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I'm beyond ringing ears... I have angry birds. I'm 65yo. Never wore hearing protection as a teen while duck, bird and deer hunting. Never wore hearing protection in the Marine Corps while shooting small arms or flying jets. Never wore hearing …

What I was thinking. My mom had her PhD in American history, specifically the revolutionary period. But she had considerable interest about The War Between the States. She stated many times the loss of life during the Civil War was astounding due …

But, what are the deaths per day, per capita (percentage) for the referenced events? That stat might skew the graphic in a different, yet meaningful way. And a single death is one too many. But, some of those events required the ultimate …

If the underlying meaning of your post implies we have partisan news, then that would also mean we have "fake" news. I long for the days when you could spin the dial on your TV and get the same news report regardless of the network. I know, many …

I've gone through more pairs of Frogg Toggs over pants than I have toes!

I flew all over the Caribbean in the 80s and 90s. Your bars are waaaay to upscale for my tastes. Nice, but, not where you'd find me. My favorite - a crab shack on the beach with no electricity. Just ice, cold beer, crabs and locals. Numerous …

Everything Pete, Andrew and the crew dream up and put out for us to buy is top shelf gear IMO. I've been a very satisfied customer since the outset. No doubt the Woodsman pants will be a superb match for my Basilisk jacket since I've have a nice …

> I think it's going to take our buddy, Elon, to bust the ever-so-tough energy storage nut before any electric vehicle is viable for anything other than local travel.

NO! Not worth the risk of exposure. I'm a retired airline pilot and no way would I get on an airplane today. A basic understanding of the cabin air (recycling (greatly reduces fuel consumption)) system should be enough to keep you off an …

Mike Stewart (founder of Wildrose Kennels) has been breeding/training diabetic alert dogs for decades. Amazing to watch one react to an alert. Dogs have been trained for many service related activities. I once had a State Department service dog …

One of my favorite birds. Along with the Cardinal. Both very aggressive with an attitude and defend their territory. We have 4 hummingbird feeders, sipped dry in no time flat. And feed the Cardinals a healthy diet of black oil sunflower seeds …

Hi Stephen... The reason for needing an Amendment, the District Clause in the Constitution making it the seat of the federal government. Which due to the separation of powers clause (state-federal), the District cannot be a state unless the …

Sheldon still confounds me! Regardless of any Bill coming out of the House, DC statehood would require a Constitutional Amendment. Such has been asserted by both Republican and Democratic DOJs from past administrations. Even Robert Kennedy, as …

When we first started discussing COVID-19 on Cake, I mentioned, just watch what happens to the "national" conversation once politicians get involved. The narrative has nothing to do with freedom, patriotism, constitutionalism, or any other label …

B&H almost exclusively for film and major purchases. I've always had great customer service and they ship exactly what you purchase. I have bought photography consumables from Amazon, but, as others mentioned, only if shipped from an Amazon …

"...we have a case of people being against a political position/government program until they realize it can actually help them." That is simply the nature of a constitutional republic. Elected representatives at all levels of government cannot be …

Found it! "Nino and Me".

The title did not pop up on any of the book lists for Bryan A. Garner. Could the title be something different? Or perhaps an article written for a periodical?

Never heard of it...I will look for it! Thanks!

Stephen, thanks for the kind comments! Likewise, I enjoy reading your posts and contemplating the positions you present. I can't (refuse to) be pigeon holed with a single broad label. My beliefs extend from one end of the …

Stephen... I think how one live's one's life relative to social interaction vs invasive procedures (vaccinations) are two very separate discussions and not necessarily inclusive. When a vaccination for COVID-19 is proven safe and available, I …

Stephen... I'm 65yo and pretty much adhered to pols orders/declarations for several months. But now, I think it is up to us, individually, to decide how to live our lives in free from burdensome proclamations. That doesn't mean we can recklessly …

Stephen... No doubt, I'm probably one to disappoint you with my replies. I'm into brevity when it comes to wordsmithing. Bill

When Elwood Edwards recorded "You've Got Mail" for AOL in '89. Only bought stamps to pay bills after that; and don't even need stamps for that today!

My EDC is still analog, except for my iPhone 11. For me...an analog watch, analog Emerson knife, analog Surefire flashlight, analog car key ('88 Land Cruiser), analog house key (Baldwin lockset) and paper maps stuffed in the glove box (free at …