Published in Crow’s Feet·PinnedMember-onlyThe Most Underappreciated Cause of Death and Disability in the ElderlyMy recent injuries provide a cautionary tale for every senior citizen. I never thought it would happen to me. I prided myself on keeping balanced after years of practicing Tai Chi. However, on March 28, 2022, I fell while getting onto my boat and, as a result, cracked a rib…Aging2 min readAging2 min read
Published in The Haven·PinnedMember-onlyMaybe You Heard That the Supply Chain is BrokenFrom your favorite peanut butter to no furniture, it’s the supply chain stupid In 2020, there was a standard reply to my inability to reach a phone customer support person. I would hear at almost every voicemail, “wait times are longer than usual due to Covid-19.” After a while, I…Satire3 min readSatire3 min read
Published in The Haven·PinnedMember-onlyThe Supply Chain Crisis Now Comes With a SurchargeThe broken supply chain now leads to an exciting twist as consumers fork over more money for delayed products I thought the above photo was a joke, or perhaps the latest story from the Babylon Bee. But no. I copied it from a friend’s Facebook page. So, let me get…Satire2 min readSatire2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Federal Government and Big Pharma are also to Blame for Vaccine-ReluctanceThe “ do as I say and not as I do” policy no longer fools the public As the fourth Covid-19 (Delta variant) wave grips the country, the Federal government daily urges everyone to get vaccinated. How then do you explain that there is no policy mandating employees of the…Pandemic3 min readPandemic3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Pandemic News is Bad Enough Without Lying About the NumbersTwo recent “accicental” cases of miscounting highlight why people don’t trust the media or government The Texas Tribune erroneously reported 5800 children were hospitalized in the state the first week of August. It turns out this number was since the start of the pandemic. That’s not a small error. Yesterday…Pandemic3 min readPandemic3 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·20 hours agoMember-onlyThings Keep Dropping out of My Hands, and It’s Getting SeriousPoor grips and fumbling with items are part of aging, but it’s worsening. I have come to expect new challenges as my wife and I age. Our balance is no longer great and we have more aches and pains. Our memories could be better, too. But the most annoying has…Aging Well3 min readAging Well3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·3 days agoMember-onlyThe Truth About the Murder Rate in the USA Might Surprise YouThe USA is not even in the top tier of countries when our population size is factored into the equation. The President of Mexico recently made headlines by saying his country was safer than its northern neighbor. His assertion followed closely on the events surrounding the kidnapping and deaths of…Gun Violence3 min readGun Violence3 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·4 days agoMember-onlyHere Comes the Judge! And the Judge Is Your MindSo much of our suffering is how we judge ourselves and others. — The constant chatter in our minds often revolves around judging. We are all aware of that internal dialogue. “I am too fat or old, and I'm not that smart.” The Buddhists have described this constant chatter as “the monkey mind.” It stifles creativity and blocks you from meaningful actions. …Spirituality3 min readSpirituality3 min read
4 days agoHow VAERS Is Misused To Convince People That Vaccines Are Dangerous6159Shin Jie YongAnother great analysis of the data.Another great analysis of the data. Thank you.1 min read1 min read
4 days agoThe disadvantages of atheism are also very significant and they include the fact that it can be a lonely and isolated life-style, since it is often difficult to find true friends and allies among non-believers.Everything Wrong With Atheism — I’ll Change Your Mind53289Bjorn BondI would disagree with this as most of Europe and increasing numbers of US people are secularists.I would disagree with this as most of Europe and increasing numbers of US people are secularists. They have plenty of friends and company.1 min read1 min read
