Happy Thursday, Everyone! What is your favorite herb or spice?

Robecology comments on Oct 8, 2020:

Garlic, ginger, Oregano, Turmeric, and when it's pumpkin pie season....fresh nutmeg and cinnamon scores with me. Of all the combo seasonings, there's two that stand out to me the McCormick "smokehouse" group and "Everglades" seasoning. Badia does a nice "Seasoning-complete" for those on a budget...

I wasn't sure where to post this and the watering hole seems most logical.

Robecology comments on Oct 7, 2020:

Thanks for sharing this. I've been slack about sharing any Tesla info....this nails the Cybertruck perfectly. Thanks, again @Mitch07102

Eyy Joe Rogan..

Robecology comments on Oct 7, 2020:

What's the big deal with Joe Rogan?

Happy Wild and Wacky Wednesday! Let's see those funnies!

Robecology comments on Oct 7, 2020:

Is it too soon? Too late?

Pandemic Question

Robecology comments on Oct 7, 2020:

It's been tough. The fridge is too close by. The only time i get out is to go food shopping. All the gyms are closed. Still...I got an hour's worth of biking in today (good sweat) and I can swim in the relatively uncrowded (off season, for now) swimming pool out back. Trying hard; it's not easy!!

Being older a lot of us live with pain.

Robecology comments on Oct 7, 2020:

@azzow2 It's called aging. "Pushing through the pain" is the "manly" thing to do...but scientists say that's just not wise...it'll speed up the joint break-down. Same with overdoing the pain meds. Some suggest (and I've followed this advice) surgery - I got a hip replaced....and the doc said I was guilty of "pushing past the pain" too long....which only accelerated the decomposition of the joint. But....having said that; I now am pain free - in my hips. Now I'm at a crossroad about a knee....and at 75 years and decent fitness - I'm tossed about surgery. A.Tolerate it? ("push through the pain") B.Pain meds? C.Cartilage/bone/anti-inflammatory supplements? D. Surgery? Your advice here is welcome! How about a simple A, B,C, or D recommendation?

Just going to leave these here!😂😂😂

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:

Copied and will be sharing most of them! Too funny!

Turn about is fair play, not?

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:

Trump/Covid memes. Please share...

Pick your poison...

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:

I thought I was ready....

Good morning, and Happy Tuesday! How much time do you spend in front of a screen each week?

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:

We have come to call the TV the "idiot box" before it became a flat screen. Now the laptop and desktop are getting "picked on". I do spend almost the entire day on my laptop. I rarely turn on the TV. But the laptop is inter-acting with people....the TV...no interaction. So I don't call my nearly full day on the laptop -ridiculous. I call it almost essential in this time of isolation and quarantine. Thoughts? Please feel free to contradict....

As a holistic Chiropractor for over 45 years, I feel it might be appropriate for me in these times ...

Robecology comments on Oct 6, 2020:

OK...I strongly believe "you are what you eat"...but at the same time...I concur with @callmedubious and @EdEarl. While I'm here; Let me take a survey; Who suggests enjoying eggs as they are... who suggests "tossing the yolks" and just using whites??

I found this wonderful photo/art several years ago (sorry, no person to thank).

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:

If you place your phone on a solid surface...aimed at the sky....in a relatively dark location...you can take similar pictures of the night sky (without the moon).

If only! LOL!!!!

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:

Interesting aside; Trump was treated with an "experimental Antibody" collection from COVID19 recovered victims. which allegedly will cost "many thousands" (see paragraph #6) and was made in....can you guess? See the last paragraph. https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/regeneron-roche-s-covid-19-antibody-cocktail-could-net-6b-sales-next-year-analyst

The tendency of our time is wholly oriented toward the secular.

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:

The only "Cathedrals" are the towering monuments to greed and capitalism... from tall buildings to huge stadiums....done in "the name" of god...but we've all learned about the hypocrisy of these alleged "believers" who built them.

The past may be far more complex than you thought.

Robecology comments on Oct 5, 2020:

Interesting...but the narration was muddled....not clear. I wish it was...this video was loaded with evolutionary evidence- but no "references" to the comments. The music was an unwise addition.

