At Age Nine She Became the Publisher of the Orange Street News....

She's now twelve. Check out her web page and watch the video of her and a LEO telling her she can't film him.

Here's the Guardian article about her.

If you have more interest do a search. I think she's been interviewed on TV. Also, she has a few books in print.

Not Exactly What We Would Call a Summer Read....

OK, I fess up. I've had this book for years. Can't remember how far I got before I laid it down with the best intentions of finishing it. Well, as 80 is starring me in the face I'd better hurry. Am buying it for my Kindle.

"How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions.

"Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms."

Here's the Amazon link.

Let's Take a Break From Religious Wack Jobs. Scum Bag Politicians, Bogus Cures, and So On.

I give you the Wienermobile. Check the link for the story and video.

Why Ocasio-Cortez’s lesson in dark money is the most-watched political video....

Hi, folks. Yes, I posted this a few days ago. If you didn't watch it you need to. It shows our so-called political system for what it is. Thieves, liars, and scumbags are ruling us. And though what they are doing is surely not moral or ethical...it's all LEGAL!!!! Her video has been watched 40,000,000 times.

This is an article from the Guardian with the video.


If the link doesn't work on the Guardian article, use this video.

Ahh, It's Valentine's Day. Make Sure You Don't...Well, Anyway... Be Careful Out There!!!!!

The FTC says more money is lost through romance scams than any other consumer fraud.

The Priests are Fuckin' the Nuns. In Virginia the Catholics Fess-Up. You Folks Who are Catholic, When Will You "See the Light?" And, Let's Give The Baptists a Little Press!

Though my basic mantra has always been, Religion is Evil and in no way is beneficial to

society as a whole or to people specifically. That said, I had recently thought about a posting of the few times religion had any value. Well, I'll put that on hold for a while.

Here are two CNN links. No, I didn't read them word for word...just scanned them. And, another link to the New York Times.

Here's a link about the Baptists.

And, here's the link for the latest here in Virginia.

Though I'm surely not a psychologist (hey, I almost forgot, dang, I have a BA in sociology) and don't claim to know much of anything, it would seem that one of our most prominent and compelling drives is SEX! Yep, that's just part of us... we're born that way. Well, at least most of us would seem to be.

That said, who are these folks. misguided because of believing all the God bullshit and then sign-on to squelch their sexual desires forever! (Do you folks know how long forever is?) Yep, they all pledge to Baby Jesus, God, Holy Ghost and the fuckin' Pope, they'll never kiss anyone, never fondle a boob, and for heaven's sake, never have SEX!!! And, who the heck are these men and women who raise their hands and say, I do? With some exceptions, I'm sure, that kind of pledge just goes against who we are as humans.

Though I don't know this to be true, don't care, actually, but for the nuns is it some kind of bullshit about marrying God?

No, it's obvious the Catholics don't have a lock on raping kids, screwin' nuns, and all the rest...but, dang, there are sure a lot of them getting in the news.

Soooo, what's the answer, here? What should a religious person do? That folks I don't know. 

There are some options, I would think.

• Take a hard look at your religion and beliefs.
• Can't you just stay home, read the Bible, and pray?
• Continue on as you have been and never allow you or your loved ones to be alone with any official of a church.

OK, yes, this is poorly written. But, I just am not in the mood to spend any more time on it.

Folks, honest, if you don't believe you aren't going to Hell. Open your eyes, open your minds, and rethink it all. Get to the basics. Look for EVIDENCE!!!!! Or, lack of evidence. It's not that difficult. Sorry, this is so poorly written.

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Yes, Another You Must Read/Watch Posting!!!! AOC is Going to Kick Ass!!!!!

Years ago, when my pup was with me, I threatened to send her after folks if they didn't do my bidding. Anyway, sadly, my pup is now with Baby Jesus and the rest of them but I do want to post a cool photo of a Bouvier. Yes, I'll send this one after you if you don't watch this five-minute long video. Watch the damn video or the pup will be released. And, she's not in the best of moods as she's refused her meds for three months.

Link to AOC.

Bernie's Response to Trump's SOTU. Please Watch This.

There's a lot I'd like to say but, it's about 3:00AM and

frankly, I'm whipped. 

Here's the link.

You Need to Watch This Documentary. Yes, Michael Moore.

Whether you like Michael Moore or not, watch this movie. 
If you have Amazon Prime it's free (2/3/2019). No matter if you have to pay a few bucks, watch it.  For a moment forget the left/right, liberal/conservative, democrat/republican bullshit, and so on, and watch the damn movie.

Do You Folks Have an Opinel Knife? Hmm. It's an Interesting Story. Take a Look.

Opinel knives were started, to use that term, I believe in 1890. The basic knife is still the same today, as I understand it, except for the addition of a locking collar that allows the knife, for safety, to be locked open or closed.

I have several of these knives. I have one that's been used for kitchen duties for most likely five years or so. And, it still seems pretty darn sharp.

This knife is also referred to as a peasants' knife. Yes, a knife used by regular folks...a knife that is simple, easy to repair if needed, and is always there to do the job. I think the consensus is that the number 8 is the most popular size. I think knife people refer to Opinels as good slicers. Yep, a knife that will slice tomatoes with no trouble as the blade is fairly thin. If interested, do a search, there's a bunch of information out there. 

Opinel makes other types of knives as well as several fancy versions of the basic knife. And, there are artists who do amazing carvings of the handles.