My Grandpa had the closest to what I think was his perfect death. He was 86, farmed all his life and made really good money for a farmer. Sold the farm to one of his grandsons, moved himself and grandma into a small house in the small town that they lived in. Six months later, took Grandma dancing one Sunday night…

That’s how I’m learning to come to terms with it. Frankly, once we die we are not here. The question that religion ventures into is where to we go but they all seem to fully agree with science that we are no longer inside this mortal coil.

There’s a good point to make with your statement. At our death, each of our personal world would have ended. The only place we have ever truly lived is inside our own heads, and that world will cease to function. A bit morbid or dark, but it’s the truth.

You don’t have to be an atheist to have that fear. I’m Catholic and the thought of eternal conscious nothingness can keep me up an night. But, if our ability to perceive ceases with life, then our ability to sense time or understand anything will be gone as well. So nothing-ness would be what happens then but you…

He took the ability to filibuster court appointments (save SCOTUS appointments) off the table for Senate confirmation.

I truly think you are right in pointing out that the real issue here has been the erosion of the power of the filibuster. I just keep hearing the quote from A Man for All Seasons about stripping down the laws of man in order to ‘get at the devil’ because the devil will then turn on you with nowhere for you to hide.

I completely agree that it is ridiculous to put a 49 year old man’s college credentials out there as an indicator of his fitness for a job. By the time you’re 49, your work accomplished beyond that education is what qualifies you for another opportunity. I know in the law world, though, that’s not the case. They…

Irregardless, I’m certain he had several people checking his papers in HS and College to cut the time he uses the number 69 to no more than four per assignment.

Don’t worry Mondo, Sid’s idea of wit is nothing more than an incisive observation, humorously phrased, and delivered with impeccable timing.

Having had periodic bouts of non-ulcerative colitis, glad he’ll be getting better. Worst for me was losing 12 pounds in four days when it was coupled with some food-poisoning. It is amazing how debilitating this can be - hardcore cramping, runs, pain, and the like. Good luck!

Speaking as someone who has also bought extensive replacement parts for cars and home appliances from Amazon, I have had outstanding luck and response from the retailer. I have purchased a full HVAC train for a Jeep (blower motor, resistor, blend door, and dash control) from Amazon and was able to do a replacement…

I find that most bean/legume-type dishes really just need a bit of pork fat from either ham, bacon, or sausage. While this isn’t technically quite one of those, it sure sounds like a great side to a slow roasted smoked ham. Going to try this, definitely.

Get that Snuggie BS out of here. It’s time we called it what it really is, a backwards bathrobe. Wake up Sheeple!

Hell, son, where was your outrage when this was going on:

*Now with Kitten Mittons

Terrible news.

...Looks at the bar..

\Cut to Control Room

If my local crossfit/paleo/SMeduim shirt enthusiast bros are accurate in their appraisals, the answer to this question is ‘All of it’. Apparently I’m supposed to do nothing but burpees, WOD’s, and massive amounts of protein.

The bait that has worked most consistently for me is actually plain white flour. It’s nice and light and they seem to keep coming for it.