Below is a political flyer that came in my mail today and I was having a turbulent day, so I wrote ...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 10, 2020:

Good on you, excellent response! Anyone running or elected to represent the general public is in violation of their oath to service by putting out something like that flier. The more of who are not of those clans should react with the clarity and substance that you did, and copy whomever their government body is run under.

Not surprising, really...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 10, 2020:

Now that's PERFECT.

A picture from a friend. I'm sure we can all agree.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 10, 2020:

Yes, but do we all want the reminder?!

Here is one of the funniest scenes,IMO, from an old film a lot of you may have never seen or heard ...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 10, 2020:

So very clever, and still funny today! Makes me think this was an early model for the 2008 movie Wall-E, do you think?

Angry Christian Mom Condemns Ritz Crackers for LGBTQ-Inclusive Commercial | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 10, 2020:

Cultist nutwads, led to believe that we are interested in their rantings.

Do you think the Pandemic will change the way we shop permanently?

tinkercreek comments on Dec 10, 2020:

I never was a recreational shopper, and only used shopping malls as needed for gift buying. Over the past couple decades, the rude and inconsiderate behavior of other shoppers, crowded retail staging, and parking hassles just magnified that. Online shopping suits me in so many ways to comparison shop, select delivery/pickup options, avoid crowds, now more than ever!

Pretty funny ad for match.com [youtube.com]

tinkercreek comments on Dec 9, 2020:

Wow, that's even better than the first one - they've got a marketing wizard at work!

This year's try to save my gardenia.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 9, 2020:

What about a black rubber tire to hold in heat?

School Board in Utah Opens Meeting with Prayer Honoring “Thy Son Jesus Christ” | Hemant Mehta | ...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 9, 2020:

I "see" red robes.

This describes 2020 in a nutshell

tinkercreek comments on Dec 8, 2020:

Love it - and stolen 😎.

I am writing to all members that can read my post.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 8, 2020:

Thanks for joining us! This is a very good place to connect with others.

Dang.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 8, 2020:

That really will be tough on the community for some time to come, so sad for them. I also wondered about quarantining on the rez, but they have to go outside for work, yes?, in a state with massive Covid denial. Damn, just not right. Stay safe, buddy!

I was telling yous how that one of my cats has totally black eyes.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 8, 2020:

Amazing, I've not heard of that! I have had 3 tuxedos, all great cats like Enzo:

""Uncle Frank".

tinkercreek comments on Dec 8, 2020:

I watched this over the weekend, and want to thank you for the recommendation! Not only did I find it a captivating story of critical family and life communications, but being set within my life reference {with the starring young woman one year older than I} made the entire story closely relatable. I highly recommend it to anyone!

Groom stands helpless as man shoots wife 40 times.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 6, 2020:

Selfies gone wild.

To be sure...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 6, 2020:

Not only have I never tolerated those, but they have once again taken over my ION TV crime show channel for the holidays!

Out raking up seed pods yesterday & found this under one of our Blue Spruces.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 6, 2020:

Well of course, that's a hummer nest!

Could also go in uncommon words (but some purists wouldn't agree).

tinkercreek comments on Dec 6, 2020:

GREAT article! I have recently become more observant of which humans Chelsea warms to at the dog park. She is generally very friendly and enjoys socializing, but not always. Seems there is a pattern of 1) people I have friendly exchange with, 2) people whose dogs I have positive exchange with, and 3) people whose dogs have positive exchange with her. Some people try to be friendly with her, but she backs away and will not approach them, which fascinates me. WHO are they, really?

Definitely not for small packages.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 6, 2020:

Just a minute now, there may have been some intention involved!

Good Afternoon Everyone!!!! Happy Sunday!!! Had a good weekend at Bob's.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 6, 2020:

I'm into month #6 of isolation now, with a funny little life but I want no more Covid funerals. Restrictions in Oregon were formally relaxed a while back and infection numbers soared, so I'm glad that I never changed my ways. There are still "deniers" and frustrated business owners who cannot see the situation clearly. My best childhood friend, who has also been careful, and her 94-yr old dad were just diagnosed positive last week, and I'm guessing a family Thanksgiving may have been at fault. Dang, people!

Interviewing the cat after he destroyed a 16 foot spruce in the foyer

tinkercreek comments on Dec 6, 2020:

OMG, that is so perfect!

Cheering me up on this gray December day.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 5, 2020:

I like that Sweet Spirit - was it a special order, or nursery stock?

It's lovely when you not only learn something new but also add to a joke that you've heard before.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 5, 2020:

Rather gruesome, but very clever!

My son says that the cats like to hunt the Xmas tree.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 5, 2020:

Hahaha, from my experience, most of them do!

