Letterman’s more recent stuff that I’ve seen has been really good entertainment. Typically he knows the person already, or at least gives that impression. I’ll need to give this a look.

I don't know that I agree we were lied to, at least not intentionally. Authorities were mistaken at times, but that was at a time where no one knew much of anything. I do believe the imposition of vaccines was way, way too heavy-handed.

Out of curiosity, I looked up how teapots are mass produced in a factory. Link to video In a mass production factory, it looks to me the way a tea cup is initially made into shape is very similar to how the solo teapot maker initially makes a teapot into shape, but the way the factory initially makes the teapot into shape is markedly different — it looks more like a n injection mold sort of process. (The teapot part starts at the 4:35 mark in the video.)

I harbor no illusions about the politics of Washington.

@89th said in Art Of The Day: @Catseye3 said in Art Of The Day: @89th said in Art Of The Day: Yeah that's pretty neat. 89th, do you know about wabi sabi? "Wabi sabi is the beauty of imperfect things. Of course, that would be overly simplistic explanation for such a deep and profoundly rooted notion in the Japanese spirit. Something between an artistic concept, a philosophy of life and a personal feeling, wabi sabi is everywhere in Japanese culture. Go here: https://japanobjects.com/features/wabi-sabi Pretty cool. Similar to the desire for stuff "with character". I love this kind of approach to living, including my living space. There is also great meaning to having your own handmade items in your living area, both indoors and outdoors. The process of designing, selecting materials, creating, and placing is all part of the enjoyment in working on art that you live with, including the pieces that are meant to be useful, not just for viewing. I especially appreciate the relaxation from certain steps of the process. Some parts of it are very challenging, and others are very calming, engrossing, even meditative. There's also a sense of personal growth as you see improvement in your skill set that's rewarding. Perfection is not the goal. There's so much more to it.

@George-K said in Not enough babies: such as the United States (1.6) 1.64 in 2020 1.80 in 2022 Growing fast With the new abortion laws and lots of illegals immigrants, the rate is ready to explode. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_and_dependencies_by_total_fertility_rate

That is a profoundly incompetent tiger.

Hmmm… maybe there IS such thing as bad publicly.

https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1600243583826554881?s=20&t=XNffdF8gS-MNfwjB638a4A https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1600243405841666048.html

@Mik said in What would you do? Go to the funeral?: Aqua, I did find at my MIL's visitation that I was extraneous. MFR and her siblings were the center as they should be. I did tell her in advance I would be keeping my distance. Thanks, Mik. I'm hoping that's also the case with my in-laws.

I have no problem with her outspoken disdain for Trump, her condemnations for him and his conduct, etc… Her involvement in the farce that is/was the January 6th committee is something else entirely. Anybody with voluntary involvement with that farce has disqualified themselves from ever getting my support.

@Mik said in Alberta strikes again - cancer research: He apparently angered the church by proving that the rhythm method does not work. After extensive practical research?

@89th said in Tampa Police Chief Story: She didn't even do it right. She's supposed to have a $20 bill folded under her badge as she hands it to the cop. A couple sawbucks is enough? Who knew?

@Mik said in Bucs vs Saints: You pegged the two key plays. That last pass was perfect. No reason he should not have held on to it. And one first down would have done it. Taysom is not really a tight end, although he does play that position a good bit. On that play, he got lit up pretty well by two defenders. Those seam routes into coverage have long been a Saints favorite, but it takes a big body to absorb the hit you know is coming.

@George-K said in A little "no google" contest: https://twitter.com/markknoller/status/1600125066750136322?s=20&t=vtzvT4Da6TIUImoHv-8shg Wait, you mean 4 other Presidents have visited Delaware?!

I have spent many evenings in restaurants on the same block as that theater. I’m very, very surprised they would host a drag show.

The savior of the republic gets fourteen more years. https://abcnews.go.com/US/disgraced-lawyer-michael-avenatti-onetime-opponent-donald-trump/story?id=94509483 Yeah, it's concurrent.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj said in a statement, “The lesson that we should take away is that we can’t continue to operate in silos when the safety of our children, or anyone in the community, is at stake.”” She’s one of those that needs indicted.