Is there a Small Business/ Self Employed group on here?

twill comments on Jul 21, 2019:

Coming soon: "Small Business Owners & The Self Employed" Might take 24 hours My first try at this. So #1 rule : Be Nice To The Moderator. At least for a week or so.....

When did I start to hate summer?

twill comments on Jul 21, 2019:

Summers are work season for me. The heat is not my friend, but I need some for my materials to work. A few years ago I started pushing back, and I can afford some down time during the summer now. But not much, as that does not keep the business phone from ringing. But I do manage a few summer adventures nowadays. Here in the flat farmlands of NW Indiana, the greenery is an amazing change from the other months of the year, when with the exception of leaves changing in the fall, it's pretty much 6-7 months of gray, drab brown desolation. Saved only by short lived snowfalls, frosts and amazing sunrises and sunsets.

Happy to see that many of my sons 15 year old friends are coming out of the fog!!!! They admit they ...

twill comments on Jul 18, 2019:

My 15 yr. told me that he gets the usual crap. "If you don't believe in God, then you believe in the Devil!" He's waaaaay past that. He understands that religion will always only give you 2 choices. The Natural World, our minds and Life itself gives you hundreds.

I am often WOWed by science, but occasionally, I am WOWed by the extreme level of stupidity of some ...

twill comments on Jul 18, 2019:

So....God & Mary, they did have sex? They did the wild thing? They got down and boogied? They were HOT for each other? Did the BuyBull mention foreplay.....

Atheism Is Inconsistent with the Scientific Method, Prizewinning Physicist Says - Scientific ...

twill comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Looks like someone found their poster boy. I could only read so much of this horseshit. Where is PT Barnum when you need him? “This whole notion of finality and final ideas is, to me, just an attempt to turn science into a religious system, which is something I disagree with profoundly.” Don’t like the competition? "To me, science is one way of connecting with the mystery of existence. " One of many. Thinking helps too. “ I’m not talking about the science of materials, or high-temperature superconductivity, which is awesome and super important, but that’s not the kind of science I’m doing. I’m talking about science as part of a much grander and older sort of questioning about who we are in the big picture of the universe. To me, as a theoretical physicist and also someone who spends time out in the mountains, this sort of questioning offers a deeply spiritual connection with the world, through my mind and through my body. Einstein would have said the same thing, I think, with his cosmic religious feeling.” I me mine, I me mine, I me mine “I believe we should take a much humbler approach to knowledge, in the sense that if you look carefully at the way science works, you’ll see that yes, it is wonderful — magnificent! — but it has limits. And we have to understand and respect those limits. And by doing that, by understanding how science advances, science really becomes a deeply spiritual conversation with the mysterious, about all the things we don’t know.” A humbler approach to knowledge and ....put more faith into faith? It's what he doesn't say that gets the base all riled up “What I mean by that is, what is atheism? It’s a statement, a categorical statement that expresses belief in nonbelief. “ Not as good as a belief in belief evidently “There is a difference between “science” and what we can call “scientism,” which is the notion that science can solve all problems. To a large extent, it is not science but rather how humanity has used science that has put us in our present difficulties. Because most people, in general, have no awareness of what science can and cannot do. So they misuse it, and they do not think about science in a more pluralistic way. So, okay, you’re going to develop a self-driving car? Good! But how will that car handle hard choices, like whether to prioritize the lives of its occupants or the lives of pedestrian bystanders? Is it going to just be the technologist from Google who decides? Let us hope not! You have to talk to philosophers, you have to talk to ethicists.” No Shit Sherlock. It might even be how people used many other "things" that has affected the outcome concerning where the human race is right now. "Things" such as weapons, energy, ...

Atheism Is Inconsistent with the Scientific Method, Prizewinning Physicist Says - Scientific ...

twill comments on Jul 14, 2019:

Before I read the article, which I will, the answers to the natural world (atheism?) are not found in science alone. But with science, art and philosophy together, some major "figuring things out" happen. I suppose that is why religion considers all three a "danger" to their existence

You know, Oklahoma and Kansas are pretty easy to pick on.

twill comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Poor Elizabeth....

