I must plead guilty of this from my past.

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

We've all fallen in to the sexist mores thing....kudos for your honesty. Charming meme!

Happy Sunday, you lovely people! For your viewing enjoyment. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

I can't decide which one I like more! soooooo cute! Shared on F B

Tesla Cybertruck gets 146,000 preorders in two days, almost $8B possible future sales.

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

Good one, Ed. Sound's like you're leanin' toward becoming an owner!

A disorganized kitchen makes me cray.

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

Time to go through those bottles. I recommend you keep a marker handy to "date" when you opened it for a sight and sniff test". You'll be amazed how many years go by until you open it again.

Good morning! It's pose your question day!

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

Let's play political chess; who thinks; 1. Trump will resign; if not this year, in 2020. 2. Trump will stay and run in 2020, but win 3. Trump will stay and run in 2020, but lose. 4. Trump will die suddenly; of ill health or an assassin. Feel free to add your own option.

You think it's cold?

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

Niagara Falls this past winter... https://youtu.be/TLE-h4mh-4M

Hello everyone, had a peaceful Sunday watching 'Something Borrowed' , licking my lips over coffee ...

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

Charming meme/quote....and kudos for joining Agnostic in such a strongly religious land. Please share more of your community. I live by the sea in Ft. Pierce, Florida....hot summers, cooler (but rarely below freezing) winters...you?

Actor William Shatner became an officer of the Order of Canada.

Robecology comments on Nov 24, 2019:

I'm not happy with the "swollen" look for Bill. I hope he gets serious about losing some of his weight...

Basic Gravy Recipe for Indian Curry dishes.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

There's rarely a gravy recipe because it really is a matter of taste. Just be sure to rinse the spoon in very hot water each time you taste so you do not share germs....too many chefs think that this is lame....but too many guests get sick this way. Remember, too; there's dozens of types and strengths of Curry powder. You probably know that curry is actually a blend of several spices. Basically; I encourage coconut milk as a stock foundation for the curry sauce; but that's not an absolute. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/25881/basic-curry-sauce/

I found the real war on Christmas

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

This was made for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVok167KJPw

Praise Santa

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

You might need to see this; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVok167KJPw

Green Heron

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

An especially good pic....considering no direct sunlight!

Hi all I live in the subtropic part of Australia and am hoping to get some garden beds set up and ...

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

Trick with the tomatoes? Cut them back...often. It's tough getting fruit trees growing when you're surrounded with wildlife. My son and Daughter in law are going through similar struggles on a 2 acre farm in Jupiter Farms Florida. Good luck with keeping the wild ones away from your fruit....it's a constant. struggle....world wide.

Satan NotSanta

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

Which one is fictional? Wait...nevermind... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XePHrS1U9A

The new Tesla Cybertruck.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

follow up; Elon Musk tweeted Friday that several "after market" features will be available, including black and white "coatings" (not sure why he didn't call them "paint"), a camper cap, and a small all electric ATV, and 120 and 240 volt outlets, and an air compressor. Here's an image of the interior...

Hello from San Antonio. I hate Ted Cruz.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

Solution? Vote. More solutions? Encourage others to vote. I recommend #1. you save and share these images, and #2 buy wear and share the pins. I'm on my 3rd dozen.

I don't do many cat memes, but...

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

OK...I'm officially hooked.

So how do you reconcile heavenly light shining down after really good sex..?

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

So you're ASSuming the light source was "heavenly"? You need to watch #Religulous.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XePHrS1U9A

Couldn't resist; There's the Tesla truck concept.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

And to follow up...

A question you see pop up on here is, when did you become an atheist,which to me sounds like when ...

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

I was the eldest...and the science minded and trained...so my interest in "the church" gradually faded as I got older. Funny, though; the brothers and sisters are "believers" although not ardent church goers.

Good morning! I am not a fan of syrup, so I always look for different toppings for my pancakes.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

I haven't had pancakes in years....trying to avoid most breads....that seems to be the thing that's making America obese...see this gif of the growing obesity in America. But - if you give me a fruit (blueberry) or ginger-based sugary toppng on fruit and yogurt? Now you're talking http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif

Old ad 🤢 Has anybody heard of this or used it?

