Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

quellefromage comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I did not enjoy being single at first. Part of that was just the newness - I had never been single as an adult until my husband died. Now it is just sort of a where I am. I am ok with it now and do not find myself lonely. (I have three kids so that might be part of the equation.) That is not to say ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

That is a tough break. I'm glad you are regrouping.

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

maritime37 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Most of my life I avoided eye contact because of social anxiety. Often I'd just wear sunglasses. Now I'm some better about it, but I do have a tendency to let my gaze wander around when I talk to someone. Old habits are hard to break.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@maritime37 I'm good at remembering faces but terrible with names. So, yes, if you want to hear what someone says, I agree eye contact helps. Especially if you are flirting :-)

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

CarolinaGirl60 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I no longer see it as good or bad; it just is. I’ve been married 3 times, with a few other relationships in between. I can’t seem to sustain it for long. Part of it is that as a consequence of narcissistic abuse from my mother...narcs/toxic people are attracted to me. I’m attracted to them, ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@quellefromage I think it's societal. This grinding social requirement to be with someone else. I'm still getting my head around it; I'm new here.

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

crazycurlz comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Change is my problem area. I did okay married. I did okay in friends with benefits. I do okay single. They are all equally gratifying and dismaying, high points and low points. Where I fumble is in the transitions. But, now that I'm older, with my son and his fiance moving out in another year, I ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@crazycurlz A year can pass by quickly, so get your skates on crazy! :-)

Christ in a sidecar.

Rugglesby comments on Apr 24, 2018:

nah, that is mild, an ex of mine who scored 1/2 million brand new house off me, tried to get her family to beat me up, rang me from a hospital once. Wanted some liver. Took me 3 years sometimes 24/7 but she got it. She will be 5 years post transplant this October.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@Rugglesby Good man.

Christ in a sidecar.

MollyBell comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I've always had amicable splits from every person I've ever had a serious relationship with, and can't imagine thinking twice about something like that. Not familiar with your situation, though, so I'm sure you have your reasons for hesitating.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@crazycurlz Copy that.

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

crazycurlz comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Change is my problem area. I did okay married. I did okay in friends with benefits. I do okay single. They are all equally gratifying and dismaying, high points and low points. Where I fumble is in the transitions. But, now that I'm older, with my son and his fiance moving out in another year, I ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Thanks crazy, nice one!

Christ in a sidecar.

MollyBell comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I've always had amicable splits from every person I've ever had a serious relationship with, and can't imagine thinking twice about something like that. Not familiar with your situation, though, so I'm sure you have your reasons for hesitating.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

It's amicable. Just strange.

Christ in a sidecar.

schwinnrider comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Is the breakup recent? It was so hard to go pick up my kids at "my" house when I first separated from my first wife. That was about 35 years ago. Wounds have healed. I hope time treats you kindly.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Officially, it was December 2016 - but there had been blood in the water for a long time before that. It was a relief, truth be told. What nearly killed me was breaking up with my lover. That still requires some work to get over.

Christ in a sidecar.

Spinliesel comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I hope you did pick up some milk. I always ask myself: would i do that for a friend? and if the answer is yes, then I do it no matter how weird it feels.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

I did. Because, you know, you could I not? At this point in proceedings, swinging by the shops to get a litre of milk was the least I could do.

Christ in a sidecar.

sassygirl3869 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

She needs milk and thought u should accomodate her.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Which I did. She and I are still friends. We chatted for an hour this morning. An odd feeling.

Christ in a sidecar.

Rugglesby comments on Apr 24, 2018:

nah, that is mild, an ex of mine who scored 1/2 million brand new house off me, tried to get her family to beat me up, rang me from a hospital once. Wanted some liver. Took me 3 years sometimes 24/7 but she got it. She will be 5 years post transplant this October.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Christ in a sidecar, I hope she was worth it.

Board games.

