So true very true. I am not a child of the 60s, a time when music either openly or surreptitiously gave us a reason to explore our own prejudices. But I am gratefully wedded to someone who was; someone who plays it, lives it and doesn’t have time for poseurs like Gomez. So now who is playing/speaking what we need to…

You were probably far more politically sophisticated at 25 than many of us were at 35. We were too preoccupied with “The Myth of College-will-take-you-ANYWHERE because with an education your life will be complete.” Fail!!

It looks like he’s taking someone to “pound town” in that video. Can’t look:(

That was pure panic on that little guy’s face!!

Hey thanks! That’s just what I needed right now. Almost wanted them to move in slow motion, though, lol

Mmm. Hard pass.

Watching hedgehog float made me soo damn nervous. Looked like he was afraid to move because he might go under. Much more relaxing to watch an aquarium full of fish. That have youtubes of that, maybe?

I simply can’t imagine them doing that outside of a professional setting. But possibly some do?

Yeah, I don’t really care what his “physician” did or didn’t write. We all have brains, eyes and know at least enough about age, lifestyle and disease progression. Remember when a much younger Bill Clinton realized he needed to stop with the take-out and get fit? I’ll just keep my front row seat reserved for this.

We met online, purely by “accident.” I’m still getting to know her. She is very active in all kinds of neat pursuits. I’m a bit busy now, but - yes - I’ll get back to you with some info.

Good piece. Thanks!

Odd request, no doubt: I’m taking medications that are making all of my hair fall out. I’m actually not bothered at all by this. I have never had any reason to be vain about my hair. But people don’t seem to like the sight of a bald woman, so I am looking for a good wig: something that is easy, looks natural and won’t…

I get that! I remember a woman here who gained a very enviable reputation just doing cakes for family and friends who told OTHER family and friends. Eventually, she was taking smaller individual gigs and could name her own price, on her own schedule. Folks were willing to pay for the Best from an artist who wouldn’t…

Worth every penny. It is breathtaking. Any plans for turning this into a really BIG penny-making endeavor?

Oh Bernd. Sharing your journey like this with us.....I’m so very grateful that you are willing. I wasn’t the decision maker while I sat with my father during his hospice, so I can’t imagine this stress for you. Like women have done since the beginning of time, you are taking special care for the comfort of a dear one.…

Excellent metaphor. And here all of this time I felt like Sisyphus pushing a boulder uphill, when actually I’m just running away from it, lol.

I can believe that. I guess what worries me most is that the people who are going into the medical fields these days are looking for job security and a big salary. But not so much with good conscientious patient care or patient education. Of course they want to make a good living and have a good deal of debt, but I…

I don’t know if it could be called a craft, but I am currently getting my hands on any second hand clothing (mostly coats), and mending, adding zippers, etc. so that I can send them to a woman in San Francisco who gives them to people who have been pushed out of the economy there and can’t even afford clothes for…

I have even less understanding, so I don’t even know what a “bubble” is. I remember all of the the “housing bubble” disasters.

Thank you for reminding of the very important issue. It’s baffling, to say the least:/