City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2TJmF1Lo5fU

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aNjo63Ytdek

To all you anti-Trumpers. I'd like to collect specific reasons for being an anti-Trumper. I will ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

His lies piled upon lies, with a pathological level of denial is truly repulsive. Mango Unchained is a dysfunctional ego run amok. A truly vile individual.

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KASDsSaJy64

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nFbI8uVUFP4

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVVS5-9HvA

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E3pPD5caZno

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I9fm6Wys4UI

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kS_sLUVuKTs

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xGCJ5j7oVWc

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbrnXl2gO_k

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Hope we get our shit together soon. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2yrT0DpvfVI

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XtmdDsijP5Y

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PTVbf44HMkY

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ubBpu3MHmtM

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vifUaZQL8pc Don't forget Winona!

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Maybe one of the most profound "place" songs ever. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PlbxEE1Hvrg

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7aTwsLMMmNw

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=79vCiXg3njY

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oV2zv6sVD_o

What a great appointment with the dermatologist!

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I'm grateful for Accutane. It's an acne cure.

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf0fmqWS-kI

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

And a place I've not been to yet. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JIIZhWCtKHw

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

And my sky. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9woJ_oNEE2o

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

And my state. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=No2YsRK3bw0

City or named place songs. Favorites?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I'll start with my hometown. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fUiZHt6sqg4

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XVGTGW0cCw8

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Don't know who they are but this couple is adorable. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XlvJYOz2tcY

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAfxiyMKAk

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2sTmWr7ISY

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cvS58sxIG40

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y1EpaboCERg

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4YgsPt3w-N8

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xgqMW4CHClk

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WPU-lbb0Ukg

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WdSdNpSp6Lc

What is a good answer when Christians say they have a relationship with god

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 24, 2018:

If you actually wish to engage them in conversation, you could get them to try to clarify such a statement. I think at some point they'd have to admit how one-sided it is. In reality, we all are alone in our heads and I would think they're just misinterpreting their feelings.

This is with my family and the people in my life. One minute I'm their best friend, and in 5 months,...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Sorry, Sarah. Just keep being that friend you wish you yourself had.

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 23, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NM6I-pmV0RA

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 23, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hBbmD20FuSE

Name songs, either ones with your own name, or ones you're particularly fond of (or even ones you ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 23, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtCGZbxTfc

I am rediscovering oldies! Post your favorites here. I'll start with two wonderful songs by Brenton ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 22, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rXpPj-eVIgE

It's Earth Day tomorrow!

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 21, 2018:

For those in my area (Los Angeles in general and the Antelope Valley Metrolink line), the trains and buses are free all day tomorrow. If my friend brings her kids up here, I'll probably take them here. https://www.destinationlancasterca.org/things-to-do/culture-history/joe-davis-heritage-airpark/ Plus, the LA Times Book Festival is at USC. Also free.

I am rediscovering oldies! Post your favorites here. I'll start with two wonderful songs by Brenton ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 21, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HQXbtlbQX70

I am rediscovering oldies! Post your favorites here. I'll start with two wonderful songs by Brenton ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 21, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xgqMW4CHClk

I am rediscovering oldies! Post your favorites here. I'll start with two wonderful songs by Brenton ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 19, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RS5bhTXxr1Y

Selflessness

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 17, 2018:

I think it starts with small things like letting someone with fewer items go ahead of you at the grocery checkout and stuff. That builds into a habit. I'm pleased when it seems like a big deal to someone. One time I had to take a bathroom break while getting work done at the dental school. I had the gear all in my mouth still but took time to hold the door open for a dental student whose hands were full with her equipment tray when all the other students coming and going through the double doors ignored her. She looked at me exasperated and said loudly, "Thank you!," and looking around to the other students, "What's so hard about that?!?" What it needs to be combined with is the understanding that some people become users and take advantage of the good natured. Clueing them into that dynamic is also important. Usually with the small stuff, it doesn't matter as the actions and lack of appreciation of others in that regard shouldn't direct your own behavior, but one must also be on guard when their own disregard for the burden on others can have consequences too severe to be justified.