MollyBell comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I love the old Avalon Hill game Rail Baron. I also like some newer ones, in particular, Splendor and Dominion. Best thing about holidays was sitting around with close family, binging on those games. I miss that, a lot.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Hells yes. I still love Rail Baron.

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

KnowThyself comments on Apr 24, 2018:

"man drought" lol Being single is fine. Definitely less drama, but less fun too.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Also, no one to help you lift furniture.

I have a thread running on pre 20th century composers.

eric788 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Ralph Vaughn Williams, Shostakovich, Arvo Part

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Arvo Part - respect, man.

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

icolan comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Except for a less than 3 month period over 16 years ago, I have never been anything other than single.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Christ in a sidecar, I'm just new to this.

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

Sarahroo29 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I'm 30 and single.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

It's not a competition. And if you don't end up with someone, that does not make you a failure.

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

Emme comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Single is good.? Since my divorce (amicable), I'm in an open base relationship & have happily obliged some MILFBAIT too❣(I didn't know THAT was even a THING)?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

Copy that. I'm still working out the pros and cons.

Have you ever been in a restaurant or a cafe, on your own.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 24, 2018:

That's just you. And might I add that you're a weirdo? Kidding. I do that, as well.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 25, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Yes. I found Kid A unlistenable at first, but I was a callow youth. TY's work with electronica now really interests me.

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

CarolinaGirl60 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I no longer see it as good or bad; it just is. I’ve been married 3 times, with a few other relationships in between. I can’t seem to sustain it for long. Part of it is that as a consequence of narcissistic abuse from my mother...narcs/toxic people are attracted to me. I’m attracted to them, ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Married 3 times! Is that not the triumph of hope over experience? :-)

Is being single a good thing? An interesting article: [abc.net.au]

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I don't dislike it

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

I am...becoming accustomed to it.

Are you a social person? I'm not.

Palindromeman comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Okay. A few things here. First - breathe. Just breathe. Second - you can ignore my unsolicited advice. I'm simply a voice in the wilderness. Third - you're not alone. Things get messed up and you feel like you're alone. You're not. Christ in a sidecar, you've got me, which is fairly hard ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Sarahroo29 This is a good thing.

Have you ever been in a restaurant or a cafe, on your own.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 24, 2018:

That's just you. And might I add that you're a weirdo? Kidding. I do that, as well.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Donotbelieve I am liking that. Kid A reset the entire Radiohead environment.

Have you ever been in a restaurant or a cafe, on your own.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 24, 2018:

That's just you. And might I add that you're a weirdo? Kidding. I do that, as well.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Ahh, then we are sadly well met. Do you know that Radiohead almost got a Bond movie opening song? It was for Spectre. Me? I think the best Radiohead song for a Bond film was The Trickster, back in the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJZHFLnbBVo

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

maritime37 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Most of my life I avoided eye contact because of social anxiety. Often I'd just wear sunglasses. Now I'm some better about it, but I do have a tendency to let my gaze wander around when I talk to someone. Old habits are hard to break.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

When I am not being a total arsehole, I find this interesting about eye contact. When someone is talking to me (assuming that I an interested in what they are saying) I maintain perfect eye contact. As soon as I talk, I need to train somewhere else.

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

idunno36 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Nobody picked Mozart? Aside from his brilliance, he actually composed an opera when he was 6 years old!

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Jumped up millennials....

Have you ever been in a restaurant or a cafe, on your own.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 24, 2018:

That's just you. And might I add that you're a weirdo? Kidding. I do that, as well.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Donotbelieve My dear, you can never over play Radiohead. But that's why I will never have sex again.

Are you a social person? I'm not.

Palindromeman comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Okay. A few things here. First - breathe. Just breathe. Second - you can ignore my unsolicited advice. I'm simply a voice in the wilderness. Third - you're not alone. Things get messed up and you feel like you're alone. You're not. Christ in a sidecar, you've got me, which is fairly hard ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Sarahroo29 Any better today?