When Satan met 2020: [youtube.com]

tinkercreek comments on Dec 5, 2020:

This is great!

Winter project: 1 on priority list for me.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 5, 2020:

Great projects, backed by mighty ambition and planning, sounds like a winner!

What a funny man he was.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 4, 2020:

We were incredible lucky to know him as we grew up.

Megachurch pastor dies of COVID-19 after church reopens - Los Angeles Times

tinkercreek comments on Dec 4, 2020:

The greater impact is in how many others he infected, as they imagined the magic sky daddy protecting them all.

Yeah apparent when you get old

tinkercreek comments on Dec 3, 2020:

Life is much easier when you don't expend energy or intellect on someone else's drama.

Savory could be the new old aphrodisiac. [theepicentre.com]

tinkercreek comments on Dec 3, 2020:

Sounds like something this herbaholic needs to add to the cupboard!

Remember: In a pandemic, practicing safer sex also means avoiding sexy crowds. [cbsnews.com]

tinkercreek comments on Dec 3, 2020:

I heard a news spot that a government official in Ukraine was just busted for the same thing.

If this has come up earlier, please forgive my foggy memory.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 2, 2020:

I've worked many jobs and enjoyed the many things I learned about processes and people. What I would not do is work in a large-scale mechanical/production environment, to avoid the high possibility of industrial accidents.

OMG! This Santa movie looks very dark but hilarious! [youtube.com]

tinkercreek comments on Dec 2, 2020:

Hmmm, just not my bag of toys, I guess.

That time of the year again.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 2, 2020:

Yah, NEVER let the parents go alone to choose a tree!

No kidding I am

tinkercreek comments on Dec 2, 2020:

Just MAYBE some of us have already tried that, befuddled the call center, and were finally told "No".

Is it just me, or does this guy give off demon possession vibes?

tinkercreek comments on Dec 2, 2020:

And otherwise functioning human beings are sucked into that STUPID looking act, even less to believe.

Made my first fire in my fireplace! Needed a friend’s coaching since it’s been 45 years since I ...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 1, 2020:

What a beautiful winter setting you've created!

The line to get into Costco was longer than an hour and of course I had to do the pee dance for an ...

tinkercreek comments on Dec 1, 2020:

There is no perfect way to manage the distancing thing. I go shopping later in the day/eve before closing, when there are fewer folks, so now I'm spoilt and can't stand a crowded store!

I went looking for a holiday tree today and I found a Noble fir for 80$.

tinkercreek comments on Dec 1, 2020:

That's insane! I'd think that in your more rural area you could escape city pricing (but Nobles are the best).

Someday very soon this will be a reality.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 30, 2020:

Wait, I don't want him recycled - I want to never see or hear from him again!!!

A touch of summer?

tinkercreek comments on Nov 30, 2020:

Not nice to tease those of us in the northern hemisphere! 😉

New housekeeper from a new agency today.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 30, 2020:

I read through the other comments, and see that she brought up both religion AND politics? Flat no, and certainly a call to the agency to tell them their staff need better training for being around the clients. I am wondering if she may have seen anything in your home reflective of your atheism - symbols, documents, periodicals? That may have triggered her mission tendencies, or just fishing, and any of the above are not acceptable. Good on you in recognizing all of this and calling her out! If the agency supports evangelism they should make that apparent, allowing you to hire someone to just do the needed work. You certainly don't need that. Best of luck!

Some big cereal

tinkercreek comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Whoa, reality check- the TV is on, and EXACTLY as I opened this entry a Frosted Mini Wheat commercial aired. I didn't know whether to read or listen and it was SO CONFUSING!!!

I am in zoom chat with Lisa. If you can't get in PM me and I will paste the link to my reply.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Thanks, but I'll have to join in next time - take care!

I read a New York Times article today about displaced families who are homeless due to the pandemic.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 29, 2020:

I hear you, and I'm with you. When xtians start making brainless/baseless claims of god or jesus "doing something to help" is when I start cussing!

Very clever marketing

tinkercreek comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Excellent!

Some of yous might want to check this article out about how covid19 and the fever checker are not ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 29, 2020:

Yep, I am a sub-temp also. When they started checking temps at my workplace I got puzzled looks. SO many reasons why fever is not a good sole indicator, but ID'ing those with a very high fever (101+) would be helpful.

I've been on a quest for a good flour free crust for my quiches and this latest one is the best so ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 29, 2020:

That sounds great, thanks for sharing!

