You mean it's all fake?

Robecology comments on Aug 27, 2019:

I don't think the #religulous realize that we'd love proof...show us a miracle! Please!! Then the "#stupidstitions" would end!

Well in their defense, at least the Trump women finally chose a good one.

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Notice the hands....

[alternet.org] Why the media is zeroing in on Elizabeth Warren while discussing Bernie Sanders?

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

I recommend you tab this site. It's clear, covers many polls (I keep it tabbed on Trump approval but I searched Democrat candidate polls for you). https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/latest_polls/elections/

aides came to adlai stevenson during his campaign & said, "adlai, good news, our polls say all the ...

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

my dad worked for Adlai (who opposed Ike in the '50's) - Ike did a good job; but Adlai might have been one-up on him; we'll never know. I think I've saved the image of my dad's pin that he wore while working for A.S.;

I'm taking baby J to the doctor today for a general checkup and possibly for a few vaccinations.

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Good... May I recommend that you talk to your doc about spacing out the vaccinations. What I'm learning is that it's not the vaccinations themselves that are causing the complications, but the stacking of them so closely together. Of course you should have a long, detailed discussion with your doc. If not completely satisfied, get a second opinion. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/immunization-chart.html

Maybe all these men should shut up about women’s behavior and bodies and insist that GOP ...

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Stating that they should "shut up" is naive and simplistic. You have to give a good reason why the tradition of male dominance doesn't work any more. Telling them to "shut up" is an autocratic, dictatorial rant.

An interesting meme. What do you think? Insanity or evil?

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

I honestly don't look at "greed" as an intentional "evil". Remember; the concept of 'evil' is #religulous....us agnostics see. no evidence for genetic or "devil' induced evil. They don't have any ill will in mind when they make clever buys on stock or businesses purchased - that soar in price...then sell it and gain profit. What they do have....is greed. It just so happens that right now there's still quick money to be had with Fossil fuels, fossil fuel cars, drugs, and war equipment. They look at the poor/third world dying off as a "necessary consequence" for our direction, and abuses. The #religulous call it "god's mysterious way".... But greed is not only an addiction - it's the perfect addiction. Much better than drugs. Nothing to "take/shoot/snort/smoke" No chemical attack on your body...just a risk with finances....and if you're clever it's others' money. Your family hates you and cries for you if you're a drug addict. If you're a money addict they applaud you. And the better you are at it, the more food, better cars. better adventures, better sex, etc you get. But it is an addiction. Probably more deadly than a drug addiction. If you get good at it....the increased "things" get boring - and you want more. And if you suddenly lose it; the complications for big money loss send many to suicide. I blogged about this years ago; http://robecology.blogspot.com/2016/12/greed-perfect-addiction-and-one-factor.html?q=ffc

25 August 2019 - Diet Diary - Took another day off yesterday.

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

I too "took a day off" from dieting...enjoyed a cheesy spinach dip, a croissant, and other rich delicacies. ....and I'm repeating it here to remind myself that I splurged...now it's time to pull back and tighten up. So don't kick yourself for the "day off"....we all need it.... I'm not a calorie counter like you....just a portion and hunger control POV...trying to get back under 140 where I belong....

For anyone who thinks that i was a point whore, I posted this in not the most popular group, though ...

Robecology comments on Aug 26, 2019:

Paranoid about going for points? That's the way the website is set up.... you're not a "whore" if you post for points...it's simply an achievement thing. Let's stop associating attempts at achievement with "whoring" anyway. I wish some fine woman would "whore" me....

I wonder how long it lasted?

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:

