Dracula

> But running for an hour or biking hard for two? No problem. I kept thinking about your comments.. and wonder, how does the type of exercise play and blend with each of our individual bodies specifically from the longevity aspect. What my body …

The rose bush in front https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Csj48tM/0/25d6b297/X5/i-Csj48tM-X5.jpg

Horrible. Goes to show us, with all the mumbo jumbo of modern society and our smartphones, we ain't any better in real life than ancestors two generations ago.

Seems immunity develops based on genetic sequence, perhaps.

What's up with that photo? She seems in distress. . .🤔

I believe seasons are reversed in Southern hemisphere, thus if this crisis ends here in June or later, wouldn't that be too late for heading South? Of course I realize "South" can mean alot of places. . . What are the crucial COVID19 caused …

> My joy ride now is a mile and half to the food store...if a car isn't available A wild guess I know, when do you think you might consider returning to your world travel plans?

A friend just pointed me to this article.. seems this virus does more vicious damage than was understood thus …

Pretty soon we may be all looking like this: https://youtu.be/LikxFZZO2sk

I knew about Uri Geller, and also have exhaustively reviewed similar claims. There is a line between using tricks and deception for profit, and true research even government spent considerable effort for. A limited view does not help understand …

> But to @Dracula’s point on human consciousness, our visual perceptions are guided by our thinking—including what we consider paramount. I was also alluding to this http://dotelekinesis.com/telekinesis/how-to-bend-a-spoon-with-your-mind/

Every spring this bush blooms …

The problem with written communication is that (feeble emoji attempts to warm it notwithstanding) it's dry as a board, lacks timeliness, lacks face to face expression and voice inflexions (I can only imagine how some people here sound like - most …

> When what we think we see is disconnected from what is Yes, yes. But what about when what we think, becomes what we see, because of it. We are star dust. I love the movie and it feels as if I already watched it, long ago (quite possibly).

Understanding human consciousness, perception of reality (how one influences the other) and how it alters our behavior is far above any other hobbies for me. Any materials on that topic or that help bring a tangent understanding to it interest me.

Thank you for sharing this. It makes sense they can't be nearly as efficient as masks, but was hoping perhaps they were at least better than wearing nothing.

Thank you. I have to admit making an unintended mental connection with @Shay 's avatar... sorry no offense intended to any person, and now I see the explanation behind it. Nasal plug's efficacy notwithstanding, I thought I'd look funny if I tried …

They should learn from cats how trustworthy politics is supposed to be done. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Larry_Chief_Mouser.jpg#/media/File:Larry_Chief_Mouser.jpg

At the time I was shopping for a TV (cca 2010), LCD was just coming into its own and started to dominate the market. But I knew I wanted a high end plasma more specifically the best there was. And after much research I found that Pioneer no longer …

> The cotton ball nasal plug is probably as effective as the N-95 respirator or surgical masks at preventing infection, and is much cheaper. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14997706 I am curious what you all think of this? The solution sounds …

I am very interested, but wouldn't know yet. Because I just realized I am viewing this now on my Panasonic TC-P54G25, which is a dinosaur!!! Yet, some consider them still decent by comparison with modern OLED. I'll have to get one too except this …

you know the stayin' alive one is making rounds around the world..

The Anti - Isolation song (sorry @DangerDave ) https://youtu.be/Cwg5AoQAwt4

I do think we must face those fears. And what a wonderful lyrics and interpretation. https://youtu.be/OFtNChII78k

We would be very optimistic if in the US this crisis will be over by May, but perhaps more like who knows when.. And if we are going to be allowed to ride anymore, or even depart residence without approval from a committee, once this is over. Let …