Lovely flowers. Hollyhocks was the first 'proper song' I learnt on piano after a few weeks of lessons at the age of 5.

@Bernard I have see some of her videos, but thanks for the reminder! I’ve been following piano stuff online for so long that these days, there are very few times I encounter something that’s truly new to me. But I find that even with ideas (e.g., practice tips or performance strategies) that I’ve heard before, it’s helpful to hear how different piano teachers convey the ideas. And sometimes I’ll hear something that I heard in the past or used to do but have gotten away from, and hearing about it again leads me to reintroduce it to my practice routine. So it’s always really good to have these videos!

@AndyD said in Gaza: One fact is the Gazan terrorist government are still holding foreign nationals hostage nearly two years after the outrageous killings and rapes by 3000 of its terrorist soldiers. Held for nearly two years. Despite being asked and told to release them by the civilised nations of the world. Despite being threatened and bombed by enemies Despite boots on the ground to rescue them. Despite negotiations through friend and foe. Despite 'their people' (who appear to be largely sympathetic & supportive) suffering terribly. It's about time the nations of the world stopped pussyfooting around, working more actively and decisively together in order to rid us of this malign Gazan terrorist influence. What options remain? Agreed. The civilized world cannot continue to allow criminals masquerading as soldiers to hide behind civilians, especially if the majority of the civilians enable them. There's no pretty way to do that.

@AdagioM said in China’s innovative cell phones: Nice, but not aimed at me. I don’t feel the need for constant tech upgrades. Same. What I really want is the tech I have, at a fourth of the price! Also re foldables… if I want a large screen, I’ll use my laptop or iPad. With the phone, being able to hold it in one hand is still important to me, so I’m not sure I want more screen size on my phone.

FEMA exempted Camp Mystic from its flood plain maps based on appeals (from owners?). https://apnews.com/article/texas-flood-camp-mystic-map-records-investigation-e12bee8d5f88301363861ca12c19b929

A poorly designed spray rig soaked me with a strong solution of Roundup many years ago. I was unable to get to a shower for a while. That was before it was learned how bad it can be. I use it around my place with plastic gloves with good results. I use soap and water anywhere it may have contacted my skin.

[image: 1752284957362-tumblr_1478c5d34433905521c7a4283ac7f598_e5370298_540.jpg]

I wonder if they can expand to a class-action suit including all wrongfully kidnapped people? Naming those responsible (in front and behind the scenes) for suffering?

Jeez, somebody make the brat stand in the corner.

Does look like it was already eaten once. But tasty is tasty.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Will send that to Bob

Very probably. Also hoping to see this tapestry soon: https://aucklandproject.org/support-us/donate/help-us-save-henry-viiis-lost-tapestry/

It's not that liberal arts and universities should be reduced to tech schools. Just that we may have way too much higher-ed capacity for liberal arts degree programs. These eliminations of liberal art degree programs may actually be "right sizing" rather than "gutting" our liberal arts higher-ed capacity.