You know, Oklahoma and Kansas are pretty easy to pick on.

twill comments on Jul 13, 2019:

Yes, if "God" is unhappy about abortion and gays, in this country, why did he take it out on the BuyBull Belt? As more restrictive abortion laws were passed this spring, it seems that the weather in the red states got worse.

I’m new to this site... I’m hoping to meet like minded people ...

twill comments on Jul 10, 2019:

As a non-member of the non-existent Welcoming Committee, I say "Welcome"

I was a member of this site a year or so ago.

twill comments on Jul 10, 2019:

I made it on my own too. Maybe not too far or to high, but the power is inside all of us to fix ourselves. Improvement is ongoing. l Recovered from a poor upbringing to make my own life.

I'm looking for songs which have a saxophone line. Do you know some interesting ones?

twill comments on Jul 7, 2019:

https://youtu.be/20S_kwNb4rg

Watermelon for dinner.

twill comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Some variation of this is part of my daily food consumption. It is based in which fresh fruit is on sale.

Watermelon for dinner.

twill comments on Jul 7, 2019:

Oranges!

Revolutionary War Airport Memes

twill comments on Jul 7, 2019:

I have read that a layover in Atlanta is what did in Cornwallis' troops

Instead of scholarships I think any high school or college kid (not to mention 20 yr olds) who can ...

twill comments on Jul 6, 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb21lsCQ3EM

Elton John's "Rocket Man" movie is a blast. His new "Diamonds" CD of greatest hits is wonderful.

twill comments on Jul 4, 2019:

Honky Chateau the album with Rocket Man and Honky Cat is great start to finish. Worth while purchase to make

Why did Trump make an unexpected trip to the Korean DMZ after the G20?

twill comments on Jul 4, 2019:

The MSM does no reporting on President Franklin Graham

I went off to a 40's & 50's singles group yesterday afternoon.

twill comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Uninteresting people are uninterested

Are there any Satanists / members or allies of The Satanic Temple present?

twill comments on Jul 1, 2019:

I think that this is a non-religious site ....but -HEY!- whatever floats your boat

My opinions have changed on satirical news stories

twill comments on Jul 1, 2019:

I remember Cracked magazine as kid. I've kind of grown up since then. My humor time is now limited..... unfortunately, I'm stretched thin. When hearing the "fakenews" spiel from one side, it does cause some self awareness, creates a line to cross. Or not to cross. As you stated, it deligitimizes the fight against the spread of misinformation. If so may are confused, why add to the confusion? You have become aware of this. Good Job!

How to get two over 6 ft tall teenagers to do chores around the house?

twill comments on Jul 1, 2019:

Too late imho. These things should have been taught and put into effect a DECADE ago. I still deal with shitheads (adults?) at work. Un fixable is what they are

The older I get the less my tolerance is for people that in any way attempt to criticize, abuse, ...

twill comments on Jun 27, 2019:

The sooner you come to those conclusions, and act on them, the better off you're gonna be.

Hey all new to this hows it goin

twill comments on Jun 26, 2019:

Welcome. Quite a variety of topics here. I'm told there's a dating site buried here somewhere

Deuteronomy 23:2 (KJV) - A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to his ...

twill comments on Jun 23, 2019:

But if god creates all life, then ain't it his fault that there's a baby involved????

ENERGY Level: Am I an analomy?

twill comments on Jun 22, 2019:

Update: band practice was rough. Band got off track, I couldn't focus. Worked 5 hours, took a two hour nap today.

Im taking a poll. Who will vote?

twill comments on Jun 20, 2019:

My sister & BIL are strong anti vaccers. They are anti a lot things. Including exercise and socialize. All around know it alls. Too much TV, too much politics. I can't even think about living like that. But anyway, I don't even touch the topic around them. I agree with them on some things, but not this

God, Incorporated: The Big Business of Religion - YouTube

twill comments on Jun 20, 2019:

I'm thinking that Copeland guy gets a lot of......women.