Donny Dumb-Dumb and Melania tested positive for COVID-19.

Robecology comments on Oct 3, 2020:

Just found this meme; and I've read where he's already been given a "millionaire's dose" of antibodies from recovered COVID19 victims...said to cost "Many thousands of dollars"...but he can afford it...look what he paid in taxes...er....nevermind.. !st pic...a silly idea...but plausible. 2nd pic...you KNOW he'd love to grab that p....no I won't say it....his values...not mine. Here's the details of that experimental antibody serum he was given...go to the fourth paragraph in the article to see how much it costs... https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/regeneron-roche-s-covid-19-antibody-cocktail-could-net-6b-sales-next-year-analyst

Four funnies!

Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2020:

I've always been a fan of Tim Curry...he's still alive....although living a reclusive life. He also is wheel-chair bound and a stroke victim...but I'm sure some nurse is taking good care of him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Curry

One of the common restaurant here in Hongkong.

Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2020:

i recently ate at a Sushi/Sashimi restaurant that had orders already made up...and on a conveyor belt that went past every table. I should have taken pics....thanks for the inspiration.

The best part about bing a scientist!

Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2020:

Scientists don't "celebrate" the challenges...but they're not afraid of them either...you sort of expect it...and welcome the challenge - the challengers - after all - make you improve your research.

Happy Friday Friends! I'm trying to make Resin dice for my gaming friends this holiday season, and ...

Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2020:

I live just a walk away from the beach...and I'm retired...so with lots of time on my hands....I came up with a nice hobby; Uh...oh...the website folk still haven't figured out how to download photos in the original position...but you get the idea. Fun, and nice results.

Donny Dumb-Dumb and Melania tested positive for COVID-19.

Robecology comments on Oct 2, 2020:

I won't cheer that the sick, disturbed and poorly educated DJT got ill...and it's obvious that with good health care he'll recover quickly. But here's the memes I've saved that express how I feel...

Helen Reddy, 'I am woman' and 'Delta Dawn' singer, has died - CNN

Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:

A true song-writing pioneer. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/29/arts/music/helen-reddy-dead.html

Like I needed another hobby.

Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:

I'm sooooo close to buying one of those attachments. Amazon sent me a notice of a price reduction on an attachment that makes them...and I missed the opportunity - I figured the price drop was permanent. Oh, well...congrats...Too bad you live 2000 + miles away..

Modern humans reached westernmost Europe 5,000 years earlier than previously known: ...

Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:

When - not if - when - they perfect a portable, inexpensive device for analyzing ancient finds....the #religulous will have a serious setback. Thanks for this!!

How do you do it?? I'm 4 1 3 5 2.

Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:

Escher- esque; Try creating this with your pencil...

Go on.

Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:

A charming read. I've often wondered about fashion trends in the middle ages. Thanks.

Rhino Rock, Stanley, Hongkong -This short and adventurous hike in Hong Kong takes you to a ...

Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:

Thanks for sharing. Few of us world-wide have any idea about the surroundings - let alone the city itself...so thanks...and keep it up!

Happy Thursday! Have you ever had a roommate(s)?

Robecology comments on Oct 1, 2020:

I still have two "firends" who I knew in early college days and we still "see" eachother....and one was a "room-mate". Bob D was a fitness devotee - and for a brief time was a state record holder in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle. . He worked out in the room on his own "total gym" ( a board on a slant with a set of ropes and a pulley) before they even invented it. I'm a total gym user (bought it when it was still a subsidy of "West Bend") to this day thanks to his inspiration.

I thought this was funnier than it might be

Robecology comments on Sep 30, 2020:

Joe seemed to blow chances to be "flip" and toss in "zingers". I suspect - and hope - that he'll loosen up and throw out some more at the next one. This one seemed to be very popular;

Lowes discards: Blue Spruce marked down from 99.

Robecology comments on Sep 30, 2020:

That's a healthy but deformed spruce. Give it some TLC and a nice garden location and it should straighten out and make you proud in a few years. A deep hole, wide, well fertilized...with good, healthy soil should reward you...eventually.