I'm impressed that Mickey branched off/invested in a "fast food" or "gimmick-food" restaurant that early...sorry his chain never "worked"...but it's hard to call a potato a main meal... post edit; I read some of the links below...this was a hoax, or 'parody'... "The above (is a) parody ad for Mickey Rooney’s Potato Fantasy Family Restaurants, it is not far from the real truth. This joke ad brought back memories of our research for our worldwide best selling biography- The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney from Simon & Schuster (sold everywhere). Here is a sampling of some of Mickey Rooney’s actual products and business investments- as we detail in our book: Mickey’s two-ball- a – golf -a -chair indoor golf Rooney’s Lovely Lady Cosmetics includes Trapeze, Taming the Shrew and Twelfth Night perfume Complete, a men’s aerosol spray on hair The Elim pharmaceutical line which included a stomach laxative called Elim-A- Ache; and of course, a foot powder called Elim-An- Itch. Rip-offs- disposable undergarments for men and women Tip-Offs- a disposable bra (Fruit of the Loom turned this down in 2 minutes) Puppy Pop- a bubbly drink for dogs. Mickey Melon- a watermelon flavored drink made by Canfield Beverage A chain of 52 Mickey’s Weenie World that featured round hot dogs also featuring relish called McLish, Mickey’s Pancho Weenie and the best selling Eric-Von-Weenie Mickey’s Yankee Doodle (mac-n-cheese) sold at Weenie World Mickey’s Thirs-T an ice tea drink sold on the east coast Mickey Rooney’s Acting Schools Mickey Rooney’s School of Dance Mickey Rooney’s Tabas Hotel and Inn -and Theater in Downington, Pa. Donald Trump told us he warned Mickey not to invest in this as Atlantic City was opening. It closed. Mickey Rooney’s Star Bar B Cue Mickey’s Coins – the Faces of Famous Celebrities on collector coins. Actually a good idea, but he forgot to get permission from those performers. Lawsuits followed. There are many lessons that Mickey Rooney’s life can teach us if we choose to look beyond the brightness of his star. His life was a roller coaster ride of success, failure and success again. Rooney summarized his life by saying: “You always pass failure on your way to success.” Rooney was at the height of his career in 1940. He was one of the biggest box-office draws from 1939 to 1941, which brought him fame and fortune. His pursuit of the “good life” ended abruptly when his earnings couldn’t keep pace with his spending. In the 1980’s, Rooney was getting paid $75,000 weekly for nearly 5 years for the Broadway hit ” Sugar Babies”. He plowed his money back into some of the businesses listed above. By 1992, he was bankrupt – for the second time."...

Yikes! Can ths be true? I'd hazard an exaggeration:

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:

Serpico pointed out corrupt cops decades before Obama. We've all seen the movie; here's the truth from the mouth/pen of the real "Serpico" https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/10/the-police-are-still-out-of-control-112160_full.html We've all known the "mysterious and subversive" middle-eastern man...we just never knew they created an organization. Al Qaeda formed before 2000. (https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/isis) With Obama coming in to office, Black lives did finally seem to mattter...but one. look at average household incomes prove that the African American family has been struggling for equality for decades and this graph shows that Asian American families are doing far better than Anglo/Caucasoid Americans.) https://www.pgpf.org/sites/default/files/0272_income_race_historical.jpg Facism started to raise its' ugly head when we saw how easilty banks, and even GM, could be "rescued" by benevolent governments....like ours....who proved their support of Fascism decades ago... Remember; many of our parents and grandparents who fought n the first and secod world war were. fighting European Fascism. https://prospect.org/article/trump-and-rise-21st-century-fascism

Does belief or disbelief require intelligence?

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:

Indeed...i honestly think it's a matter of a very strong "traditional" environment.... if the parents are "believers" either in a God...or in "spoiling" children .... then the child will grow up with that strong tradition.... and pass it on to their children. I've meet too many very intelligent,degreed individuals who are indeed religious...or suffering obesity from a childhood tradition of "spoiling" the child...or both... ....and their children grow up...regardless of IQ....with that same "addiction"...to either faith....or food....often both.

"The grass isn't greener on the other side, it's greener where you water most."

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:

There is such a thing as overwatering grass....

Perhaps we could learn a little something from each other.

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:

His facial expressions are particularly suited to this meme!

Sunday morning. Got coffee?

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:

From the "cold" bed to the Ho-hum (hot and humid) patio (S. Florida)...I'm here...with coffee (thermos) in hand!

Good morning all.

Robecology comments on Aug 25, 2019:

A sexy claasy "10" in my book!

Injesting microplastics. It's OK? 🤔

Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:

Micro plastics might not affect us much because we're very selective regarding what we eat. It's wildlife that's suffering from plastic ingestion. Watch the 60 minute special https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-isnt-what-you-think-60-minutes-2019-08-18/

The number 363 is significant at this very moment.

Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:

OK TROLL....I'LL BITE...WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT?