I am rediscovering oldies! Post your favorites here. I'll start with two wonderful songs by Brenton ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 17, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xAP_z-kEhgk

I guess I'll be by myself in CO in the near future.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 17, 2018:

I'm kinda at Ice Station Zebra where I'm at too (i.e., isolated). I feel for you. Bet you'll make some good friends at college. I'm holding a good thought for you.

The US fired 112 tomahawk missiles launched at Syria for poisoning its own people. Each missile ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 14, 2018:

No proof whatsoever of Assad using chemical weapons. In fact, our bombing took place just before inspectors were set to arrive. He had no incentive to do so either as his forces were retaking previously held areas. This is a massive setup by western powers with a nefarious agenda and war crimes. This is a wag the dog scenario meant to misdirect from so many other crimes taking place, including the Israeli murder of Palestinians, the Saudis slaughtering Yemenis, Trump's legal woes, etc.

My new glasses!

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Looking good, Hollywood!

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvNHtJOIJ2A

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSI49GwnvSw

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MTtLZF1ytI

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJRZcbqcYkY

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyOd9eaYWo4

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpARBV-Gpdk Oh.My.Glob!

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeSC_Y7IRjk A medley no less!

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns9jcYN6-9I

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_K7JvYlb_4

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHZBBNRrano

Cosmology again as the last post in this category got some incredible replies. Many people are ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

This whole discussion brings to mind the line James Burke gave at the final episode of his series Connections. He said, "People have the ability to understand anything, if it's explained clearly enough." I tend to agree and I think the people in here are a powerful demonstration of that. Well done, all.

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RgIK36X3Tw

Cosmology again as the last post in this category got some incredible replies. Many people are ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

That's a big ass star!

Cosmology again as the last post in this category got some incredible replies. Many people are ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Now here's what I was trying to get my head around when discussing this at another website. I asked how long a photon might take to emerge from a supergiant or hypergiant star. The person that offered an answer actually thought it would take less time than our sun because of its overall composition would be less dense. While that might be true in the outer shells, I would think that the sheer mass would make the core and surrounding shells even more dense. Haven't found an answer online though I recall some university physics departments take questions. https://futurism.com/supergiant-and-hypergiant-stars-compared-to-our-solar-system/

Compliments

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

That I am "good company."

A cosmology question. Every single star we see at night unaided is within our own Milky Way galaxy. ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

More perspective. Earth from the Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars. We *are* a spacefaring people

Compliments

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

This seems like as good a place as any to put this. Your pictures are cute AF and they always make me smile. I was thinking about sending you a PM stating such, but was worried it might come across as unintentionally creepy.

Compliments

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I once grilled Michael Chertoff at a lecture he gave at our university and co-workers attending came over to congratulate me for holding his feet to the fire. They also told me to watch my back from there on in. LOL.

A cosmology question. Every single star we see at night unaided is within our own Milky Way galaxy. ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

http://www.planetary.org/explore/space-topics/earth/pale-blue-dot.html Carl Sagan's pale blue dot quote is about as moving an observation as to our place in the cosmos as was ever spoken.

A cosmology question. Every single star we see at night unaided is within our own Milky Way galaxy. ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Turns out after repairing the Hubble space telescope, astronomers were getting readings with some stars being older than the age of the universe (14+ billion years old vs 13+ billion years old). https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=1198s&v=sHA_-XId7BY

A cosmology question. Every single star we see at night unaided is within our own Milky Way galaxy. ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Putting the distances in our solar system in perspective. Even using the cursor to scroll at impossible speeds, it's far AF between the planetary bodies in our solar system. http://www.joshworth.com/dev/pixelspace/pixelspace_solarsystem.html

A cosmology question. Every single star we see at night unaided is within our own Milky Way galaxy. ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

As the Cheeto Benito states, we're talking about bigly distances. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv1spjsvu-A

A cosmology question. Every single star we see at night unaided is within our own Milky Way galaxy. ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

A couple of clarifications on my info in the original post. https://hypertextbook.com/facts/1999/SaraLi.shtml http://earthsky.org/clusters-nebulae-galaxies/andromeda-galaxy-closest-spiral-to-milky-way

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Will check out all those providing links when I get a chance. Thanks for so many great suggestions.

