Portrait of an Artist. Oil on canvas from a couple years ago.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I like it. :)

This post should put me at 666 away from level 8.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Have some points. :)

Liar spokeswoman

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Do she not know how many steel shipping containers come in through our ports everyday? There are thousands of them. Does anyone believe they can possibly inspect all of those? Does anyone believe no one is smuggling drugs in those containers?

Do you remember anybody having a bathroom like this?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Great room! My brother had a bathroom at one time like this in maroon and medium gray. It was great too. That may not be my colors, but l love that style.

Blaze Foley - Livin' in the Woods in a Tree [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I have a video of our band playing behind Blaze in Austin in 86 or 87. Thanks for stirring up a memory.

A free spirit is someone who believes in who they are and who does not need the approval of anyone.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

When I left a career in advertising to play music for a living at the age of twenty five.

It is horrifying we have to fight our own government to save the environment.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Agree

A look at the past -fear of Hippies in the South? Anyone remember seeing anything like this?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Traveling on the road in the South could get a little weird. It could get weird out West too.

Valentine's Day.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

This Helladay was created to sell cards and flowers. Another day for men to almost get it right. No thank you.

Nothing short of incredible. [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

WOW! Enlightening.

hear that?its the sound of you not talking for once

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Way to fucking quiet!

How Nuns Abused by Catholic Church Were Forced to Get Abortions

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

oh golly what a surprise.

Here is what the Southern Baptists are doing about their rampant RAPE scandal.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I don't care about their prayers, it is their thoughts that are scary.

Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Or lose their keys.

Hoyt Axton - Lay Lady Lay [youtube.com]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

We did a show with Hoyt years ago. What really nice man he was. Great writer. I always liked his voice. A nice memory. Thanks.

seems like a good day to post this.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Good one.

That's how they get ya...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

The night time is the right time. In the daytime I look like the Crypt Keeper. At night, l'm a solid five and a half or six.

How many of us here have read the phrase, "I came here to find love, and stayed for the community"?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

I joined out of curiosity and stayed because I have no life. That really needs to change.

So I was a little stressed out and couldn’t make a decision about what to do about it, so I opted...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Works for me.

So, what do you think of ménage a trois? Me : [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 13, 2019:

It is a lot of work. Especially if they are not into each other. Busy, busy, busy!

Someone should do something like this but with Trump.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I almost miss that guy...almost.

Ice Pillars.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Unbelievably beautiful! WOW!

[dailykos.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Lets denounce Susan Collins for thinking.

This looks like a still from a movie; just a guess. Anyone recognize the picture, or the woman?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

It looks like Sophia Loren. It is not quite clear.

Blackface

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

That is really sad.

Get on with it already!

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

No shit!

When you admire something about another woman tell her! Get into the habit of Lifting each other ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

We host an open mic every Tues. The most talented singers we get are women. Their age range is twenties to fifties. I have been so impressed by the way they genuinely support each other. There isn't one in the group who isn't really good. Very different styles and different ages, but they really support and encourage each other. I just thought you might like to know.

2 months and still going strong !

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Happy for you, man. :) She is a cutie pie.

Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Great song and my favorite video of all time. Simple, sexy without being trashy or sleazy, and no computerized crap. I saw him in Austin in the late 80's. It was an awesome show in a venue that held maybe 1200 people. Thanks for the post.

Marijuana is now legal throughout Canada and USA is thinking of doing likewise.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Folks who believe that, have no idea what they are talking about. You know plenty of folks who smoke pot, you just may not know it. I have smoked weed with lawyers, doctors, and successful business men.

Bryan Adams. - Heaven. He’s a long time favourite....! [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Love him, love this song.

I'm watching Lorena Bobbitt.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

That is sick shit. If a man cut off a womans breast for cheating, your fucking head would explode. If getting cheated on is the worst thing that ever happens to you, you have led a charmed life. If someone cheats on you, you leave. It is that fucking easy. I have been cheated on, and it ain't even in my top ten of bad things that has happened to me in my life. If you believe that is justifiable, you are one sick fuck.

He's a Saint I tell ya!

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Third rate actor, third rate President. One of the most corrupt Presidencies in our history. In this countries history the Republicans have produced one great President, Lincoln. That was when they were the liberal party. The rest have been mediocre to terrible.

