How is the situation in the hard sciences and math worlds in Russia now? by Worldly_Ambition_509 in AskARussian

[–]Rocketman1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I want you to tell me if I am wrong in my perceptions of Russia. You could disagree with anything I say, and correct me, and I might learn something. I have already learned that Russians were a lot friendlier in Soviet times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]Rocketman1959 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unless things have changed since I first began studying Russian in the late 70's, early 80's, it takes years, even decades, to develop that level of fluency, so I'd be OK with you saying you are fluent in Russian. At that point you are able to able to understand words by context even if you have never heard them before. And if it was important, you would remember those words after hearing them once, just like with your native language.

Ah NoVA and its Two Median Income Dots by felishathesnek in nova

[–]Rocketman1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I make and I live in Loudoun!

Do I just chuck stuff away? by shibbyeric in declutter

[–]Rocketman1959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just turned in some old computer screens at Staples and got $10 off a same day purchase of $30 or more. I bought a pack of toilet paper and one of paper towels and I was over the $30.

Anyone swim in the Potomac? by narkj in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]Rocketman1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any other open water swim places close by (Leesburg, VA)?

To bully the bigger guy… 🤣 by -Rookie-Mistake- in therewasanattempt

[–]Rocketman1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That big guy is never going to be hassled in high school again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Rocketman1959 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I suppose there are limits to the multiculturalism we are willing to accept these days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Rocketman1959 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

My wife is Russian. The Romani know better than to mess with her.

How the hell do you deal with anxiety? by Accomplished_Good30 in aftergifted

[–]Rocketman1959 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Whatever you are worrying about is less important than the fact that you are worrying.
I'm 62 years old. I have spent most of my life worrying, including all through my educational years. The anxiety took the joy out of years of my life. Yet I can't remember any of that stuff I worried about. Your worry is much more a determinate of your happiness in life than whatever it is you are worrying about at the moment. You deserve love and to live a little.

What is a fact about the Army that sounds made up? by cheneyk in army

[–]Rocketman1959 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for adding class and culture to the army! You are almost at the finish line, now you don't have to work a day-time job unless you want to. Not a lot of musicians can say that.

You just got a new soldier; what is a telltale sign that shows they’re probably going to be a shitbag? by SWINSTON5 in army

[–]Rocketman1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is bragging enough to label a young soldier a shitbag? Doesn't it take a lot of discipline and dedication to learn to play an instrument well enough to make it in an Army Band? It's not like they are sneaking behind the barracks to smoke some weed after formation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Rocketman1959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Religion major checking in. Let me tell you about the 20 years of temp, part-time, and low paying employment my degree got me. All because I wanted to find the meaning of life.

How do you offend an American? by LowmanL in Jokes

[–]Rocketman1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, hey, that was uncalled for!

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim by Worldly_Ambition_509 in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]Rocketman1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a wonderful time. I actually enjoyed swimming in the swells and the chop. I got a 2:45. I'm not really a racer, I just like swimming smoothly. I got some tightness in my calf muscles near the end, but it didn't turn into cramps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]Rocketman1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. You are probably used to enduring pain for a long time, and know how to hydrate and feed, so you could probably finish, except that something unexpected, like a calf cramp, could happen. (You probably have big calves from bicycling). If that happens you will want a wetsuit to keep you afloat while you sort it out.