Open Thread - Friday, December 28, 2018
Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 3:20am
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think.
- Guy Lombardo -
Here we are, the last Friday funk of the year. What a funkin' year, eh?
Change? We could start with fixing what we funked up, and maybe preserving humanity for a bit longer.
If we don't end disposal consumerism and carbon fuel consumption (click this link; feel free to comment), we are funkin' doomed.
Hey flat earthers climate change deniers corporate shills, notice any funkin' thing?
I hope things don't get too funkin' horrible.
Everybody, have a funkin' great weekend and New Year!
The thread is funkin' OPEN.
Comments
Things better left unmentioned during National Brotherhood Week
https://forward.com/life/416447/why-hasidic-jews-avoid-the-torah-on-chri...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Conference_for_Community_and_Just...
Guten Morgen
@lotlizard
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Wow
crawling for eternity, funked up sh@t to be sure. Didn't hit the second link, thanks!
Rory! THAT goes back aways! Saw here in a small, upscale restaurant in Portland, Me. back in the day. Couldn't have been fifty people in the joint, her son played drum in the band and they All CRANKED like it was a sold out show! Management had to step in 'cause they went so long!
Ahhhh the Memories! Thanks, Tim.
Ya got to be a Spirit, cain't be no Ghost. . .
Explain Bldg #7. . . still waiting. . .
If you’ve ever wondered whether you would have complied in 1930’s Germany,
Now you know. . .
sign at protest march
She has spirit, ain't no ghost
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Good last-Friday-of-the-year morning, Tim ~~~
2018 is finally almost over. It was a tough year for me. I hope I hold up better in 2019.
We are getting a great snow storm, right now. It's beautiful outside because I get to stay in.
Wishing you a peaceful 2019, Tim.
Have a beautiful day and weekend, folks!
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Hola
I am girding for another tough year. I have been feeling old and the retirement savings is being decimated. Luckily, my funkin' reputation is in tact.
If only the world would cooperate.
Raining, again. We only need 0.43" to set the annual record (since records). Due to get an inch today.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
We’re expecting snow til 6am tomorrow!
We’ll see if it materializes.
Luckily, I have a defined benefit retirement. Unfortunately, since it’s controlled by the state, it could disappear at any whim. Same with SS. They’re all I got, so I’m in a race to pay off the house so I have a roof over my head. Then again, that could be taken away too. Nothing is certain in this wobbly world.
2019 - what will it bring??? Not holding my breath.
Play it again, Sam.
[video:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7vThuwa5RZU]
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Hey Humphrey!
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
What a funking idea to ask for funky change
in a new funk year. I am so funked out. Sure didn't get the funk right about any funk thing.
Ok, all stay warm, survive, hold through, keep up the spirit and be kind to each other.
Thank You, NCTim.
Actually the song isn't bad. YMMV.
https://www.euronews.com/live
Right On, Funkin' Love
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Hola, Tim! Friday Funk! How about that "Fixing what we funked
up" - riiiight. Time to unfuck things, but something I've never seen our politicians even try to do. Each time the Dems sweep into office on promises of righteousness they never once stop to take a few months to undo all the horrible shit that was done while they were out. The cynic in me thinks he understands why. Of course, we can all holler at them to do so, I've been hollering less and less vociferously, loudly and prolongedly for decades. Either crickets or "sorry, we've go to go do this other thing".
Zo, writing off the bullshitting class and their bailiwick, 'twould appear that is up to us hoi and polloi to go to work on that. Don't burn carbon, bury it, revitalize and re-vegetate. I'm getting real close to seed bombing sterile areas.
How do I like my earth? Medium rare,
over easysunnyside up and, of course, inevitable:That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Seed bombing
I finally raked up the pine needles. It had been a couple of years, before Sue got sick. This week, I spread a cover crop mix, White Dutch Clover, medium red clover and annual rye grass. I plan to follow up with a shade Fescue out back, a turf rye out front and Strawberry Clover Palestine for the wet spots, nearer to Spring.
I found a place: https://www.outsidepride.com/
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Clovers and rye grass, way cool. Fescue I know as turf, but
it's maybe worth a second look for our tiny patch of grass. Cool looking site for seeds and such. I've just been thinking of finding a locally native clover for a couple of areas that I could maybe get it to take off in as bee food. Good luck with your plantings.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Could this be why people are upset?
Could be
Just funkin' saying.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Hi, NCTim. I imagine you've already wisely cut out for today,
but I thought I'd check in anyway. Not much to say about Mother Earth. I kind of wince and shudder just thinking about the old Gal these days.
Time to get rid of the old things that are not serving us well and make room for things that may serve us better. At least, that is the hope of New Year.
During the last couple of weeks, without planning to, I shed some relationships that had not been working for me. I just finally got taken advantage of too much to keep on keeping on. I cannot say that I miss the relationships, but nor can I say that I am relieved to have shed them. I just feel that it's too bad and it's too sad that that I could not make them better. I sure don't want them back, though!