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

Never did...but if they had only renamed it as chocolate "spread" it might have caught on. Putting a carb-rich topping on a carb-rich food? Ughhhh! Make an ad of that on fruit? or over ice-cream or frozen yogurt? Now you're talking. Oh...and zoom in if you can on the wording of the intro..."the natural goodness of natures potato, the potato" ? huh?

Just unveiled in a church in Zacatecas, Mexico - a Jesus I think we can all believe in.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

LOL...a Phil Collins baby? a Nicholas Cage Baby? https://www.unilad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Phil-Collins-Baby-Jesus-Nicolas-Cage-828x435.jpg

13 reasons why Tesla will grow to be one of the biggest, if not the biggest, company in the world.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

Two interesting videos. I'm already in for $20K....watching the ticker....

Todays Financial Education video on YouTube discussed Tesla's Cybertruck.

Robecology comments on Nov 23, 2019:

...and here's a bit of an explanation as to why the truck window broke - but didn't shatter - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1198090787520598016?fbclid=IwAR2Hsk9OJ904XuoR8HcNa7b9uFPm4x4T5Ixr89PES2b7fymVed3L9FIjz6U

Todays Financial Education video on YouTube discussed Tesla's Cybertruck.

Robecology comments on Nov 22, 2019:

Here's the actual CyberTruck "unveiling" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P_1_oLGREM=PLEj6AdlBYTh1-vvQSF6yfR2f6bCMH6nqi=2&t=0s

Recovering from a 42 hour travel experience.

Robecology comments on Nov 22, 2019:

Wow...spot on! I saved that to my photos...thanks!

21 Nov 2019-Diet DIary- Calories went high today, just broke 1300, mostly because I seriously ...

Robecology comments on Nov 22, 2019:

I've been see-sawing in the 140's for 6 months, now. I guess you could say I've "plateaued". Having said that - I will try harder. This is a battle, indeed.

I just read a post elsewhere that said, Don't let bad politics interfere with good friendships.

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

I have faith that as we start to see the evidence of corrupt politics hurting our well being on a global nature...that we'll finally work to fix it. Call me a cockeyed optimist...but if we don't get serious about being honest about the way we rule and control our nations then it's pretty clear that we're doomed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCuDxpccYM=IwAR3k79xSQAHtyipKRkOQQzgh9oRAzI0B6WCUP5ApSyVYVr9-4cSlTZzkf-s

How cool! 😊 Found: Pollen on a 99-Million-Year-Old Beetle, in Amber [atlasobscura.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

Wow!

Mass Shootings, 2019 MassShootingTracker.

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

Obama knew the truh. Obama knew the solution. Watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6imFvSua3Kg

Love Love Love.

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

Yada yada indeed. This is what most of us would call too much information. You still love #1 and #3 passionately? Not #4? Sounds like bragging/boasting to me... And, at age 66 it sound's like you're running on empty.... To paraphrase a reply below; >"Am I a normal man?..." you ask? Are you sure you want an answer?

Bernie Tops 2020 Field & Trump In Military Member Donations [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

For those who follow the American poll-sters... Here's a real valuable "poll-of-polls" site.. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/president/us/2020_democratic_presidential_nomination-6730.html

Any socialists here?

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

If you buy n to/or get checks from the American Social Security system, and/or if you send your kids to a public school... and/or if you obey traffic signals and smile when the road crews direct you around their work...then you are, in fact, a socialist. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clan_of_the_Cave_Bear

Deer masks at Star Carr, what were they for? [united-cats.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

In Clan of the Cave Bear, author and scientist Jean Auel recreates a mesolithic scene; the intermingling of H.sapiens with H. Neanderthalis. (sp?) In it she definitely describes ceremonies using masks of animals... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clan_of_the_Cave_Bear

Doobie doobie do be dobie do

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

With a filter...very smart! I've been using filters in my pipes...

I know, I know. I couldn't resist

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

You jest...but you're closer to the truth than you realize... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkDzSZfWFAQ

Good afternoon! Almost Friday, yay! So ... popcorn or M&M's?

