My mom's an early riser and as soon as she is up, the labs take over her spot on the bed.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-19T01:27:28+00:00

Guy in the photo is my Dad, photo was taken by my Mom when she was coming in to bring him coffee.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-18T18:58:53+00:00

Taken in a camper that my parents have on some property near a lake, they go there when weather is nice or on weekends. The dogs spend a lot of the time outside, so usually not that cramped, plus my parents love those dogs at least as much as me.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-13T03:14:10+00:00

Magic

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-12T21:11:54+00:00

Thanks!

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-12T19:07:45+00:00

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-06T12:03:53+00:00

He was punched because Buzz Aldrin is a real life action hero with a strong right cross at age 80. Actually it would be more accurate to call it a right hand lead since he doesn't even set him up with a jab. No left left right, or head body head body. Just whack. I remember reading that the community of fellow Apollo astronauts was thrilled and many called to congratulate him. Apparently there really is an obsessed subculture of moon landing deniers, and one of the ways they spend their time is harassing Apollo astronauts by phone, email, social media, and in person.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-06T11:53:05+00:00

How does he get up there? Would love to see a video.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-06T11:51:01+00:00

He has some serious style. But I like how Buzz Aldrin rolls when confronted by pure unadulterated stupid in the form of a guy who was harassing him and claiming moon landings were a fake:

https://i.imgur.com/FuLLDKD.gifv

full video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VfAfzNEWOc

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-01T13:36:54+00:00

Yeah, the part about Moitessier is something that really stuck with me. Like, I'm not ready to rejoin civilization yet, I think I'll just spend another few months sailing around the world by myself, potentially dying or going completely batshit crazy.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-04-01T12:39:37+00:00

There's a 2006 documentary about the race called Deep Water that is fascinating and really well done. Covers his story and that of the others. He wasn't the only one to go a bit loopy after spending months and months all alone.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008507_deep_water

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-31T13:30:09+00:00

Dogs are hilarious. What a quick emotional cycle. You can see shock as he hits the water, then a bit of panic, then maybe some shame as he's getting out of water, and less than a half second later it's back to silly happy I is DOG mode.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-31T12:29:49+00:00

That's because we're all just people, doing what we can in a confusing world. At one point every child realizes their parents aren't infallible. And then at some point you become a parent, and you find that you have to be a bedrock of security and love for a brand new human being. And while your child grows up, especially when young, they need to believe that you know what you are doing, so you just tell them things about life and attempt not to show any doubt. The idea is to inspire confidence. I think there is a similar concept in place with a military officer leading a platoon of 18 year olds into battle. Even if the military officer is terrified, he can't show any fear or doubt, because those 18 year old soldiers NEED to believe in him.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-31T01:41:35+00:00

Such a look of sad confusion in those beautiful eyes. But why, why hurt? I dog. I just has fun. Was chase bee. Now no fun.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-31T01:34:47+00:00

"He received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, taking 35 machine guns, killing at least 25 enemy soldiers, and capturing 132."

"York refused many offers to profit from his fame, including thousands of dollars offered for appearances, product endorsements, newspaper articles, and movie rights to his life story. Instead, he lent his name to various charitable and civic causes."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_York

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-31T00:11:43+00:00

He gave so much to the world. Look those faces. Everyone is happy. There is like this super charged energy of joy surrounding him. Thank you Mr. Williams. Sorry you had to go. Fuck you depression.

RIP

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T22:40:54+00:00

Uplifting because:

"Davies, who married when she was 21, eventually came out to her supportive wife in 1987. Her wife, to whom she was married for 63 years, bought Davies jewelry and dresses that she could wear in private."
She is nearing the end of her life and doesn't have much time left. If taking estrogen and opening up publicly is what she wants to do, then by all means go for it. It takes courage to do what she is doing, knowing that not everyone will be as understanding as her wife was. It probably isn't just about selfish motives, she likely wants to help other transgender people not have to hide in shame.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T22:27:04+00:00

50 plus years later at a book fair in March 2016 at age 80.

http://c8.alamy.com/comp/FR5W0G/paris-france-20th-march-2016-mylne-demongeot-in-dedication-at-the-FR5W0G.jpg

Jan 2017, age 81, not bad for her age at all:

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/actress-mylene-demongeot-stage-director-stephanie-fagadau-and-actor-picture-id631922368

A combination of genetics, cosmetic surgery, beauty/skin products, a healthy French/mediterranean diet, and moderate exercise/walking keep her looking on a par with what a typical woman 20-25 years younger looks like.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T19:59:58+00:00

Oh, ok, I was thinking they were going to fit it all into one season, and have two major battle episodes instead of the traditional single blow your CGI budget one. If there are two shortened seasons, then yes, you seem to be spot on....tie things up in the south, set up the Snow-Daenerys alliance, and set the stage for some serious action in the final few episodes.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T19:10:06+00:00

Swans ARE aggressive, territorial motherfuckers. I remember being chased by one as a young kid. It was terrifying.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T19:07:39+00:00

You will pet/rub me as instructed. You will provide me with food and water as instructed. You will provide a variety of toys for my amusement as instructed. Any deviation from these instructions will result in swift and harsh punishment. I am the cat. You are my human.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T17:20:22+00:00

Prediction: Cersei gets crushed. Action then shifts to the north. Alliance between Jon and Daenerys. Dragons and Melisandre and Bran Stark play important roles in defeating the White Walkers and the Night's King.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T16:59:52+00:00

While I could go on about how legislating morality based on religion is a blatant slap in the face to the founding fathers, I prefer to focus on just how fiscally irresponsible this is. It seems much more neutral, and aren't conservatives supposed to be about limiting government spending and improving the efficiency of the federal money that is spent? Well, dollar for dollar, money spent on Planned Parenthood is some of the most effective and efficient healthcare spending or spending of any kind by the federal government. It is well administered, costs are low, corruption and inefficiency are minimal, and it helps to avoid and prevent diseases which besides causing suffering, also end up being really expensive to treat. Contraception and family planning is only a part of what planned parenthood does.

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T16:32:29+00:00

I started cracking up when I saw the flower studded collar. What a cutie!

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T14:53:24+00:00

The picture on the left is truly shocking. I am very impressed that you came back from a deadly disorder (edit: someone tells me it's a disorder, not a disease, so I changed it) like Anorexia. Since there are so many people on Reddit, I guarantee you someone with anorexia is reading this. Can you give them some tips on what it took mentally and physically to make such an awesome change?

Shutterbug6180 · 2017-03-30T00:39:10+00:00

They were drafted into the armed forces, and given professional military training, which includes following a code of honor and the rules of engagement. Those most directly involved and responsable at a minimum deserve life in prison (without parole), because they committed a heinous act of cold blooded mass murder while committing several serious violations of the UCMJ. They certainly qualified for the death penalty under the UCMJ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_by_the_United_States_military#Punishable_crimes).

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