Getting back in the dating game. The search is daunting. What dating sites are recommended?

tinkercreek comments on Nov 28, 2020:

Online dating can be largely about luck of the draw, and most times best to use free sites to avoid financial drain with the emotional stress. Great points called out by others here. You also MUST do whatever possible to verify and background check, clarify all 'life stories', meet family & friends, observe a person in different social settings, etc.! Your personality and personal style will dictate how you accomplish those, but I have a *little* experience in falling for someone and getting involved, only to learn later that things were MUCH different than was presented. Yes, and even within the realm of professionals and public presence. There are certainly others who are identifiable and transparent, offering confirmation of their life from the start (as you should, without risking safety) which is wonderful. Dating is much different when people have decades of life behind them, but there are still wonderful folks out there!

Sugar Free Pecan Pie COCONUT FLOUR PIE CRUST RECIPE - LOW CARB 3/4 cup Coconut Flour 1/2 cup ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 28, 2020:

For my Pumpkin Ricotta pie I used (GF) Teff flour, basic crust recipe with butter, cold water, vinegar, and it turned out great! Was a bit odd to work with and needed extra liquid, but still too crumbly to roll out. I just pressed it into the pie plate, used the hotter 425' for the first 15 minutes, then down to 350, perfect! I would love to try this pecan pie, and have never used creamed coconut - is it in a can?

Yeah that really happened

tinkercreek comments on Nov 27, 2020:

Truth.

Today, I am thankful for these two pups.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 26, 2020:

That's the best thing you can do, enjoying happy times for as long as you can.

REMINDER; oUR next ZOOM CHAT is still Thursday, 11/26, Thanksgiving eve at 7:00 PM EST USA.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 26, 2020:

Well, shoot, none of the codes seem to be working.

If you are trying to check in to the zoom chat 11/26/2020 the schedule is a little mixed up come in ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 26, 2020:

Well, nothing seems to be working, catch you all another time!

REMINDER; oUR next ZOOM CHAT is still Thursday, 11/26, Thanksgiving eve at 7:00 PM EST USA.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 26, 2020:

I'll see everyone a bit later! I've been a little busy messaging with my daughter, after another quick-entry preemie yesterday - both doing well!

For those without a comfort human this winter, how do you keep cozy and warm?

tinkercreek comments on Nov 26, 2020:

Merino wool socks and warm hoodies work great! I got a down mattress topper a while back that makes my bed feel like a cozy sleeping bag under the comforter, and don't want to sleep without it! My dog has her own lovely bed with pillow bolster, where she snores peacefully.

I planted white and red potatoes close to each other and they mated

tinkercreek comments on Nov 25, 2020:

Well, this would be the year for that - love it!

It is incredible how people can distort a story.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 25, 2020:

Freak-out mode.

Just realized I hit 3 years being on Agnostic.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 25, 2020:

April 2018, though I became more active in 2019, when my hip began to affect me. I don't know what I would have done without this great group through surgery and recovery, and THEN pandemic isolation! I really appreciate having a safe discussion forum and great laughs, without the assault of religious nutmops.

Had to share this.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 25, 2020:

6. I use this as a general place-holder until I know the actual timeline.

It has been a mild Autumn, just turned cold now.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 24, 2020:

That Pyracantha is gorgeous!

A little ancient TV trivia Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!

tinkercreek comments on Nov 24, 2020:

Oh, IMMEDIATELY!!! Loved that show!

'Tis the season for all kinds of food.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 23, 2020:

I'm with you, not everything available is desireable!!

I've just never understood this.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 23, 2020:

Portlanders!

Talk about lost in translation.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 23, 2020:

Funny, and what medical staff deal with every day!

My favorate garden bloom today.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 23, 2020:

All of my roses are different, lovely, fragrant and valued - BUT I fight the blackspots all summer long! Sunshine in my yard has diminished as trees south of my property have grown. Perhaps I should transition them to pots?

Oh, FFS (great sarcasm, though).

tinkercreek comments on Nov 23, 2020:

Cra-cra magic cluster thinking, both of them.

Linda made me a chef's hat. Guess who's cooking the turkey this week. 🙄🍷

tinkercreek comments on Nov 22, 2020:

tre chic!

In case you didn't know:

tinkercreek comments on Nov 22, 2020:

YES! Like the guy driving his over-sized pickup with a drump sign flying off the back. Uh-huh.

Oh Wow! Garden Geeks, listen up.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 22, 2020:

Wow. Just Wow. Such a beautiful life, home, relationship.

Chicken noodle soup for what ills you. Tonights dinner.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 21, 2020:

I like the vermicelli noodles and carrot grated! Soup is soup, stew is stew.

While planting about 20 flowering and evergreen shrubs and trees today, I learned what it means to ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 21, 2020:

If you are thinking arthritis issues, try upping hyaluronic acid and boron - and/or green-lipped mussel supplements!