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

So the question, I assume...is....what's your favorite go-to snack? I keep an M & M machine....full of peanut M & M's...but I keep it hidden...if I were to see it....I would have to refill it much too often. It's a love-hate thing....

The Hearings Are A Discrace.

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

Pray tell? Why do you think so? I think that if we have a "chess" strategy and think a few moves ahead....we will see that overall, these hearings might actually backfire on the democrats. The strongly GOP senate will never convict...so vindicated #LiarInChief will win big in 2020...unless...unless....

Ive branched out into artisanal snacking granola.

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

Looks fabulous!!! ...I work with a store brand/generic granola and "kick it up it a notch' by incorporating the granola mix in to a chocolate brownie mix. Then I add powdered protein, then just use egg whites..and splash in some coffee for the caffeine and Almond extract for an unusual flavor kick and a bit of a "rush" to counter the sugar crash. Add pecans and/or choc chips and/or dried cranberries and/or dried papaya for a super healthy nutrient-dense, high protein brownie...I call them my "muscle brownies".

20 Nov 2019 - Diet Diary - Well, 2 days in and tonight I "forgot" I was cutting off food after 8pm.

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

I'm still in the low 140's....trying to "go to bed hungry" as well. I think that's the key.

An Ottoman supply train still resting where it was ambushed by Lawrence of Arabia 103 years ago on ...

Robecology comments on Nov 21, 2019:

wow!

How many ways do you know of to prepare eggs? Get ready to be surprised ! [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

wow! Shared on FB!

Posted the wrong pic last time.

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Or..."do you really think there's a pixie that shoots love arrows through your heart...or a little old elf who delivers presents after coming down your chimney"

You know how I can't get links? Lil help someone! This is good shit here.

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/watch-live-congress-holds-historic-vote-on-bill-to-federally-legalize-marijuana/

I will go and demand answers!🤨😂

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

I gave up the gym scene decades ago. Get a few pieces of your favorite workout machines...work out at home. No drive time. No parking issues. No changing issues. No storage issues. No fees. The machines are an investment....keep them nice; you can sell them years later when you're tired of them... Classics i swear by; !. Total gym 2. Standing elliptical 3. Recumbent bike. 4. Upright bike/desk combo....for work-at-home folk or computer obsessed like me.

Stevie is my kind of woman

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Except Taylor has a much better voice. Different times...different experiences...

My Assisted Living Facility continues to have a out standing choice of meals.

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Now THAT's an Assisted living facility! I've been trying in vain to find a decent one in my area (Ft. Pierce Fl).

Are the Dark Ages returning?

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Something I read in my senior year is HS made me re-direct my major from medical science to Environmental science and demography - the study of populations and how their changes affect behavior. I honestly think it's clear...the dumbing down of the world....the persistence of the religulous....is directly related to the incredibly persistent growth of human populations. John B. Calhoun said; "As the population of any social animal...from ants, to rats, to humans...continues to grow, their behaviors change. The more crowded it gets the more hostile, aggressive, and basically "psychotic" they...we...become. Here's the document that I read in '63. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1501789/pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf

Hi everyone! When I first came to the US from Germany in July of 1985, I didn't know what to do for...

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Wow; good question. I've been a newsboy, a stock clerk, a mosquito collector and studier (NYC dept of Health) gas station attendant, hamburger server (at one of the first McDonalds in NY, on L.I.) and other weird jobs...I don't recall stayng too long as the gas station attendant.... I actually did the door-to-door sales of everything from seeds to light bulbs to flags to painting numbers on the curb. Those jobs were the shortest - and I was probably the youngest in those experiences.

Sweet potato pie vs. pumpkin pie: Which do you prefer?

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Sweet potato is a root...Pumpkin flesh is a fruit. Sweet potato needs more heat to soften to "pie" consistency, Pumpkin needs a little less heat. They both are rich in carotenoids, or vitamin A orange food colorings...and they're both primary carbohydrates in food category. https://www.livescience.com/52487-carotenoids.html

19 Nov 2019 - Diet Diary - Yesterday's 3 lb jump dropped away today.

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

If I feel a strong hunger in the evening/near bed-time...I know that I'll wake up weighing less. Now if I can only learn to tolerate that strong hunger more often....

