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[WPM]

Well, Wesley is posting to OC.net from Texas in the United States.

 

[rakovsky]

The reason why people assert "Black Lives Matter" is because they are reacting to police killings of blacks.
The terms Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter, by themselves alone, do not really lay out this issue, so some explanation is needed.

 

[hecma925]

Some lives matter more than others.

 

[Ainnir]

Some lives matter more than others.

Been reading your Orwell, I see.  :laugh:

 

[Asteriktos]

When someone likes or retweets something you posted, and you wonder if they are aware that you unfollowed them months ago.

 

[Luke]

In the mail this evening, I got a book sent to "Current Resident" with my address.  It is an 94-page softcover called National Sunday Law / A. Jan Marcussen.  I read from Wikipedia that the author has some theology similar to the  Seventh Day Adventist, although the  Seventh Day Adventist deny a connection with this author.  By the time anyone reads this, the book will be in recycle, and I will be  pondering why anyone would spend money to send it out.

 

[WPM]

Anyway ~ We should carefully analyze/analyse what we're reading.

 

[Asteriktos]

Why has our constitutionally-protected right to discuss the right to bear arms been silenced on this forum? I stand with the bears!

 

[hecma925]

#bearlivesmatter

 

[WPM]

Really? . . . People do not assume a higher level knowledge other than the "Generalized Common Abstract."

This is what I'm talking about.

 

[Ainnir]

I should watch the news more.  :'(

 

[Alpo2]

I should watch the news more.  :'(

I should watch news less. Following news is mostly completely useless and destroys one's peace of mind.

 

[Ainnir]

I should watch the news more.  :'(

I should watch news less. Following news is mostly completely useless and destroys one's peace of mind.

Oh I definitely agree with that.  I actually don't believe we're wired to handle a 24-hour global news cycle.  I'm not, at any rate.    But something more than 0 might be warranted.  I learn of things thirdhand, and have to go back and look them up.

 

[Asteriktos]

 

[Ainnir]

Don't make me bless your heart.  olice:

I miss babies. 

 

[Asteriktos]

Fordham University haters: what specifically do you dislike?

 

[Brilko]

I hate Fordham University. There are no bears at Fordham University. I also hate the news. Not even bears could save the news.

Maybe, there's a world where we won't have to run, and
Maybe, there's a time we'll call our own,
Living free in harmony and majesty,
Eat the news,
Gentle Ben,
Eat the news

 

[hecma925]

Ford doesn't even make ham.

 

[WPM]

Proud to be an American Orthodox Christian!  :angel:

 

[Asteriktos]

I hate Fordham University. There are no bears at Fordham University. I also hate the news. Not even bears could save the news.

Maybe, there's a world where we won't have to run, and
Maybe, there's a time we'll call our own,
Living free in harmony and majesty,
Eat the news,
Gentle Ben,
Eat the news

Ford doesn't even make ham.

 

[biro]

Brilko, there should be bears at the Bronx Zoo, which is not far from Fordham.

I like bears.

The Botanical Gardens is also close to the Bronx Zoo. The Gardens do not admit bears.

 

[Alpo2]

I often feel like this when seeing online discussions on religion.

 

[Alpo2]

I want to buy an ereader that isn't Kindle.

FWIW, ended up having Kobo's ereader. At least on my end it was a bit cheaper than Kindle and all of internet seemed to recommend it as the best non-Kindle.

 

[Luke]

I almost have too much light pollution to see comet Neowise, but I spotted it tonight.  I only have a pair of binoculars, so it was nothing compared to what you see on the Internet, but I thought it was neat seeing as it will not be back for 6,800 years or so.

 

[WPM]

I almost have too much light pollution to see comet Neowise, but I spotted it tonight.  I only have a pair of binoculars, so it was nothing compared to what you see on the Internet, but I thought it was neat seeing as it will not be back for 6,800 years or so.

Right, what is 10,000 minus 6800? . . .

 

[hecma925]

A:  It was so good to take Communion after such a long time.
B:  I know, right?  Thank God.
C:  yOu DoN't TaKe CoMmUnIoN, yOu ReCeIvE cOmMuNiOn
B:  You take medicine, don't you?
A:  Awesome comeback, bro!
B:  Thanks.

High fives ensued.

Mostly a true story.

 

[Luke]

I almost have too much light pollution to see comet Neowise, but I spotted it tonight.  I only have a pair of binoculars, so it was nothing compared to what you see on the Internet, but I thought it was neat seeing as it will not be back for 6,800 years or so.

Right, what is 10,000 minus 6800? . . .

    3,200?

 

[rakovsky]

Yes.

 

[hecma925]

3.2 days.

 

[Asteriktos]

 

[hecma925]

Hey, it's that guy with the face.

 

[Ainnir]

This week is one of those "Why in the world did I get chickens?" weeks.  :

 

[Gebre Menfes Kidus]

Awesome!

Selam

 

[Asteriktos]

I won a copy of "The Essential Desmond Tutu" on Ebay... it's now the littlest book I've ever owned. I'm guessing it was designed to easily be sold at airport gift shops and the like?

Also, I bet when I'm their age I'll move more like the Dalai Lama and less like Archbp. Tutu...

 

[hecma925]

Don't stop moving or working out.

 

[WPM]

'They' ~ The Others - Would say they didn't know you. 

 

[Brilko]

If they don’t know me by now
They will never, never, never know me

I’ve never met the archbishop but I got bitten by Dolly Llama.

 

[Asteriktos]

Don't stop moving or working out.

Actual footage of me looking at the sign on the door when I found out the gym was going to be closed due to Covid:

(actually I haven't had a gym membership in like 15 months, but nevermind that)

 

[Alpo2]

So I was at this local park and suddenly someone started to play trumpet almost right but just slightly out of tune. Just the right way in order to it sound super awkward. This brought me great joy.

 

[WPM]

Ok! but I am still a Christian.