WTF-Beta

@Steve-Miller said:

That guy is a disgrace to the name.

You might want to sue for defamation.

So sorry, SK. I hope the Zoom call goes well - and then you submerge and rest.

Want to bet she’s on the Armed Services Committee?

Hegseth has been removing generals for a reason: they want loyalty, not integrity. We may be at the point where that is put to the test.

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@Daniel said:

@bernard

Link to video

Israel comes to her in her dreams.
Yep.
She's got one loyalty.
It isn't the Democratic Party.

Or Michigan or the US.

Phooey - I managed to avoid it by following your plan. Hope it works for you.

We prepared for a bit over 200 and ran out of goodies in about 2 hours. We were giving out popcorn balls, full size candy bars, animal crackers, and a backup supply of Kit Kat bars. Separately we also gave tattoos and bouncy balls. We should have prepared for 350.

A few decades back, I remember a guy at our gym who would serenade us with songs from the big band era. We were charmed by his dreamy memories. And now I'm the age he was - wondering if others now think of me as a friendly fossil as I thought of him.

Doug's old enough to remember the start of agriculture in the fertile crescent.

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.

I just finished the audiobook. I liked it. She studied piano - and it comes through. There's a little bit of music interlaced into the audiobook - but not a lot - mostly, very brief excerpts. I recommend it.

love it

That's one nice looking turntable. It's kind of amazing that there are more high end tables now than back in the heyday of vinyl. How many were there - Dual, Thorens, Garrard, AR, Denon, Linn, Technics, probably a couple of other Japanese...

Back in the day, I'd rent a car to shuffle from appointment to appointment when traveling. Even at its best, that's a pain. Using Uber was cheaper and much easier for everyone involved. Even today in Chicago, I find it easier to get an Uber than a cab.

Have you tired other dealers for the SQ home-style dryers? Grand Appliance and Ferguson also supposedly carry them. It's probably the same deal as Abt. Or check SQ's website for dealers in the 'hood.

Sorry, late to get back to this - and Daniel's question. By way of a story, I bought a pair of Bally shoes on the recommendations of an acquaintance many, many years ago. In almost no time, I was having knee pain and thought I was about to become a cripple. Everyone's feet and gate and angles are different. it is best to get evaluated for the type of shoe that will work for you. They do that at running stores - and some stores that do hiking. AND, it sometimes takes some experimentation. For older folks, there's other issues - which is that at some point it's common for people to start to shuffle walk - and this makes a person more prone to tripping and falling. Some people develop a type of neuropathy that results in less sensation in the bottom of the foot - which also can lead to problems. It may be wise to see a podiatrist or someone who specializes - for ultimate assistance. Right now, I'm using Merrill Moab hiking shoes for much of my walking. They're heavy as hell - and probably don't give me any feedback as to what I'm walking on. On the other hand, I'm still running - and the calves, ankles and feet are doing Ok - knees are a starting to be a little more risky. I'm doing increased work to help them.

Walking may help - but ONLY if one has the right shoes. One can really cripple one's self in the wrong shoes, especially if putting some distance on the shoes. And not all of us have the same geometry, especially for women.

Dave is always good. I remember a column he wrote on dating. Sent a copy to a friend - and the next thing I knew it was being faxed all around the country.