Barking dogs revenge
On our pond sound carries with the gulf breezes Barking from these guys is ongoing and aggravating My brother gave my UAV supper powers and while they are only pictures maybe the owner would like a copy
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Apollo Eight on Christmas Eve
An interesting take on the Christmas Eve message from Apollo Eight and how it came about
Putin's war is hopeless for Russian solders
“B**ch, we haven't been on vacation for years and f**k it,” the soldier still fighting in the war said. “When are you going home, Vasya? At least tell me,” the wounded soldier asked. He replied: “I wish I knew.” The second soldier asked the wounded soldier how many people were in the hospital with him. He replied: “More than 500 people! Many more will come...” Describing the ongoing war which he is still participating in, the fighting soldier said: “Everything is the same as it used to be.” He added: “From here, we must move on to Sinkivka.” “They're making it difficult for us, squeezing our rights everywhere,” the injured soldier exclaimed. “The second year has passed, darn it! If I hadn't been injured, I would have stayed there.” https://www.gbnews.com/ Britans News Channel “The most critical time in any battle is not when I’m fatigued, it’s when I no longer care.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough
I came in from the wilderness, a creature
Shelter From the Storm 'Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Not a word was spoken between us, there was little risk involved Everything up to that point had been left unresolved Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there With silver bracelet...
Dictator in a democracy?
(Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Former president Donald Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he doesn't intend to be a dictator if he's elected “except for Day 1” Today's serial killers only kill on Day 1. After that, they are found and shot. How much damage can a person do in one day? How much collateral damage, political or otherwise are we willing to tolerate? Tired of the discord? Vote? news source Sarah Ellison Washington Post
Hundreds of Russian soldiers have deserted
Source & Link https://www.dw.com/en/not-against-ukraine-russian-deserters-tell-their-story/a-66941324 The Vietnam War was not a just cause for me to die for I joined the Air Force instead, thinking this was a safe way to avoid combat and serve my country A series of chance happenings allowed the last two years of my enlistment served in Spain Russian soldiers have no choice and no hope Desertions are up in Russia People will not die for no good reason or for a leader who is without honor Any text in green is the blogger's opinion
Critters in my yard
He's got a lot of baggage Free Lunch Duck Feathers I'm Back! Getting hard to find a place to park
Chopin Nocturne Op. 9: No. 1
Cet homme nous apprend les plus belles choses de la vie: la parole, la peinture, l"écriture, l'écoute, le goût de vivre, le toucher des notes, la beauté de la nature et le respect d'autrui. C'est la formule qui apprend à vivre de tous nos sens et embellit nos journées du matin au soir Merci Monsieur Chopin michel bourbeillon French translation click to play This man teaches us the most beautiful things in life: speaking, painting, writing, listening, the taste for living, the touch of notes, the beauty of nature and respect for others. Is the formula that teaches us to live with all our senses and beautifies our days from morning to evening. Thank you, Mr. Chopin,
Russia the antagonist of 21st century war
© AP / Zvezdanews/ East2west News / TV Zvezda/e2w / Getty Images 'They're willing to literally kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield and damage our national security in the process,' a furious Biden said earlier. He had warned that without the desperately needed aid funding, Ukraine's military could be overrun. 'If Putin takes Ukraine, he won't stop there,' Biden said earlier. Putin will attack a NATO ally, he predicted, and then 'we'll have something that we don't see and that we don't have today: American troops fighting Russian troops,' Biden added. msn.com We live in a society of consumerism. To some degree it is good until those who got, want more and think they can change the age of man with their accumulated wealth and yes, our technology. The global economy was a good idea. All nations contributed what they had with material resources and human talent until Russia and Trump tipped the balance of power and greed. Those in con...
Daredevil wakeskates across rooftop pool and base jumps off the edge in Dubai
Click for the video source theguardian.com
It's just war
Who suffers the most during a war - the people, not the combatants, nor those in power who justify destruction and death In the west we have similar hate problems and suffer too - but why source Time.com
Opera and smiles for the masses
Flash Mob en TEDxRiodelaPlata 2013 - El Brindis de la Traviata de Verdi source youtube
Now blonds have choices
Tired of that blond head, the one that passes air like a Barbie smile Now you can up your profile and your life with interchangeable cranial implants (CI's) that pop on and off to suite the changing social and political environment Now for limited time get two CI's for the price of one The Intellectual brown-haired beauty who knows everything, and the brooding black locks of dark undecided maniacal favor Be the envy of all your friends, associates and enemies when you swap CI's at a moment's notice Source https://www.grandviewresearch.com/ Of course, all this is nonsense. What will you do after you have retired?