Don't let the wool pulled over the eyes of the American public by what is happening in Iran.

twill comments on Jun 20, 2019:

After watching what happened to Iraq, I don't think they have much choice

God, Incorporated: The Big Business of Religion - YouTube

twill comments on Jun 19, 2019:

Well there's today's bad news

Almost any male can father a child, what makes him a man is sticking around to love, raise, and ...

twill comments on Jun 16, 2019:

Thank you! It's been a great weekend with them

Started on a modified vegetable diet Monday and have lost nearly 8 pounds in the last 84 hours - ...

twill comments on Jun 13, 2019:

What is a "Modified Vegetable Diet"?

I am a science teacher in an inner city school.

twill comments on Jun 12, 2019:

Yes

Watching Elizabeth Warren Come Alive

twill comments on Jun 10, 2019:

"Explaining incredibly complex policy problems in a perfectly coherent way turns out to be Warren’s superpower. And while I went in dubious that Warren’s policy-minded campaign could ever compete with the charisma-driven, Father-Knows-Best performances of presidential candidates" ......" I realized that I was completely confused about the nature of political charisma itself." BINGO!

Watching Elizabeth Warren Come Alive

twill comments on Jun 10, 2019:

I heard her in a radio interview maybe 20 years ago. She was explaining the credit card industry. I liked her a lot. I never forgot her and I was pleasantly surprised when she became a politician and then IDK how she became this national figure. Obviously The Orange Peel and the media have raised her profile. But then that means she gets entangled in every little bit of stupidity.

Magic Mushrooms Effectively Decriminalized In Oakland : NPR

twill comments on Jun 8, 2019:

Bring 'em on!

How (and Why) Americans Were Taught to Hate Atheists

twill comments on Jun 4, 2019:

.........and Hello Domino Theory, Good Morning Vietnam!

What's your favorite song from childhood?

twill comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I was a Neil Diamond fan. Toss up between "Sweet Caroline" & "Nowhere Man" by the Beatles. Now.....I absolutely hate Sweet Caroline

My ex and I have been growing a lot closer of late.

twill comments on Jun 3, 2019:

About the same here. We are both actually talking, at least about the kids. I know longer feel like I am all alone in raising them. Will we get back together? Very Highly Unlikely . I've noticed that I can only tolerate her presence for so long. But as you stated, I've felt for a long time that we didn't handle our problems well. Not at all. I'll forever be sad about it, and disappointed in myself. If you're both getting a 2nd chance go for it. I wish you well!

“You are not controlling the storm, and you are not lost in it. You are the storm.” Sam Harris

twill comments on Jun 3, 2019:

I've seen that quote on FaceBook, bits and pieces of it. Mostly as meaningless drivel, from the meaningless drivel crowd ....my friends!! Lol Nah, we all post some simple shit sometimes. So Sam Harris was the source? I like that! The original is good!

WHAT YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE -- Let me see if I have this straight.

twill comments on Jun 3, 2019:

Here ya go Seargent, a quote from Christopher Hitchens : (via my refrigerator ) "Since it is obviously inconceivable that all religions can be right, the most reasonable conclusion is that they are all wrong."

Having spent some time with Ancestry.

twill comments on Jun 2, 2019:

My Uncle Frankie, oldest of 8 died in Europe, I think in June of '45. He survived the war also, but was killed in a plane crash in Italy before he could make it home

Is anyone watching the NBA finals?

twill comments on Jun 2, 2019:

2 games a week, could go 7 games....almost a month long? Ridiculous. I used to like the NBA Finals as kid, but they were wrapped up probably by end of April.

To my surprise, I received an award today

twill comments on May 30, 2019:

Where's the protein ??!?? Hell IDK! LOL Nice Intro. ....Congratulations LH, Kathleen. What you do matters and it is good to be recognized for your efforts, donation of your time and all that you put into this.

It's soo true!!

twill comments on May 30, 2019:

And they start with the present year as if an infant or a newborn is on line ordering stuff

Diamonds Are NOT A Girl's Best Friend

twill comments on May 30, 2019:

Sorry for your loss. That is Huge! A recent article I came across https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/magazine/kay-jewelry-sexual-harassment.html Hopefully some things in this world are becoming passe' . Stick with the pearls LH, they are one of the few things as fine as you are

Genesis 32:30(NRSV): So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, ...

twill comments on May 26, 2019:

Fuckin' Jacob....little lying Turd

It's Sunday.

twill comments on May 26, 2019:

But that's the "old testament" as the apolologists say. They also crow that there was no morality amongst mankind until they showed up Ye Olde Typical Hypocrisy along with total lack of awareness

What small pleasures delight you?

twill comments on May 23, 2019:

It's not a small pleasure, but it's a rare and simple thing: Whenever a feeling of calm washes over me.