List of how liberals change language to control the debate

Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:

There will always be a rationalization for ignorance. They can try to suggest that "liberals" change language... but The battle between liberal and conservative has been raging for centuries... and isn't about to change... "The basics of liberal vs. conservatives come down to a simple dynamic: liberals are for progress, liberty, equality, creativity, originality, love for one another; conservatives are against them all (though they'll concoct, contrive, contort, conflate and conceal to hide that very fact). Liberals liberate. Conservatives conserve. Liberals push forward. Conservatives pull backwards. So you have pro and con... for and against... progressive vs. conservative." http://www.conservativemyths.com/compare.html

I could use a waffle about now...

Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:

I "waffle" whenever I see a nudist...especially one eating waffles!

Good Saturday afternoon! We've had a busy day so far, and are going to Chuck's sister's soon for a ...

Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:

This "expiration" posted on packaging is obviously done with commercial intention. You taste stuff; if it tastes bad you spit it out and discard it.. .and by discard it...let's not "throw it away"... there's Compacting tools, Composting buckets, sink incinerators...use them first. I will never pay any attention to the "use by" or "expiration" date.... my senses and wisdom is functioning... I won't depend on folks trying to get rich by having you discard their product and buy new before it's time to do so.

The World/Earth seen from any direction from outer space is a disk.

Robecology comments on Aug 24, 2019:

More Flat earth B.S.? We're agnostic...remember? Show us evidence or STFU!

No one can tell me why I am here in this mystery.

Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:

We're here because we were incredibly, tremendously lucky. You won't be back in this form for tens to perhaps hundreds of millions of years. You're welcome.

Paperclip Trump.

Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:

I've had this meme on my desktop! I love it...and share it often (on FB!).

I feel lucky! 😁

Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:

I keep this quote by famous atheist Richard Dawkins handy....it says almost the same thing....

I'm aware that this meme is designed to upset me.

Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:

Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign assistance since World War II. To date, the United States has provided Israel $142.3 billion (current, or noninflation-adjusted, dollars) in bilateral assistance and missile defense funding. Almost all U.S. bilateral aid to Israel is in the form of military assistance. That's over $5 million per day to keep all Israelis safe, with free health care and free education. From us. Taxpayers in the U.S. https://fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33222.pdf

I am having a rough morning, and feeling kinda small.

Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:

It's a matter of "taking stock". Make a list. What's good, what's not. What's fixable...what's not. When you see your situation that way - you know what you can or cannot do. Once you've done all you can to "fix" the fixable... Have a beer...or a tea...or a treat. My mom told me often....I cried because I had no shoes...until I met the happy person with no feet. Here's a favorite that I keep on my desktop...to appreciate just "being alive"

Funny how people forget all about this.. [facebook.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 23, 2019:

People don't forget; Trump's ICE Gestapo - locking up children, trying horrible tactics...that's where Trump's horrible - yet similar - views on immigrants sticks out like a sore thumb.... "Unlike his predecessors, President Trump — whose campaign was built on a foundation of outrage and exaggeration over the threat posed by immigrants — has embraced the role of chief deporter, with an apparent disregard for the human cost of his tough-strut policies. While his government hasn’t yet forcibly removed many more people per year than did those of his predecessors, Mr. Trump has made everything that precedes an Immigration and Customs Enforcement knock at the door more frustrating and even dehumanizing." Yes; other presidents had deportation records as bad as Trumps. The issue is that they were honest about it. Trump lies about it. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/13/opinion/sunday/trump-deportations-immigration.html

Here's a poll:

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2019:

Many of us...maybe too many....hope for a sudden or violent death (for DJT/ our POTUS). I'm hoping his "reign" is ended on Nov 3, 2020...but that remains to be seen. I honestly do feel badly for him and his family. They made it big....but they have so much to hide...so many regrets and secrets.... Unfortunately too many Americans like his style. It saddens me that our country's peoples are not as kind, and loving as i had hoped.

Good late morning all.

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2019:

Fish is excellent...and so much healthier than red meat. Glad Frankie liked it!

The Truckla.

Robecology comments on Aug 22, 2019:

Here's the "back-story"....this young lady has guts.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKv_N0IDS2A=youtu.be=IwAR3szp9pCtcQDn54kAdiDhgVseuqD-mcxENNLwsYiwTn6mD7xlkHKhtXJl4

Alternatives to ghosting. I like this.

