I’ve been to this blog area on and off for about 11 years. It’s interesting that some bloggers who have been here at least that long, have the same exact profile pic all these years later.
Isn’t that sort of a scam, to not update a profile pic from time to time? It seems misleading or at the very least downright lazy.
The number 45 is an interesting one. Colt 45, 45th Parallel, 45 degrees...
Any other correlations you can think of?
46 on the other hand is a completely meh...number. No one thinks of that number as having any significance at all. It’s like...just the number that comes after the grand 45.
Tell me how you feel about the number 45 vs. the number 46.
Long time no see, all! Hope you have been well through these crazy times.
I actually have something to blog about. In January I had an experience that I’m sure will forever change who I am. A long time friend, who I happened to move next door to a year ago, hung himself. I had the honor of finding him :(.
The lesson so far...live each day with joy and gratitude. There are no guarantees that tomorrow will be “same old same old”.
The only constant is change. I’m looking forward to some good ones. I’m due.
Newest email...first contact
“Baby, I'd be all over you like a Rash.”
Any of you think you can help this poor fellow out with a better opening line?
Do you ever read a blog and actually cringe? Maybe even feel the bile rise in your throat?
I have read a few....ones where someone, in my mind, is kind of icky boasting about their s*xual prowess for instance. Or ones where someone writes as an authority but it is evident they are ignorant or crazy?
I appreciate you bloggers who make me laugh and who give me glimpses into your lives. The ones that cause those wtf moments?.....not so much
How self-delusional do you think you are?
It is said that everyone thinks they are a good driver and have a good sense of humor.
I’ve seen people here write that they think they are smart, witty, funny, etc... and I am left scratching my head. I am not able to understand where they get that self-assessment from. Lol
Those same folks also seem to enjoy labeling others in an equally erroneous fashion.
Just wondering if I’m the only one who observes this behavior
I love a little drama, but it has to be entertaining.
Been away from this place for a few months and within a short time of giving my opinion on a blog, I’ve been attacked and vilified. It’s hilarious!
The judgmental calling others judgmental.
The hateful accusing others of being hateful.
The self proclaimed “guru” types with their incoherent ramblings accusing others of being pseudo psychologists
The thumpers of the “let me be me!” And “I have a right to post what I like!” mantra telling others to shut their pieholes and keep their opinions to themselves
The offended calling others names and doing the shaming bit
You all are great creators of drama but it would be fun if it was more original and less filled with this life or death kind of cray. Just sayin...
Whatever happened to buyer beware? Whatever happened to taking responsibility for one's own stupidity? Does anyone ever think they made their own messes anymore?
I see middle aged people on this site every day who think someone else is to blame for their stupidity, butt hurt, and/or their offended sensibilities. Just exactly why do people think they are entitled to someone else acting the way they most prefer? Foolish expectations, especially at our ages. We have a lifetime of proof that says that we have no control over other people, situations, behaviors.
You know what blame does? It puts the blamer in a position of powerlessness. It puts the blamer in the role of victim.
Color me crazy but I'm not giving my power away to anyone. I'll take response-ability for my actions and reactions, thank you very much.
That said, there are some insane people in this world. Cover your a** and trust yourself more than you trust anyone else.
Bunch of weak weak minded people in this world. Baaaahhhhhh.....go the sheep
That is all
I loved the show House. Are you familiar with it? He plays a doctor who solves unsolvable medical situations. His mantra was, "everybody lies".
Frankly, people who are intent on and very proud of the superiority they feel when they claim they never lie, make my arse twitch. I have yet to meet anyone who was not self-protective, self-delusional, or just outright full of poo to some degree.
I also find that the people who feel the need to announce to the world that they are honest, can be trusted, have the best intentions, are the people I immediately distrust the most.
How much of "truth" is really no more than someone's opinion? How many people really live from their truth? How many people actually only have beliefs and 'truths' that come from their actual experiences and not from being fed those beliefs and 'truths' by parents, teachers, clergy?
If you feel that there is no occasion in which telling a lie is appropriate, then it must mean you are willing to die for your dearly held 'truth'.
Scenario: You are a prisoner in a concentration camp. You haven't eaten in days. The 'warden' brings in a tray of food and demands you say, "Heil Hitler" in order to get the food. You loathe HItler and only want him to suffer as you have suffered. Do you say the words and get the food? OR do you starve to death for your principles?
I love making chocolate confections. There is something about the glistening smoothness and dark rich color that brings all of my senses alive.
To make chocolate covered strawberries, first pick the freshest, plumpest, juiciest, bright red berries you can find. They must look as though they would burst in your mouth in divine splendor.
Next, find the chocolate that sings to you. I love a dark chocolate. It has to have just the right stiffness to it...a snap, yet it must melt in your mouth like the creamiest butter. The flavor ought to unveil itself as it touches your tongue and leave a slightly sweet yet bitter after taste. Depending on where the cacao was grown there will be different undertones of taste sensations hidden in the chocolate. As it melts slowly on your tongue it ought to beguile you in its complexity.
Now, once the chocolate is picked from the myriad of choices, gently melt it at a low temp. It's important to go slowly, stirring and heating the chocolate until it has melted and becomes a smooth and shining liquid. It must not be too hot as it will not envelop the strawberry in a thick coating. It must be warm to the touch and thick enough to cling to your spoon.
Once the chocolate is at its perfect temperature and consistency, gently dip the strawberry into the ready and waiting velvety dark smoothness. Undulate the strawberry in such a way as to get a good coating. Remove the strawberry from the delectable and tantalizing confection. Repeat dipping and pulling until you get the desired coating on the strawberry.
Carefully lay the finished product onto an appropriate surface for cooling. Once the chocolate has hardened, it is ready to be enjoyed in its entirety.
I need your help.
I have a confession to make and I don't know what steps to take next.
I have a crush on a CS member. He has no idea. We chat here and there, mostly just banter on the blogs, and I try to keep things sounding platonic because he gives no indication of having any interest in me beyond friendship.
What do I do??
I'm thinking of creating a website exclusively for jilted lovers. They would be able to create an account (for a fee, of course) and every time they suffer from a broken love affair, divorce, or unrequited love, they can log in and bash the offender and their gender until the cows come home.
It would be perfect, because the other members would all agree with the dumped one and the victim's pity party would be non-stop and full of the agony of defeat, the bitter sweet anguish of despair and lots of supportive wailing at the injustice of it all.
What do you think? Do you think it's a viable idea?
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