What did your children learn from you?

twill comments on May 18, 2019:

IDK...still raising them! 2 boys 14 & 11 Teaching them a lot of what Mitch 07102 wrote: -Work hard. It is one of the few things you control. -Don't make excuses. Do what you say. -Be honest. Be kind. It matters. -All people have value. -The most important decision you will make in your life is whether or not to have a partner. Choose wisely. If you realize you have made a mistake, cut your losses immediately. .....and ..........Save Some Money! Live within your means! I do know that at this point, if I talk they listen. This has been accomplished through communication and love, no violence, very little spanking. I think most important at this point is, they trust me.... to be honest, to protect, to have fun & educate (goes both ways) ....and to feed them!

Excellent interview with Steve Bannon and Thomas Friedman from the NYT on CNBCs Squawk Box this ...

twill comments on May 18, 2019:

He makes a lot of good points. I'm not so sure that USA has all of the cards tho. Friedman has his up and down moments. Dems shouldn't cry about Russian influence.....they've been doing Wall St./ China's dirty work for two generations

This is a person I would like to meet if time travel were possible.

twill comments on May 16, 2019:

In the Darkening Age, there is a chapter devoted to her and the details of her death. Much worse than the movie

God is everywhere.....it seems!

twill comments on May 16, 2019:

Certainly true. I saw ABC National News w/ David Muir promoting "a miracle" somewhere down south. Right out of the playbook..... Yes, there is NOT a liberal media. At least not in America

Is the Co-operative the answer to income inequality?

twill comments on May 12, 2019:

There are still some around. We have REMC here (Rural Electric Member Cooperative?) as local utility. Ultimately aren't things based on # of shares? Kind of like the stock market?

Hi everyone, So just before last Christmas my marriage failed, completely out of the blue for ...

twill comments on May 1, 2019:

It seems finding someone else quickly is what we think we are supposed to do. I did some searching after divorce.....best thing I did was to stop all of that and take care of my needs and my kids. Now a couple of years later, I feel so much better about everything, myself included. It's not that I am looking for love, but I am now ready for love

Mohamed Noor trial: US police officer found guilty of third-degree murder of Justine Damond | US ...

twill comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I agree. 1st thing that popped into my mind also. Strange indeed. And what's up with shoot to kill anyway? Seems like not all that long ago they had Tasers.

Got to hang out with some coworkers tonight and was able to blow off some steam about my ex.

twill comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Good for them! My friends and co-workers know....anybody around me for long is gonna get an earful. My family, hit and miss. The few that I associate with, or speak honestly to, they know. They've heard me "wax poetic".

Let's call this: All in the Family. Biblical genealogy?

twill comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I prefer Trailer Park Boys to the "good" book....

Bangladesh starlet apologises after 'atheist' comments - Bangladesh Weekly

twill comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Wasn't John Lennon's murder, in the USA, committed by a religious nutcase?

Bangladesh starlet apologises after 'atheist' comments - Bangladesh Weekly

twill comments on Apr 23, 2019:

Religion, and its enabler, government, so tolerant

Shun of a Bitch! [sunherald.com]

twill comments on Apr 23, 2019:

I have some aquaintances / clients who are JW...... They only gave me the WatchTower once. The craziest one lives in Hawaii.

What despicable people these are.

twill comments on Apr 21, 2019:

I just saw Brad Garrett on GMA announce it as a war against the religous.....what does that mean? That made it sound like Non-religous people did it? Good Golly Miss Molly, the War on Christmas continues, still aided and abetted by the silly MSM

The Secret Jehovah’s Witness Database of Child Molesters - The Atlantic

twill comments on Apr 6, 2019:

The shit never ends....