Have you ever been in a restaurant or a cafe, on your own.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 24, 2018:

That's just you. And might I add that you're a weirdo? Kidding. I do that, as well.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

I'm a creep. I'm a weirdo :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZiNtbgm9oM And I don't look like Johnny Depp.

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

Ungod comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Yeah, I misread that... I instinctively thought you were narrowing choices down to ONE historical genre, as most choices are presented. “PRE-20th Century Music” means just about ALL MUSIC, especially since 20th century music SUCKS so badly!!

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Jazz. The 20th century music innovation. John Coltrane. Miles Davis. Bill Evans. I could go on, but you get my drift.

I dropped this here because I wasn't sure where else to do so.

Essie comments on Apr 22, 2018:

The Anolfini wedding is my favorite painting. It seems like the artist had so many secrets. What’s with the shoes? The dog? Milady’s bump... and of course the artists hidden self portrait.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@ArtsyChick I hope you enjoy Paris. I found it meh, but millions would disagree with me.

Board games.

Pooska comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Favorite of all time is the Mad Magazine board game! I still have all the parts! Clue and the dark tower are favorites as well

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@Pooska Copy that. I love the first line from The Gunslinger - "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." I'm a scribbler, and I aspire to being able to write something as good as that.

I have a thread running on pre 20th century composers.

webbew1 comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Aaron Copeland and Knut Nystedt.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Copeland. Good one. The common man needs more fanfare.

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

LeighShelton comments on Apr 24, 2018:

your eyes say so much more than your mouth

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Now you are going all Peter Gabriel on me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3kFPBtc9BE

I have a thread running on pre 20th century composers.

tioteo comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Do you include Rachmaninoff in the 20th century? He died in 1943. In a different genre was Duke Ellington, a true jazz master.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

I think we can be flexible about this. The Rach does seem to me to be 20th century.

I have a thread running on pre 20th century composers.

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Hans Zimmer

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

Ja!

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

BucketlistBob comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I love my stare too... I've used it on others trying to use it on me...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 24, 2018:

I especially like when I am accosted in public and I don't even look at the person (almost certainly a guy) - it disconcerts them.

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

memorylikeasieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I hate eye contact. Humans are the only species on the entire planet that think it's anything other than the threat it is. Humans are crazy.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

It's true, we have all the nuclear weapons, we are not the nicest species on the planet.

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I make powerful eye contact because it was beat into me as a child. Personally I'd rather not look in eyes. I dislike it. Not because I'm submissive or anything but because it forces me to socialize on some level

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Regard it as a tool. Make it work for you. Well, that's what I do.

What film would you say is under-appreciated?

Palindromeman comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Zero Effect. This film is criminally under rated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSH8Y3h5j-g

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@captainphilbo Outstanding. Like I say, criminally under rated.

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

ArturoS comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Interestingly no one has picked Beethoven. I do so now.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Ungod See my other thread.

I have a thread running on pre 20th century composers.

Krish55 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I like Shostakovich.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

The Brodsky Quartet did an amazing set of his string quartets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wJ8CgUNrJE

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

Prescott comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I think refraining from making eye contact conveys passivity and social avoidance. At least that’s how I typically feel when others refrain from making eye contact.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Personally, I make it aggressive. Deliberately freezing someone out is an interesting experience. But, then, I never said I'm a nice person.

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

GwenC comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Tchaikovsky, hands down

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

So you like a bit of sturm und drang then?

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

Varn comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Yes. And I’m still learning… One reason I’ll admit to a (bit of) phone phobia is likely due to the fact I can’t see the person’s eyes.. Not looking for a ‘window to their soul,’ but at least to determine whether they’re listening or understand. Was in DC a couple years ago for...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Copy that. I grew up in the city of Brisbane in Australia. Then, it was a big country town. People acknowledged you. Then at 21 I moved to Canberra. The nation's capital! People would not say boo to a goose to you. And that was fine, I fitted in. I recently moved to regional Australia, and these folks are much friendly. I'm adjusting my social approach.

So a very general question.

Palindromeman comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Christ in a sidecar, you know you are describing my life, right?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Jenmcjen Copy that!

