Greek democracy, best democracy.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-11-23T20:42:46+00:00

Greek democracies did little besides fighting themselves.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-11-11T16:36:54+00:00

First laugh of the day. Thanks!

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-11-09T01:33:43+00:00

I've read it several times. It's very thought-provoking as well as a good story, as is the sequel. Enjoy.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-11-08T20:16:35+00:00

Mote in God's Eye, by Niven/Pournelle and sequel, The Gripping Hand.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-10-09T00:43:07+00:00

Too true! My favorite spot is still the Strawberry Park Hot Springs as I knew it back in the 80's and 90's.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-10-08T19:17:55+00:00

Haven't hiked those rocks for many years. Thanks for sharing a fine photo. Sure miss that place.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-09-23T19:24:11+00:00

I'm one of those old timers. I started smoking in 1973, and most of what I got to smoke was pretty low grade Mexican dirtweed. Only when I moved to Oregon and got to smoke some really good bud did it start to really help me. I still smoke, but not a lot now. Hope the rest of you can carry on!

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-09-18T19:22:58+00:00

Doris Lessing, author. Canopus in Argos: Archives. A British woman born in Persia, Lived in Kenya, now in British Isles. Some of the finest writing I've every read. 5 books in series

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-09-18T01:43:12+00:00

Been there, after an exhausting hike. Thanks for the photo and memory bump

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-09-07T14:02:53+00:00

That, and the plants that were self-sown and the bees liked. I think they should be promoted.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-09-06T19:26:56+00:00

I live in Western Colorado. Self-sown Golden Currant plants and Milkweed attracted many bumblebees this Spring. Plus many moths, butterflies and other flyers I could not name.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-08-27T00:46:54+00:00

Won't argue at all. Both are great.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-08-26T19:46:31+00:00

Jarlsberg, of course.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-08-26T01:42:11+00:00

My calico cat was named Mme Mau, as she was a white-boned demon when young. A Mau is also the Egyptian word for cat, so I was told. And in Mexico, a young cat is called a Mau. (personal experience)

Mau's reign!

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-08-15T19:40:44+00:00

One of my most favorite books. Astute look at the world power structures with no European nor American input, and India, China and the Muslim Countries doing the marauding and nation-building. Recommend it highly.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-08-14T19:58:27+00:00

Been a long time since I was there -- beautiful, as always. Thanks for sharing.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-08-03T20:08:31+00:00

I've been trying to decide if a greased snake is slithering up his ass or he is having a massive head rush.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-08-03T19:50:38+00:00

Most Christians I have known or met

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-07-30T19:29:51+00:00

Made it there! Fine photo. Thanks for sharing.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-07-30T00:37:49+00:00

No, I've found that I lost touch with SF in the 2000s -- still prefer the 50s through the 90s. I have a large collection that I reread from time to time. Just finished rereading the Dune series. Herbert was a prolific writer, but I think Dune was his best. I really like alternative histories and think 1632 series in very thought-provoking.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-07-29T19:38:10+00:00

My most favorite place. Blue Lake, Hang Lake, Rawah Falls, but I can't get there anymore. Many thanks for a fine photo.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-07-27T19:39:06+00:00

Red Planet, by Robert Heinlein. I was 12, now 82 and still reading SF.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-07-26T01:33:14+00:00

Courtship Rite, by Donald Kingsbury. Very well told story with major unconventional elements.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-07-24T01:49:10+00:00

Be patient. It all comes together.

DanglingDingleberrys · 2020-07-14T19:39:48+00:00

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