Recent content by rootabaga

I stumbled across this article from almost three years ago and was intrigued by it on many fronts... https://thedebrief.org/a-mystery-object-left-a-bizarre-double-crater-as-it-smashed-into-the-moon-last-year-now-scientists-say-it-wasnt-alone/

I've eaten my share of Indian food, and neither "bland" nor "tasteless" are descriptions that come to mind...either she's correct about big daddy, or she's the worst cook in Asia! :D

This one may be a little esoteric, but Dee Brock, a Texas teacher who later basically created the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (including designing the first version of the uniforms) passed away September 23 at the age of 96. RIP, Ms. Brock, with condolences to your friends, family and loved ones.

My wife and I just finished watching this new 3-episode series from NatGeo about the Chilean mine disaster (and rescue) back in 2010. It is excellent in all respects and we would highly recommend it. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/episode/0cd563a2-23c8-4bbf-92f2-9b50ae0c4814

I It is indeed crazy. $6 for regular at the generic self serve, I saw diesel at $8.75. My car requires premium, which at Costco was $6.28. it's an old car now, so if I actually fill it up I will probably double its value! :D

Here's the answer: https://gizmodo.com/nasas-new-4-billion-space-telescope-just-saw-starlight-for-the-first-time-heres-what-it-saw-2000813311

With apologies for the FB link...and a recommendation to not watch this close to mealtime. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2548983282086729/permalink/4531400087178362/

The coroner has attributed her death to, essentially, cardiac arrest related to an accidental overdose of several drugs. Her death has been ruled an accident.

With apologies for the FB link...truckers are not having a good time of it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/675577425915990/permalink/3928119547328412/

This guy goes around and puts up fake billboards on closed storefronts advertising what is next going to open. I don't condone what he does, but it is funny...

This is long for a forum post and to be honest, I thought about creating a thread for thoughts about dealing with grief. But the reality is there are so few folks here anymore that it wouldn't gain any meaningful traction, and the primary reason I am posting this is that the author took down her...

Well, at least they were healthy... :D

If you know what this is, please don't give it away. If you don't, please guess what this image is...I'll post the answer in a few days. (No, I couldn't have guessed correctly.)

Not a quote, but certainly ironic...