That's fine. But what about the other things generated? I believe these things might include toxic waste water, toxic air, and noise pollution. I was thinking as a person does about all of those 5 acres rural land plots for 50k for sale in my state and many others. I was thinking how could you know it wouldn't be next to such a facility either now or in the immediate future?

It's the season for old b&w horror films. Very atmospheric: Link to video

I just discovered this group last night. They've been around since 2008! Techno swing... There's a great mike handoff about 3/4 way through. Link to video A bit more techo: Link to video

There was another similar book, Play It Again: An Amateur Against the Impossible by former Guardian editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger, who wrote about learning Chopin's Ballade in G minor. The book also weaves his life into the story of learning the ballade. He talked about using social media and his connections to musical elites — like Alfred Brendel. It wasn't a life-changing endeavor, but it was a pleasant read. I liked it a bit more than Noah's book — though I enjoyed both. Anyone with piano lust always gets my attention.

@Axtremus Just like with reading music, I winged it! As soon as I had 4 syllables, I was there. No counting for me…

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@adagiom You are living the life! Many thanks for sharing!

It's many countries. And yes. Be safe.

Daniel said: @bernard I do a routine of things that are thebself care you're saying. And yes I avoid toxic people. I didn't used to have toxic people in my life. It took a lot of inner conflict and struggle and frankly financial resource but I achieved it. Of course I meant to say"did have" toxic people in my life.

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

Crocodile tears.

Mr. Monopoly is a great character even if he does try to monopolize everything.

I love Barbara Kingsolver. I haven’t read anything by her in ages. The last book I read by her was Animal Vegetable Mineral. I also loved The Poisonwood Bible (both gardener related). Bean Trees, Prodigal Summer and Animal Dreams are the others Ive read, all when we lived in Idaho in the 90’s! But she’s written tons more. I will definitely check this latest one out. I’ve been using Steve’s new Kindle. I didn’t think I’d like it, but it’s really nice to read from. I may have to get my own the next time they are on sale.

Fantasia is the best American singer of modern times, imho. Yes, the one who won American Idol. She went on to be mentored by Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle no less. I don't think her studio albums or videos are the best but in a live performance, commanding the band, improvising, and interacting with the audience, I think she's one of the GOAT. This is only a mild version of her virtuosity. I love this performance. Link to video

Link to video Make sure Putin's not hiding under your bed before you go to sleep.

I hurkle durkled today. Wrote a very long blog post about the rest of our river cruise. But I also got up in the middle to play the piano, which I hadn’t done since I got home.

I have a hatchback. I use the back for hauling. I leave the rear seats down and have stored the removable 'boot cover" (?) behind a piece of furniture in my dining room. The large SUV's,.e.g. Hyundai Santa Fe are actually nice but $$$$.

Whether? smacks head. Btw, I have a headache. This is what it must feel like to be boxed by nuns. Anyway, low from as low as 61 recently back up to 68 tonight. It's great the rainy season is over. Very pleasant days and nights. But I'll be glad when I can switch on the heat. Using air, off, and heat. I plan to buy three different space heater for different parts of the house. Then if the AC unit fails so what. I'm not going to spend a single day without heat this winter after having none at all for 2 consecutive winters. People think the winter in FL is a joke. It's not. I know from experience it can go below freezing as far south as Sarasota.

So this sad crowd that turned up to H and M's cosplay royal appearance? Aerial footage has surfaced showing their PR team leading this little group into the venue. The footage shows handlers bring in adults and literally groups of children. So this event was what kids today might call- "performative". Why am I surprised?