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2019:

The problem is...folks like this....who know and respect honesty.....are telling you what you don't want to hear...especially from them!

Toot toot.

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Actually, it squirts out that nasty smell; watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCmFZFHYNVU

How to deal with Trumpism? Consider it an education and learn from it.

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2019:

In general? With empathy. They're very, very delusional. It's almost as if they're "#Religulous....oh. wait...most of them are.... I feel sorry for them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

Republicans Sabotaged Obama’s Economy and Assume Democrats Are Doing It to Them [nymag.

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Good article. I shared it on FB. Buckle up, economists....we're in for a wild ride...

This makes some sense

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2019:

I don't think this was ever presented by any of the Simpson's writers. Someone is using the format to make the post.... Often the Simpson theme would laugh at, poke fun at, and basically decry the existence of "toxic masculinity....so this goes against all that they've ever said or shown us on their presentations; https://medium.com/@samopravda/understanding-toxic-masculinity-hegemonic-masculinity-through-the-simpsons-7e8dd95d1cc7

[youtu.be] Think harder

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2019:

He sure does make a lot of sense...

Good morning! I'm not feeling so great this morning.

Robecology comments on Aug 21, 2019:

LOL! Msy i recommend that you just laugh? ....he "broke up" with you? What does that imply? Grammar correction can be a sore spot for couples...I can't stand when the ex used to say "anyways"....I stopped correcting her long ago... ..but... My point is....grammar correction isn't a cause of a break-up...it's a symptom. There's deeper issues here. Either be determined to resolve them....to "let him go lightly....or hold on tightly." for your mental well-being.....or just get to a "nitty gritty" discussion of what's really bothering you and him? Have a better day tomorrow!

I’m missing someone so badly right now that doesn’t love me back.

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

I've been in and out of many relationships. Ken Keyes had the best advice; I recommend you get one of his many books on relationships. In a nutshell, he said..."hold on tightly - but let go lightly." "in terminating a relationship you are wise to move from love, through hate - to indifference - ASAP." Avoid looking up things about the ex - or you're just renewing your "love-hate" stage. Easier said, then done, of course. Be patient with yourself. Things will get better...and you know this.

I hear Bolshevik themed memes are really trending now, way more popular than cat memes.lol

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

I bet if you trace back blood lines of McConnell you'll find some Trotsky in there! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_McConnell

19 August 2019 - Diet Diary - Last couple days were for some reason hectic.

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

If you didn't "stress" eat after all that...it's no wonder you've reached a new low! Congrats on putting the brakes on the "stress-eating""!

No god either

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Santa's not real...4-5 Easter bunny's not real...4-5 Tooth fairy's not real....3-4 Jesus died for our sins....billions still believe it.

Here's a very colorful couple... What do you guys think about the man's smile?

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Both have nice smiles...but a dentist would see that the gentleman needs some work...

I turned on alerts for posts in this group.

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

There's no posts because Battling Obesity is tough to admit - and as I've shown you and others often...it's an epidemic in this nation....but it's one that many ignore or look the other way. Kudos to you, Ed, for facing this and doing battle... Here's the GIF.... http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/articles/news_and_politics/map_of_the_week/2013/04/130417-MOTW-obesity-map.gif and here's Slate's take on the CDC news. Find the original CDC post inside the article; 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

Happy Tuesday Fellow Hippies.

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Ping pong, table pool. A swimming pool. Ways for them to be active.

Good Morning Everyone! Isn't this an awesome picture?

Robecology comments on Aug 20, 2019:

As a demographer - I think the answer - of the reason why the "sensate culture" the culture of relaxation, and simple pleasures" is dying...is simple; -we're overpopulated; and we're growing (births minus deaths) at the rate of 158 more per minute, 227,000 per day. Malthus; "As the quantity of life in any given area increases, the quality of life for each individual decreases". 1812. Calhoun; "As population density increases, stress, waring, fighting, greed, sexual deviation, hoarding, child neglect, child abuse increases". 1962. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/.../pdf/califmed00143-0080.pdf http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock/

Now I am very sad! Peter Fonda died.