Are you a social person? I'm not.

Palindromeman comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Okay. A few things here. First - breathe. Just breathe. Second - you can ignore my unsolicited advice. I'm simply a voice in the wilderness. Third - you're not alone. Things get messed up and you feel like you're alone. You're not. Christ in a sidecar, you've got me, which is fairly hard ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Sarahroo29 You are welcome. I'm going to drop off comms for a few hours now but I'll check in later. Not that I'm patronising you or any of that kind of bullshit. Just so you know. But I think I know a fellow traveller when I see one.

Board games.

Pooska comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Favorite of all time is the Mad Magazine board game! I still have all the parts! Clue and the dark tower are favorites as well

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Pooska Look, I liked it and even bought the T-shirt (which is cool) but it wasn't the books. Which amazed me; how do you take that source material and not use it better?

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I love Schubert. "Trout Quintet," immediately makes me smile.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Donotbelieve We do things differently here in the southern hemisphere. But we do have trout, so there's that.

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I love Schubert. "Trout Quintet," immediately makes me smile.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Donotbelieve It's autumn here... :-)

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

Markus comments on Apr 23, 2018:

JS Bach. Brandenburg Concertos 1-6. I dabble with some preludes and fugues on keyboard.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

The Well Tempered Clavier for me, but respect on the Brandenburg Concertos.

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I'm fairly certain that my tendency to hold eye contact is what got me described as, "intimidating," by co-workers.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Copy that.

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

cmadler comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Hard to argue with papa Bach, but I'm a big Thomas Tallis fan too. Mostly though, my favorites are early 20th Century: Britten, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Bartok, etc.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Ahhh, see now you are cheating. My next question is 20th century composers.

Who is your favourite pre 20th century composer?

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I love Schubert. "Trout Quintet," immediately makes me smile.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Nice one.

One of those life lessons which I have taken on in my dotage is about eye contact.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I'm fairly certain that my tendency to hold eye contact is what got me described as, "intimidating," by co-workers.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Just for fits and giggles, try denying it. See what effect it has.

Board games.

Pooska comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Favorite of all time is the Mad Magazine board game! I still have all the parts! Clue and the dark tower are favorites as well

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Kuildeous Oh, bugger. I loved the SK books. I thought the film was a ridiculous waste of talent and material.

Are you a social person? I'm not.

Palindromeman comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Okay. A few things here. First - breathe. Just breathe. Second - you can ignore my unsolicited advice. I'm simply a voice in the wilderness. Third - you're not alone. Things get messed up and you feel like you're alone. You're not. Christ in a sidecar, you've got me, which is fairly hard ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Sarahroo29 I have spent the last 16 months adrift from my previous life. I travelled the world and drove around Australia. I crashed in peoples spare rooms and on their sofas. And always alone. Ultimately. There have been two mantras which have kept me going. The first is "keep moving, soldier". When I run out of puff, that keeps me going. The second - and perhaps, mayhap more pertinent to you - is "home is in your head." That is an incredibly hard thing, but if you can own it - well, it frees you. But I am sorry about your loneliness, I do empathise.

I've written a book of interest to free thinkers/agnostics/atheists with broad commercial appeal, ...

Fibonacci1618 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Have you heard of Black Card Publishing? I went to a seminar they had and for what it's worth, they had a very interesting format to their Publishing system. I am nowhere near Publication for my book so I opted to wait on their offer it grabbed my attention.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Jenmcjen, @Fibonacci1618 That is all good, thank you. I thought the writing part was hard. Now for the marketing. Ugh.

I've written a book of interest to free thinkers/agnostics/atheists with broad commercial appeal, ...

Fibonacci1618 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Have you heard of Black Card Publishing? I went to a seminar they had and for what it's worth, they had a very interesting format to their Publishing system. I am nowhere near Publication for my book so I opted to wait on their offer it grabbed my attention.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Jenmcjen Indeed. My Lucifer is a little different. I think my version of Jesus may get some right thinking people outraged.

