@Christofurio@newsie.social

Christofurio

@Christofurio@newsie.social

Born in Rockland County, New York, late in the Eisenhower years. Articulate since soon thereafter, curious always. Ever trying to make sense out of the blooming buzzing confusion around me.

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RickiTarr, to random
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Where do you live and how do you feel about it?

Obviously, don't tell me exactly where you live, no actual addresses please! You can be as vague as you like.

I live in Central Missouri in the U.S.

Pros:

This is an absolutely beautiful place, green rolling hills, lots of rivers, lakes, ponds, and natural springs, cool caves to explore.

Lots of farming here, so great access to quality fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, and dairy.

It's relatively inexpensive to live here compared with other states, because it's a "flyover".

I'm close enough to three major cities, that it's an easy day trip, and I'm about halfway to anywhere in the U.S.

We have one of the best Conservation departments in the U.S. and this is one of the few things that is a bipartisan issue. Lots of awesome nature programs that are free or cheap, state parks, conservation areas, bird watching, hunting, boating, foraging available to everyone.

Cons:

Yeah, it's a big one, it is a RED STATE, while a lot of the cities are blue, there is a large rural population, that votes red. Abortion is not legal here. People often vote against their own self interest.

While I'm not against responsible gun ownership, lots of people aren't responsible, and people have access to guns that definitely should not.

We have very few employee protections here, while the cost of living is relatively low compared with other places, it's taken years to get to a $12 minimum wage, and it's still not enough.

Christofurio,

@RickiTarr I live in the Connecticut River valley. As you probably know, this river begins near Canada, constitutes the Vermont/New Hampshire border, then runs right through Massachusetts and Connecticut to the sea. My life has led me up and down its length. It is a fascinating valley, with both rural/scenic and urban stretches, and well into my seventh decade I'll just say that it has treated me well.

jeffjarvis, to random
@jeffjarvis@mastodon.social avatar

Today I'm releasing a major paper on California's Journalism Preservation Act (& its federal cousin, JCPA): its weaknesses; the history of news & copyright; newspapers' long history of fighting new technologies & competitors--and alternative solutions. 1/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HHcDuUW8ca3il1bAc6lzqG_4PTe-O40L/view

Christofurio,

@jeffjarvis I've read way too many footnotes in my life -- more than should be legal. Also I've written a few. But I've never seen the phrase "Pedantry requires notice..." in such a context before. Congrats on that.

RememberUsAlways, to Christianity
@RememberUsAlways@newsie.social avatar

Megachurch Grifters Were Also a Problem for Jesus’ Disciples.







https://www.thedailybeast.com/megachurch-grifters-were-also-a-problem-for-jesus-disciples?ref=home

Christofurio,

@RememberUsAlways I can imagine the politicians of the era. "Make Palestine Pray Again." Herod the Younger has personally approved this copy of the Septuagint. Yours for only 60 pieces of silver.

Christofurio, to random

Fortunately we can forget about the autocratic threats, the wars, the central banks' machinations and focus on real issues: like the old guy who looks like Bernie Sanders who was strangling a piece of felt on TV. Culture wars are downstream of reality.

Christofurio, to random

Today I learned that "See you next Tuesday" is a euphemistic way of saying a bad word. Until now I guess I've been an out-of-touch Boomer....

Christofurio, to random
  1. The city I live in got by with only a little snow over the recent days when the broader region was getting pounded;
  2. Yes, I feel sorry for the people not so lucky as those in this city -- because I still do have a heart;
  3. Received a fascinating new Floyd Abrams book as a late Christmas present from a friend. The King of first amendment litigation. Can't wait to read it.
Robinbonhomme, to 3goodthings
@Robinbonhomme@mastodon.social avatar

  1. Yesterday I read a headline about a union win for “firefighters who will now be compensated for travel time.” My brain reversed the last two words and I laughed at myself the entire day.
  2. Ordered canna lilies to plant in the spring
  3. Crepes with Nutella

@3goodthings

Christofurio,

@Robinbonhomme @3goodthings Who could make better use of time travel than firefighters. "How do we fight THIS blaze, captain?" Half of you take a short trip back to catch the arsonist, the other half take a longer trip to make sure the building is fire proofed correctly in construction.

zachvat, to random
@zachvat@newsie.social avatar

"Donald Trump’s brain glitches are getting worse: It is going to be interesting to see how Donald Trump’s followers react as his psychological and intellectual decompensation proceeds under the enormous pressure of a presidential campaign and a series of criminal trials."

https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2024/1/26/24050612/donald-trump-mental-lapses-jan-6-nikki-haley-maga-gene-lyons

Christofurio,

@zachvat "Trump's brain glitches are getting worse." Coming soon -- "Nikita Khrushchev was in control of Capitol Security." "I offered her troops, but Nana Roseannadana didn't want any." "Mike's Johnson is a great Speaker. Not like that Nancy Drew."

