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1-22-21, 6:13pm

Rogar replied to a thread Does anyone use a self-test at-home cholesterol meter? in Health & Health Care

GP, my cholesterol levels have been similar to yours. I suspect that if my BP were high my doc would perceive me as higher risk and I'd be looking...

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1-15-21, 9:45am

Rogar replied to a thread Do You Believe in Saints? in Simple Spirituality & Religion

When you ask the question, to which are you referring or what is your definition. In a sentence, my parents were saints for putting up with me as a...

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1-14-21, 10:23am

Rogar replied to a thread buying stuff from Amazon? in Frugality, Products & Purchases

I think it is probably correct in saying most consumer goods are made in China. Of all the stuff I order from Amazon, I can only think of one small...

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1-13-21, 11:33am

Rogar replied to a thread Conavirus...... in Health & Health Care

An article in the local news said that cases of the common cold and seasonal flu were down significantly due to the extra measures for Covid. I...

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1-13-21, 11:29am

Rogar replied to a thread Newspapers..... in Consumerism & The Media

I subscribe to the Washington Post online version and enjoy it. It was only $29 a year when I signed up, which seems reasonable for what it its. ...

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1-12-21, 5:58pm

Rogar replied to a thread Saving money (covid related) in Personal Finance

My last auto insurance billing actually dropped by about twenty five percent, with the explanation that there had been less travel and fewer...

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1-11-21, 9:13pm

Rogar replied to a thread What are you reading 2020? in Reviews

I did enjoy that and appreciate the recommendation. A nice reminisce of growing up in the 60's,plus a good dose of Stephen King type horror. I...

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1-11-21, 6:16pm

Rogar replied to a thread Ice fishing in Hobbies & Creativity

Lightly breaded with flour, cornmeal/flour mix, or crackers and pan fried with a good amount of oil is what I recall. The flavor and texture is...

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1-11-21, 3:26pm

Rogar replied to a thread Ice fishing in Hobbies & Creativity

Fresh perch fillets are tops in my book.

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1-11-21, 1:55pm

Rogar replied to a thread Ice fishing in Hobbies & Creativity

An important question to me would be, did anyone catch anything? There was a time when I did ice fishing and have fond memories of the fish fries...

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1-10-21, 8:56pm

Rogar replied to a thread Inauguration in Simple Public Policy

That is slightly disturbing to even think about. It would certainly be the start of something big. Maybe he would invite Putin.

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1-10-21, 8:13pm

Rogar replied to a thread Inauguration in Simple Public Policy

Mayhem.

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1-10-21, 8:09pm

Rogar replied to a thread 5 best and 5 worst presidents for stocks in Personal Finance

Economic conditions may or may not be related to the POTUS.

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1-10-21, 6:21pm

Rogar replied to a thread Simple Living Movies/Documentaries in Reviews

For a dreary winter day lift I might suggest a New Zealand movie called "Hunt for the Wilderpeople". It's a comedy/drama about an abandoned young...

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1-10-21, 2:29pm

Rogar replied to a thread Simple Living Movies/Documentaries in Reviews

Not a movie, but it seems consistent with the discussion. I have added the book, "Less Is More, How Degrowth Will Save the World" to my reading...

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1-10-21, 12:39pm

Rogar replied to a thread Inauguration in Simple Public Policy

Biden's pageant represents a public acknowledgment of the transfer of power. I suspect some people will benefit from seeing this as a tradition of...

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1-10-21, 11:28am

Rogar replied to a thread Given that we are losing quality members..... in Open Forum

I have enjoyed the political forum. There is not doubt a liberal leaning to opinions, but it still give some exposure to some diversity. It's...

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1-9-21, 6:26pm

Rogar replied to a thread Sheets in Consumerism & The Media

After many years of Target category of bargain sheets, a couple of years ago I splurged on a set of Parachute Pima cotton sheets. No regrets. I...

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1-8-21, 7:55pm

Rogar replied to a thread Georgia on my mind..... in Simple Public Policy

I don't know how spending will pan out, especially with all the stimulus packages, but I'd think it's almost a given that there will be more revenue...

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1-8-21, 12:21pm

Rogar replied to a thread Coup in Simple Public Policy

I will miss Tammy also. She was a voice of reason. Somethings are hard to talk about and times are stressful. I have read behavioral studies...

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1-7-21, 10:58pm

Rogar replied to a thread Getting the vaccine?? in Health & Health Care

I plan on getting it as soon as possible, which sounds like late winter/early spring right now. I have some concerns, but assume that by giving it...

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1-7-21, 4:56pm

Rogar replied to a thread Counting the electoral college in Simple Public Policy

I watched some of the opening discussion and talks and was impressed with some of the political rhetoric. Mitt gave an especially powerful talk. At...

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1-6-21, 11:26pm

Rogar replied to a thread Coup in Simple Public Policy

Our local news showed a couple of dozen people across the street from each other and yelling. That is it here. The mainstream news said this...

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1-6-21, 9:48pm

Rogar replied to a thread Coup in Simple Public Policy

i suppose. It might also prevent any future opportunities for self pardon. I just think there are better solutions with less dissonance.

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1-6-21, 8:50pm

Rogar replied to a thread Coup in Simple Public Policy

I don't know know if the 25th is the right path. I see a better solution for all of the leaders of the GOP coming out with a unified statement...

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1-6-21, 4:31pm

Rogar replied to a thread Coup in Simple Public Policy

So, you think this is OK then.

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1-6-21, 4:11pm

Rogar replied to a thread Coup in Simple Public Policy

Domestic terrorism. Trump could probably end this with a tweet. Bring in the guard and make arrests.

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1-6-21, 11:30am

Rogar replied to a thread Georgia on my mind..... in Simple Public Policy

I haven't heard the analysis of the talking heads yet, but I wonder if Trump shot the GOP in the foot with all his election antics. So long Mitch?

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1-4-21, 11:00am

Rogar replied to a thread Where are we investing now? in Personal Finance

I will be buying my annual limit of Treasury I Bonds in a couple weeks. The real rate of return is likely to be zero, but that is significantly...

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1-3-21, 6:45pm

Rogar replied to a thread Where are we investing now? in Personal Finance

I've never regretted my I-bond purchases, although with the annual limit some people may need to purchase them in multiple years to amount to a...

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12-31-20, 9:18am

Rogar replied to a thread Rituals in Open Forum

I shave every morning with an old fashioned double edged razor with shaving cream and brush. I've kept this up through the various stay at home...

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12-31-20, 8:33am

Rogar replied to a thread Conavirus...... in Health & Health Care

I saw the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, but totally missed any such a thing in any news source I follow. Maybe it's in the twitters and tweets...

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12-28-20, 11:26pm

Rogar replied to a thread So.....no signature, no bill. in Simple Public Policy

Wasn't Trump pushing a more "patriotic" re-writing of history being taught in schools. Part of our national heritage is dark, part is not. I...

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12-28-20, 8:35pm

Rogar replied to a thread So.....no signature, no bill. in Simple Public Policy

It does seem like a slight improvement over being drafted and dying in an unjust war.

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12-28-20, 7:42pm

Rogar replied to a thread New Year's Resolutions in Dailies and Challenges

I do a "green" birding year every year, identifying as many species as possible without driving or using public transportation. So mostly by bike or...

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12-28-20, 6:36pm

Rogar replied to a thread So.....no signature, no bill. in Simple Public Policy

I have an out of state friend in my older age group who had owned a small crafts type shop with one or two employees who sold out early in the...

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12-28-20, 5:47pm

Rogar replied to a thread Happy 12/25!!! in Open Forum

Bae, my condolences as well. It's just been a rough year.

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