Please vote and share so West Michigan Trump supporters don't have the satisfaction of winning this ...

Robecology comments on Sep 30, 2020:

Trump was ahead by a few points...but in the polls that are bigger/better/more well known, Biden leads. see the 2nd link. This will be a close contest. It's been proven that malware is already in most voting machines -installed by Russians.....designed to eliminate pro=biden votes...then disappear. Read page 116 in Woodward's book "Rage" for the details. (1st link) https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Bob-Woodward/dp/198213173X https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/mi/michigan_trump_vs_biden-6761.html

Hey guys, Happy Tuesday! When you hear the phrase "Processed foods," what does that mean to you?

Robecology comments on Sep 29, 2020:

Processed can mean anything from dried to frozen, freeze-dried, Cooked, dehydrated, canned, etc. It's a blanket term. UN processed foods are at the store "edges"...meats, veggies, etc. Even milk and most cheeses were "processed" to get to be on those shelves.

Happy Monday! What’s the spiciest thing you’ve ever eaten?

Robecology comments on Sep 28, 2020:

I'll never forget; the Pickle barrel was "a thing" in a grocery market that I went to with my parents...and for the learning experience I popped one of the pickled peppers in my mouth... Wow....lesson learned!!!

Hmmmmm Least Religious....most peaceful?

Robecology comments on Sep 28, 2020:

This list ought to resolve a lot of questions; Keep in mind it was made in '09...lots have changed since then... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Importance_of_religion_by_country

Who said a mermaid needs a tail? [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Sep 26, 2020:

Unreal...and how did they get so many camera angles?

MY EYES HURT

Robecology comments on Sep 25, 2020:

Even the nuts are "Escheresque"

MY EYES HURT

Robecology comments on Sep 25, 2020:

This is, of course, a marvelous modern translation of a brilliant artist and mathematician, M.C. Escher. Watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Gcz9FIB4w

It’s tempting

Robecology comments on Sep 25, 2020:

I know the two signs in my town that will get this treatment right after they (hopefully) go down on 11/3. Thanks for my first LOL of the day!

Another item that came up in zoom last night, The original version of a great Santana hit.

Robecology comments on Sep 25, 2020:

You are right! And that version dates from the late 60's (1968) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Magic_Woman#/media/File:Blackmagicitaly.jpg This is the polished version by Carlos Santana and his group - which was published decades later. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyQUCYl-ocs

all I can say, wow ... next level stuff here ... [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:

Wow. Impressive skills and sounds!

Who wants to live forever?

Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:

We all do what we can to stay alive. Some of us make the connection to diet, exercise, supplements and longevity more than others. My bad life-shortening habit is salt. I know it. I've read about it. But I ain't gonna ease up...too addicted.

Definitely wouldn’t want a weirdo doing that 🤪

Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:

But we get to suck the fingers of the dorrito-feeders? Yea....I'm with that.

Loyal, yeah right! Lol

Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:

LOL!

Everyone loves a surprise 😉

Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:

If only....

Assam is one of the states in the Northeastern part of India - close to Bhutan and China .

Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:

Love the flavor, and odor, or Sesame. The oil is pricey....but worth it. It burns easily...and is best used almost raw or close to room temp. I love the idea of pan roasting the sesame seeds then grinding it....looking forward to trying this!!

Happy Thursday! What's one thing you've done to improve your health?

Robecology comments on Sep 24, 2020:

Losing weight is the one confirmed way to lower blood pressure and the need for insulin...so I've dropped nearly 10 pounds over a year. Not much...and very slow...but I keep going back to this meme...it's my reminder for tonight

Hello all! My first recipe for you: Something my buddies and I perfected for us bachelors to have ...

Robecology comments on Sep 23, 2020:

You are from India; so I will try your recipe.... but having said that...have you ever done a non-tomato sauce curry with Coconut milk? A tomato-based chicken stew is, IMO, an Italian Cacciatore. And - why shy away from all the excellent prepared "curry" spices out there? There's too many to just suggest to go to a Masala-spice mix. And why so little masala spice? I say pour it on...double that amount with a can of coconut milk...try skipping the tomato sauces completely....and you'll have a totally different "Chicken Curry". The curry dishes I've seen are a brownish color (left image). The Cacciatores are the redder more tomato based chicken dish (right image).

