It's just the tip of a massive filthy iceburg.

There is so much more I could say, but it would be a ramble that nobody would read.

I'm honored that you acknowledge my thoughts, thank you.

Over-all, I think personally, just my view, that women DO have a harder time than men... periods, cramps through the roof, man's ego, and double standards to deal with, unequal pay for the same damn job, and most human trafficking are women victims, just to name a few things.... I could list much more, but you get the point.

Men generally don't get raped... women do on a regular basis. stats are wrong, and will always be, because many women don't step forward out of fear. It's usually someone close to them which makes it even WORSE. They are also molested more.


I can go anywhere, any place in the world, and be feared to a degree (I travel in draped faded black rags for an excuse for clothes) and people won't mess with me for the most part.

Many Women have trouble walking down many streets, without getting harassed on a regular basis. and rarely, very rarely do I see a woman world traveling alone.

I met a Chinese woman in Bangalore, India that actually did. She wanted me to go to Nepal with her because she was tired of men bothering her. I didn't have enough cash or time, or I would have done that, and learned much from her, as her dissertation was about Nepal. I'll always regret that I didn't go, cash or time or not. I will always hope she's ok. She's a truly spectacular person. 20/20 hindsight is a bitter pill at times.

A Sawyer filter is a must! It should be a must in everyone's car in today's times anyway. What with all the floods in all, and water goin bad all over in all parts of the world, it'll be a necessity soon.

i'm from Treme originally, 7th ward....

welcome...

Good thing is it'll last 3 days kinda. the wind has been howling the last three days, but we get so quiet that you can actually hear a pin drop, and or, a "mouse pissin on cotton".

Agreed with the garbage issue for sure... a fine would be more than fair, and donations on top of that to clean it up.... I love climbing, but all over, all the mountains in the world, are pitons stuck in the rock, making the face weaker. That starts loose rock to crumble and fall, can start landslides that can kill a whole town below. Pitons are outlawed mostly now, but the damage has already been in place...

I use Petzl climbing tools that don't mess up the rock face... Removable wedges in such.

Also, Everest is out of the question. I like warm southern mountains. More animal dangers to be sure, but you're comfier.

If I need to be that high, I can find plenty of pilots on the base that need flight hours. you can just relax and look over all the mountains from twice as high. Including Everest....

I do realize that it's the journey as well as the goal and personal accomplishment. That is a positive thing, no doubt. I choose to do that in different accomplishments. I would like to have a first responders unit that travels to locations that need efficient help and strength in new and innovative ways.

It's a cold rain to do roof repairs in, and windy as hell....This Henry's stuff is really messy!

Last night it had a blue tinge to it. very large, very very bright at a little after midnight. It reminded me of a "black and white" version of waning white nights in Irkutsk.

To the OP, get your toes in the sand at Clearwater or Indian Rocks Beach and warm em up! Trust me, it will work. I miss those beaches.

It's the most fun you can have without laughing....

But......

I was with one woman a long time ago, (everything was a long time ago) Who was so ticklish she couldn't stand being touched without hardy laughter. We really took out time to get over that ticklishness, but were never able to get past it. tried massages, and other things, nothing worked. it wasn't funny, but frustrating. everything was out of the question. I felt really bad for her. I really wanted to be that person that got her there too...

This is what the astronauts do... Buzz Aldren and Neil Armstrong both used this I think.

You have tremendous power. Men with horrible egos know this, and unfortunately, they happened to be in the world's highest offices...

To give you an Idea how much power you have, in the Ojibwe Lodges, when a woman is on her moon, she is not allowed into the council circle until her moon is finished. Her aura medicine is considered too strong and distracting. It intimidates the men at times... It's a shame, as the women of the high council often have the best ideas or solutions, often in detailed stages (they have a lot to do!)... I can't say if that applies to other tribal lodges or not.

You have the same strength of power as men, but differently. one has to think altogether differently to come up with plans and solutions, but once you have your format, you will be unstoppable if you keep morphing it, because it's unique enough to cut through all the "landscaping" of others. step back... and at all angles....Think smart, not hard.

Heartfelt hugs Soufie, It's good that we have strong ones like him that look out for us... I thank him...

Also, a Pur water filter might be a possible good idea. Streptococci can live in the water supply, and give you Strep Throat in seconds. This might be as versatile or more so. They don't say enough about this thing, and they never will... why take chances? I won't. just sayin.

You might want to tell them a little about yourself in your profile...

and welcome to mingle....

I don't drink per se, but those bourbon pickles actually sound pretty good.....

I've been juicing for a long time, and haven't been sick since 2003. I also Nutri-Bullet. good stuff in times like these. I can't stress it enough!!!

Also, Young living has an Essential Oil called "Thieves". It was the same oil that the thieves used to go into the plague fields to rob the dead many years ago.

They NEVER got it. The king had them caught after they left the fields, and said if you give us the recipe, you can live instead of being put to death. The result of this mixture kills 99.99 and so on of airborne stuff. It works on masks, or around your collar. Don't get it on your skin! It burns. It smells wonderful, Cinnamon, Clove, evergreen, and other stuff. it's badazz stuff. you'll smell like a Christmas cookie.

Just little secrets from a time forgotten.... but extremely effective... if you doubt me, no problem, look it up. I wouldn't chance getting Thieves from anyone other than Young Living. Their oils are by far the most potent you can get.

no. I keep to myself. I'm scary looking, so everyone leaves me alone.

*Thinking* Springtime isn't getting here fast enough.... can't we just have summer already? This valley's freezing at night.

calming