Board games.

Kenny_M comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I love Steve Jackson Games for their roleplaying games as well as Munchkin and Castellan.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Munchkin! So much fun.

I dropped this here because I wasn't sure where else to do so.

Essie comments on Apr 22, 2018:

The Anolfini wedding is my favorite painting. It seems like the artist had so many secrets. What’s with the shoes? The dog? Milady’s bump... and of course the artists hidden self portrait.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@ArtsyChick I like that commentary, thank you.

Sucker Punch.

cvccosplay comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I appreciate this film. I understand the concept of being forced into a situation you don't deserve under unfavorable circumstances and employing any coping mechanism to get through it. I can relate to many aspects of it.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@cvccosplay I know. In the end, it's just a film. At least nine people are dead in Toronto because a guy drove a van into crowds of people today. On set, the director calls "that's a wrap" and everyone has a club sandwich. The messaging is what bothers me. It's also why I don't like most horror films - they seem pre occupied with killing women.

Hiya all! My new neighbour has his stereo on.

Jenmcjen comments on Apr 23, 2018:

So I’m interested that you are in Australia and call it country and western. Do people of all nations do this regardless of where their “country” is? Also yuck country music. But that’s just my opinion. Except Luke Bryant. Mainly his butt. Um end of ramble.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Well, yeah. We actually have the internet and stuff. So, yes, C&W is a recognised genre. And we have our home grown versions. Some of which I like, others I'll just pass on. Kasey Chambers is a favourite of mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5rOdF9rUKI But then I am a sucker for female singers.

Board games.

Pooska comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Favorite of all time is the Mad Magazine board game! I still have all the parts! Clue and the dark tower are favorites as well

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

There's a Dark Tower game?

Board games.

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I enjoy games played in a group. Also, the 17th century? Man those were the days

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@LadyAlyxandrea You must check out Smallworld. It's like Risk, but it has a set number of turns and some incredibly combinations of races and powers.

Board games.

Kuildeous comments on Apr 23, 2018:

It's not just that board games have come back (I question if they ever left), it's that they've evolved into a bit of a luxury. Kickstarter has some crazy examples of board games that can easily cost over $100 with elaborately molded figures, metal coins, and high-quality illustrations. It's a ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Oh, I do not question that they ever left. Most people stopped playing them. Avalon Hill got bought out by Hasbro. I continue to credit the euro games for the comeback. Relatively easy rules but with lots of strategic value. Also good fun. Ticket to Ride remains my gateway game for new players. Also, Smallworld.

Sucker Punch.

cvccosplay comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I appreciate this film. I understand the concept of being forced into a situation you don't deserve under unfavorable circumstances and employing any coping mechanism to get through it. I can relate to many aspects of it.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Don't get me wrong - I liked the film for what it is. I just don't have a stomach for watching female characters being treated that way.

Sucker Punch.

Bierbasstard comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I'm not sure what you are asking? (I haven't seen the movie, just this trailer). Is it the part showing the women being mistreated in the asylum the issue?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

You have to see the film to get its message. Like any trailer, you get an edited version.

Alright, this is going to be a fight.

kozmic comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Beatles. To my ears, they're more varied in their writing

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

And then there's Radiohead, but that is for another thread.

As I read my way though most of this book, I thought, "Good book but really more about family ...

Palindromeman comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I will check it out. In that vein, have you read/seen We Need to Talk About Kevin? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmf42pkfgZw

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@BookDeath True story. My brother offered it to me second hand in Tokyo. He was about to move to London and was decluttering. I took it off his hands and read it. It Impacted and compacted every single god damn reason I don't want children. So, it was a fun read.

Board games.

Palindromeman comments on Apr 23, 2018:

What I find interesting (but not at all suprising) is that Monopoly has not had a mention. It's a cool premise, but there is no end game other than a grinding and inevitable outcome. It's just boring. Alternative? House rule - set either a time limit or a turn limit.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@273kelvin That is an exceptionally cool idea.