Covid-19 and HIV Vaccine

Robecology comments on Sep 23, 2020:

There's a once-daily tablet (Biktarvy) that keeps HIV symptoms under control and does so well to reduce it in the blood so that even blood tests come up negative. Here's the latest on COVID19 vaccines from a CDC scientist; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-ELhqeY38

Trying to stay a few steps ahead of tomorrow's fall start, the trumpet vine has been shorn.

Robecology comments on Sep 22, 2020:

That's Right! Today is the first official day of Fall...happy Autumnal Equinox, everyone!

From the 2004 movie "Sideways" - Wine Safari composed by Rolfe Kent.

Robecology comments on Sep 22, 2020:

Great movie. Thanks for refreshing my memory!

Don’t know why this really makes me giggle

Robecology comments on Sep 22, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-ELhqeY38

Tucker Carlson meme [reddit.com]

Robecology comments on Sep 22, 2020:

Almost too truth-based to get a ha-ha from me...

With best wishes for all my friends in this Group!

Robecology comments on Sep 22, 2020:

Reading this on Tuesday....but...still love it!

Did Stephen Hawking get it correct? [chicagotribune.com]

Robecology comments on Sep 22, 2020:

Subscribers only...paywalled.

Happy Tuesday! I hope today's question finds you doing well! What's a recent scientific advancement ...

Robecology comments on Sep 22, 2020:

@FlippantLlama Jessl The Salk institute is often looking for folks to "experiment" with. Contact them. https://www.salk.edu/about/education-outreach/volunteer-opportunities/

[youtu.be] Hi all. Guess what? Woohoo!

Robecology comments on Sep 21, 2020:

## **Congrats!!**

Today is Dale Chihuly's 72nd birthday.

Robecology comments on Sep 20, 2020:

Go here to see much more of his work. He works and lives in Florida....my home since '77! https://www.chihuly.com

Nobody jinx it

Robecology comments on Sep 19, 2020:

It looks like Bermuda's going to be wacked by "Teddy" https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES/floater.php?stormid=AL202020#navLink

Not that rudeness ever happens here, (hah), but has anyone else noticed there are towns/cities where...

Robecology comments on Sep 19, 2020:

I was a junior in High school when I read a short research article by John B. Calhoun called, "Population Density and Social Pathology" and what he said....back in '62...has really proven to be true. Basically the more crowded it gets the -ruder -less sexual -more agressive -more pathological -more hoarding (greed) -more group/gang behavior -more asexual/alternative sexual behavior (male-male, female-female) -more child neglect/abandonment/cannibalism. -easier disease transmission. He did an eloquently simple experiment. He kept rats in cages; gave them all the food and water they needed. Cleaned away their wastes - - he just made the walls smaller. At different rates, with different sized groups. Read the whole thing if you like; I found an on line copy; It explains a lot about us.... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf

Nakedness.

Robecology comments on Sep 19, 2020:

Na...no value nor comfort in hanging out nude/naked. Not for me, anyway. Now when I swim laps I often get laughed at for being the 75 year old "speedo" guy...but for me, the less suit (while swimming) the better. I often swim laps only when the pool and i are the only ones there.

I try to avoid all forms of sugar in my diet.

Robecology comments on Sep 19, 2020:

You do need some simple carbs (sugars)...the point is not to get the bi-products of their production. Moderation works. I avoid most starches and breads (complex carbs) and I've found splenda (sucralose) pretty safe and less of an aftertaste than Stevia. Daily Intake Levels The reference values used for the Daily Intake Guide are based on those provided in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSC). The FSC has outlined the composition and labelling requirements for food. According to the FSC, a balanced diet for an average adult is made up of the following nutrients each day: Nutrient Quantity Per Day Energy 8,700 kilojoules Protein 50 grams Fat 70 grams (oils, liquid fat) Saturated Fatty Acids 24 grams (solid fats - lard, butter) Carbohydrates 310 grams Sugars 90 grams Sodium (salt) 2.3 grams Dietary Fibre 30 grams You also appear slim; so hopefully you're ahead of the game. Fitness is important also...there's a lot of scientific evidence that sweating and raising your pulse through strenuous activities is also life-prolonging. http://www.mydailyintake.net/daily-intake-levels/ Here's a frightening article on the growing obesity epidemic; http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/obesity_in_america_cdc_releases_gif_of_epidemic_over_time.html

