Recent Comments

1. 1 day ago on Pluggers

   As a 75-yo “plugger”, I’m thankful that I commenced a rigorous exercise routine 16 years ago and, consequently, have lost 60 pounds and 8 inches in the waist. When I climb my mountain, I thank God for the health and strength to do so.

2. 8 days ago on Brevity

   Having lived in Japan for 5 years, my thoughts went to it being a torii (shrine gate).

3. 15 days ago on Speed Bump

   Saw a cartoon once that showed a mama bird and baby on an airplane. Mama says, “I’m feeling a little queasy. Should I use a bag or are you hungry?”

4. 28 days ago on Loose Parts

   There used to be a lion park in Crimea where you could get up close and personal with the lions actually getting into the safari vehicle with you. Youtube vid: youtubedotcom/watch?v=hGA-UiYU-OU

5. about 1 month ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   My microfiche Bible (in my hand at the moment) is about 1.87" square and requires a 100X or greater microscope to read.

6. about 2 months ago on Pearls Before Swine

   Assertion that firearms are the "leading cause of death for ’children’” is not true. CDC website says:

   Leading causes of death

   Children ages 1-4 years

   Accidents (unintentional injuries)

   Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

   Assault (homicide)

   Children ages 5-9 years

   Accidents (unintentional injuries)

   Cancer

   Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

   Children ages 10-14 years

   Accidents (unintentional injuries)

   Intentional self-harm (suicide)

   Cancer

   Source: National Vital Statistics System – Mortality data (2022) via CDC WONDER

7. about 2 months ago on The Duplex

   In a large room, couches are not always backed up to the wall.

8. 2 months ago on Brevity

   And queue-bist is a pun for “cubist”. Cubist is – just look it up.

9. 2 months ago on Ben

   No napping here either. Spent 6 hours and 18 minutes climbing Camelback Mountain 3 times – thanking God for the health and strength to do that at 75.

10. 3 months ago on Speed Bump

    Ditto in Taiwan in the 70’s – saw a couple of ROC military vehicles stopped for a break in a rural area.