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If You Could Advise Your Younger Self - What Would You Say ?

If You Could Advise Your Younger Self - What Would You Say ?


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  36 Comments  •  9 years ago

Lake Erie Almost Frozen Over

Lake Erie Almost Frozen Over


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  13 Comments  •  9 years ago

The Great Lakes ice cover continues to grow as cold weather slams the country. Lake Erie had 98% ice cover on Wednesday, according to the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. Lake...
People and Events That Shaped Our Lives by Robert in Ohio

People and Events That Shaped Our Lives by Robert in Ohio


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  6 Comments  •  9 years ago

On a regular basis, we demonstrate who we are and what we believe in through our words and more importantly through our actions most of those words and actions reflect that we are good people,...
What is a Mentor and Who Needs One Anyway?

What is a Mentor and Who Needs One Anyway?


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

The first part of the question is quite complicated and before we explore it, we can easily answer the second part which is quite simple. Everyone should have a mentor! What type of mentor and...
Please learn from my BAD experience!  Alcohol can freeze, too!

Please learn from my BAD experience! Alcohol can freeze, too!


Via: dowser  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  41 Comments  •  9 years ago

With all this God-awful weather we've been having, despite having shoveled the porch, walk, and driveway, we have about 1-2" of solid ice on our walkways. Our walkways were replaced, at great...
The Presidents of the U.S. in Order of Hotness

The Presidents of the U.S. in Order of Hotness


Via: pokermike  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  4 Comments  •  9 years ago

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES: IN ORDER OF HOTNESS 1. Franklin Pierce Here he isthe hottest American president! Youre probably thinking Wow!Where has Franklin Pierce been all my life?...
Gold and Silver Treasures -- 1860-1935

Gold and Silver Treasures -- 1860-1935


Via: dowser  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  17 Comments  •  9 years ago

None of this is of any great value, although anything good lives in my lock box at the bank... But, they're from my family, and they mean a great deal to me. The family jewelry has been spread...
Words... ... by Bob Nelson

Words... ... by Bob Nelson


Via: bob-nelson  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  50 Comments  •  9 years ago

There have been some "interesting conversations" lately, as NT members try to analyze the forum's current position and course, to predict where it is headed. (No, that is not the...
From Jamaica to Minnesota to Myself

From Jamaica to Minnesota to Myself


Via: larry-hampton  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

I knew I had to leave my home country whether in a coffin or on a plane. ~link~
Eight Ways to Protect Yourself from Emotional Manipulation

Eight Ways to Protect Yourself from Emotional Manipulation


Via: ambivalent  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  9 Comments  •  9 years ago

My personal favorite as recentlywitnessed right here on our front page: They can try. 4. Guilt. Emotional manipulators are excellent guilt mongers. They can make you feel guilty for speaking...
Each year he sent her roses,

Each year he sent her roses,


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  2 Comments  •  9 years ago

Each year he sent her roses, (Author unknown) Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, I love you even more this year, than last year on this day. My...
Over Easy: Optimism

Over Easy: Optimism


Via: bob-nelson  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  1 Comments  •  9 years ago

Benjamin Franklin was to have said Id rather be a pessimist because then I can only be pleasantly surprised. but also said Im more optimistic than pessimistic. Or perhaps Im an optimistic...
Old Video Captures Married Couple Together—as Kids

Old Video Captures Married Couple Together—as Kids


Via: randy2  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

New Jersey pair visited same amusement park in 1988 (Newser) Today.com is throwing around words like "destiny," "serendipity," and "fate," and this at least qualifies as a crazy...
I’m a big-city Northeast liberal blogger, which means I’m hopelessly out of touch with the normal world. - A Beer Review.

I’m a big-city Northeast liberal blogger, which means I’m hopelessly out of touch with the normal world. - A Beer Review.


Via: larry-hampton  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  5 Comments  •  9 years ago

If you came here because of the title, then my lure worked as this truly is a beer review. Though I couldn't help but poke some fun at my left-leaning brothers and sisters on NTer's after...
Watch This Accident Video and Tell Us Who You Think Is to Blame

Watch This Accident Video and Tell Us Who You Think Is to Blame


Via: jerry-verlinger  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  35 Comments  •  9 years ago

Heres the conundrum: A motorcyclist has the green light but cars that previously had the right of way still block the intersection. Said motorcyclist, being more agile than his fellow motorists...
Life is a Juggling Act

Life is a Juggling Act


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  13 Comments  •  9 years ago

The challenges of balancing the various aspects of our lives is a never ending challenge, a game that is imperative that we always win. So the art of juggling the different balls making up our...
Soldier Dad Shocks his Son when he Photobombs School Picture

Soldier Dad Shocks his Son when he Photobombs School Picture


Via: xxjefferson51  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

Check out this priceless video of a soldier who surprises his young son by showing up at the childs school and photo bombing his school picture. Corporal James Bass had spent a year deployed...
Listen to the Music

Listen to the Music


Via: larry-hampton  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  3 Comments  •  9 years ago

If you had to pick one song to encourage and lift-up someone, what song would it be? This would be my pick today...
Canadians Love Poop, Americans Love Pizza: How Emojis Fare Worldwide

Canadians Love Poop, Americans Love Pizza: How Emojis Fare Worldwide


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  33 Comments  •  9 years ago

i SwiftKey analyzed more than a billion pieces of emoji data, organized by language and country. The poop emoji was most popular in Canada. Unicode/Apple hide caption i toggle caption...
Canada, my beloved country

Canada, my beloved country


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  17 Comments  •  9 years ago

Canada, my beloved country I was born in Canada, grew up there and received all my education there, majoring in English Literature for my B.A. and then got my LL.B., eventually to be...
The Golden Dynasty of China

The Golden Dynasty of China


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  19 Comments  •  9 years ago

The Golden Dynasty of China Emperor Buzz of the Golden Dynasty. Kowtow, you underlings! Ooops - I see a Rockport Walker peeking out under the table. And now (Fanfare, please) my...
If Bees Earned Minimum Wage, A Jar of Honey Would Cost $182,000

If Bees Earned Minimum Wage, A Jar of Honey Would Cost $182,000


Via: robert-in-ohio  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  48 Comments  •  9 years ago

Sad Animal Facts, An Amusing Series That Pairs Adorable Illustrations With Sobering Facts About Specific Animals Sad Animal Facts is an amusing series from artist Brooke Barker , who...
Dedications – from my home to you – Part 1

Dedications – from my home to you – Part 1


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  21 Comments  •  9 years ago

Dedications from my home to you Part 1 These are all photos taken inside my home. There are in totally random order and so is no indication of how I feel about any of you, although the item...
Dedications – from my home to you – Part 2

Dedications – from my home to you – Part 2


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  17 Comments  •  9 years ago

Dedications from my home to you Part 2 These are all photos taken inside my home. There are in totally random order and so is no indication of how I feel about any of you, although the item...
Dedications – from my home to you – Part 3

Dedications – from my home to you – Part 3


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Scattershooting,Ramblings & Life  •  19 Comments  •  9 years ago

Dedications from my home to you Part 3 These are all photos taken inside my home. There are in totally random order and so is no indication of how I feel about any of you, although the item...
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