Why do so many member of this site spend so much time talking about religion on this site?

twill comments on Apr 6, 2019:

If something very common, distant and powerful had an inordinate amount of influence over your life, your culture, your family, your world, your society, your education, your behavior, your thoughts and conflicts, your sexuality, your country, your money, your planet, your children.......... yeah I'd think you'd might wanna talk about it.

The things u can get w $3.

twill comments on Apr 2, 2019:

Good for Marshall's.....they're making money

What's for lunch?

twill comments on Mar 29, 2019:

Anyone hungry?

I'm new I don't know how you guys looked at President Obama's performance while he was in office, ...

twill comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Obama cost me $1000's. Cost many Americans their homes. Kept the wars going, the system going, institutions propped up. Likable guy, he definitely served his masters well. He did his job,.....too well if you ask me.

There are things I really miss about having a partner.

twill comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Perhaps you should have numbered your list RoadGoddess. I count 13. fwiw.

Ezekiel 14:9 (NRSV) - If a prophet is deceived and speaks a word, I, the Lord, have deceived that ...

twill comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Weird shit

Ocasio-Cortez outdraws presidential candidates, decries moderates as 'meh'

twill comments on Mar 10, 2019:

That was well said

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twill comments on Mar 1, 2019:

Strange. No proof of anything. NO ONE knows what Jesus' last words were. There was no Mark, Matthew etc. A waste of time and oxygen....not any kind of intellectual argument at all. But the interviewer acts like he "knows" something.

The Bible Awaits You

twill comments on Feb 23, 2019:

Hey there I am! Look....it's me! There I am again ! There I am again! Again? Me again? Oh shit....it's me! Oh shit, it's me again! I'm all over this fu.....AGAIN!!....cking sign! Wow! I WANT THIS SIGN!

The Bible Awaits You

twill comments on Feb 23, 2019:

I think that one of the "bitter people" is holding the sign.

Why blame the voodoo medicine man in Africa?

twill comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Hey! To be fair lots of small time preachers are NOT getting rich. They are however getting 10% of people's incomes

Who here has successfully stopped smoking without the use of medications, patches, gum, etc?

twill comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Good luck. I quit after one meeting with a "Hypnologist". Don't laugh... it worked! I could not quit on my own

All my life, I've had an image of what my life is supposed to be like, and I've worked towards ...

twill comments on Feb 17, 2019:

IDK. Don't we all become the sum of the decisions we have made? Relationships we have had? People we have empowered & vice versa, not grabbing the power ourself? Myself, I ace the small stuff...(live within my means, save a little money, be helpful, take care of business) but I get to the point where major decisions kill me ( wives, vehicles, investments) and I get set way, way, way back. Yup that's how I got here.

Donald Jr. "LOL"?

twill comments on Feb 17, 2019:

He's had a hard life.....

Pence reaches applause line.

twill comments on Feb 17, 2019:

Trump is golfing and Pence is in Europe during a National Emergency ????????

One of the things that I find interesting is how dependent people can be when it comes to religion.

twill comments on Feb 14, 2019:

Thank you for your story. We're all about the same, just following different paths

I'd love to hear from single adults who live alone by choice.

twill comments on Feb 7, 2019:

Dammit, you're making me stop, think & consider

After a month of intermittent fasting and exercising, I've lost more than 5 pounds.

twill comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Good job & good results! Any change in diet besides the fasting?

[theatlantic.

twill comments on Jan 30, 2019:

I'm sure that the Religious wrong are leading the charge to protect the unborn here

If Man Obeyed God - YouTube

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Good one!

Hi all.

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

That's the way I understand it to be.....I don't see God's signature anywhere on there

I'm relieved the ACA mandate was done away with.

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Trainwreck. Always was, still is

Socialist lies... [ammoland.com]

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

"Venezuela is a federal presidential republic. The chief executive is the President of Venezuela who is both head of state and head of government. Executive power is exercised by the President. Legislative power is vested in the National Assembly." Yeah I never knew Chavez was a Socialist. Or his successor.

