't have to so quickly though, does it?

This is so sad what is wrong with people.?

Marine comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Many are plain pigs and these are the ones who do not care about the environment or anything else other than themselves.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@Sheannutt I'm not sure they think about it?

Texas sheriff refuses to help feds guard migrant children tent city, saying ‘it’s wrong’ - The...

Marine comments on Jun 21, 2018:

The protest must continue until immigration problem is solved. To let up now will let the momentum die.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@Marine I applaud you positive attitude!

This is so sad what is wrong with people.?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 21, 2018:

It's safer for the dogs!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@Sheannutt Maybe it was lack of mom? ;-)

All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Shoot to kill is the New normal. No more "innocent until proven guilty" or "has an illness"...just Kill!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@AnneWimsey I'm thinking this is a little different situation. The guy was shooting. The preacher had to react quickly. No chance for conversation. His quick and accurate response saved lives in this instance. He just happened to be a preacher which clouds the situation for the 'non-believer'. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

All on a Sunday, this pastor delivered a sermon, took out an active shooter and expertly treated the...

dahermit comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Firearms training classes, police, and military (all?) teach to shoot for center of mass (a killing shot). It is considered fool-hardy to do anything less. Shooting to disable does not stop the threat inasmuch as a wounded person can still represent a threat (continue firing). As a matter of ...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

Oh come on. I hate generalizations like that. I'm not a firearm owner. I do like archery, knives and stuff like that, though.

This is so sad what is wrong with people.?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 21, 2018:

It's safer for the dogs!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@Sheannutt Deep inside, I'd have to question whether they cared about themselves.

The Illuminations of Hannah Arendt

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 21, 2018:

"We must resist the temptation to opt out of politics and to assume that nothing can be done in face of all the current ugliness, deception and corruption." Reading homework? You weren't at one time a teacher, were you?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@Akfishlady Yes, I meant her work, not the review. I'm not super familiar with her, but I bet if I read some of her stuff my mom will be begging to, then my sisters, etc. I was kidding about you being a teacher, but doesn't surprise me somehow.

What happens when you don't pay your bill.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Girl, it's so dark in here I can't see my hand in front of my face.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

It's daylight now. Don't need to.

This is so sad what is wrong with people.?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 21, 2018:

It's safer for the dogs!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@Sheannutt Unfortunately, the masses don't care about their environment or each other. Do you think they're disrespectful or they have no respect?

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Marine comments on Jun 21, 2018:

The protest must continue until immigration problem is solved. To let up now will let the momentum die.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@jlynn37 It will never be resolved as long as it's politically motivated.

I’m doing that thing with the zucchinis again....😂😜

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 20, 2018:

You must have a good size freezer!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@SkotlandSkye Of course. I knew you did!

I’m doing that thing with the zucchinis again....😂😜

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 20, 2018:

You must have a good size freezer!

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@SkotlandSkye Dang! Do you have a backup generator?

I k we have accumulated a lot of inactive account.

Cast1es comments on Jun 20, 2018:

I began cleaning out my Facebook account awhile back . Rather than try to clear it all at once , or try to keep track of whom I've checked . I look at whatever accounts are showing a birthday today . When I look at the account , if the only posts on the timeline are for this and last year's birthday...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 21, 2018:

@Cast1es That's probably me.

Art and human frailty

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 20, 2018:

Was this hospital built by Freemasons? Bonito toque deelegancia COK ZOR YAPIM

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 20, 2018:

@btroje These were the last three comments at the bottom of the Facebook page!

My latest release

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 20, 2018:

They sure are beautiful creatures.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 20, 2018:

@Leafhead Flowers don't even come close to making up 50% of my garden! ;-)

I k we have accumulated a lot of inactive account.

Cast1es comments on Jun 20, 2018:

I began cleaning out my Facebook account awhile back . Rather than try to clear it all at once , or try to keep track of whom I've checked . I look at whatever accounts are showing a birthday today . When I look at the account , if the only posts on the timeline are for this and last year's birthday...

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 20, 2018:

That's not true. I still have a FB page. I visit 3 or 4 times a year. It's the only way to communicate with some of my friends. If you unfriended me, I probably don't care, but I'm still there.

I k we have accumulated a lot of inactive account.

LucyLoohoo comments on Jun 20, 2018:

If it's taking too much room on the server, I guess a ''where are you?" note would be polite. Otherwise, a year's silence seems easy to ''fix.'' Who would write the ''where are you?" note?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 20, 2018:

Who said anything about the server?

I k we have accumulated a lot of inactive account.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 20, 2018:

Why do you want to cull the herd?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 20, 2018:

@Rugglesby But how do you know they aren't coming back?

My latest release

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 20, 2018:

They sure are beautiful creatures.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 20, 2018:

@Leafhead Gardening in general is pretty addictive. When adding creatures to the list, can become all encompassing.

I like this chart

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 18, 2018:

I haven't heard of the Swedish Torch before. Thanks.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 19, 2018:

@Phin That's clever. Do you normally prepare them before you go camping?

I posted these pics in photography group but felt this belongs to the entire community.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 19, 2018:

Why do we do this, then and now? Why do we allow it?

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 19, 2018:

@AmelieMatisse When this is all over, which 'it' will never be, we'll go on like it never happened. We are a greedy bunch.

Ever dated your next door neighbors friend?

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 19, 2018:

I'll take your advice on this one Bob, in case it should ever present itself.

AstralSmoke replies on Jun 19, 2018:

@BucketlistBob Neighbors can be nasty influences!