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Leo Kottke with Emmylou Harris https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gPVBXqJiets

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GJtq6OmD-_Y

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij5tUsRg2S0

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm-euFpRLMg

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

And for the novelty value - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtZGwMW9HZA

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf42IP__ipw

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2XjOseVwwic

Favorite duets?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xsVRF6I0gcY

I am rediscovering oldies! Post your favorites here. I'll start with two wonderful songs by Brenton ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 9, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNi2gY7nzTU

Killer cover versions. Bonus points for live.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 7, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVft2yRsWGo

Favorite instrumentals?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 7, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=16B5Xm8_IKw

Boundaries

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 5, 2018:

I often find it an opportunity to express my opposing views. There are indeed though, many times that I choose not to engage. JW's came to my door recently, and I just took their free liturature politely (I like to read - it was an invitation to their "Jesus died for your sins" lecture, with a promise of no asking for donations). I declined to watch their 2 minute presentation on their tablet device as I was pretty grubby answering the door unexpectedly. I might have traded worldviews with them, but the next door neighbors are JW's, and they're really sweet people with adorable kids. Not sure if they'd forbid their kids to interact with me if they knew of my own atheism. I just let pass the things the kids say that show that they're being groomed in the faith. Things like not celebrating holidays and the like. The little boy once even said to me that I should join, LOL. I simply told him that I have a different way of looking at the world and left it at that.

Delicate Procedure; Un-Brainwash

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Tell her it's always welcomed that someone 'holds a good thought' for you and if it turns out (somebody's) God is real, then it certainly couldn't hurt. You can then add that you see that people helping other people seems to make the most difference and choose to live your life that way. ------ “If you pray for rain long enough, it eventually does fall. If you pray for floodwaters to abate, they eventually do. The same happens in the absence of prayers.” ― Steve Allen

I did my Spring cleaning today.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 4, 2018:

I have the type of waste baskets that are made to hold plastic grocery bags as a liner. I haven't bought can liners in decades. Even if they're ratty, I double them up and put a few sheets of newsprint in the bottom to prevent puntures and absorb any moisture. Because they're free, when there's something particularly messy, like with food prep, it can get tied off and taken straight out to the trash. I always look for ways to recycle whenever possible. My favorite "invention" is when I trim the top of an 18 egg foam egg carton (the middle ridges on both sides so you get two sets) and place them upside down inside of the small plastic bins packs of mushrooms come in. This makes a tray to place your sink sponge in. It allows the air to circulate so it dries quicker and cleaner, keeps the counter dry, and when it starts to get scummy and a rinse doesn't cure it, you throw it into the recycle bin and make another. There's at least one on and/or under every sink in the house. Reduce, re-use, recycle, reclaim, repurpose.

Today I had my appts and now I'm sitting at home on my computer waiting to eat some lunch. It is my ...

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I like how you express good wishes for others as you work to better yourself and your life. What career path are you thinking of? You seem fairly tech savvy as well as compassionate with pretty good people skills.

3 things fixed in a 15 minute doctors appointment.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 2, 2018:

White!

Favorite instrumentals?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 2, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEs26I8cdEI

My jesus jokes offended 2 Xians today. Oops.

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Jesus had a bad 3-day weekend for your sins.

What's your favorite insult?

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 1, 2018:

"Is it hard for you to breathe with your head so far up your tailpipe?"

Run away!!!

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Word Salad Level: Expert

Run away!!!

WilliamCharles comments on Apr 1, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h3hXstqo3H8

What do we all have in common as humans?

WilliamCharles comments on Mar 31, 2018:

Being alone inside our heads.

What are some of the best books (concerning atheism) that you have ever read?

WilliamCharles comments on Mar 31, 2018:

https://ifarus.com/living-without-religion-paul-kurtz Living Without Religion: Eupraxophy by Paul Kurtz

How does a record player work? I've never seen one up close.

WilliamCharles comments on Mar 30, 2018:

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/record-players.html

Alan Watts. (as I understand) It is a mistake to always watch your flaws in hopes of ...

WilliamCharles comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Sometimes I find comfort in his observation that there is no bad arrangemnet of constellations or the zig and zag of a coastline. It just *is*. While this is not a reason to eschew any self-improvement, it reminds us that we are who we are because of those things that make us unique.