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

And for the sing-along/karaoke crowd, here's the Lyrics; Oh I'd rather go and journey Where the diamond crest is flowing And run across the valley Beneath the sacred mountain And wander through the forest Where the the trees have leaves of prisms And break the light in colors That no one knows the names of And when it's time I'll go and wait Beside a legendary fountain 'Til I see your form reflected In its clear and jeweled waters And if you think I'm ready You may lead me to the chasm Where the rivers of our vision Flow into one another I will want to dive beneath The white cascading waters She may beg, she may plead She may argue with her logic And mention all the things I'd lose That really have no value In the end she will surely know I wasn't born to follow

Very sleek and smooth... How you like her?

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Meh...

Good morning! How's everyone's weekend going?

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

I do! 2 guys I still message, one I actually do yearly trips with! Ned's constantly "giving the finger" so don't take it personally...that's just how he poses for pics!

This Baby is only 10 Months Old... they say is 10 months old... [facebook.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

If you look at the hand closely, you see it's moving independently of the arm. Just some decent photo-shop work. Either it's photoshopped, or that really is a 4 or 5 year old. Snopes POV? "In short, we have not been able to definitively determine the authenticity of this clip and claim, though this child likely is not 10 months old and probably closer to 4 or 5 years old."

[alternet.

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

I was disgusted by Grassley's obvious bias in favor of the child-drunk - Kavanaugh - hearing for Supreme court. I'm glad he's finally realizing that Trump doesn't care about farm states as much as he said he was.

Why do we desire and seek a romantic, intimate relationship with the opposite sex full well knowing ...

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

There's two sides to the relationship coin. You assume that "it will evolve into causing heartache" and suffering. Do you mean you've never had an ecstatic and ultra-pleasurable relationship? Sad. That's the other side of the coin. That's why people keep seeing intimate relationships.

Need to get this issue.

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

How does that rough a face get so close a shave?

A teacher preparation course said youthful idealism peaks at twelve years and gradually declines in ...

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Why do a majority of folk give up on Santa and the Easter bunny aroud 4-7 years...yet still hold on to heaven, virgin birth, walking on water and other myths?

I got a message from this guy.

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Can you say "Proselytizer"?

Enough Said

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Or; "want to end abortions? Welcome family planning" https://www.guttmacher.org/gpr/2016/03/new-clarity-us-abortion-debate-steep-drop-unintended-pregnancy-driving-recent-abortion

Good Morning Fellow Hippies! The sun is out -its still muggy here in the Northeast.

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

I had a challenging weekend....helping the kids move...had to load the car with houseplants and "plant-sit" for a few weeks while they get their "move" organized (due end of August). Other than that....swimming laps and biking (although biking less these days...the mosquitoes are fierce here in East Florida!)

Art of the day. A tropical place?

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Is that a photo or painting? Wow! Vivid!

Good afternoon! I hope you are having a good Monday so far! What's the one item (and I am not ...

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Laptop, Phone, wallet. If I had more time; the desktop has more and older pics on it.

Does anyone remember Billy Jack?

Robecology comments on Aug 19, 2019:

He lived to be. 82...and ran for president 3 times! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Laughlin

Supply is low, but I have one more, so here is Asian pic number four. .

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Sexy-Classy IMO!

The field, Country Joe McDonald with his anthem vs Vietnam

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

For those of you unfamiliar with the lyrics; Here's how he did it 50 years ago this month, at Woodstock; Intro Spoken Give me an "F! ..."F"! give me a "U"! ..."U"! Give me a "C"! ..."C" Give me a "K"! ..."K"! WHATS THAT SPELL? ..."FUCK!" (x5) Well come on all of you big strong men, Uncle Sam needs your help again, he got himself in a terrible jam, way down yonder in Vietnam, put down your books and pick up a gun, we're gunna have a whole lotta fun. CHORUS and its 1,2,3 what are we fightin for? don't ask me i don't give a dam, the next stop is Vietnam, and its 5,6,7 open up the pearly gates. Well there aint no time to wonder why.. .WHOPEE we're all gunna die. now come on wall street don't be slow, why man this's war a-go-go, there's plenty good money to be made, supplyin' the army with the tools of the trade, just hope and pray that when they drop the bomb, they drop it on the Vietcong. CHORUS now come on generals lets move fast, your big chance is here at last. you go out and get those reds cuz the only good commie is one thats dead, you know that peace can only be won, when you blow em all to kingdom come. CHORUS (spoken)- listen people i dont know you expect to ever stop the war if you cant sing any better than that... theres about 300,000 of you fuckers out there.. i want you to start singing.. CHORUS now come on mothers throughout the land, pack your boys off to vietnam, come on fathers don't hesitate, send your sons off before its too late, be the first one on your block, to have your boy come home in a box

Looking for a good, imaginative caption.. the best one gets a kiss.. 😊😋

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

I can't decide where to focus my attention; to the lips or to the nips!