Board games.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I enjoy board games and cards quite a lot.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Impressive! When I finally get mine onto bookshelves, I will share.

Board games.

pc10101 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Aye. Axis & Allies. Now Arkham Horror.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@memorylikeasieve OMG yes!!! You get the same Cthulhu setting without giving up two days of your life. Needless to say, I have both EH and ES. And their expansions. I'll be over there...

Board games.

Donotbelieve comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I enjoy board games and cards quite a lot.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

My social favouritesl - i.e. cooperative games - are Arkham Horror and Pandemic. Competitive? That gets interesting. Ticket to Ride is definitely up there.

Board games.

Josephine comments on Apr 23, 2018:

We really enjoy games night every do often, except monopoly, that's banned!

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Josephine I like the cut of your jib :-)

Life lesson

Palindromeman comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Actually, nothing but a dodgy set of DNA. What did my dad teach me? Departure, he left when I was a kid and never came back. What did my mother teach me? Cooking. Ha ha ha, that's a just a joke, she can't cook her way out of a paper bag. So, all up, apart from my existence that is all I got...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@VAL3941 Copy that.

Board games.

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I enjoy games played in a group. Also, the 17th century? Man those were the days

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

We totally rocked back in the 17th century. A lot of liquor and you never had to worry about driving home (although the mule could be obtuse - as mules are). Otherwise, yeah, it was a great upbringing. So what are your preferred games?

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dexman2132 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

17th century ehh? Anyway I like them, it is just hard to get multiple people together to all play a game they either know how to play and/or enjoy at the same time. Hence, online video games and player vs computer video games. However, games like Monopoly and Risk are not the same without the group,...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Josephine Well, the Scots do. I just drink their scotch. I also like The Proclaimers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4hhWiqS7K4

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Josephine comments on Apr 23, 2018:

We really enjoy games night every do often, except monopoly, that's banned!

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

I am not surprised. Monopoly is, well, monopolising (did you see what I did there?).

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Palindromeman comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Actually, nothing but a dodgy set of DNA. What did my dad teach me? Departure, he left when I was a kid and never came back. What did my mother teach me? Cooking. Ha ha ha, that's a just a joke, she can't cook her way out of a paper bag. So, all up, apart from my existence that is all I got...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@VAL3941 Oh, you have no idea what a stubborn bastard I am. I just low ball the message.

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Palindromeman comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Actually, nothing but a dodgy set of DNA. What did my dad teach me? Departure, he left when I was a kid and never came back. What did my mother teach me? Cooking. Ha ha ha, that's a just a joke, she can't cook her way out of a paper bag. So, all up, apart from my existence that is all I got...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@VAL3941 Hesitant does not even begin to cover it.

Board games.

CM1965 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I ❤️ Board games. I used to own many. Now I am down to Mostly trivia games. I miss playing board games but it’s hard to play board games when you live alone.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Well, now that you mention it - many Euro style games are co-operative. Which means you can play them solo. It works well.

I dropped this here because I wasn't sure where else to do so.

Josephine comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Art is many things, but never an unmade fecking bed?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Josephine Good call. Just don't hook up with a writer. We are terrible.

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dexman2132 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

17th century ehh? Anyway I like them, it is just hard to get multiple people together to all play a game they either know how to play and/or enjoy at the same time. Hence, online video games and player vs computer video games. However, games like Monopoly and Risk are not the same without the group,...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

I'm from the clan MacLeod. There can be only one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yvyXxBOgVg

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eric788 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Had a whole bunch of Avalon Hill and Victory games titles myself, late 70's through mid-80's.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@tallguy241 OMG, I might just own those. I still have a tonne of boxes to unpack from my move. It get a bit OCD, I hate not knowing where my stuff is... In any case, ASL is the most absorbing game I have ever played.

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SurvivorSteph comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Settlers of Catan is always fun.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

I have it but never played. I understand people love it. I just need to create a new playing group.

