How can a word have two entirely opposite meanings, one good and one bad? Well, the word Sanction is one that does. This is a word that many people don't use at all in their day-to-day lives. But its meaning changes, depending on whether it is used as a noun, or a verb, and depending …
We hear and read about the advent of so-called "clean energy" sources, which are scheduled to take over from dirty sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas all over the world. The European Union, The USA, China, and many other countries are embarking on the energy transition with dispatch; banning internal-combustion vehicles, institution "cap …
Oh, this hurts so much, to write the word "was". I am sitting here at my desk, with tears leaking from my eyes. Boss was ex-Special Forces, a family man, living in Florida with "the lovely and talented Mrs. Mongo" and kids, when he was cut down by a massive heart attack. The hearts of …
Continue reading There was a Ricochet Member, nicknamed Boss Mongo.
Huge thanks to Joe Messerli over at Politically Correct Humor for these! Go out and have a good time, and: Celebrate America, the Greatest Country on God's Green Earth! And these are courtesy of Mark A., from Ricochet, who posted them today. To all my followers and readers, Happy Independence Day! Go outside, celebrate with …
Continue reading Independence Day, and Love America, funny memes I have seen
When you live in the Pacific Northwest, you can be "on the water" in moments, from most places. We have the Pacific Ocean, Puget Sound, and numerous lakes and rivers within a short drive. Silver Lake is less than five minutes from my house, and I never get tired of taking pictures of it. Its …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #155: On the Water
Yes, there is definitely a heatwave here in Western Washington. Every local news web site has multiple stories about the high temperatures being felt here, where 80 is normal summer. Here are a couple of screenshots of what I see on my phone right now. We have been in places where it was this hot, …
Continue reading Heatwave in Western Washington brings the expected responses
This post by Ricochet member "Unsk" is directly copied over. Since the comments are also very pertinent, I will copy them too. This is something I have been wondering about for a while now, and my Rico friends have generated a very good answer. ............ From Benjamin Braddock and “Why Was News of India’s Success …
This week, all the houses in our section of the complex are being repainted. Homeowners can choose their preferred color, which is approved by the HOA board (our neighborhood is mostly detached homes with a few duplexes). Here's what our house looked like yesterday, after the painters had been here doing prep work. It has …
...this is what I would say to the local School Board, in person. So, I understand the the X School System has decided to adopt Critical Race Theory in our elementary schools. I strongly object to this indoctrination of all of our children. My child is white, like her parents, and from birth she has …
Today, May 31, Memorial Day 2021, should be a day of Remembrance, to honor those in our Military, who gave their "last full measure of devotion" so that you and I can remain Free People in America. Freedom is definitely NOT free, and we must always be mindful of military members who serve our country …
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