[dailykos.com] Why is Joe Biden praising the GOP?

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

I wouldn't call it "past his time" because that's an ageist POV....better to say his ideas were and still are too "mainstream". I think America's ready for a progressive....I'm rooting for Bernie and/or Liz to get a shot. Maybe with Kamala Harris as VP. I see that Trump has a lot of followers...this might be a very close race - unless we get a lot of fence-sitters out to vote. Final POV...buy these buttons. Wear 'em and share "em. Web site is on the image. I'm on my 3rd dozen.

I have put these grasshoppers on before.

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

The black and the green one are the same species. The black one is an immature "lubber" grasshopper...it's only in its' later, final adult stages that it "comes out" in all its' color. The very last stage gives them wings for short flights; but it gets it's name because it's not an elegant walker...it "lubbers" around for most of it's life. https://www.palmcoastpestcontrol.com/blog/pest-control-jupiter/lubber-grasshoppers/

Answers in Genesis . . . don't recall that chapter

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

If you're a true agnostic...it shouldn't baffle you.

Just relaxing [m.imgur.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Sad and surprising that so many of them have tattoos. It was a rare image to find a woman without....

Oh my, oh me, here's Asian pic number 3.

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Now that's a cutie-beauty!

Not Fade Away Rolling Stones [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Wow; feeling old seeing those young boys!

Today Antifa and the Proud Boys met kinda in Portland Oregon.

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

You're right....of course... But... Good luck with getting your sentiments heard.... The growth of government as a result of corporate profits has been clear...and that's the root of Fascism What we need is some famous folk...perhaps a hollywood mogul...or even a political figure...someone well known - to come out in support of Antifa. They need to cut any alleged antifa members who're just out to break stuff and fight. The "Black Panthers" got the same rough start...and decades later they're still considered "fringe"...

You mean there's more?

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

The obsession is profound.... I just went to a "mermaid" show..."for the family" at 7, and a late night 10 PM show that's "burlesque"....which is a name for....say it with me....show us your.....

How not to be used.

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

But then there's those who like being used... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcFaVfTDWcs

tats or no tats?

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Please, ladies! NO TATOOS!! Leave that body unmarked!

Just caught up on some Bill Maher.

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

I love Bill. Him and Rachel Maddow are the only news I watch on TV. The rest don't dig deep enough; only they seem to "do their homework"

It takes a "special" kind of person....

Robecology comments on Aug 18, 2019:

Be Kind, people. they're just suffering a profound ignorance... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW9R6jgE7SQ

How Cells Got Their Membranes [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Google "Coacervates" or Urey-Miller Coacervate experiment....I studied this in the 1960's. The Miller–Urey experiment (or Miller experiment) was a chemical experiment that simulated the conditions thought at the time to be present on the early Earth, and tested the chemical origin of life under those conditions. The experiment supported Alexander Oparin's and J. B. S. Miller–Urey experiment - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller–Urey_experiment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNijmxsKGbc

Fascinating story! An HIV Genome From Two Decades Before Its Discovery [theatlantic.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Good science! Thanks, Dave...er...father S.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news... 02-23-40 08-16-19

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Sad....Nice obituary here; https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-fonda-dead-easy-rider-architect-counter-cultural-icon-was-79-1232714

Last pic of the day from me. Good night all...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Another snow-girl shot....in the dog days of summer! Good gesture!

Damn I love skinny tatted girls!

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Unhappy faces...

My garden's yellow flowers were practically glowing today!

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

No pot smoking before photography in the garden, please?!