!Un-f&cking-believable! Except that I DO know my fellow citizens and they are woefully unhistoried, ...

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Jimmy's interviews are just too random, and he almost intentionally picks and records the dumbest of the dumb.

Happy Wednesday, everyone.

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Why are you using a CPAP? Perhaps you've been through a good diagnosis...perhaps it's your decision. Either way....I don't look at them as a wise tool unless you're close to "the end"... I recommend two alternatives to strapping a machine on to your face; 1. Get a good...or better....pillow. If you don't have a down pillow, please try it. If you're allergic to feathers or against animal products, there's many artificial fiber substitutes that make a pillow great, not just good 2. Tuck the pillow under your chin to keep your mouth closed. Yes, this does require sleeping on your side. But It's a good alternative to snoring, or hyper-dry-mouth. 3. Keep nasal spray handy. Don't use it regularly; you can build a tolerance to it. I use it every 2nd or third night.

Two teaspoons of vinegar before each meal will help you lose weight.

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

I've tried it. Vinegar straight is just nasty. Even in salad dressings it's a bit of a task to swallow. Better strategy; Watch your caloric intake. Learn to tolerate hunger. There is no evidence of any animal - other than man - having digestive system cancer; and that's accredited to the "hunger" factor. Ed...you've lost over 100 pounds. Honestly; did you use vinegar? I don't think so. You just tolerated hunger.

Working in Secret, Bill Gates-Backed Solar Company Reveals Tech That Could Spell the End of Fossil ...

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

It's still exothermic...or heat producing. Still...if it can sub for fossil fuels in some industrial functions, it's worth a study...and I'm sure Bill has put a lot more time and thought in to it than I have... But the caveat is heat. We are adding 158 more warm bodies to the planet every minute; 227,000 every day, a million more; again, that's births, minus deaths - every 4.5 days. We can't keep doing that. http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/

What is best in life?

Robecology comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Religulous... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XePHrS1U9A

NOT hungry, so STOP thinking about food!! Easier said than done.

Robecology comments on Nov 19, 2019:

I have good diet days when I just tolerate hunger. Let the pangs creep in. Go to bed hungry. It's not life threatening....in fact science indicates that fasting can be good for you. Sim people live longer. Remember; our eating habits are just that - habits. And these habits are far stronger than drug addictions. They were started when we got "emotional' before we could walk and talk. But don't be angry with your parents. I'm sure you've heard the condescending "spoiling" adjective thrown at you too often...we pretend it's good to "spoil" our kids and give in to their needs (that we created for them as toddlers). I'm sickened by my son and daughter-in-law's constant push to have my 3 year old grandson eat- and eat somemore. He's a nibler...but they both push "finish your meal" attitudes...not realizing that they're setting up life-time bad habits. So #1. Tolerate hunger. Stop trying to "trick" yourself....deal with hunger if you are at all serious about losing weight. #2. Know that you're fighting a profound addiction started before you could walk and talk. #3. Take baby steps. Document. Record your weight. Measure what you eat.

Suprisingly as a copy paste newbie, i am going to start the post that i am new here and starting and...

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

I like the "copy and paste" strategy. That's an "agnostic-scientific" strategy that works for me. No group is a "trap".... Do you see that green box in the upper right? It's easy to join - and leave - any group. Sometimes group "moderators" or originators, or even individuals will "block you" or "remove" you from the group if you did/said something allegedly offensive to them...that's happened to me a couple of times...and I've blocked and reported a few myself.

Hello everybody! New to this group. How should I get started?

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

Post pics...of you doing everything/anything. Nothing personal....no "provocative" shots....that'll send awful messages. Just whatever you like to do on a regular basis...from cooking to biking to...whatever. Be short and concise in your bio. Interact...and interact some more. Chat. That's how we get to know you...and you get to know us. If you get in to hostile chats....the blocking tool is easy to use.