Christofurio, to random
  1. Had a good interview at work yesterday, with an expert on fintech -- not sure when I'll be able to use it in a story, but I learned a lot;
  2. the supports I put underneath our King Bed's mattresses a few weeks ago are working well -- neither of us waking up with backaches any more;
  3. Nobody would have predicted this but ... humanity's best defense against evil robot takeover seems to be a web of iIP laws. None of the movies on this theme even made that a MINOR plot point!
Christofurio, to HashtagGames


The Goo-Goo-father

Christofurio, to random
  1. I haven't recently been doing any traveling, so I haven't been on any plane manufactured by Boeing.
  2. The "Cheshire cat" paradox in quantum theory? Turns out there is no such thing. I'm relieved.
  3. All devices happen to be charged up this morning through synchronicity despite my usually chaotic charging schedule.
Christofurio, to HashtagGames

"Me and You and a Grandma Too" (1971)

Christofurio, to random
  1. I finally got my Christmas decorations down yesterday, a mere 12 days after the 12 days
  2. Making progress on an essay about the mind-problem,
  3. In researching it, I rediscovered the wonderful Latin word "cogitamus," a word Descartes importantly did NOT employ in his famous formulation.
Christofurio, to random

Chocolate Antman

Christofurio, to random

Abandon Dope all ye who enter here.

Christofurio, to random
  1. I got a paycheck early Friday because Monday (when I would normally have received it as the month-half-over day) is a holiday.
  2. I decided that it is a good thing I've never been able to distinguish Coke from Pepsi -- who needs tobe aware of such things?
  3. Polident works! my dentures get clean!
Christofurio, to random
  1. Weather gave me an excuse to cancel my barbershop appointment -- I never have fun there anyway
  2. Big work project completed, sent in this morning
  3. In some surprisingly riveting television, appellate court judges gave Trump's lawyers a well-deserved hard time this morning.
Christofurio, to random
  1. Almost at the end of the Ikerd book. It has been an adventure to read.
  2. The Golden Bachelor and his new bride seem to have had a very nice wedding and are off to Italy.
  3. Got a pedicure today -- it didn't hurt too much!
kevinrothrock, to random

Putin has signed an executive order bestowing citizenship to foreigners who sign up for at least 12 months of service with Russia’s army or its “military formations.” Citizenship goes to immediate family members, too. https://tass.ru/politika/19674711

Christofurio,

@kevinrothrock "Putin has signed an executive order bestowing citizenship to foreigners who sign up for at least 12 months of service with Russia’s arm" -- if I only survive the year, I'll be a subject of the Czar? Wow, what an incentive!

Christofurio, to random
  1. Recent streak of rainy days drying up nicely,
  2. Coming to end of a holiday period feeling ready to get back to work
  3. The Grapevine, a nearby Greek restaurant, makes world-class baklava.

Christofurio, to random

Guy just out of the army goes to his sister's wedding. Later has the groom killed, lies to his wife about it. .

Christofurio, to random
  1. I like the "over-dramatic dad" Verizon commercial that seems to have replaced the "caroling for husband" commercials.'
  2. Seeing relatives for New Years' -- they're doing the traveling, not me.
  3. Easter will come early in 2024 -- within March.
Christofurio, to random
  1. Got dogs to the groomers on time this morning without incident -- was worried a bit that rain or fog would complicate this.
  2. Was able to watch the entire Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Game without interruption.
  3. Georgia State kicked butt.
Christofurio, to random

Lobster Wars Episode Four: New Butter.

kevinrothrock, to random

Russia's defense minister just told Putin that Russian invasion troops have finally captured the city of Maryinka, west of Donetsk. https://t.me/rian_ru/225921

Christofurio,

@kevinrothrock Do sources closer to Maryinka concur, if is this just :tell the boss something he wants to hear" day?

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