You'd better check this out just in case...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Yes, but it gets me off. :)

The god delusion

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

It is difficult to argue with that kind of logic. :)

Where to search for intelligent life

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

It actually makes perfect sense.

@titanicluv019 Lives in a world of confusion Agnostic, Humanist, Freethinker Open to meeting men...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Maybe she is schizophrenic.

[msn.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I grew up on the Three Stooges, Popeye, and Yosemite Sam. No wonder I sound like a moroon.

I'm just waiting here for some attention...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

That would be a good way to get it.

Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

The world knows. They know our leaders are temporary. They are waiting for him to leave. Let's not dissapoint.

Being told how sexy you are in the first few messages. What do people think about this?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I have never done that. I would feel creepy.

I just left a relationship that has consumed me for almost two and a half years.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

It wasn't that difficult. When someone says they are the best thing that ever happened to me, I'm out. How could they possibly make that judgment? I also figured it out a lot faster than two years. That made it less difficult. No contact, period, is the only way.

@pepperjones With her permission.. Comments? I love it ?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Regardless of the picture, l miss her. She was independent, smart, and funny. I hope she is doing well.

Apparently it’s not just the Catholics as sexual predators [edition.cnn.com]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Many perverts among the pious. The clergy provides great camouflage and easy targets.

Ageless and timeless; Carlin is just as relevant now as he was 30 yrs ago: [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I agree. The same can be said of Samuel Clemens and Will Rogers. Some wisdom is timeless.

If you could have lunch with any three people from the past, who would they be?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Carlin Pryor Sinatra I want stories and laughter.

I may have felt this a few times in my life....

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

I have never felt that way. I am not even sure what that even means.

When was the last time you saw a group of kids just goofing around with their friends, playing in ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

You don't.

Geriatric kamikaze pilot blasting through space at 35 mph

Sticks48 comments on Feb 12, 2019:

A hair raising story if there ever was one! :)

Inside the push to legalize magic mushrooms for depression and ptsd.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

One thing l did on mushrooms and acid was laugh for hours.

Because I have known despair, I value hope.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I had no idea. Very cool.

Sooooo I’ve got under 700 points to go to get to Level 8.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Welcome to the club. :)

Henry Mancini - Pink Panther Theme Song [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

This is the first song I ever played on stage with a jazz trio my step-father had. l was 16 or 17 and scared to death.

Paper Prince - Foy Vance [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I really like this.

Sooooo I’ve got under 700 points to go to get to Level 8.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

You owe me! :)

So this didn’t go as planned....

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

That is what they get for believing that shit!

Any fans of Pete Townshend out there?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I like Townsend much better away from the Who. I would rather hear him sing than Daltrey.

I painfully realized that the term black ice only applies to ice on a dark surface so why the hell ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I have seen it when it didn't even look wet. I almost hit another car while I was doing 60 or 65 MPH.

Peter Sellers as Inspecor Clouseau in "The Pink Panther"--The Staff Interrogation. [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

He was the best physical comedian l ever saw. It always looked natural, never forced.

will socialism ever be a viable economic policy?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

What is SS, Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA? Social democracies work.

Would someone please explain to me how being against Israel's actions somehow makes one an ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I have been asking that question for decades!

AOC has really surprised me.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

So far I have been more than impressed. Backbone and brains. I hope she has staying power.

Misogynists in Congress are Losing Their Grip [latimes.com]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I love this so much.

Well, Trump is really screwed now! Adam Schiff: Our investigation will make sure that the ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I don't know if any of you scrolled down to the replies on that Twitter page. These are some unbelievably stupid people. WOW!

A deliberate act against small and family farms by the corporate agriculture to scoop up these farms...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

And I will bet the vast majority of these families voted for Trump. BOO HOO HOO! Elections have consequences.

How do you honor family and friends at weddings, baptism, bar mitzvah, etc.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

I stand in the back of the room and observe. Fortunately it only happens every decade or so.

I think I know who's going to like this one...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

That is a great photo!

Hello all :) Here is a new piece of music I have written.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 11, 2019:

Beautiful. Nice production.