I hope I can at least get into Nirvana 🙃

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

Beware; Morbid thoughts on death...; If you're in a hurry to be re-organized in to another being...a soft-wrap burial would allow you to be worm food....then perhaps bird food...then....who knows....human food? within decades! You could re-join us just like that! I feel sorry for those who go the "embalming fluid/stash-em-in-a-stack folk....their bods wont be worm food for centuries... I warned you....

Croc meme...

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

Crocs are a great invention. You love them, or hate them. They grow on you...the clammy dampness takes getting used to....but once you've splashed around in the surf or any sort-of-wet-and-wild location...you will fall in love with them....

“It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not ...

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

I first heard that in Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth" (2006) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497116/characters/nm0330722

Happy Monday! I have a shameless love of Spam! Fry it up and put it on a sandwich with cheese and ...

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

Haven't tried it in ages....but beware...it's "survival" meat...it's edible, but it's an artery clogger...and stiffener. The preservatives can also hurt you- and read on the side how much sodium is in it...probably close to the MDAR. The animal fats will find their way to your carotid arteries (those in your heart). Go for the leaner preserved meats if you must have preserved/canned meats. Here's the label;

A friend talked me trying Match again.

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

If you asked him not to text or call....and he did....that's a red flag. He is impulsive...and has little regards for your opinion or requests. You say he's intuitive, bright, and fun but you seem confused and not comfortable about your apparent lack of physical attraction. You have two choices, here. 1. Let him call and chat with you....feel it out. Get to know him better by phone/text/email 2. Go with your intuition. Block his texts and calls...respect the red flag. If you go with #1...set your boundaries more clearly. Make sure he respects you enough to respond accurately to your requests. If he breaks a rule again....he will continue to "break rules" throughout the relationship.

Firefox’s fight for the future of the web [theguardian.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

I don't get the battle. Perhaps if they - or someone - set up a comparative chart...speed, frequency of interruptions, frequency of unwanted "drop-downs"....we could pick and chose? I recall using Firefox, then Chrome...and finally Safari. I have no idea why i switched. Anyone?

Will be retiring soon what is the average cost for a year lot rent at your average nudest cam in ...

Robecology comments on Nov 18, 2019:

I don't get nudism. I've been curious enough to try to stay at one of their resorts in key west....but WTF? Are they sexually more active than average folk? Or just like to look at nakedness?

Who do you think of when you vote?

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

Remember this as next November rolls around....

I am a little old to be seeking a partner, 81, but since my wife died I have been very lonely.

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

It's sad - and I empathize. I lost a wife in my early 30's (1977) when she got cancer....probably from the overly potent birth control pills. But this is a challenging stage of your life. You will probably find an empathetic nurse long before you "hook up" with a stranger using one of these sites...but try to imagine what your wife would advise you to do. "...love yourself the way you are". Work on being in love with yourself. Learn to enjoy your "being alone." Don't call it "being lonely" call it "living independently". We come in to the world "alone" we leave "alone"...so try to enjoy living life without a "partner". Challenging...but I'm now in my 70's and going through the same thing.

When will GRACE-FO data on land-ice mass changes at Antarctica and Greenland be displayed for ...

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

I have 15-20 important items tabbed...this has been one of them. Crucial information. Here's another useful site for data; http://www.poodwaddle.com

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it as true.

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

Another way to say it; "A scientific mind is an open mind" In terns of religion....

LGBTQ also

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

Religious women - in this man's opinion - have been regularly programmed to believe they're the inferior member of the species. Religious women assume responsibility for being "provocative" and "inducing" their men to want to "have them" (read rape, assault, take advantage"0 It does look like this century - if we make it past fossil fuels, republican corruption - and unbridled population growth (presently 158 more births, than deaths, per minute) will be the century when women finally achieved equality. http://www.poodwaddle.com

Accurate...

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

And getting a Red Tesla didn't help mine either...

Hi and happy Sunday! It's pose your question day!

