We are in a new geological era.

t1nick comments on Apr 1, 2019:

The Anthropocene represents that period of time in which the human beings changed the features of their environment permantly. Such activities as city building, agriculture, mining, hunting to extinction (a source of great geological and anthropological debate) whereby the surface of the Earth became petmantly changed by the results of human activity. This Epoch naming is roughly equivalent to the end of the ice age (Pleistocene -12,000 yrs ago) and the end of the Holocene (9,000 - 7,000 yrs ago). The culmination of a cold dry period, to a warmet, drier period. Offered to replace the name Holocene. Archaeologically, when I was working in the field in the SW United States, the period berween 12,000 yrs to 9,000 yrs was represented by a culture assemblaged known a paleo hunters. The period between 9,000 yrs and 7,000 yrs was represented by a culture known as the Archaic. Big game hunters gave way to hunters and gathers.

Karen, my favorite hiking partner, had a huge shock.

t1nick comments on Feb 15, 2021:

Condolences to her and her family.

They should be removed from office and charged

t1nick comments on Jan 27, 2021:

Charges of sedition is too good for them.

I'd heard clique before but not ...

t1nick comments on Feb 22, 2020:

Republicans

YANA KREMNEVA , a Russian dancer with a beautiful figure does her thing for us in this video! ...

t1nick comments on Jun 14, 2020:

Good body control.

I've been in a mood lately so don't take it personally if I just don't talk to anyone or jump in or ...

t1nick comments on Sep 10, 2018:

Take your time LA. We'll hold the fort down for you.

Update on Sassygirl3869/Lisa: Lisa is still in Albany Medical Center, resting comfortably.

t1nick comments on Mar 14, 2019:

Good luck and get well.

Armed man wearing surgical mask headed to Texas church to 'fulfill prophecy' SEGUIN, Texas — ...

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Let this be a warning. Stay out of churches, there's weird people there who plan to do harm to you. Lol

What's more inspirational than a Trump rally?

t1nick comments on Oct 22, 2018:

An enema

A sweet 3-fer inspired by @CutieBeauty's post

t1nick comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Ittsy bittsy tinny winny blue transparent bikini, that she wore for the first time today.

Republican: Sick People Don’t Deserve Affordable Care

t1nick comments on Sep 29, 2019:

Republinazis

What are your favorite nick-names for TRUMP?

t1nick comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Trumpanzees, no wait, that',s his followers

Don't you just love body paint?

t1nick comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Its definitely a fun new trend

Can anyone really sink this low. Please tell me this is fake news.

t1nick comments on Jun 14, 2020:

It seems like fake news. She doesn't form her comments like that. She has more tact and would not say the Country be damned. This is a meme.

I just signed up for this app.

t1nick comments on Mar 3, 2021:

General Hellos get a lot of religious discussion posts. But there are lot of groups on the site that have nothing to do with religion. Just keep looking.

Oklahoma House Passes Bill To Give Immunity To Drivers Who Hit Protesters | HuffPost

t1nick comments on Mar 12, 2021:

Hey it's Oklahoma, what do you expect. they are right up there with Texas and Alabama.

😓 I think she's a pagan like us too...

t1nick comments on Apr 12, 2020:

My goodness that 's some startling tats. I love ink, but this combination is ummmmm, unusual. No ryhym or reason for design selection.

Is everyone out gazing the the Waxing Gibbous?

t1nick comments on Sep 12, 2019:

Yes, it's beautiful tonight.

Parts Of Trump's Border Wall Are Already Crumbling To Pieces - YouTube

t1nick comments on Sep 6, 2020:

About 600 miles of border has been built. But less than 50 is attributal to trump. Most of the work on the border wall has been in repair and replacement of already existing barrier, funded by Obama in his last term.