A message from AOC's secret admirer [reddit.com]

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

She's "hot" but she's wise. She's managed to keep images of her that appear in public strongly conservative. She's a shapely beauty - but she effectively hides that in almost all the images I've seen of her. And anytime she speaks officially - her ascerbic wit and wisdom really shines. She's got a great future....and the man who's "with" her is fortunate, indeed!!

Were you able to remain close friends with exes?

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

Good question!! I've had mixed feelings about those who've managed to "stay in touch" and/or "stay friends" with their exes. I lost my first wife to cancer at a very young age....but am still in touch with at least 3 of her friends. My second "ex" was the only woman who I had a child with...so while I "know" her I don't stay in touch...and consider her my son's mother more than my "ex. Several ex's and ladyfriends later- I'm totally out of touch with each and every one of them. For better or worse, I've "moved on". Now I'm pleasantly alone - mildly horny....but at 75 that's fading as well.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies. [cnn.com]

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

....and I'm reading and hearing that Mitch McConnell will push to have Trump's nominee for replacement voted on by the Congress and Senate. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/09/18/mcconnell-says-supreme-court-nominee-receive-vote-full-senate/5832413002/

Grandma knitted a tea spout cover. Cute mushroom and 2 babies....

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

Looks like DJT did some modeling.... https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/stormy-daniels-trump-penis-mushroom-kimmel-732426/

My favorite cooking documentary: [pbs.org]

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

That's a very young Jacques Pepin! He turns 85 this December! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Pépin

Happy Friday Everyone! A close friend of mine presented an opportunity recently to our group of ...

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

Buying meat in quantities is not wise IMO...too much to store, and most good meats get "freezer burn" after a few months. I even stopped buying those Omaha steaks "deals"... Best strategy; when you're in the mood for Beef/steer, go to the local butcher or even your regular store now has prime cuts...grass-fed/spoiled animal meats...etc. Aldi's even has Buffalo/bison, and Ostrich. Buy a couple...enjoy them fresh.

Although our school has sense spring been and is currently 100% online and masks are mandated on ...

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

They're frightened because you represent stark reality. Keep wearing it. Share this; or search "COVID19 patients" to see many more. https://abcstlouis.com/news/nation-world/none-of-you-take-any-chances-footage-of-woman-suffering-from-covid-19-goes-viral

This video is a social experiment.🙂 [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

Looks staged to me....both seem so "fake"

If I had a nickel for every time I heard that...

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

Five foot, 6 inches for most of my life...

So.

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

Getting drunk has its sexual advantages...but too many social and health disadvantages.

Was this the sort of science education you received?

Robecology comments on Sep 18, 2020:

That's stated in most First day curricula for any decent science teacher. Learn the process, not memorize the facts. Show you know the scientific method by doing, not saying nor writing.

Cancel culture (from August 4th) [facebook.com]

Robecology comments on Sep 17, 2020:

5 thought provoking memes on "Liberalism"

Guide to understand Trump...

Robecology comments on Sep 17, 2020:

I found this verbose diatribe....a bit wordy and long....but it gets to the root...to the heart of why Trump supporters do support him. I don't know the O.P. nor the "lady named Bev....but it sure rings true; The question is, "Why do people continue supporting Trump no matter what he does?" A lady named Bev answered it this way: “You all don't get it. I live in Trump country, in the Ozarks in southern Missouri, one of the last places where the KKK still has a relatively strong established presence. I'm not favoring them, and I'm not favoring liberals...but I understand the cult of Trump. They don't give a shit what he does. He's just something to rally around and hate liberals, that's it, period. He absolutely realizes that and plays it up. They love it. He knows they love it. The fact that people act like it's anything other than that proves to them that liberals are idiots, all the more reason for high fives all around. If you keep getting caught up in "why do they not realize this problem" and "how can they still back Trump after this scandal," then you do not understand what the underlying motivating factor of his support is. It's "fuck liberals", that's pretty much it. They don't have the mental facilities to debate. Have you noticed he can do pretty much anything imaginable, and they'll explain some way that rationalizes it that makes zero logical sense? Because they're not even keeping track of any coherent narrative, it's irrelevant. They just don't get it. "Fuck liberals" is the only relevant thing. Trust me; I know first-hand what I'm talking about. That's why they just laugh at it all because you all don't even realize they truly don't give a fuck about whatever the conversation is about. It's just a side mission story that doesn't matter anyway. That's all just trivial details - the economy, health care, whatever. "Fuck liberals" - that's their attitude...not mine...theirs. Look at the issue with not wearing the masks. I can tell you what that's about. It's about exposing fear. They're playing chicken with nature, and whoever flinches just moved down their internal pecking order, one step closer to being a liberal. They don't comprehend the liberal strategy. You've got to understand the one core value that they hold above all others is hatred for what they consider weakness because that's what they believe strength is, hatred of weakness. And I mean passionate, sadistic hatred. Sadistic, passionate hatred, and that's what proves they're strong, their passionate hatred for weakness. Sometimes they will lump vulnerability in with weakness. They do that because people tend to start humbling themselves when they're in some compromising or overwhelming circumstance, ...

"The great merit of the capitalist system, it has been said, is that it succeeds in using the ...

Robecology comments on Sep 17, 2020:

Slavery was a great source of wealth. Then Weapons. At the same time as weapons, railroads, and fossil fuels created a lot of wealth. Today it's capital investments in technology; https://www.vox.com/2014/4/10/5561608/9-charts-that-explain-the-history-of-global-wealth\

“One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 ...

Robecology comments on Sep 17, 2020:

Love the Sagan quip....sad for the silly meme....

Happy Thursday Everyone.

Robecology comments on Sep 17, 2020:

Both of mine died after I went to college...so I grew up with both. Dad was a typical 50's dad...innocuous, a heavy meat eater and smoker...who died in his 60's. Mom was good - you know....when she was good she was very good, and when she was bad she was awful... I moved out my senior year in HS and then went to college with a clunker $50 car...but managed to get two degrees on my own, through loans. It's hard to say which I cared for more....both were - very typical. I give them credit for becoming who i am...a lifelong (retired after 45 years) teacher, and after (too) many marriages....happily single.

I couldn’t let the frost kill the basil in my mother’s garden, so I cut the plants and have them...

Robecology comments on Sep 16, 2020:

Pesto freezes well...make batches of it!

The Trump mechanic "Hey, dipshit, what the fuck did you do to my car?

Robecology comments on Sep 16, 2020:

That reminds me of a meme I have..

Hi, this is my first time here. Can I suggest a group? Thanks.

Robecology comments on Sep 15, 2020:

I think once you're past level 4 you can make your own groups.

Testing the vaccine...

Robecology comments on Sep 15, 2020:

I saved this excellent video by a CDC official about the chances of creating a vaccine soon... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-ELhqeY38

LoL. Decaf. Loved by some , despised by most

Robecology comments on Sep 15, 2020:

Sorry, no. Too many of us love the taste but not the buzz. For too many of us...we can't tolerate the full strength "high". We have to "titrate"....half regular, half decaf does that for me.

Some more photo fun!

Robecology comments on Sep 14, 2020:

Sooo nice!

Making tomato sauce on Saturday.

Robecology comments on Sep 14, 2020:

Roasting at 400º for 60 minutes seems to me to be a waste of a lot of heat...It seems easier to just puree the fresh fruit....then cook the thick liquid down to either a sauce or paste...depending on your patience and temp settings. Some fussy sauce makers skim off the seeds once you've pureed your tomatoes. If you freeze your sauces/pastes....no need for the acidity.But...If you're going to can/jar your cooked down tomatoes - don't forget to add either vitamin c or lemon juice to make it slightly more acidic - thus avoiding bacteria.