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

Ever get "scammed"? I'm awaiting a call from PayPal because they, through Discover, and an electric bike company named "Zhanjang" allegedly delivered a bike to me for $99.99.....that I never saw. Discover said call PayPal. PayPal said contact discover. Both told me to contact the seller. The seller's phone and email don't work. I guess either someone is $99.99 richer...or has a cool bike? Your story?

Hello. I wanna chat with some ladies.

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

You have a few things working against you. #1. Your age. #2. Your pics and profile. Show many more of you doing stuff that might find common ground. Post more details about what you like to do. #3. You're location....you're very rural. Good luck!

New best pick-up line in Marin..hi there..i have electricity.

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

This is an international site. Marin...as in the dip? The soup? The county? I assume since you're from California that it's a joke about that county's intermittent Electricity?

What are your thoughts on anthropomorphic sex (keep in mind that this is completely different from ...

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

LOL! Kinky fun! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furry_fandom

Cheesy Baked Asparagus ____Hey fellow Foodies! A friend recommended this quick recipe for baking ...

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

Looks easy enough! I may have to try this!

I look forward to the day when ALL mythology moves out of the religion phase and into the fable ...

Robecology comments on Nov 17, 2019:

It's called Evolution...not Revolution. Be patient, Grasshopper.

[yahoo.com] She's under tremendous pressure to enter the race?

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

Just a warning to all those who get "glued" to their favorite... If we don't unify -intensely, and soon....then Trump will win in 2020. https://www.knoe.com/content/news/Moodys-forecast-Trump-will-win-2020-election-in-landslide-563403421.html

Modern Day Romance

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

...but I need you, I can't do without you...and I get sick if I can't have you. That's why Ken Keyes Jr. defined relationship needs as "addictions" versus preferences. Make your "must haves" into "nice to have but OK if I don't have". Works for me!

Sliced up a pineapple from my garden today.

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

That's one of the biggest things I miss about owning my own home....growing my own pineapples. They came out so much sweeter than the store bought ones...and after a few years they were larger, as well. If you're a homeowner with land in Florida, you're a fool if you haven't got pineapples growing!

Crosswords...

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

The INRI...above him, on the cross...that stands for.... I'm nailed Right In.... Correct?

WTF........

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

So you discovered your grandma was a hottie in her day, huh?

I am railing: Sir Rod Stewart reveals his epic model railway city [bbc.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

Wow...hard to believe; I wish he had some photos/video of him working on it!

Been asking this question since I was 5 years old.

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

???

Because they're so full of shinola. :P

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

Harnessing the power of running water was, along with the ancient windmills, humanity's first harnessing of indirect solar energy. (running water and moving wind both caused the sun).

And they wonder why I spell it Moron.... [pulpitandpen.org]

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

And you even spelled Moron wrong!

Hopefully this will annoy someone....

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

Beware. If we don't get the vote out....in significant numbers....and with significant solidarity....then Trump will win in 2020. https://www.knoe.com/content/news/Moodys-forecast-Trump-will-win-2020-election-in-landslide-563403421.html

My single Japanese eggplant is still producing, but I'm getting a little tired of it, so I may pull ...

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

I understand that eggplant slices, once peeled and lightly salted...preserves well in the frige and excellently in the freezer. It can also be "blanched" (quick boiled) and then put in jars to preserve at room temperature. https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/preserved-eggplant/

What is the secret to preparing lentils to soften them for soups or for use in vegi burgers.

Robecology comments on Nov 15, 2019:

You MUST get a pressure cooker. They're safer and smarter than ever. There's foolproof ones....for the lame and lazy who leave the heat on and walk out the door....but if you're at all an attentive cook/chef....you just must experience a pressure cooker. I swear by Presto. I recommend the steel ones over the Aluminum...the aluminum is lighter, but softer...and although I've never heard nor read about it...I don't trust them as much as steel...and it's well documented that trace amounts of aluminum is NOT good for you, whereas trace amounts of nickel and iron (in steel) is. This video recommends an 8 quart cooker...but if you have a small family (four or fewer) a 6 quart will work well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiCUKA7dDUs

Update!: One week post-op with the new hip, and so proud to report I can already perform the ...

