I read voraciously and buy books (yes real books!) all the time. I think it all comes from my younger days when books represented knowledge, escape and dreams. I've been building a personal library for years now.

A 3 year old hunter (with mentor) shot a 7 year old (and their mentor) during a Wisconsin turkey hunt. With a 12 gauge shotgun. FFS. Someone tell me this is just a sick joke.
3-year-old Wisconsin hunter, mentor accidentally shoot other hunters - Yahoo News Canada
Hey all, been kinda busy but thought I'd pop in to say hi. Paddling: thx for the Cult, one of my fav bands!
Hoping all the best for your results Kimmi. (Also waiting on some biopsy results.)
My approach or mindset on health issues may not be for everyone but the way I figure it: If I die I have nothing to worry about. If I don't die then I have nothing to worry about. Therefore: I have nothing to worry about. ππ€£π So I ate a whole pizza to celebrate.
I'd like a strawberry soda please.
How to make Sprite Cake π:
1 box of lemon or vanilla cake mix
12 oz of Sprite (the kind in a bottle or can)
Empty cake mix in a bowl, pour in the Sprite and mix well
Pour into a greased cake dish
Bake at 350F for 25-30 mins (check with a toothpick)
Cool and frost as desired. (A light topping such as Cool Whip works well, on the cake I mean.)
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Yikes! Surgery for you, too! Hope youβre feeling okay now.
Thanx Kimmi, I'm all good. When I see what some of the folks in Rumps are going through my stuff is pretty minor. π
When I went in to the surgical suite I told the assembled docs and nurses I thought the patient experience would get off to a much better start if the beds didn't look like a crucifix. They were still talking about my smartassery when I went lights out. π€£ A sense of humour and a positive outlook are great medicine!
Hang in there Kimmi, and don't worry the docs these days are pretty damn good. Just had my gall bladder removed Monday and walked out of the hospital a few hours later.
Now I just need to work that into some sympathy sex... ππ
Can I get a milkshake with sprinkles? (No sprite, not those kind of sprinkles.)
Please and thank you.
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Average? Nobody ever won an election by averaging. You really got to stretch reality for that one.
Do your homework. In 2016 Trump LOST the popular vote by 2.8 million votes, in 2020 Biden won by 7 million popular votes. In 2024 your guy finally won the popular vote by about 2.2 million votes, 1 out of 3 is pretty crappy and he's never won by as large a margin as his opponents.
Count yourselves lucky; the only person who hits on me here is sprite and she only does it to torment me. π
Been having lots of other fun though. I found a printed copy of an old story that I forgot about. Thinking I might dust it off, give it a bit of an edit and actually post a story this month.
Hope everyone is well. I'm getting really excited for this summer, been buying gear from MEC for those in Canada who may know the store.
As a frequent flier I try to get access to private airline lounges because I hate crowds and the chaos of airports. Fortunately I get this perk with the two airlines I use the most.
On vacation do you prefer a luxurious experience (e.g. hotels, restaurants etc) or would you rather be out adventuring and getting dirty (backpacing, kayaking, etc?
Fuzzy, like your cat story. Got to pet my first Maine Coon last year; it was huge.
Kimmi: hope all turns out well re your sis and yourself. Judging by that pink fur hat you are coping well.
On the subject of hair; I used to do all kinds of crazy shit with my hair, huge spikes, colours, dye jobs...for some reason the years of abuse have caused it to thin rather dramatically although I may have just had undiagnosed Covid. Fortunately I don't give a crap. I cut my own hair this week essentially while blindfolded since I can't see shit without my glasses. Looks pretty damn good if you ask me. Mind you I haven't looked at the back.
Had some blood work today and the vampire (nurse) was HOT! I was hoping I would get her while I sat in the waiting room and dreams DO come true. Turns out we both frequent a nearby scenic area to hike and feed the birds. It didn't seem right to hit on her at her work and for once I actually behaved myself.
Got an endoscopy Friday which is always fun bc who doesn't love getting medical stuff stuck down their throat?
I should be able to work that in to some kind of sympathy sex. π
Trump finally dies and as expected goes to Hell where he is greeted by the Devil himself given the enormity of his evil. The Devil tells Trump he is pretty impressed with him and tells him he's going to give him three choices of everlasting punishments but whichever one he chooses the person currently enduring the punishment will be freed to heaven.
The Devil escorts Trump down a hallway with 3 doors.
In the first room Hitler is being taken repeatedly by a huge Amazon with an even bigger strapon. Trump declines the option and asks to see the next door.
Behind door #2 he find Mitch McConnell who is breaking rocks into smaller rocks with a small hammer only to have more big rocks appear over and over. Trump declines the second option.
Finally behind door #3 Monica Lewinsky is blowing Clinton non-stop. Trump grins and immediately chooses Option 3.
Devil: "Ok Monica you're free to go!!"
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Groan. Looks our break from winter is ending. After a couple days of rain and even thunderstorms, it is now snowing. And I have to go outside. Back to ye olde parka.
Seeker, you need to move further north; the colder temps minimize the snowfall. π€£ Well some years anyway.
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I've put on asbestos panties for this one, but am I the only one who couldn't give a flying f*ck about the Olympics?
I get you. The Olympics has its moments but I liked it better before it became just another cash cow with pro athletes. Something got lost there somehow. One wonders what better good the billions of dollars could have done elsewhere.