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7-5-22, 8:12pm

Rogar replied to a thread harvest 2022 in Gardening & Farming

I may have some summer squash, Japanese eggplant and a variety of peppers within a week and probably another week for tomatoes. I was thinking today...

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7-5-22, 8:02pm

Rogar replied to a thread Happy Independence Day in Holidays

I celebrated with a couple of beers and an Impossible burger. I've had some luck and privilege in my life that has allowed me to pursue some dreams,...

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7-5-22, 3:50pm

Rogar replied to a thread What Should I consider? in Emergency Preparedness

In some of our local weather related extremes renters have been caught without renters insurance.

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7-2-22, 8:43pm

Rogar replied to a thread Democrats for Trump in Simple Public Policy

When I heard about this one of my first impressions was, Game of Thrones. I've not thought of political ads as having much integrity, where ever...

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7-2-22, 4:12pm

Rogar replied to a thread Democrats for Trump in Simple Public Policy

We had that here. I seems like it could backfire. Possibly the same candidates who lost and are now claiming they were cheated and refuse to...

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6-27-22, 6:00pm

Rogar started a thread I see a red door... in Housing

...and I want to paint it black? I've been doing some slow morning bike tours of my area of 50's and 60's homes. Maybe I've not paid close enough...

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6-27-22, 5:36pm

Rogar replied to a thread Sneaky amazon in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Yes, that would be silly. I have used cardboard topped with mulch as a replacement for plastic weed barrier fabric in the yard and garden, and also...

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6-27-22, 4:26pm

Rogar replied to a thread Sneaky amazon in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Yes, a handful of big box stores are close to home, so it would not make sense to order from them anyway. The down side being there are big box...

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6-27-22, 4:15pm

Rogar replied to a thread Long-range (100+ years) forecast for the planet in Environmental Issues

A hundred plus years from now I think we will have already gone through some versions of tribulations over climate disasters and food and resource...

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6-27-22, 3:55pm

Rogar replied to a thread Sneaky amazon in Frugality, Products & Purchases

My local recycling center does single stream recycling and takes corrugated cardboard. They also take paper products like packaging materials, but...

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6-27-22, 2:45pm

Rogar replied to a thread What movies are you watching in 2021? in Reviews

I really enjoyed "Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom". It is the fictitious account of a young man in Bhutan who takes a job as a teacher in what they...

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6-26-22, 7:47am

Rogar replied to a thread Roe vs. Wade..... in Simple Public Policy

I've up dated my concept of legal precedence, although it looks like there could now be a new era of precedence. However, it appears that decisions...

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6-25-22, 8:13pm

Rogar replied to a thread Roe vs. Wade..... in Simple Public Policy

I understand the politics, which seems obvious. It just seems like it's not working like it was intended. And what value is the precedence of the...

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6-25-22, 7:29pm

Rogar replied to a thread Roe vs. Wade..... in Simple Public Policy

There are some things about legal precedence that I don't understand. When the highest court in the land interprets the constitution in a certain...

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6-24-22, 3:38pm

Rogar replied to a thread Roe vs. Wade..... in Simple Public Policy

I honestly don't have a strong opinion on abortion, but would like to defend the integrity of science. "New abortion laws say it's clear when life...

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6-23-22, 12:26pm

Rogar replied to a thread A Texas nation? in Simple Public Policy

If it isn't obvious, I suspect it's just rhetoric to express dissatisfaction. They would probably be content if the president was a Trump like...

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6-21-22, 8:18am

Rogar replied to a thread Costco shoppers in Food & Recipes

I haven't belonged to Costco for a few years but my recollection is of long lines with carts loaded with stuff. I think some commercial operations...

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6-20-22, 2:36pm

Rogar replied to a thread Anyone start their own seedlings anymore? in Gardening & Farming

I plant all of my spring greens from seed in the early spring time. Kale, spinach, etc. Squash and cucumbers direct sow from seed. This year I...

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6-18-22, 12:52pm

Rogar replied to a thread What if trump isn’t held accountable? in Simple Public Policy

I don't believe for a minute he really thinks he won either. As a legal issue, can they prove what he believes or doesn't enough to make a case...

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6-18-22, 10:37am

Rogar replied to a thread What if trump isn’t held accountable? in Simple Public Policy

I think first is to identify what actions he should be held accountable for. If he sincerely believed he won the election and the election results...

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6-16-22, 6:57pm

Rogar replied to a thread Why Not to Vote Democrat in Simple Public Policy

I asked my magic eight ball if Pence would be the next president and it said, outlook hazy, try again. My hope is that Biden announces he's not...

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6-16-22, 1:18pm

Rogar replied to a thread Why NOT to vote Republican in Simple Public Policy

It's occurred to me that Trump will be trying extra hard to get elected again so he can once again be protected by presidential immunity and also...

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6-15-22, 9:37pm

Rogar replied to a thread Why NOT to vote Republican in Simple Public Policy

I am no big fan of Trump and have watched parts of the hearings. I've not seen evidence of anything he has done that is glaringly illegal. ...

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6-14-22, 9:24pm

Rogar replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

My landline bill seems to go up even faster than inflation. The cost of a landline may seem ridiculous to some and there are few others such as...

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6-14-22, 4:02pm

Rogar replied to a thread How are you dealing with inflation? in Personal Finance

Despite his weaknesses, Clinton was a good communicator. Something that recent presidents have lacked. Speaking of drinking a beer with a pal, when...

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6-12-22, 7:38pm

Rogar replied to a thread Something I've stumbled across (fava beans) in Health & Health Care

I've had a handful of bean varieties from Rancho Gordo. They specialize in heirloom beans, mostly from Mexico and Central America. At first, mail...

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6-11-22, 10:37am

Rogar replied to a thread Something I've stumbled across (fava beans) in Health & Health Care

I once had a fava bean hummus at a local brewpub. I've tried to reproduce at home with only limited success, but it might be worth experimentation.

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6-10-22, 7:52pm

Rogar replied to a thread Why NOT to vote Republican in Simple Public Policy

"Fools" works for me, but "criminals" is the first word that comes to my mind.

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6-10-22, 10:43am

Rogar replied to a thread How are you dealing with inflation? in Personal Finance

I saw my first $5 gas yesterday, but most are still in the upper end of $4+. Our local news said that it was record highway travel over Memorial Day...

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6-7-22, 6:21am

Rogar replied to a thread What frugal thing do you do that makes you an "extreme cheapskate"? in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Eric, this is it. Matter of fact I own her cookbook and also use several of her other recipes. https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-granola-recipe/

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6-6-22, 9:31pm

Rogar replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

I'm glad I am not the only one to be duped, but I'd don't know that that's much to be done about it. I'm sure people with more leverage than me have...

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6-6-22, 5:29pm

Rogar replied to a thread The Daily Peeve / Rant in Dailies and Challenges

A couple of days ago I was returning home after some outdoor recreation. The route takes me through a town of 500 and as you approach the town on...

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6-6-22, 4:56pm

Rogar replied to a thread Provocative Quote of the Day in Simple Public Policy

I wonder if potlatches are entirely voluntary, or if you can claim a stuffy nose and skip giving away your things.

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