A radical offshoot of the No Bra Club!

t1nick comments on May 19, 2019:

Let's see...am I offended? No,.....I can honestly say offense is the last thing they do to me. Lol

I haven't been contributing much on line because I've been spending 12 hours a day looking after my...

t1nick comments on Jan 18, 2020:

Good luck. Caught between and betwixt a rock (your spouse) and a hard place (her father). Sounds like a lot of work. Hope he gets better soon.

schadenfreude scha·den·freu·de /ˈSHädənˌfroidə/ noun pleasure derived by someone...

t1nick comments on Jun 21, 2020:

I resemble that remark. Lol

Imagine having the white house congress and the senate then not following through with your promises...

t1nick comments on Jun 3, 2021:

The Executive cannot do by themselves. They need a Legislative body to assist. Since the filibuster demands a super majority to pass most things, Biden has a one person advantage in the Senate and a 5 person advantage in the House. Biden already done more positive things for this country than Trump did in his four years in office. Despite having to deal with a "Know Nothing" Republican Party which are basically a bunch of insurrectionist, traitorous fools. Don't join them.

What is MILF?

t1nick comments on Jul 27, 2020:

For the longest time when I saw that acronym I scratched my head and thought, Wh....at?". The somebody filled me in. Lol. i run across a number of new acronyms that I haven't a clue. Lol.

Cats weren't domesticated by mankind, they domesticated themselves in their own sweet time in ...

t1nick comments on Nov 19, 2018:

Might explain cats demeanor and ambivalence.

I would like some feedback.

t1nick comments on Aug 21, 2018:

GN, hold out. There is someone out there for you. That person will come when you expect it. Having two Masters is a plus. And working on a PhD is tremendous. I got mine about 3 years ago. I have a feeling that if you pursue this route, everything will change for you. Once you embark on this new journey everything sbout ypu will change. Your new found confidence when you realize that you are actually enrolled in a doctorate program will come beaming through. You will catch the eye of a like minded person who is deserving of you and you of them. The new circumstances will bring a whole new group of people into your sphere of influence. Your real worth will shine through and others will see, including mister right. Go for it girl.

I just had my very first child, a beautiful baby girl.

t1nick comments on Jul 6, 2019:

CB, from what youve posted over course of last year, it seems like Frankie has been there for you. I know at one point he wanted marry (if I am remembering correctly), but you weren't ready. Now that Jillian is here is Frankie still standing by you? I know his catholic family is a challenge. Having said all that, the question remains, what level of commitment to want and need now? Do you have any questions or nagging gut feelings that Frankie is not commited. Close your eyes and think about Frankie. Is there any thing that causes discomfort in your stomach when you think about him. Any regrets or hesitations. If not thats a good sign. If yes, is it something that can be overcome. Nothing is a absolutely for sure or certain. One generally knows in their gut if its not right, the red flags that eventually become something insurmountable. This is a difficult time because, with the new baby there are so many emotions, feelings, and hormones. Take your time, be sure one way or the other. Don't hurry.

My Semester With the Snowflakes

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:

Alright William I"m back. I read the article. I can appreciate his journey. I come from a a lower class working family. I was the first in my family to attend and graduate college. But that is not the "stranger in a strange land" part of my journey. I have been a high school science teacher for 31 years. 21 years in and among Native American students and schools. I lived a good portion of that on isolated indian reservations, where I was the minority. I served at the pleasure of the tribe (and still do) and the federal government. I learned how to walk in two worlds, just like my students were expected to do. A decade of my teaching careers was spent in Hispanic communities teaching science. Another period of a "stranger in a strange land" as a minority. I served at their pleasure and discretion. I never accepted mediocrity in myself, or in my students. I have been known as a "nerd" and an intellectual by my peers, my family, and even by my collegiate peers when I was enmeshed in degree program. Statistically, I should never have attended college in the first place, let alone attaining a PhD and four other degrees. I appreciate the authors journey and contrary to my original response, concur with his and your sentiments.

If Joe Biden does become President of The United States do you think he would hold Donald Trump ...

t1nick comments on Aug 20, 2020:

He would have to stand in line. Trump has about two dozen law suits waiting for him the minute he steps out of the WH. My guess is he wouldn't because he knows about the law suits waiyng for trump and he has better things to do like help the country recover.

Hi all.

t1nick comments on Aug 4, 2020:

Congratulations CB.