BTW, these were people who theoretically worked for me, whom I had started out liking very much, not love relationships. Nonetheless, the love songs posted below are the song that came to mind. Maybe that's because there is an element of love of a kind in every relationship for which we have hope? (As an aside, if ever I pride myself on my knowledge of doo wop or any form of music really, joe shikspak humbles me anew, simply by posting song after song and artist after I've never heard of.)
I hope 2019 is a better year for you, Tim, for all of us, and for all the world.
Guess I'll stop talking to myself now.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7xrQY_FLM4]
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoaLCc2jR_g]
I feel the need
… to funkin' simplify.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Trade simplify with testify
and what do you get?
question everything
Human interaction instead of materialism?
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Egg zactilly
You definitely got it coming to you. Thanks for sharing man! Joy
question everything
I'm glad you didn't say, "Simplify, simplify, simplify."
Discarding bad to make room for good at least sounds simple. But, when relationships with people are involved, nothing seems simple. It doesn't even have to be people. We get attached to things and some of those attachments are not positive forces in our lives.
You, however, are very wise and insightful. I think you can and will simplify productively. And you have a whole three days to think about it!
How does one cook the earth for break-fast?
Heat oil. Extract eggs. Break shells. Mix up with media. Spice with GMO. Burn pot. Smoke out room. Toast politicians. Bomb the little brown bits. Deglaze with truth serum. Ignore the recipe for disaster. Feed the rich, starve the poor. Serve on a false platter. Garnish with poison.
question everything
Add some swamp sauce
… to funk your breakfast.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Loves me some grits
Big time. Cheese grits, runny eggs and grits, grits and white gravy with biscuits, shrimp and grits (low country style). The hell I'm doing up north?
question everything
Here you go
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Ahhh, that feels good inside
Tedeschi definitely trucks this one. Can almost taste it. Needs salt.
question everything
Jimmy Dore stomps on Russiagate
Wow. That is one of the best Dore shows
...I've ever seen. It's the first time I've been tempted to send one if his shows to an American innocent. Thanks for posting it.
It's all a game for the plutocrats
Anything for a buck or power. Nation states are just tools in their arsenal. Nationalism, religion and ethnic strife are their tool box. Play on.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Reminds one of the man from uncle
may be a bit before your time?
question everything
During elementary school
Back when Chaos was the enemy.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
then there is this...funk
question everything
Damn, that was fun to watch!
Tap's no snap, but I think beautiful ballroom dancing is more difficult. Best ballroom dancer I ever saw up close and personal? My father in law. He was also the best guitar, mandolin and banjo player I ever witnessed in person or on TV. Pretty good on ice skates, too. And, hands down, the nicest man I ever met.
Lucky to know an enchanted soul
met a couple over the years. Above and beyond. Normal?
question everything
Enchanted and enchanting (-:
Have a great weekend!
Hi Tim, nice to see you.
From my small taste of commentary and music here I look forward to reading more and listening when I get the next chance. Stay cool and well.
Hello
Good to read you. Funk4U.
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -
Jazzy Funk, perfect!
Thanks Tim. Will send you some music in return later.
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[video:https://youtu.be/5Qix8-0xXjY]
Apropos of nothing, there's a Parakeet on my shoulder
I could be wrong but we seem to have adopted a bird from a friend. I never intended to own a bird and this is my first time and oh man... is this ever different than owning a dog or cat (or any other animal mind I've ever dealt with). It's rather astonishing to have almost no problem communicating with your pet. Instead, the only question is whether the pet wants to play along or not.
Specifically, we seem to have accumulated a green cheeked conure over the holidays. It's utterly astonishing to see her learn things on the first try with no particular training method or anything. For the most part I just make it plain what I want to have happen and she either goes along or she doesn't. Like, for instance, taking a shower together. You'd think that would be a fairly complicated procedure between me and the bird and chemicals like shampoo and bare skin and bird claws. Nope... all handled totally gracefully and she really liked bathing with me.
It's easy to see why people love them though. It's also easy to see why they get rid of them. I'm dealing with possessiveness right now. The bird does NOT like Carol (my wife) and bites are easy to come by. It is clear that it's ME that she has bonded to and she sees Carol as competition. That needs working on. Still though... it's been less than 24 hours and changes in her behavior are already dramatic.
So there's a little story from "that frozen narco-tundra to the North" (in the immortal words of Stephen Colbert).
A lot of wanderers in the U.S. political desert recognize that all the duopoly has to offer is a choice of mirages. Come, let us trudge towards empty expanse of sand #1, littered with the bleached bones of Deaniacs and Hope and Changers.
-- lotlizard
Birds are funny
Ancient dragons made small with feathers. Sometimes when they tweet, they actually make sense. At least in this mind...
Good luck
question everything
I'm actually learning that she's quite communicative
No words for this one. But she's pretty adept at getting her meaning across. My suspicion is that as we both learn each other better the communication will be mostly rock solid.
She has been (up until a few hours ago -- MAN she learns fast) pretty bitey with Carol. I should've thought to blame it on Putin. *face palm*
A lot of wanderers in the U.S. political desert recognize that all the duopoly has to offer is a choice of mirages. Come, let us trudge towards empty expanse of sand #1, littered with the bleached bones of Deaniacs and Hope and Changers.
-- lotlizard