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Old white guy who values travel, science, learning, art, music, sports, and architecture. I love Progressive Rock, especially the band Genesis. OH, and I love doggies. And Lionel Messi!
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...

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"The peanut plant probably originated in Peru or Brazil in South America. No fossil records prove this, but people in South America made pottery in the shape of peanuts or decorated jars with peanuts as far back as 3,500 years ago." National Peanut Board

We WERE a nation of laws and rights.....

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“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.”― Abraham Lincoln

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www.bbc.com/future/artic...?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ5n... Guess who is singing in Sanskrit and playing percussion?

Sold Out Arena in Gainesville, FL for the NCAA Finals watch party.

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. “Those white Africans are allowed to enter the United States, but Black Africans are denied entry to the United States,” Mr. Baruti, 29, said in Swahili. I wonder where Trump got this idea?

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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription.

We are faced with a barrage of chaos and incompetence daily from this Administration. Hear someone who KNOWS what service to his country means and understands the importance of secure and confidential communication.....from someone who did not shirk his duty for serving in the military!

Yes, most beautiful......

WOW! Patriots in Denver are coming out against Tyranny. JUST SAY NO to Oligarchy. NO to Trumpism. youtu.be/LeTsy-32Zho?...

Is THIS where DJT is headed for the USA? Will arresting your opposition make America great again? I don't think so. www.bbc.com/news/article...

"DIAMONDS on the soles of her shoes" (P. Simon) www.facebook.com/share/p/1L3n...

A mother bird, from building the nest to raising her chicks. Amazing. (a fast forward video recording)

Is it time to read (or re-read) 'I Robot' by Isaac Asimov? (I have not seen the movie)

VERY COOL. youtube.com/shorts/px9Nz...

A long read, but even going over the 5 questions concerning creeping authoritarianism will make our situation clear......

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THIS conservative young man understands how he has been used and has changed his outlook on Trump. Very worth listening to.......

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Almost a month's worth of rain fell in Florence on Friday morning.

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Sultry.....

Very Bizarre......for a bird. Maybe not for a dinosaur?

"They’re witnessing things they thought could happen only in China: sycophantic official announcements, intimidation of the media and top entrepreneurs vying for favor from the leadership, not to mention a president who calls himself a king." NYTimes www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/b...

Fantastic Fungal Intelligence......

These recordings are amazing. The reviews have been 'off the charts'. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/a...

I just saw this disturbing image today celebrating Intl Women's Day with the plea to keep the energy. I was unfamiliar...... www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/...