Before the coin shortage, there was this.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Hahaha, I was that kid! I have a visual memory of taking a dime off the kitchen counter and swallowing it, but wasn't taken to hospital - that must have been painful.

Lofty goals.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 21, 2020:

She is an ethical icon!

Are there many success stories here for online dating sites?

tinkercreek comments on Nov 21, 2020:

I'm happy for you both, and hope your relationship continues to grow - eyes open!

When prophecy fails, evangelicals freak out. [youtu.be]

tinkercreek comments on Nov 21, 2020:

Direct from 'god', to the news desk????!!

(Sex talk) She gets to the nitty-gritty however informative. [youtu.be]

tinkercreek comments on Nov 20, 2020:

Wow, so glad to know someone is bringing good information forward, and accessibly!

That looks good enough to eat.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 19, 2020:

I think it's hilarious!

Wait what's happening everyone is wearing their mask situation is suppose to be under control.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 19, 2020:

Nothing has changed, except for rising infection rates. People were stupid and selfish.

"If you are going to tell people the truth, you have to make them laugh, or they'll kill you.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 19, 2020:

If only he had run for president!

Got a message from a new account .

tinkercreek comments on Nov 19, 2020:

Not even worth the time you've already given!

A blonde walks into a London bank and says she’d like to talk to the manager about a bank loan.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 19, 2020:

That is awesome, and gives me some ideas.

My kid's teacher had suggested that because of covid19 some good things to help kids cope are ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 18, 2020:

What fun! Spying on the world via webcams . . .

That will cause trouble

tinkercreek comments on Nov 18, 2020:

Oh, that is quite good!

Everyone will have to hurry up and run to their local Turkish store to celebrate today's holiday.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 17, 2020:

Oh, I actually have one! I'll stop by to see if they are celebrating -

Todays groaner

tinkercreek comments on Nov 17, 2020:

Oh, but it's a cute groaner, thanks for sharing!

From a 1960s recipe pamphlet. Words fail me.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 17, 2020:

Plated repression!

Many of us old folks remember this

tinkercreek comments on Nov 17, 2020:

Oh, absolutely! I think the adults felt vulnerable on the west coast and guilty for imprisoning the Japanese, thinking they would retaliate.

Actually just for screams.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 17, 2020:

We have to know there are many who found themselves unexpectedly within that nightmare, poor souls.

You can't argue with that.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 17, 2020:

I most certainly agree!

Likely candidate.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 17, 2020:

Oh, yeah.

Sounds like a perfect weekend to me.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 16, 2020:

Works for me! At least, with clothed break-outs to the dog park, a house requirement.

COVID Silver Lining: I canceled Thanksgiving day get together with my conservative, evangelical ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 16, 2020:

When I worked hospital schedule/holidays in my youth I realized my relief in avoiding family gatherings. That made it easier to join groups of friends in later years, making my best holiday memories. This will be another solo day, where I buy some turkey parts to roast with veges and enjoy that lovely aroma in my home!

On Zoom I had said that I remembered reading how duct tape was a potential cure for baldness.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 16, 2020:

Oxymoron, much?

Enjoying a zoom meeting right now. Why don't you join in?

tinkercreek comments on Nov 16, 2020:

It is now 10pm PST, the box says Chat room is open, but 0 chatting. I think I live in the wrong timezone for these chats, and now see it ended 9pm PST. 🤔 I'll start paying more attention.

I wrote a question to an ex boyfriend about his kids.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 16, 2020:

I would take that as confirmation that you should maintain his status as "ex".

Bon appetit what's for dinner?

tinkercreek comments on Nov 16, 2020:

Baked cabbage with manchego cheese, roasted chilis and turkey bacon - with my Syrian spice, of course!

Catonyx tarijensis: Reconstruction of the cranial anatomy and palaeoneurology of a extinct ...

tinkercreek comments on Nov 15, 2020:

Interesting! So, with that cranial structure, are they early relative to horses?

Sitting on my back porch smiling.

tinkercreek comments on Nov 15, 2020:

I am SO sorry you live with all that in-your-face religious discrimination! Can hardly imagine there would not be civic PROTECTION, far from persecution or some nonsense 'special day' standard for the noise of yardwork. If I were you, I would feel VERY justified to just go about my business without regard to someone else's belief standards, which is a right and freedom of citizenry, is it not? And, if you are looking for a more equitable place to live, I think the Pacific Northwest would be a huge breath of fresh air.

Boring can be good sometimes [youtube.com]

tinkercreek comments on Nov 14, 2020:

I love it! Great perspective and logic, as per most Europeans.