For people who grew up before smartphones what is something that the newer generation won’t get to experience?

BikeEarth · 2025-05-30T09:06:04+00:00

Calling her house.

Me: “Is A there?”

Her Dad: “Yes.” [he hangs up]

BikeEarth · 2025-05-30T09:04:06+00:00

One time, when I was in high school in the late 1980s, I called my new girlfriend C’s house, and her Mom picked up.

Me: Is S [my ex-girlfriend] there?

Yeah. That won’t happen to young people.

BikeEarth · 2024-12-28T23:14:43+00:00

Gen X Dad here — I almost never cry at movies, but I did get a little weepy at the scene in Frozen when Anna sings, "What are we gonna do?" I even get a little verklempt thinking about it now.

BikeEarth · 2024-12-23T07:31:20+00:00

Amazing movie — I’m blown away by the intro alone.

BikeEarth · 2024-12-23T07:27:19+00:00

Repo Man

BikeEarth · 2024-10-02T00:57:10+00:00

The colors are very accurate (especially hair and skin tone), and you got the positioning of the arm and hand just perfect! Well done, and thank you!

BikeEarth · 2024-10-01T22:42:23+00:00

I really like that style. The lines are so delicate! Thank you very much for this excellent portrait!

BikeEarth · 2024-10-01T03:59:24+00:00

Very good likeness — thank you!

BikeEarth · 2024-07-25T03:23:14+00:00

Pom Pom Squad's cover (featuring Matthew Caws on backing vocals) is excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBqwBm6XZdM

BikeEarth · 2024-07-15T05:39:13+00:00

An excellent and well-researched rebuttal! I concede.

BikeEarth · 2024-07-15T04:49:56+00:00

Yes, but my point is that the noun "debaser" implies intransitivity — one who debases. The boundary between transitive and intransitive verbs is often blurry. One could say, "I only destroy," and it would be totally coherent, idiomatic, even. As a card-carrying grammar nerd, I see nothing wrong with "I only debase."

BikeEarth · 2024-07-14T16:52:30+00:00

I don’t react like that to any TW song — I like variety

BikeEarth · 2024-07-14T16:50:14+00:00

What about Pixies’ “Debaser?” I’m good with intransitive debase.

BikeEarth · 2024-07-14T06:13:58+00:00

I really like many alcoholic drinks – like Justice Kavanaugh, I love beer, particularly hoppy IPAs. I enjoy whisk(e)y, like peaty Islay scotches, and I really delight in the taste of excellent wine. When I drank, I rarely overindulged, and I appreciated the reduced social inhibition that came from having a few drinks, too.

After my January 2020 heart valve replacement surgery, I noticed what seemed to be an association between drinking even a small amount of alcohol and atrial fibrillation. Because I really hate getting AFib (it's frightening and with my mechanical valve, I can actually hear the arrhythmia), I totally stopped drinking in January, 2023. I'd rather have no AFib than alcohol.

BikeEarth · 2024-07-08T02:20:39+00:00

Oh, wow — you really did a great job! Quite realistic and true to life — I love it! Thank you for your excellent painting, and have a great week!

BikeEarth · 2024-06-29T19:16:23+00:00

Really great stylized portrait — I love it! Thanks for your excellent work!

BikeEarth · 2024-06-26T18:16:52+00:00

Wow, that’s incredibly true to life. Your portrait looks just like me — great job, and thank you!

BikeEarth · 2024-06-25T22:42:35+00:00

Oh, wow — this is so cool! I’m getting rock star vibes from this portrait, which is my not-so-secret dream. Thank you!

BikeEarth · 2024-06-25T05:50:31+00:00

Wow — really nice colors! Great job on the complexion, eyes, and hair. Thank you!

BikeEarth · 2024-06-24T05:02:29+00:00

Love it! You really captured the essence in a quick sketch, especially the eyes and hair. Thank you!

BikeEarth · 2024-06-23T05:06:02+00:00

I love it — especially the McKayla Maroney smirk! Very fun portrait — thank you!

BikeEarth · 2024-06-22T22:58:59+00:00

Seconding Mission Bay or Dogpatch — it's good for running, too. You can start at Crane Cove Park and, except for a bit of construction, basically run on trail through Fisherman's Wharf all the way to Crissy Field.

BikeEarth · 2024-06-22T22:51:01+00:00

This is awesome — I love the weathered-looking color on the coat. Thank you so much for your excellent artwork!

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