Hamas electronic funds transfer
"Over time, if the crypto industry doesn't put in place safeguards, and take seriously their anti-money-laundering responsibilities, Hamas and others will grow in their use of cryptocurrency." https://www.reuters.com/
Garden of Eden - first chapter
We can't have children, you don't like apples, you're not all that interesting, shall we complain X
My stuff - updated
Model of a political system - They all stand for something and are supported by a majority of like-minded people with self-interest in mind - usually a greater good no matter what it costs or who it may hurt/benefit My generation remembers Mr. Bill he still is here with omni-power and a printing press that never rest Credit New Yorker Those childhood braces finally paid off Why I don't sketch more often
Ghost Towns of Italy
My grandfather's name is Mistretta but I believe he was from Santo Stefano of which there are two towns with the same name, Santo Stefano di Camastra and Santo Stefano of Messina Poverty, a lack of jobs and earthquakes triggered Italy’s rural exodus and created many ghost towns — like Santo Stefano — that have stood dormant and frozen in time. That is, until now. Italian entrepreneur Daniele Kihlgren has launched a new concept that is breathing new life into stone-carved towns. It’s called an “albergo diffuso,” where hotel rooms are scattered through empty villages to create sprawling hotels. But it’s a careful process that takes years and millions of Euros to create, as luxury rooms are hidden behind untouched exterior walls in order to preserve the architecture and local culture. Now, eager tourists arrive to learn customs, cooking and history from newly-employed locals. There are now 40 albergi diffusi in Italy. They’re not easy to get to, and they’re ...
She's not there
"Melania Trump is focusing on her son Barron and is not expected to join husband Donald Trump on the campaign trail or in the courtroom, as she continues to stay out of the spotlight. And her silence includes staying mum on Trump's mug shot, which went viral." source dailymail.co.uk There are no answers to Melania's need for protection. Anticipating the consequences of her relationship with Donald Trump also remain a mystery. She wants to be left alone. Ironically, she married a man who begs for attention no matter what the risk. Ergo she needs to feel safe.
Preservation of American Ideals Against Fascism and Communism
I find it extremely interesting that after WW2 the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals Against Fascism and Communism was formed by prominent Republicans. This alliance vowed it would refuse to permit the efforts of communism, fascism, and other totalitarian-minded groups to pervert this powerful medium (the Motion Picture Industry) into an instrument for the dissemination of Un-American ideas and beliefs. Again, this was all developed by conservatives with names like John Wayne, Walt Disney, Robert Taylor, Ward Bond, and Victor Fleming to name a few of the heavy hitters in the field of acting and directing. So, here we are in 2023 with a very important 2024 election at our heels.... but it’s NOT the political conservatives who are sounding the alarm of the impending potential loss of our very fragile republican form of government. Those who refuse to remember are pushing us over t...
Nothing better to do?
" Netflix ( NFLX ) soared 12.5% in postmarket action on Wednesday after it posted Q3 profit that topped estimates, saw its best subscriber growth in years and confirmed price hikes. The company added 8.76M global paid subscribers, easily topping the consensus estimate of 6.2M adds, and landed at 247.15M memberships - higher than the 244.41M expected. The subscriber surge was a result of " paid sharing , steady programming and the ongoing expansion of streaming globally," Netflix said. Investing Group Leader Cestrian Capital Research said management's outlook of further revenue growth and higher margins suggests scale and better revenue yield from content assets. ( 99 comments )" Source Seeking Alpha Do people no longer gather or want human companionship? We are programmed by the program, the producer, and the director. Passive affiliation with life seems the current norm. There are good shows the writers...
Life prepares you for death
If you aren't too busy living Coffee Pot Bayou St. Petersburg FL Aerial photo by blogger
Is it art?
The mechanics of piecing this together were challenging - always looking for the look, never looking for agreement, just a look
What country is this
" Disaster is so common it has become almost routine. Buildings collapse, trains crash, bridges explode and burn, and planes fall out of the sky." Read more from Granta.com Answer: Egypt
Grain dispute
"The Eastern European countries claim Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has affected their domestic farming industries, with farmers complaining they are being undercut by Ukrainian grain imports. In 2022, they rose to 2.45m tonnes compared to 100,000 tonnes in a normal year." "But this week, tensions reached boiling point after Mr Zelensky told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that Eastern European countries were feigning solidarity by indirectly supporting Russia by banning grain imports." "Poland then summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to its foreign ministry to protest against Mr Zelensky’s comments. Hours later, Warsaw announced it would no longer be supplying weapons to Ukraine." Poland's farming industry has been destabilized by Ukrainian grain imports. "The Eastern European countries claim Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has affected their domestic farming industries, with farmers complaining they are being undercut by Ukrainian grai...