I've written a book of interest to free thinkers/agnostics/atheists with broad commercial appeal, ...

Fibonacci1618 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Have you heard of Black Card Publishing? I went to a seminar they had and for what it's worth, they had a very interesting format to their Publishing system. I am nowhere near Publication for my book so I opted to wait on their offer it grabbed my attention.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@Fibonacci1618 Thanks for the input. But these characters are set (I've already written a sequel and a set of five novellas). It's JC and Luce. They live in my head.

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CalebMarion comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Risk is my jam. I have every version of it that I could lay my hands on.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Wow! And that would be a lot of versions!

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Palindromeman comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Actually, nothing but a dodgy set of DNA. What did my dad teach me? Departure, he left when I was a kid and never came back. What did my mother teach me? Cooking. Ha ha ha, that's a just a joke, she can't cook her way out of a paper bag. So, all up, apart from my existence that is all I got...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@VAL3941 You clearly missed my last 50 years. While you weren't looking.

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Beatnik comments on Apr 22, 2018:

The historical society in my town does a vintage board game night once a month. I attend.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Outstanding.

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Emme comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Scrabble? Candyland? Battleship? Uno? Oh & the new CAH! ?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

CAH! Hells yes!

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eric788 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Had a whole bunch of Avalon Hill and Victory games titles myself, late 70's through mid-80's.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@tallguy241 OMG, I have just found my people. I have - as far as I can tell - every Advanced Squad Leader expansion/add on/ whatever. And I have a bunch of games on GMT's P500. I also do not believe I will ever have sex again.

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pc10101 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Aye. Axis & Allies. Now Arkham Horror.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Oh, Christ in a sidecar - Arkham Horror. A great game, but you are literally sacrificing (I use that word advisedly) a weekend to play the damn thing. And that is without the expansions!

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RPardoe comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Never died out for me as I've been active in board games all my life. Currently attend a weekly board game group that meets at a local pub A board game cafe just opened in town as well. Hard to pick a favorite game as I enjoy the social interaction of the game. Can be just as happy ...

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Ticket to Ride is a good one. A gateway game, I've got some kids into it. Also crystal meth.

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CarolinaGirl60 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Love ‘em(I’m from the dark ages, myself ?) I’m a killer backgammon player: seriously, it once caused a breakup.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

I once played a game of Diplomacy with some people - the couple almost broke up; she literally left in tears when he shafted her. But, it's Diplomacy, right?

I dropped this here because I wasn't sure where else to do so.

Essie comments on Apr 22, 2018:

The Anolfini wedding is my favorite painting. It seems like the artist had so many secrets. What’s with the shoes? The dog? Milady’s bump... and of course the artists hidden self portrait.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

Nice! I like that hint of mystery.

I dropped this here because I wasn't sure where else to do so.

Donna_I comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I have a book of various artists. These are four: 1. Dorothea Tanning's The Truth abouts Comets and Little Girls 2. Casper David Friedrich's The Wanderer above the Sea of Clouds 3. Albrecht Durer's Melancholia 4. Jacques-Louis David's The Death of Marat ( i dont have this one)

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

The Tanning one sounds very interesting!

I dropped this here because I wasn't sure where else to do so.

Josephine comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Art is many things, but never an unmade fecking bed?

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

I take it you've never hung out with musicians? :-)

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BarkRuffalo comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Salvadore Dali for me all the way. His view, insights, forward thinking with a foot in the history. 2nd would be H.R Giger and his works covering birth, inception and death. Facinating a person could grow up in the Alps and become a tinted (very) glass to look through.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 23, 2018:

And that moustache!

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MrLizard comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I'm more into Impressionism. Did you visit the Musée d'Orsay? That's where the really good stuff is. My favorite painting is A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte. That one's in Chicago.

Palindromeman replies on Apr 22, 2018:

Cool. No, I didn't make it to the Musee d'Orsay. To be perfectly honest, I spent three weeks in Paris and found it a crushing disappointment. London, on the other hand, I loved.