Trump Supporters Form Human ‘Wall’ Along U.S.-Mexico Border | HuffPost

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

If it wasn't for all the people moving here from elsewhere, Texas would just be a bigger Mississippi with oil.

A statistic that brings joy to my heart

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

The federal governments conviction rate as a whole is over 95%. The feds don't take things to trial unless they know they are going to win. This isn't like your local elected officials who go to trial with flimsy evidence, because of public pressure or political pressure, because of outrage or just needing numbers to impress voters.

You might be privileged if your local grocery store has a $60 giant jackfruit for sale.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I saw a few of those in a local store. I had not seen or heard of jackfruit. They were fucking huge. My thought was once you open it, do you have to eat the whole thing? That would not be possible.

I admit that the longer I’m vegan the more vegan I become.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

The planet will be fine. We might not be fine. The planet does not care whether it is covered in ice, dessert, or water. The planet will be here until the sun runs out of fuel, and the planet will not care about that either.

No one has written me a poem, so I can't say I would have this expression.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I think she is looking at his sissy clothes.

"Mama" Cass Elliot - East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

What a talent. What a shame.

two of my pets. only one is feline. g

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

What's that other one?

Leon Russell: A Song for You [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

I was fortunate enough to tour with Leon when he and we toured with Willie, and I got to play behind them at Willie"s picnic. Leon was a great writer and player. I also liked his vocal stylings. Good post.

I am glad there is so many people running for the Democratic nomination.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Some of them will drop out because they won't have the money. Most big donors will wait till the herd thins out before donating very much if any at all. Carter, Clinton, and Obama all came out of nowhere. Those other established, more well known Democrat nominees all lost. You are taking the right approach, l believe.

Honestly, this is why we love them so much.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Lets go play mom!

African American's contributions to NASA [nasa.gov]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Which goes to show you how slanted our education system is toward white people. Someone posted a picture of a black lady who developed the GPS system. Most folks including myself would have thought it was some white guy somewhere.

[commondreams.org] Let's get behind this!

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

GET INSURANCE COMPANIES OUT OF HEALTH CARE!!!

You can't afford me, and you can't handle me.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

But since you are neither, not a problem. :)

Hayseed Dixie - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ( Bluegrass cover band ) [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Proving a point I have made for decades. Songs are just songs and there are many ways to do most of them. I love this and it is perfect for this group. Thanks.

Sunday Morning Humor A crusty old man walks into the local Catholic church and says to the ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Truth in humor.

Simple problems have a way of spiraling out of control and that's when you realize you are on your ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

It looks like poles I used to see when people were stealing cable.

Simple Minds: Don’t You (Forget About Me) [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

One of my favorite songs.

If you have ever given yourself to a 4-legged friend you will know this is the absolute truth.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

This reminds me of all the animals I have shared my life with and makes me very sad and teary eyed.

you up already?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

"The early worm gets eaten by the bird" has been my motto since my 20's.

Do this, do this, do this!

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Teach women when they are young the power of the pussy, and that prick teasing is WRONG AND DANGEROUS. Teach boys getting laid is not a right. Even though it is a site full of nonbelievers, most of the stupid shit l read about sex on this site still comes from Christian ideas and upbringing. It is ingrained in our society.

It is by no means an easy read and there are far more explanations than solutions which means you ...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

It is not quite as thick as l thought it would be.

Paul Simon: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

One of his very best.

Freddie King, Sweet Home Chicago (live) [youtube.com]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Sometimes I don't think Freddie gets the recognition he deserves. Good post.

The Black Crowes: Hard To Handle [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Great rock song.

Would you consider yourself "romantic" in nature?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

It's pretty subjective.

Chilling to Enya, token on Bubba, but I have no high buddy ?

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

You most definitely are. It does have to be the right person.

K.D. Lang: Constant Craving [youtu.be]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

What a voice!

My Dad designed engine development program for "Silverbug" flying saucer...

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Cool!

I am saying good night with one of my favorite songs, ever.

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Nice post.

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Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

They had better hurry before things get too hot!

So very true

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

Such a great message.

Butte County is glowing green after the fire. Most of this canyon burned hot. [facebook.com]

Sticks48 comments on Feb 10, 2019:

It is amazing how fast it starts growing after a fire. I witnessed that in when I lived in Taos NM after a forest fire.