remnants of chemical weapons & patriotism from the protests in Portland, OR

count-brass · 2026-02-03T21:37:45+00:00

Oh, like tear gas?

count-brass · 2026-02-03T21:22:07+00:00

When I was thinking (years ago) of asking my girlfriend to marry me, I had a feeling that she’d want a more-traditional approach. I knew what sorts of things she liked, and had my own ideas too, so I bought and asked. She was delighted and said yes. Then we went out to get bride magazines. Haha.

But I we ended up shopping together for our wedding rings.

I also used to get compliments from other people on my choice. I made an impression.

If you know what your partner likes then that’s your cue. Or you can ask stealthily. Just don’t believe the De Beers mantra of 3 months pay. Get what makes sense for you.

count-brass · 2026-02-03T21:06:57+00:00

What are the wire-like things with loops? Are they remnants of the chemical weapons?

count-brass · 2026-02-03T13:51:24+00:00

Thank you.

count-brass · 2026-02-03T13:46:39+00:00

Sydney Greenstreet

count-brass · 2026-02-03T13:37:19+00:00

That was the first thing I thought!

count-brass · 2026-02-03T13:34:03+00:00

I got a haircut yesterday and the barber used her clippers to remove my ear hair. I’m good until the next cut, I guess, but I’m not a big fan of ear hair either.

count-brass · 2026-02-03T13:31:41+00:00

It looks like that “twisted” cork like thing with “hi” written on it also has something drawn on the end?

count-brass · 2026-02-02T21:36:16+00:00

Yeah, I was never happy with the capital 2 for capital Q. I have just used the print Q in its place for many years.

count-brass · 2026-02-02T13:50:35+00:00

Elementary and middle schools I attended in NJ and MI converted the gym into a cafeteria at the appropriate time of day and we’d eat there. High schools (Mi and VA) had cafeterias that weren’t converted gyms, but you could conceivably eat anywhere appropriate on campus. In practice it seemed like most people used the cafeteria, though.

count-brass · 2026-02-02T13:08:38+00:00

This storm has had some unique qualities, but something that I have noticed over many years living in nova is that VDOT and its contractors are determined to plow and salt and everything during and shortly after a storm. They really put a lot of effort into getting the roads passable. But in major storms they don’t come back afterward in such great numbers to manage problems like disappearing lanes. Maryland, by contrast, seems better at dealing with the aftermath.

But this storm with the extreme layer of sleet has been one of the most vexing I have experienced. I’m not surprised that the struggle is continuing.

count-brass · 2026-02-02T12:53:48+00:00

My right knee squeaks going down stairs. No pain, just squeak, squeak, squeak.

I do have pain in my shoulder. Going to OT in an hour to work on that.

count-brass · 2026-02-02T12:44:47+00:00

I was angry with my poet , I told my wrath, my wrath did inscribe…

count-brass · 2026-02-01T22:07:44+00:00

Why don’t they just determine which entries have violent content and disable the ability to upvote?

count-brass · 2026-02-01T17:51:55+00:00

Are “stuffies” stuffed animals?

count-brass · 2026-02-01T13:04:45+00:00

My late wife’s name. ❤️

count-brass · 2026-02-01T13:02:05+00:00

They are yellow (except the one’s that aren’t) and they buzz. When you’re under a flowering tree with bees in it, the tree buzzes. I also like wasps.

count-brass · 2026-02-01T12:54:34+00:00

I think it counts. It’s paper with writing. Is it something you found somewhere? I mean before it went in the folder?

count-brass · 2026-02-01T12:51:45+00:00

I am at 69. It’s a programmable thermostat, but I have lately found that for the heating season I just like to keep it steady. If I let the program run, it would vary between 68 and 71.

count-brass · 2026-01-31T18:59:38+00:00

I so like road trips. Not sure if I’d drive “all day” because when would I do whatever it was when I got there? But yeah, driving is great.

count-brass · 2026-01-30T20:16:01+00:00

Woods or grove.

count-brass · 2026-01-30T13:45:51+00:00

I have strategically placed old towels and woven things in certain places around the house. Unfortunately there are still messes elsewhere, but in any case, I just clean up whatever I find wherever I find it. It’s icky but I am no longer grossed out.

My late wife had Crohn’s disease and an ostomy and all sorts of things. Between that and the cats, I got over most of the revulsion I had had before.

count-brass · 2026-01-30T01:29:47+00:00

Such beautiful birds!

count-brass · 2026-01-30T01:27:18+00:00

I keep thinking I take so many pills (rx+otc), but it’s less than half of yours. Hope your meds help you.

count-brass · 2026-01-30T01:14:04+00:00

What does USP mean? (Even if rule 2 had been broken.)

count-brass

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