Steve O

I'd ask if we were in the same first grade class, but I'm pretty sure this scene was played out in classrooms across the country. Besides, we didn't have school busses in my district.

Great topic MDK, thanks for starting it. Have a feeling it will be on the first page or two of OTW for quite a while.

Buried Bones, Solved Murders, Crimes of the Century. I like the podcasts about old murders, some going back to the 18th century. I try not to dwell on what that says about me!😕

Among other things, "Investigators said Moore told them he remembered shooting his wife, but not the other two women." https://archive.knoxnews.com/news/local/356994351.html/ https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/jury-finds-man-guilty-in-powell-triple-murder-trial/51-95289181 Pretty sure the women with her back to the camera in the blue blazer in the picture in the second link is my niece. I remember trying to follow the case, googling "triple murder in Knoxville Tennessee" and getting 3 separate recent cases.

The Dog’s Diary 8:00 am – Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am – A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am – A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am – Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 PM – Milk bones! My favorite thing! 1:00 PM – Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 PM – Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 5:00 PM – Dinner! My favorite thing! 7:00 PM – Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 8:00 PM – Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing! 11:00 PM – Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing! The Cat’s Diary Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a “good little hunter” I am. There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of “allergies.” I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. He has obviously gone mad. The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now.

Those crazy Tennessean's. Only surprise here is that the teen wasn't his son. My niece is a public defender in Tennessee. One of her first cases several years ago was a triple murder when a guy came home early to find his wife in bed with twin sisters. He grabbed his gun and shot all 3. I mean, who the hell goes for their gun instead of their camera?

Yup, worked out so well last time we did it. Actually the time before that wasn't so bad so you're probably right.

"If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." You had it sir. RIP

No "that was a close one stories." Actually skydiving is about the only thing that would get me back in to a plane. You're right, it is fast. You suck it up. I found that whenever I got somewhere all I did was worry about the flight back the entire time. Enjoy the destination much more without the worry, even if it limits the destinations. I'm not that hard to please, put a beer or glass of wine in my hand and I'm happy. Would like to see Paris though, maybe when I hit 90 I'll decide there isn't much to lose. Not that far off.

Haven't flown since 91. Didn't need the recent rash to convince me it isn't safe.

Spot on. We all have our proverbial "hill we're willing to die on." It's mind boggling the democrats chose DEI and open borders when, if not 95% issues, they're certainly 80% issues. The failure of all but one Democrat to applaud DJ Daniel, Payton McNabb, or the Laken Riley family tells me that hasn't changed.

Much as I hate to agree, it's not unlike LBJ losing Cronkite.

would have been a win if we traded him for a player never to be named!

Don't even need to click on the link to know the refs screwed us on this one.

The TPC being in Florida didn't shut down until the 12th. First they said after Thursday's round there wouldn't be any spectators allowed. Then that changed and everyone was called off the course, tournament cancelled. Those that finished the round were paid something, don't remember what. Those still on the course didn't get anything.

Has anyone tried Inspire? Successful?

Bummer. Way to young. RIP.

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Exactly. DEI is no more about diversity, equity, or inclusion than the Inflation Reduction Act was about reducing inflation. It would have been more accurate to name it FFDG (favoritism for designated groups.)

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Stop it. Saying it over and over won't make it true. Trump never called the pandemic a hoax. He referred to the democrat's politicizing the pandemic as "their new hoax" (the old one being the impeachment hoax.) That being said, he did attempt to downplay its severity. There is no shortage of bad handling of the pandemic. Here is the exact quote: "...One of my people came up to me and said, 'Mr. President, they tried to beat you on Russia, Russia, Russia. That didn't work out too well. They couldn't do it. They tried the impeachment hoax. That was on a perfect conversation. They tried anything, they tried it over and over, they've been doing it since you got in. It's all turning, they lost, it's all turning. Think of it. Think of it. And this is their new hoax..."

I don't watch Fox news. Or CNN. Mostly NewsNation. Not that what Trump said wasn't bad, but the things Fauci said were worse. Shut the nation down. Covid vaccine is safe and effective. Masks won't do any good. Masks are effective.

Speaking only for myself, Dr Fauci had a lot in destroying confidence in science. CDC's handling of covid left it open to attacks.

I mean, it really isn't that hard. Hope these folks don't struggle as much with driving.

The BJ's robots are for checking inventory