It started... I changed my first diaper yesterday! Woohoo! 😲😵 and yuck!

t1nick comments on Jul 6, 2019:

CB, did you finally decide to go disposable or with cotton diapers? I remember your post and discussion months ago.

Why all the hate?

t1nick comments on Apr 4, 2020:

Many of us come here to get away from religion. Constantly faced with religious posts is annoying. I do not hate religion, I just see it as an annoyance when I have to deal with it. Religion hasnt been a plart of my life for over 45 years. What this site needs is a religious rehabilitation area where new converts can workout their confusions and get the support they need to make their transition. It would reduce the extraneous religious noise. I am not part of the religious & spirituality group, but I keep getting their posts.

This Group has the most general members, which is why I chose to ask this question here.

t1nick comments on Jun 27, 2019:

More people are working, but not earning significantly more. The increase in jobs occurred in the lowest paying employment sectors. People are still working two and three jobs to make ends meet. If this economy is so good, why are so many in this position. Trump supporters talk about the increase in black employment. Sure they increased, but the bar for black employment was sooooo low coming into this Administration, that it took nothing to register a significant increase. Same with hispanic employment This economy is about a lack of quality employment, despite what the numbers suggest. A one time income tax increase will not offset the harm that the tax breaks will do to the national debt. The economic divide in this nation has never been so great.

Left or right? Who you like the best?

t1nick comments on Jan 25, 2019:

Left is best

A question for someone out there with arcane knowledge: were oxen ever used extensively as draft ...

t1nick comments on Aug 11, 2018:

It seems to me that I remember mention of them associated with the Oregon Trail. Some of the Conestogas (covered wagons) were pulled by teams of oxen Regardless, they were not indigenous to the New World and would have to have been imported.

Were you thought about human evolution in school? [theatlantic.com]

t1nick comments on Jul 10, 2020:

What makes human evolution different than evolution of any other organism. We are just another bioligical organism and subject to the same evolutionary laws. We are just ethnocentric enough to assume we are not. Our advanced abstract thinking ability does not preclude us to the laws of evolution. Geologic time is long, as a species we are young. We have already made our species evolutionarily unfit and evolution will have the last word.

Keeping my membership up to date.

t1nick comments on Jun 30, 2019:

Mmmmm. Nice

Should be required reading in high school.

t1nick comments on Aug 22, 2019:

If they get upset, they're not real men. They're predators.

Horney toad by my greenhouse taking a stroll this morning.

t1nick comments on Jul 14, 2021:

Love those little guys.

I think Donald's chances of winning a second term in 2020 just diminished a little bit. Lol

t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:

There is a good chance that Trump's inability to self-regulate, may cause him to go too far. Even for all his marginal supporters to stomach. His hard core supporters are mindless evil zombies, no chance for them. Lol Presidential historians are saying that Trump's rants sound almost identical to Nixon's rants that were captured on tape near his demise. Hmmmm

This shows how stupid he is

t1nick comments on Jul 30, 2019:

Rand is just one more Libertarian idiot

politics was never my interest, however, this got my attention.

t1nick comments on Jan 12, 2021:

You have got to be kidding. Got them reversed at the very least.

India Eisly

t1nick comments on Jan 14, 2020:

Intetesting angle. Lol

Is this Angelina Jolie? I'm pretty sure I found these photos on this website earlier this year.

t1nick comments on Aug 28, 2020:

No, not Jolie. But a beautiful woman.

Trump Bans Everyone From Testifying In Impeachment Investigation

t1nick comments on Oct 14, 2019:

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t1nick comments on Feb 14, 2019:

Nice choices

Has anyone seen Victoria? She has our clothes....

t1nick comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Pretty in pink.

Same shit, different shit head!

t1nick comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Sounds like a familiar rant.

Here Kitty Kitty

t1nick comments on Jan 15, 2020:

Very attractive woman

Has America become like the England it broke away from in 1776?

t1nick comments on Jul 23, 2018:

One can certainly find similarities. It's saddening to see the demise of our great country.

