Thank you so much, wtg! Happy Birthday everyone!

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Never heard it. I need to give it a listen.

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Mik, I liked 50. I thought- I've survived for half a century. I doubt I like it care much about any other x0 birthdays. I wish I similar feelings about aging or maybe I do. I'm look forward to making the most of the time I have left and it's an exceptional time in my life now. I'm not looking forward to getting old, getting sick, or dying. I never liked the idea of dying. My saint of mother sat me down one day and explained life and death. People die. Dogs die. I freaked out, crying and the rest of it. I think I was 3. Thank God my father was a realist. He's the one who was the strong, calm person in the family when there was a loss. This was from when his mother died when I was 17 unit my sister several years ago. Here I can only point you to my sig line you know I lifted from you. : ;

BTW, I've bought: 22" diamond cut, oval links, sterling silver, 2.5 mm. Italy? Maybe. Forgot. I don't take it off. And I wear it with a pendant. A couple things good and bad. Many people say 22" is the perfect chain length for men. This is my first 22" chain and I agree. I've tried 18 mm, 24 mm, and 26 mm. 22 mm doesn't get in your way, isn't too short, and is perfect for adding pendants IMO. This is what you see mainly with men's chains and have for decades. I want a "long chain" but the one I want is made by my favorite Cartier and cost 20k. Ok, the bad. IMO diamond cutting is a cheap trick. They machine grooves in the links to reflect light. That's bad enough. This process also creates countless hard edges when the links feel better when they're smooth. Pendant. Silver. Hallmark. UK. Funny thing is it didn't list the exact size or I missed it. It's tiny. It's beautiful if it looks like the pictures but I can't see (or not see) what the pictures show with my reading glasses. So, $25 + $10. I'm glad I got the sizing right finally. Ok, this one is good. It's a bracelet that hasn't arrived from Türkiye yet. $175. My limit for now. You never know when you order something until you see it but I think I'm going to like this one a lot. I haven't worn a bracelet. I've wanted a discreet, minimalist one for a long time. Byzantine link, 2.5mm. The history of Byzantine Empire interests me a lot as I've mentioned. (BTW, I want three made by hand in Greece silver jewels: a ring, a necklace, and a pendant. $400 + $400 + $200 = $1k Yeah, no. That's how price points jump from factory jewelry to jewelry made by artisans although to be sure people make nice jewelry at very low price points, things like stone bead bracelets, etc.

Last stop the Basilica at Notre Dame -one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We had hoped to get a tour of the inside but forgot it was Sunday and they weren’t offering tours. Snapped this one picture of the sanctuary and moved outside. [image: IMG-5786.jpg] Beautiful sunny day. The buildings are beautifully designed and well maintained. The Basilica: [image: IMG-6759.jpg] [image: IMG-6772.jpg] Surrounding buildings and grounds: [image: IMG-6764.jpg] [image: IMG-6766.jpg] [image: IMG-6763.jpg] [image: IMG-6762.jpg]

@RealPlayer said: It must be hard to render faces frontally on coinage because of the way the nose projects outward. I think that’s why they’re traditionally done in profile. Can you imagine doing Washington’s nose frontally? OMG! I wish I could have seen Diana's profile on coins.

He's still in the US Open. 2026 US Open – Men's singles - Wikipedia https://share.google/DtgwrF5FPZPeFC4Z9 More of this please.

My interface is still tiny but the page doubling effect and constant sign in requests are gone today.

@Mik said: I’ve never had a reaction to vaccines, or medications for that matter. I attribute it to my misspent youth. It’s seen it all. Well, your misspent youth and having seen it all have served you well. : ;

They left out "full". These big online stores are very manipulative. Both choosing the product and making the order seem meant to corral the consumer into making rushed decisions. Buyer beware! My blanket is 300 GSM in trailer park green. J/k

I can't think that Eleanor had anything but good intention in her support of the UN but what a mess.

@dolmansaxlil I grew up believing in the rights enshrined in our Constitution, especially First (freedom of speech, separation of church and state, others) and Fourth (warrant required, no presumption of guilt). The current environment often makes no rhyme or reason in comparison, and that's an understatement. Some people want to nuke the earth to go to heaven. I mean I'll just say it. And these same people are trying to impose Christian nationalism in the US.

@Daniel said: Oh my. I’m just kidding. I don’t wish them harm.

Wouldn't it be cool to use the word association thread to write a story? One would have to add a sentence at a time using one or more words from the thread--in order, starting with post number one. I guess navigating the thread and keeping track of the current word/post number would be tricky though.

Please post pictures. I just researched the Sagrada Família in some detail a few weeks ago. Fascinating.

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