Who else ?

Robecology comments on Sep 14, 2020:

Ah...there's the rub....er...the drug....er....But....why?

Happy Monday Everyone! When's the last time you felt really proud?

Robecology comments on Sep 14, 2020:

Pride is weird...it's sort of a feeling of superiority. I feel success, accomplishment....but pride seems to be a dangerous feeling these days. Humility is cool with me. There's this; https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180806175957.htm And then there's this; https://ideas.ted.com/pride-can-be-a-virtue-but-it-needs-to-be-the-right-kind-of-pride/

2020 meatloaf, the word was meatloaf.

Robecology comments on Sep 13, 2020:

I, too, thought I was "ready"....

September’s leaves.

Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:

The fall colors creep in. Here's a moving map of US fall foliage predictions. https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/

[news.yahoo.com] Bird songs

Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:

But over the past 20 years, research has shown that both males and females in many bird species sing, especially in the tropics. Cool! Who knew women can sing? (tongue firmly in cheek).

Just a little funny for the food page....

Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:

Canned beans and tortillas. I'm willing to bet you could survive on just those two items for months! (well, that and some chili relish?)

Back by popular demand .

Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:

Grooooaaaaannnnn.

Hey guys, Happy Saturday! Today is one of my favorite questions.

Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:

The " zombie Apocalypse" is a fictional absurd mis-direction away from what might really take most of us out... A strong, very contagious, very fast acting, high mortality, easily spreadable disease is the much more likely "apocalypse" we'll experience. This IS coming...it's not a matter of if, but when. That's why "wearing masks" and "social distancing" is a good practice. Consider it a "dry run" for the next pandemic. What skills will create survivors? #1. They know social distancing skills. #2. They know which masks to where, and when, and how tight to wear them #3. They know about fitness, diet and maintaining a high level of the same to survive. #4. They will have certain innate/inborn traits to help them; stronger genetic background, More immunities built up, etc. This one's death toll in America is closing in on 200,000. I predict the next one will close in on a million or more; and might visit us in a year or less. And then there will be a third wave of a genetically modified strain, which could take out billions in months. That might be just a few years away. Good question. We do need to get mentally prepared. https://www.prb.org/how-demographic-changes-make-us-more-vulnerable-to-pandemics-like-the-coronavirus/

A history lesson for those younger than me ... [youtu.be] [cracked.com]

Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:

I need my "Hendrix" fix every now and then. Thanks! His blues tunes were/are my favorites.

Anyone else have times they have lowered their standards and regretted it?

Robecology comments on Sep 12, 2020:

Too often. I'm the original "marrying man"...and I've lived to regret it. Too many times. But I'm comfortable. The experiences were hell then....and now I'm alone...but I sure do feel happier! Do I miss a lady-friend/lover? Sure...but at 75 the "drive" wanes a bit...

So, the guy who talks about shadow governments, caravans of evil Mexicans, cancer-causing windmills ...

Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:

How about the Q'anon paranoia? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv7BvLBz8MI

Happy Friday! My daughter is having her first guest this weekend since the start of Covid, and she's...

Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:

I just bought (in June) a condo to rent....and hooked up with a local rental agency; So far....crickets. No contacts. And I've spent nearly $10 K on upgrades...from ceiling fans to induction cooktop/convection oven, to granite counter in the kitchen. Nada. Folk are very afraid to "rent" or go in to a stranger's home. This COVID19 thing has hit hard. If anyone might like to visit this Condo in Ft. Pierce, let me know!

"After 9/11, America was so outraged by the deaths of thousands of innocent American civilians over ...

Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:

I'm beginning to see wars and attacks on nations for what they are....crude attempts at population control. https://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/11/23/the-dark-past-of-population-confrom/

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Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:

Too much work...and you end up making too much. I'm a fan of hot sauces...but I'm afraid too many use it too heavily too often. There's plenty on the market, in small bottles. I have a dozen or so in the fridge. https://qz.com/171500/the-american-hot-sauce-craze-in-one-mouth-watering-chart/

Testing the current climate of this group

Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:

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Robecology comments on Sep 11, 2020:

Glad to have you with us.