Game of Thrones hits the beach

t1nick comments on Mar 30, 2019:

Knit one, pearl two. Uh oh I dropped a sticth..or two...or three. It seems to be unraveling. Woohoo.

menticide men-tuh-sahyd noun the systematic effort to undermine and destroy a person's values...

t1nick comments on Sep 28, 2019:

If I remember my Spanish correctly, the verb "to feel" is mentir. Which makes sense since Spanish is a latinate or Romantic language.

Minnesota may see fit to execute George Floyd's killer, or it may see fit to imprison him for life.

t1nick comments on Jun 10, 2020:

Two points: I am not sure that Chauvin is entirely aware of the actual reasons why he acted the way he did. It's part of his make up that was forged in childhood with many influences he may not be totally cognizant of. Second, the motivations for the type of racism and lack of empathy have been thoroughly studied and in general are well understood. He is not a unique specimen. He is a product of a undercurrent of white privilege and angst that pervades not only law enforcement, but a large segment of our society.

Good morning from Costa Rica, it's about 7:30 am here.

t1nick comments on May 20, 2019:

Very nice. Im envious, Ive alwsys wanted to visit Costa Rico. Maybe you can make suggestions of things that are a must see/do.

Everyone please join me in wishing a very Happy Birthday! to @CaroleKay today!

t1nick comments on Jan 25, 2019:

Happy Birthday CaroleKay

Lately I have found a new attraction to salt & pepper hair....

t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2018:

I find it attractive as well

Trump's influence?

t1nick comments on Mar 7, 2021:

That's not really a secret except to the retrumplicans who figure they are doing nothing wrong. The head Naxi says its okay.

Eric Trump Comes Out As Being Gay On Fox News - September 29, 2020 - YouTube

t1nick comments on Sep 29, 2020:

It definitely sounds he was suggesting that.

Stuff goes right through me.

t1nick comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Were they tap or bottled? Lol

So many angry white males in this country and Europe.

t1nick comments on Apr 29, 2019:

With all due respect to the working class, a lot of the anger is partially theirs to own. Multple opportunities at retraining has been offered to help families transition in industries that were disappersring. But most were short sighted. They thought that it would last until they retired, then they wouldn't have to worry anymore as it was somebody else's problem.

New leak claims Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal 'to spite Obama' - BBC News

t1nick comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Is that surprising? He has openly worked to undo anything Obama accomplished. Trump is openly racist, as is his supporters, and they are working overtime to erase Obama's legacy. Just like McConnell set out to do. McConnell vowed the day after Obama's inauguration that he would actively work to block anything Obama put forward and make sure Obama was a one term president. He failed on the later, and mostly succeeded on the former.

Who loves watching BattleBots?

t1nick comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I enjoy when I get the opportunity, as I don't own a tv. I am the sponsor for my school's competitive robotics club. Go bots!

Deportation will likely end her life. Tell me again. How wonderful capitalism is. [twitter.com]

t1nick comments on Aug 30, 2019:

In this age of predatory capitalism, there is little good about it. It is not the only model that capitalism can follow. However, this iteration is corrupt, short-sighted, and cannibalistic. It is evolutionarily unsustainable and it must adapt to a less predatory version, or risk going extinct. And yes I'm talking about capitalism.

Welcome New member @openmindoutside Enjoy our group ????

t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2019:

Welcome

Changes in diet may have led to changes in speech.

t1nick comments on Mar 16, 2019:

When I was getting my degree in archaeology, I took a classes in environmental anthropology and in paleoanthropology. We learned that as environments changed adaptations occurred with along with the changes. Its not so deterministic as natural selection. As a new food source made its way into the diet of populations, those best suited to masticating the new entrants had a selective advantage over those that did not. Also, the ability to breakdown and digest the cellulose and fiberous plant material in the new plant foods had an advantage. Therefore, both mastication and digestion evolved hand in hand with dentition and jaw adaptation. Those that were able to acquire both were again at a selective advantage. Language changes were a secondary advancement adjoining the change in jaw and dental changes. One of the key evolutionary developments that humans developed was a complex communications structure (aka. Language). Early survival depended upon complex vocalizations and communications. Early humans were much smaller than their prey and their predators. It took a greater complexity to communicate cooperative tasks, thus society developed. Therefore, it is no so much deterministic, rather just a good case for natural selection over many generations, not overnight.

