General Discussion, Wednesday, June 12, 2024

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  1. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    Stellars….

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  2. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    After reading the following article about Paul Ryan, my thought was, “what a small-minded little man.” Next came looking up some apt quotes….

    “Little men with little minds and little imaginations go through life in little ruts, smugly resisting all changes which would jar their little worlds.”  Zig Ziglar (1926-2012), American author

    ‘UNFIT FOR OFFICE!’ Fox Board Member Paul Ryan Blasts Trump on Fox News

    By Todd Starnes – June 11, 2024

    Former House Speaker Paul Ryan, now a board member at Fox News Channel, viciously attacked former President Trump during a lengthy interview with Fox News host Neal Cavuto. He called the former president “unfit for office” several times.

    https://www.toddstarnes.com/values/unfit-for-office-fox-board-member-paul-ryan-blasts-trump-on-fox-news/?

    “The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true.” – Lactantius (b, 240 AD, North Africa; d. 320 AD, Gaul), a Christian advisor to Roman emperor Constantine I.

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  3. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    Here’s a great episode of ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY. This time it’s Norfolk County on the eastern side of England. Host is Jules Hudson, my favorite presenter.

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  4. texan59's avatar texan59 says:

    Good mornin’, kids! Halfway through the week. I like this one because it looks like it can handle the volume we need, and it looks like it came from a Starbucks back in about 1850! Coffee up, y’all!

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  5. WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:

    Mornin’ y’all!

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  6. texan59's avatar texan59 says:

    I’ve seen some FB posts about this, so I snooped around and found out that it’s accurate. A new 2300-acre solar farm is going up in CA. No big deal but they have to cut down thousands of Joshua trees and the area is home to desert tortoises. I guess these trees and animals are only good if our side wants to do something.

    Solar project to destroy thousands of Joshua trees – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

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  7. texan59's avatar texan59 says:

    Would you look at this. Fewer people might need to be on statins according to a new survey. Apparently, this is one that pharma didn’t pay for.

    Do I need a statin? New study suggests some with a prescription may not. (nbcnews.com)

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    • czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:

      and apparently could not suppress.

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    • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:

      Very timely article. I saw the doctor yesterday and she brought up the “s” word. I told her no statins. I will, however, look into alternatives if they exist. I have lost about 12 lbs, so that is a start.

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      • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

        Good day, aus! My Mom was on statins for the last 15 years of her life. I made the mistake of trusting that her doctor knew best on how to treat her high blood pressure and very much suspect now that much of her debilitating symptoms during her final year were side effects from this drug.

        When my doctor wanted to put me on statins at first I thought I’d try it for a few months to see what happened. Good thing I decided not take them at all because lowering my cholesterol was accomplished perfectly via taking plant sterols and stanols.

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  8. czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:

    National Peanut Butter Cookie Day – I like these, especially if made with crunchy peanut butter

    National Loving Day – back to “be kind”

    National Jerky Day – my teeth don’t really like the packaged brands, but the ones from local butcher shops are great

    National Red Rose Day – can’t argue with these

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    • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

      A bouquet of red roses to you, Czarina!

      You can smell and view them as you’re providing peanut butter cookies and beef jerky as a kindness to your family and friends.

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    • texan59's avatar texan59 says:

      This is a rather spectacular day with nary an issue with any of those. Mrs. T swears that she was given jerky as a baby for fussiness and teething. Any of the rest of y’all?

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  9. auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:

    Mornin All. I guess it is summer. It was 55* when we got up, with little breeze and was so comfortable. There is a perfectly clear blue sky. Can’t see even a cloud. The wind was blowing like crazy last evening. I checked the weather to see if it was supposed to rain or something. It said the wind speed was only 8 MPH and the humidity was 92%. Shocked, I rechecked it and realized that was in Florida not here. Here the wind speed was 20 MPH and 25% humidity. That sounded more reasonable. LOL

    Got up early and took my car to Discount Tires to get the snow tires changed back. They charged less than I expected. I got there just as they were opening up and without an appointment they got me right in and I was out of there in a half hour. If you get caught on the road here with snow tires on the car after May 30, you can be fined $380. Dodged a bullet on that one.

    Well, hope everyone is safe and healthy.

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  10. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:

    They’re getting uglier each day in their disdain for born-females….

    24 Hour Fitness: U.S. Flag Logos Only Allowed on Holidays

    By Todd Starnes – June 12, 2024

    A popular fitness center has embraced a radical transgender bathroom policy and has banned staff from wearing apparel adorned with American flags and U.S. logos. 

    “We’ve committed to creating a more inclusive environment at 24 Hour Fitness,” read a memorandum obtained by Libs of TikTok, “recognizing that we have work to do to become stronger allies in support of those who are impacted by systemic oppression and inequality.”

    https://www.toddstarnes.com/values/24-hour-fitness-u-s-flag-logos-only-allowed-on-holidays/

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