So, the subject line says it all.  Sure, there's been things going on in my life, sure there's been things I've wanted to write here, but with no real excuse, I just haven't written crap.  I realize I haven't really written much here over the past few years, but I still stop in and read what others have shared.  I actually feel kind of guilty now ( Read more... )

I'm going to start by just jumping in.  I'm getting the garden ready to go.  Just turning the dirt and getting that good 'dirt' smell.  I've thrown out some crawfish traps, but so far, I only caught a small (3-4 inch) catfish, which now resides in a fishtank.  I haven't caught any crawfish at all, which is kind of a bummer, but it is still a little ( Read more... )

First off, I know it's my own fault due to lack of presence to not be aware of changes here, but when did the posting set up change ( Read more... )

Alright, so I know the subject line has two synonymous words, but I am way overdue for a post in general, and I have to do a belated New Years Post ( Read more... )

Anyone been to / lived in Hawaii?

I'm still entertaining the notion of moving, although the destination has yet to be decided.

Just looking for info, pro's, con's whatever you've got. 

Let me preface this by saying I do not condone the actions of the soldier who killed 16 civilians in Afghanistan.  He was wrong and should be held accountable for his actions.  Period ( Read more... )

I've always believed in live and let live.  The only stipulation is when the idea involves hurting others, such as NAMBLA.  Those guys can try to justify what they do all day long, and they will still be wrong in the end.

Lately, though, politicians have been driving me nuts - more than usual.  The "debates" have wasted countless hours of ( Read more... )

I am a firm believer in the benefit of the doubt.  I've seen too much oddball stuff that wouldn't otherwise make sense, but in turn becomes the only possible/plausible answer.  I will say this, though, despite what movies tell us, just because a car rolls over, it does not automatically mean it will explode; when a person "flatlines" in a movie, ( Read more... )

I saw two completely unrelated stories on the yahoo scrolling bar this morning, and they were mutually ridiculous.

First, there was an article that listed five cities that have laid off, effectively fired, their police forces because of budget issues.  The municipalities were all so financially screwed, that this seemed like a feasible option.  ( Read more... )

OK, since I couldn't figure out how "link" this article, I just went ahead and copied/pasted.  As far as credit, I saw this in CNN.  You'll have to excuse my lack of technological prowess, I couldn't quite get the concept of cutting/pasting this through a cut.

3D illusion in street tries to change drivers' attitudes


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