Modern day Democrats are clueless... [ammoland.com]

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

I like that sign. Came from the Libertarian Party platform. Open Borders is the reason I didn't renew my membership in that party, a few years back

Yet another reason why progressive gun controllers are bad for America... [ammoland.com]

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

I've always thought the same. Fame is a strange quest. Even in death. Keep their pictures and manifestos out of the media. Teachers should be given a choice if they want to carry or not. The union can step aside here.

Hi y'all.

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

Hi, I just joined. Due to this post. I used to consider myself "Conservative", but that ideaology seems to have passed me by. As a small business owner that has been reduced to just me working, I am happy to not serve the dual masters of government & employee system anymore. I checked out CAG....nah, I don't want to be screamed at everytime I question anything....as I am doomed as both a questioner and a think out loud type, trying to understand and arrange my thoughts. I avoid those types (family!) in real life, FB (fakebook) and I will here also.

This is the narrative from: God's 12 Biggest Dick Moves in the Old Testament, Rob Bricken, ...

twill comments on Jan 29, 2019:

He's also responsible for homosexuals.....so yeah, go figure

Deuteronomy 23:1 No man with crushed or severed genitals may enter the assembly of the LORD.

twill comments on Jan 27, 2019:

Well I guess I'll be going to heaven

A Facebook friend of mine put up a Bowie fan page and invited me to join.

twill comments on Jan 15, 2019:

There was quite an age difference between my 2nd wife and I.....suddenly I feel like a rock star. That endless practice in my living room has paid off! But seriously...... If these "children" are running around the country /world Mom & Dad must be somewhere else, both physically and mentally. The kids themselves seem to have gotten a hell of an education, for better or worse. Was it worth it to them? Surprisingly, some say Yes. Would I let my daughter (if I had one) play around with grown men....Hell No! Would I let my sons (two) play football? Hell no! The artist' mind is wired different that's for sure...(difficult for me to equate Ted Nugent w/ art). Rock and Roll IS energy, so there will always be that teenage dynamic ( I took my son to see Fall Out Boy.....wow! talk about audience energy, typical age under 16, I'd guess). But it's also a business and that's an adult thing...somebody is not minding the store here ( Frank Bruni wrote a good column recently in NY Times about the media giving Trump a pass....well what sells newspapers/ what people buy is bullshit & tweets Frank. Fix that and changes will follow) Bottom line, Rich & Famous buys a lot. A helluva lot. Now we know a little bit more about what press agents do, don't we?

A book I am reading now:The Darkening Age Anyone else?

twill comments on Jan 7, 2019:

UPDATE: I lent it out . Wasn't read by borrower. I am reading again. 1st time it was fascinating. This time I am getting more depth, retaining more info better. This book may not define monotheism, but it sure tells how it operates. Same thing perhaps? GREAT BOOK imho

35 Founding Father Quotes Conservative Christians Will Hate | Addicting Info | The Knowledge You ...

twill comments on Jan 7, 2019:

I didn't find any of this info on the link provided

Any tips regarding self-employment?

twill comments on Dec 8, 2018:

Your Credit is your GOD. Worship it. Price for profit.

Psalm 64:7-9 (NRSV): But God will shoot his arrow at them; they will be wounded suddenly.

twill comments on Dec 6, 2018:

I am trying to ponder just what this even means......

1:00 AM out delivering newspapers to make some extra cash.

twill comments on Nov 4, 2018:

A lot of sleep. Still woke up @ 5 a.m., old time. Just crashed out early. Like 8 o'clock early. After falling asleep twice yesterday afternoon. Rest is good. I don't argue when my body requests it

God’s Intelligent Design?

twill comments on Oct 29, 2018:

Why only 2 hands??????

Was talking to my ex tonight about plane tickets and plans for him taking our son home with him for ...

twill comments on Oct 22, 2018:

"This helps him easily forget all the verbal and emotional abuse and neglect I experienced with him while I paid for everything" He didn't make financial contributions?

When the republicans own survey shows that a single payer health system is the lowest cost they are ...

twill comments on Oct 21, 2018:

"But we can't afford it!" "Where will the money come from?"................ ........We could start with the $3 trillion (est.) spent every year on premiums and deductibles. Too simple ?

I just watched Dr.

twill comments on Oct 21, 2018:

I just got home from Vegas. I had no idea....