Robecology comments on Nov 14, 2019:

Join the club! (I was hoping to show you my x-rays...but got an "error" message). I'm now, 1 year, 6 months later....feeling no hip pain, and walking normally.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Ok, so this occurred to me while reading a different post; how many of us exclaim ...

Robecology comments on Nov 14, 2019:

It has to do with how we were brought up. We agnostic/atheists often come from religious families. We've been "brainwashed" to use God in our commentary. It's just a habit. If you're educated and enlightened...just accept that old habits die hard...it doesn't suggest that you're falling back in to your "religulousness"

I think this is a lovely overview, much more interesting than it sounds. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Nov 14, 2019:

More than a "lovely" overview (I get it....you're a romantic) It's an important one. I volunteer for a botanical garden....and it's a common unawareness... that many make about plants...that they too, went through an evolution...only many of the "dinosaurs" of the plant world...the Cycads, the Ferns, the Bromeliads, the palm trees, etc....are still on earth...and still abundant in some regions. True; the "tree-fern" that was extensive 300-500 million years ago (and made most of our coal) is rare today...but it does still exist. I didn't hear this emphasized...so allow me; 99% of our Oxygen was NOT given to us by the Plants....it was the Pre-plants...the photosynthetic single celled organisms...that changed the sea from iron-green to blue (as Oxygen built up and then iron oxides settled to the bottom) and that built up our oxygen enough so that Ozone - 03 - the protective layer 10--15 miles up - that allowed plant and animal life on land to evolve. Don't thank a tree....thank a phytoplankton. This is planet ocean, not planet earth Good video. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I have never given a car of mine a name have you? What is it?

Robecology comments on Nov 14, 2019:

Tesla encourages "naming" the car...it helps with logistics - so it's not just a number. Mine's "ECO -CAR"....it's even on my license plate! It's my final love affair!

'Chubasco'

Robecology comments on Nov 14, 2019:

Soooo nice!

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Robecology comments on Nov 14, 2019:

He's obviously focused...and has committed hundreds of millions of dollars to the project. Personally I'm sad and disillusioned by this. His recycled rockets? brilliant, and important. Launching a rocket to take people to Mars? Absurd, unrealistic, naive. Again...this is just my opinion. I'm going on 7 years of ownership of my land starship that he and his team created...the Tesla S. Remember; if you're ready to buy; Here's the buyers code; http://ts.la/robert4003 it will get you a discount (it changes from month to month; this month it's 2000 free supercharger miles). $150 value (@$0.24 cents per 3.5 miles; the local (Florida) charge for electricity.

So, regarding the first impeachment hearing.

Robecology comments on Nov 14, 2019:

Good synopsis, CB...!! I'm a Democrat, and I want Trump gone...but... The Republicans aren't intentionally lying. It's their "truth". They're suffering s serious mass-delusion. They look at the attacks on Trump as the attack on the rich and successful. We must be careful not to let their clever "alternative truths" win us over...and win over the nation. If they win....and that's a strong possibility - then fossil fuel wealth(note the chart...US and Russia pay the lowest fuel taxes)will remain strong. Environmental protection will fade. Education for the elite will flourish...education for the masses will suffer. Worst case scenario...we could suffer extinction as our environment heats up out of control....too fast to shift crops northward...and disease vectors (flies, etc) will finish the destruction. This is a crucial time to wake up our fellow Americans...not bash them. They're suffering severe delusions...like the #Religulous, they don't see what's wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

Sorry to do this as a link but it needs to be said and I can testify to the truth of this from ...

Robecology comments on Nov 13, 2019:

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/w7xx3t/key-and-peele-sound-off and here's some classic Key and Peele....this one literally had me laughing out loud. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/WqBZVlgORbY

So it is... so it is.

Robecology comments on Nov 13, 2019:

I'm so sad that he let his photograph of him trying pot on the air leak out. The man is a genius. Test drive a Tesla...and you'll get it. Then discover his SpaceX recyclable rockets. Then explore his solar shingles. The man is a major player for the salvation of humanity....so sad that this "joke" keeps getting aired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0-pfzKbh2k