Stentorian adjective very loud or powerful in sound.

t1nick comments on Jul 20, 2021:

I think I also used nascent & lambert in the same poem. Not sure though. Been awhile.

Happy New year!!! Tomorrow I'm 29!!! Happy birthday to me!! Woohoo!!!

t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Happy Birthday CB. May it be special for you.

Dinosaurs lived in a different part of the galaxy than we do.

t1nick comments on Jan 15, 2021:

And in a different Era. The organisms depicted in the movie mostly lived during the Cretaceous.

autocthonous - indigenous to an area, native to an area

t1nick comments on Jul 24, 2018:

A request was made to post my science poem, "Anamalia' which uses the term autochthonous within in it. I warn you it's a little long, so don't feel you to read all of it. Its written in sort of a Victorian styles. Hope you enjoy. Animalia By Terry Nickerson, 3/01 Kingdom Dawn spreads its airy illumination over the primordial forest. Awaken, autochthonous1 denizens of the Kingdom Animalia. Arise, lowly creatures of musty earth, and lofty heritors of nascent sky. To work, armies of indefatigable engineers, expand subterranean Metropolis. Alight, collectors of nature’s floral nectar, spread life’s seed through frantic meanderings. Swim, horny survivors of muck and ooze, progenitors from time immemorial. Phylum Air heavy with sweltering fogbanks, night’s dewy blanket gives way to mid-morn. Backboned Phyla, procure sustenance for insatiable broods, appetites unassuaged. In stinking copses of dense tamarisk, camouflaged, inch nearer unsuspecting prey Plunge homeward from ahigh; snatch hapless prey terrestrially bound. Slither gracefully never touching earthy loam, steal silently through reedy patch. Silently stalk, unerring patience yields hard-won rewards or abject failure. Class Noontime sun at brilliant apex, life retires to sanctuaries of fen and moor. Slimy minions, Amphibian descendants of those who first came ashore. Crawl to moist lair, hide beneath ferny leaf, submerge in murky swamp. Lay multitudinous eggs, helpless victims to rapacious raiders of embryonic protein. Metamorphose limbless progeny; sprout stubby legs and venture forth. Hazard from aquatic womb, experiment with environs, hostile and threatening. Order Afternoon’s sultry yawn, oppressive harbinger of stupefied slumber. Anuria2, warty and smooth, kingly Order of the transitory world. Hunker in moist refugia, cattail cover, leafy detritus. Eyes reduced to horizontal slits, guard against Helios’ fiery chariot. Sleep a restless sleep, and conjure up dreams of toothy predators. Wait, bide time, fast approaches night’s cool envelope. Family Drawn from a sanguine palette, nature paints a dusky splendor. Awake true heirs; claim the inheritance of Family, Ranidae3. Arise and shake off leafy parasols; wipe sleep from dewy eyes. Slide silently into pools of emerald stillness; hide among thick carpets of moss and algae. Powerful legs kick webbed appendages, ringleted ripples interrupt placid surfaces. Again return to the watery domain whence abandoned eons ago. Genus Darkness pervades, as night gains total purchase over the day. Rana4, weaver of myth and legend, favorite of literary Twain, maker of Princes. Assume the lily pad throne, ...

Beautifully thin! I'll leave the bubble butts to the ass men.

t1nick comments on Nov 13, 2018:

This is more like it. Let Kim K. keep her bubble butt.

Is anyone else NOT celebrating Christmas? I feel like i'm the only one.

t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Count me out. Not celebrating.

Who's old enough to remember this?

t1nick comments on Sep 28, 2019:

Yes I certainly do.

I was reminded of this word while thinking that those who live the most hardscrabble of lives will ...

t1nick comments on Apr 8, 2020:

At the same time, I most frequently heard this term in association with prople attempting to farm in remote or undeveloped areas where the land is poor and unproductive. Like the farmers on the southern plains during the dust bowl. Usually they are somewhat isolated as it takes quite a few acres to eek a nominal existence. Do they were widely spaced. It that is true, they may have an advantage in that they already social distancing.