Seriously, watch this and tell me why she shouldn't be prosecuted. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Here's your "Hillary" card;

A poignant quote by Carl Sagan on the terrible irony of American peace and the moon landing: For ...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Loved Carl. Went to hear him speak in Miami when he was alive...quite a privilege. Read, and saw, "Contact"...a brilliant movie about science and religion. Here's the trailer; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9C2cF3KvP8

Seriously, watch this and tell me why she shouldn't be prosecuted. [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Because after hours, and hours, and hours of testimony, and research by many lawyers...and millions of dollars of our tax money....they haven't found a single thing to prosecute her on? It's sort of like Trump; obvious connections to Russians, obvious big business scams, obvious corruption even down to the Trump 2020 junk made in China...and more of his staff in jail than the last three presidents combined....but...they haven't found a single thing to prosecute him on... Only he's our president. We hold him to a higher standard. We will arrest him on 1-21-21.

The horror!!!!

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Remember; a Tomato's a fruit...technically a berry!

50 years ago, here's Joe... [youtube.com]

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Joe, Leon, Eric, Joan, ...saw them all and a lot more.... at Woodstock.....

I have heard this term used " He's/She's a tool" I think that it is ment as a derogatory statement.

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

The point is that no one wants to be "used" like an inanimate object...a tool.

Love don't judge [youtu.be]

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Good one!

How a Russian Firm (and Moscow Mitch) Gave An Economic Lifeline To Appalachia (Kentucky) ...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Critics of the deal, both Democrat and Republican, say it gives Moscow political influence that could undermine national security. What worries national-security experts is not that Rusal, Braidy or Deripaska broke any laws in the deal. It’s that they didn’t. That's been Trump's "trump card"...he's pissed a lot of us off...but he's been checking with his lawyers....and he's untouchable by any legal standard. Good find, @MojoDave

He didn't nut.

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Nothing like trying to make it with an oversized nut...or feeling regret that "we didn't fit"....

Okay everyone... Give me your best shot for a caption for this pic...

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Caption? How about....would you like to see an old man die happy?...

Good afternoon from rainy Florida.

Robecology comments on Aug 16, 2019:

Roses are often "cut" and the many varieties available today seem to be far less "rose" smelling...I'm surprised no one has captured that scent - I don't think that I've ever seen it for sale Meanwhile, a picutre taken in a Florida suburb....

[yahoo.

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Whether suicide or intentional, a lot of the investigation is proceeding. https://theweek.com/speedreads/858362/jeffrey-epsteins-death-end-criminal-proceedings-but-civil-cases-continue

What we are afraid of in Florida.

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Truth!

I have seen a lot of different types of arachnids.

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.asp?identification=Goldenrod-Crab-Spider

Drawing angry eyebrows on a baby is the best thing you'll see today...

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

That babe will cherish those pics when (S)he gets older!

My brother made me these tomato cages.

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Notice all the fruit in the lower half of the "cage". Remember; tomatoes like to vine and spread...the one way to "push" larger fruit is to prune....a cage lets them keep growing...so the upper half is all vines...

I just found out today that there are companies that exist who hire individuals to go on the ...

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

There's two sides to the "feeding the troll" debate. Sometimes folk are genuinely curious - so they ask questions. These are often viewed by those "afraid of being questioned" as trolls....whereas they might be just seeking info. Some of us like to do battle with trolls...if only to perhaps make them see what they're doing! I'm often accused of "trolling" on conservative pages here and on FB...but that's only because most conservatives are too weak or their arguments are too lame for them to fairly debate....so they call me "troll" or announce "don't feed the trolls" and they quit... -but you and I know they've lost the debate. Let's define what an internet troll is? If you go back to the root word of troll...it's to cast bait that's tempting in order to get a bite and a fight...in fishing terms. So to me, it's someone who wants to get someone upset by throwing out preposterous, yet tempting, arguments. Then there's folks who are genuinely curious (say, the religious who come on here to get questions answered)...and I feel that some who read their alleged "troll' remarks are afraid to debate them because they're 'weak" - so they call them trolls and quit. I say - don't fear the troll. Engage in good, clean debates....if it's a true troll they'll give up...or come back with the lowest form of debate, the "name call" or "ad-hominem attacks. I recommend you keep this guide on your desktop; it helps me separate the "trolls" from the "curious".

This is going to be kind of profound question.

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Hard to judge based on your info; did they practice safe sex? Do you? it's going to depend on how strongly you connect with her...she's much more likely to be a carrier of STD's than you....so offer to pay for blood tests? Both of you go together? Very vague on your situation...but no need to elaborate. just play it safe.

I need some of these

Robecology comments on Aug 15, 2019:

And whoever thought of that cute gift is probably seeing nice profits!