We’ve had a new one every year for a while. I think they got tired of shopping.

Anybody else find it hilarious that She enjoyed a little snack?

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@Jolly said in It's okay to be itty-bitty.: Gun Jesus

I am really surprised that there have been no “pitching tent” jokes. I applaud the maturity of the room.

If the decision came in just before August recess...

Link to video The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun system designed to defeat anti-ship missiles and other close-in air and surface threats.

I listened to a podcast called 'When Things Fell Apart' on Excited Delirium a few weeks ago. A number of women had died and cause of death had been diagnosed in that way - the claim was having sex after taking cocaine caused it. It turned out they'd been murdered by a serial rapist. The implication was that the condition had been pretty much invented by a pathologist why really didn't know what he was doing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excited_delirium

Dr. Glaucomflecken is a national treasure.

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Anyone know why some personal names, (Yabu for example) was changed to something similar, longer, but not as it is in the book. Also several others had name changes although others were left as is.

It was a second tier orchestra. But still pretty good. [image: 1714293199268-9a33f3ce-8fed-47c8-9944-6f20f8760949-image.png]

@Renauda said in Maher on Activism: I also agree with Maher on all his points in the clip. Me too.

@taiwan_girl said in "To be, or not to be.": Amazing how language changes over time. I don't remember where I saw this analysis (Was it MacKellan's?) of a speech in Richard III. In 16th century English, "You" was the proper way to address someone who merits your respect. Someone who is of higher station than you. On the other hand "Thou," is an informal way to address someone. This is why the Amish use the (now) antiquated form of addressing someone. By saying "I am glad to see thee," you're saying "There's no societal difference between us. We are equals." In Richard Gloucester visits the morgue (grave?) of Lady Anne's father in law (whom he killed), whom he intends to woo for marriage. She starts her rebuke by addressing him as "you." Throughout her conversation, she gradually changes to "thou" and "thee," indicating that she no longer has any respect for him.

There were three. Linda Ronstadt, Maria Muldaur and Bonnie Raitt who came on the scene around the same. Always like Maria the best. Still do.

The neurosurgeon was a fascinating guy. Very personable, gave the appearance of modesty (though I don't think he was really modest), and very approachable by everyone. Undergrad at Georgetown, majored in English Literature, with a minor in Philosophy. Took a year off and studied Japanese literature, in Japan. Medical school was Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Interned there and Northwestern, and then finished his training at Northwestern in 1979.

@Jolly Thanks!!!

Costco uses Nitrogen, I don't think compressed air is an option, it is only N2. So no extra charge and Costco tires are generally cheaper than the competition.

@George-K It made me think of a misbehaving toddler as well. Specifically the raging toddler being carried out the grocery store and into the parking lot and to parents’ car.

@jon-nyc said in What's for dinner?: Who trusted God was love indeed And love Creation's final law Tho' Nature, red in tooth and claw With ravine, shriek'd against his creed Really, man? In Memoriam?