Itchy

RickiTarr, 6 hours ago to random

Oh, Dairy Pics from yesterday! I've never seen such happy cows, and the cheese was sooo good!

This is several wedges of cheese in different sizes and shapes on a slab of granite. They are Camembert Havarti, Edam, Gouda, Raclette, Jersey Jack, and Garlic Jack
A weathered shed with an old red truck in front of it, there is a windmill and green rolling hills in the background and a dog walking on a gravel path in the foreground
This is the cow pasture, you can see cows grazing under trees in the distance and big puffy white clouds in the sky

Strandjunker, 7 hours ago to random

So while he was celebrating his 80th birthday with Roger Stone, Steve Bannon, and 75 MAGA guests, Rudy Giuliani was finally served with the Arizona indictment for their criminal conspiracy to overturn our 2020 election. — Now that’s what I call the definition of sweet karma.

RickiTarr, 2 days ago (edited 2 days ago) to random

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in a relationship?

Mine might sound kind of dark in relation to the question, but here goes:

People change, and they should, it's part of being a person. Some people are lucky, and they change in the same direction, but some don't, and that's okay too. There's no shame in leaving a relationship or changing the nature of a relationship that no longer serves you. We are all taught that every relationship, whether romantic or friendship, is supposed to last forever, but nothing is forever, and forcing something that no longer works, just ends in anger and bitterness. Knowing when to let go is as important as knowing when to hold on through a rough patch, and how to know either of those things is the most cliché advice of all, COMMUNICATE.

Itchy, 2 days ago to random

For giving someone a seat at the table

"California State University placed Sonoma State campus President Mike Lee on leave Wednesday after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel."

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/15/sonoma-state-president-leave-gaza-00158285

RickiTarr, 3 days ago to random

What is the thing(s) that attracts you to a person romantically or otherwise?

RickiTarr, 5 days ago to random

OMG Y'all, I found some of my old Christian Girl writing and I'm cracking up. You can see my terrible handwriting! Feel free to share your own handwriting, it doesn't have to be super embarrassing!

RickiTarr, 5 days ago to random

Anyway, sometimes my brain creates really sad scenarios, and I play out my reactions to these scenarios, and it makes me really upset, but it's like I'm trying to prepare myself for every possibility even though it's both impossible and destructive.

Itchy, 6 days ago to random

...It was just so wonderful to see. I could not believe it.”
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2024/05/hammerhead-sharks-recovery-caribbean/

“Working in conservation is such a struggle, and you don’t always see evidence that it worked.”

RickiTarr, 6 days ago to random

You are going to make love to a Cereal Mascot, who do you choose?

I'm going Snap, Crackle, & Pop.

Itchy, 9 days ago to Indiana

https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2024/05/07/the-awful-primary-campaign-season-is-giving-indiana-what-it-deserves/
Politics has become so disconnected from governing that the language of campaigns is losing relevance. Nothing is more nonsensical than those who say things like, “I like Trump’s policies but…” Trump doesn’t have “policies” or any coherent ideology, only grievances. And voters inspired by that ecosystem have been the only targets of this entire primary. That’s why it never amounted to much from the start."
#Indiana

RickiTarr, 11 days ago to random

I have a thought forming, but bear with me. Putting aside actual AI, and the potential of it, we have a history of fear associated with Artificial Intelligence. Why would we fear Sentience so much? Could it be because we treat sentient things so horribly? We know we are taken advantage of, our needs ignored, resources allocated unfairly. Who put this fear in us? If something knows it's worth suddenly, will it revolt? There is something very scary to a certain group of people that we will find ourselves, and then find them unnecessary.

RickiTarr, 13 days ago to random

If people would just send me pictures of their homemade bread, I would both appreciate it, and be full of bread lust.

TonyStark, 19 days ago to random

Protections like this are critical for maintaining vital ecosystems and the abundance of biodiversity. I’m grateful for the Biden administration’s commitment to restoring and protecting our natural landscapes and ensuring wildlife can thrive for future generations.

Healthy outdoor spaces for people and wildlife benefits everyone.

Interior Department Announces Expansion of Four National Wildlife Refuges to Conserve Habitat, Protect Species and Support Recreation |
https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-announces-expansion-four-national-wildlife-refuges-conserve

RickiTarr, 19 days ago to random

Did Flat Earthers just see a map and get confused?

RickiTarr, 25 days ago to random

Okay, a little mystery also for today. After the Toxic Club, my
brother and I got a strawberry limeade at a little drive inn, and drove around this Conservation Area, but then we start seeing this fence with these signs, it's like 8 foot tall with lots of the fence totally blacked out, and these signs placed on them that say:

Saline Valley Ranch, No Hunting, No Trespassing

This fence went for miles, and miles had to be incredibly pricey to put in, it reminded me of the fence they'd have at a minimum security prison, but we didn't see cows, horses, crops, nothing but woods and hills and miles and miles of giant fence.

We try to find information about what it is, but there's basically nothing. My husband looks it up on Google Earth, and finds Little Saline Ranch, and I look it up, and it says permanently closed, and even less information is available about that. Google Earth shows lots of wooded land, a lake, and a few open fields, but we couldn't see any buildings or animals, nothing like that.

So, looking up that I find this article about mysterious happenings in the area:

https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2018/10/31/hunting-ghosts-miller-county-other/9408986007

It mentions several people seeing a Bigfoot type cryptid in the area, so obviously the fence is to keep it in. My other guesses involve a government blacksite, as it isn't too far from and airforce base, or a doomsday cult, what do you all think?

RickiTarr, 27 days ago to random

If you could have one new skill starting right now, what would it be?

RickiTarr, 28 days ago to random

Conservatives: Once again people are pushing the LGBTQ+ Agenda!

RickiTarr, 29 days ago to random

Truly and honestly, I have a great time here, because you all make it great. You boost, you reply, you encourage, and inspire! It is crazy to me that I get to talk to people from all over the world every day. I get to be friends with people I'll probably never actually get to physically meet. I was born into a pre-internet world, and this still feels a little like a miracle to me.

knittingknots2, 1 month ago to random

Trump trade advisers plot dollar devaluation - POLITICO

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/15/devaluing-dollar-trump-trade-war-00152009

Itchy, 1 month ago to random

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/4/13/2234677/-Cartoon-Malice-with-no-forethought?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=top_news_slot_1&pm_medium=web