Eye Candy!!!!

t1nick comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Smouldering pout. I'm melting. Lol

Here is an interesting and useful article to check out.

t1nick comments on Jul 30, 2020:

A republican or trump supporter opens their mouth and sound comes out.

The people who read the bible also believe that god wrote the bible! WRONG! Man wrote the bible! ...

t1nick comments on Mar 7, 2020:

The bible is based on an oral tradition passed from generation to generation by word of mouth. That alone renders it unreliable as each teller puts his/her own spin on it to accommodate their telling style. The stories were collected together at the First and Second Councils of Nicea in 325 CE. The Council collected the various stories, picked those that were the most patriarchal ( I doubt they consciously intended to do that) constructed the first Bible.

I have a few questions about.

t1nick comments on Apr 19, 2019:

Not quite as predictable. Complex Systems (Chaos) Theorist have some algorithms that do a pretty good job. But it is not so predictable that you can create an exact repitition of the previous model, molecule by molecule. Enough randomness to always be different.

What is she thinking about?

t1nick comments on Oct 25, 2020:

Me? Lol

Heterosexual men like women’s breasts.

t1nick comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Lol. For what its worth. I have never liked overly buxon women. Most of the women I've posted were of the athletic type, less (more than Twiggy - lol) breast, more muscle and tone.

Got Milk???????

t1nick comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Look my right side is higher than my left side? Imagine that?

😃 Hey everyone.

t1nick comments on Apr 27, 2020:

We now have a three fer' at moderator position. Lol

Traces found of the world's oldest cheese [bbc.co.uk]

t1nick comments on Sep 9, 2018:

Interesting article. I wonder carbon source they used to radiocarbon dating the artifacts? Its amazing they know about cheese, curds, and whey production in the Paleolithic.

Rant on sexism.

t1nick comments on May 4, 2020:

Your criticisms are well founded and very much exist. I love an attractive body, but I do not criticize or analyze body parts. I also avoid making boorish, cliches comments. I will comment on the aspects of the composition on occasion, but do not comment in general.

It's Friday.

t1nick comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Good luck with the move

[aol.com] Judiciary panel to set rules for impeachment investigation. About time?

t1nick comments on Sep 9, 2019:

Depends whether are just doing it for appearances or are really serious. Public was not behind Impeachment was brought against Nixon, but the tide turned as the evidence became clear. The Committees are using the Nixon road map. They are initiating during an election year, so they need to he careful. If they are serious, let's kick some Republican ass for a change.

My water broke... I'm heading to the hospital to welcome my little baby into the world!

t1nick comments on Jul 3, 2019:

Congratulations. Finally the big moment. I hope all goes well Caitlyn. May you have a short labor and a healthy baby.

Welcome to the new member @Storm1752 Thanks for joining, I couldn't sent you a pm, your account ...

t1nick comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Welcome

It's not science OR religion.

t1nick comments on Jun 22, 2018:

With all due respect. I disagree. They are two very separate and distinct paradigms. In many ways diametrically opposed to one another. For a practicing believer to also be a practicing scientist, a compromise has to be reached. In doing so, in my opinion, you lesson the value of both paradigms. Instead of doing one well, you end up doing both mediocrely. You have to make too many sacrifices to make the two compatible. I do not care how many well known scientist claimed both. I would be willing to bet that they were making severe compromises in one or the other. Social convention and social pressure is often too hard for some pepole to go against no matter how brilliant they may be.

A chimpanzee's finger and a human finger.

t1nick comments on Jul 26, 2020:

Our DNA is greater than 98.5% percent identical to a chimpanzees. Both chimpanzees and Homo branched off the same phylogenetic lineage, the same lineage that gorillas branched. The most recent common ancestor to all three was not an ape, but approaching primate-like. We did not evolve from apes, we evolved parallel to and contemporaneous with chimps, bonobos, gorillas, and orangs. To be clear, we are not descended from apes. In the Jurassic and Cretaceous, our common ancestor was a small arboreal, insect-eating mammal (almost rodent like). After the dinosaur extinction at the end of the Cretaceous, mammals and birds became the dominant taxa. Our ancestors increased their size, came down out of the trees and expanded their diets.

Capitalist Republiklans vs.

t1nick comments on Jul 18, 2019:

That's how it's shaping up. Based on lies and misdirection.

Pence if possible worse than Dump. [facebook.com]

t1nick comments on Jun 27, 2020:

Yes in the sense that he is more intelligent than Trump. He knows the implications of his and the Presidents actions and doesn't care. He would rather serve as a sycophant and push his nazi Evangelical agenda than stand up for what is moral and ethical.

Mars lander touches down

t1nick comments on Feb 18, 2021:

I had 15 students come online, on their own time this afternoon to watch the streamed touchdown with me. I was very excited about the response.

In case you missed the last one...Pikes Peak with a dusting...and no street lights this time!!!

t1nick comments on Oct 25, 2018:

I grew up in Longmont, so more used to Longs Peak. Taught for ten years in Pueblo. Pueblo West, and Manzanola... Very familiar with Colorado Springs

Political terms

t1nick comments on Oct 7, 2018:

Cutie - one further point. When you see the Slogan, "Make America Great Again", usually the supporters are referring to society in the 1950's. Coming off World War II, America had tremendous growth and economic prosperity. What most people fail to remember (or realize) is that most Americans paid in excess of 60% of their income as income tax to pay for that prosperity. Also it was the pinnacle of white privilege where whites could get away with anything over minorities and did (see Jim Crow era).

Double Trouble....

t1nick comments on Jan 16, 2019:

Too young.

These days I mostly just want someone to talk to.

t1nick comments on Jul 14, 2021:

I can relate to that. I have my three dogs and an occasional call to my ex to make sure dhe's alright. Lol. During the school year I have my colleagues at work and my high school students for discourse. Once I get home though I live in a housing compound where everybody retreats to their house and family and doesn't come out until they leave for work the next day. Feel free to reach out, I could use some good conversation as well.

Something to aspire to next year.

t1nick comments on Oct 31, 2018:

Cool

Well Facebook gave me a 3 day ban for calling KKK on a Meme White Trash - Calling me racist.

t1nick comments on Jun 21, 2020:

Zuckerberg prefers his conservatives.

♥Happy Valentines Day♥ You sexy peeps Enjoy the art of Olivia de Berardinis

t1nick comments on Feb 14, 2019:

Interesting

Real 'Garden of Eden' where ALL humans originated 200,000 years ago finally found in Botswana

t1nick comments on Nov 3, 2019:

The Sun is a tabloid newspaper that specializes in sensational purple journalism. Not exactly a credible source on anything. FYI: here is some background on The Sun: The Sun is a tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. As a broadsheet, it was founded in 1964 as a successor to the Daily Herald, and became a tabloid in 1969 after it was purchased by its current owner. It is published by the News Group Newspapers division of News UK, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Since The Sun on Sunday was launched in February 2012, the paper has been a seven-day operation. The Sun previously had the largest circulation of any daily newspaper in the United Kingdom, but it was overtaken by rival Metro in March says paper has its "own mind" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_(United_Kingdom) Furthermore: Five years after its arrival on Fleet Street, the Sun was up for sale partly because of losses dating back to its predecessor, the Herald. As a broadsheet, the paper was attracting a daily readership of one million. There were two key players interested in buying: the millionaire Labour MP Robert Maxwell and the right-leaning Australian newspaper proprietor Rupert Murdoch, who already owned The News of the World. Mr Murdoch clinched the deal and immediately relaunched the Sun as a tabloid - shortly followed by the introduction of the Page Three girls. In 1978 The Sun overtook its closest rival The Mirror in the circulation war. In 1986 Mr Murdoch introduced new print technology and moved the Sun to Wapping. In 1997 the Sun returned to its Labour roots and backed Tony Blair for Prime Minister. In early 2006 the paper's circulation was 3.1 million. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/15/newsid_3068000/3068749.stm