SecondJon @SecondJon@qoto.org

"It's what you're reading that matters...not the speed with which you're getting truth it. Reading is supposed to be about an encounter with other minds... Americans have enough encouragements to narcissism ; let's try to do without this one." (full quote in attached photo)

On #reading from The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction about bkkeepr, also applies to Goodreads and other alternatives.

The U.S. was the world leader in CO2 reduction in 2019

The United States led the world in CO2 reductions during 2019, a feat it managed to pull off while still experiencing solid economic growth, according to a new report.

https://disrn.com/news/the-us-was-the-world-leader-in-co2-reduction-in-2019

I just got a republican AND a democrat primary ballot in the mail.

#uspol #primary #Colorado

4 years ago I left party affiliation behind. I was done. The same year the Colorado electorate voted to an open primary instead of being a caucus state. So while I declared I wanted nothing to do with either, I now get to vote for who they have as their candidate. I have more influence than Republicans or Democrats because I can choose whose primary to influence. Trump is obviously going to win the Republican primary, so it only makes sense to vote in the Democrat primary.

I think the open primary arrangement is a bad idea. Why should I, unaffiliated, have more influence that those who affiliate?

Kentucky company releases "Politics Scented Candle" made from real horse manure

A small Kentucky company has released a "Politics Scented Candle" made from real horse manure.

https://disrn.com/news/kentucky-company-releases-politics-scented-candle-made-from-authentic-horse-manure

Scientist Claims that Earth Is ‘Unique’ to Other Planets to Host Life

Peter Ward, a geologist and evolutionary biologist, said it is very unlikely that any planet will be able to hold life apart from ours because of the number of geological and biological complexities.

https://sputniknews.com/science/202002081078263664-scientist-claims-earth-unique-other-planets-life/

I was told that we'd have no snow after the new year due to climate change.

All schools closed due to snow.

https://www.9news.com/mobile/closings

Archaeologists announce discovery of ancient Viking board game piece

Archeologists on the island of Lindisfarne in the United Kingdom recently announced an exciting find after unearthing what they said was a 1,300-year-old gaming piece from an ancient Viking board game.

https://disrn.com/news/archaeologists-announce-discovery-of-ancient-viking-board-game-piece

Gallup: 90% of Americans are satisfied with their personal life — a new record

Gallup's "Mood of the Nation" survey conducted January 2 to 15 revealed that "nine in 10 Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in their personal life" — a record high in the four-decade trend.

https://disrn.com/news/gallup-nine-in-10-americans-are-satisfied-with-the-way-things-are-going-in-their-personal-life

#uspol

Homeschool Mom Goes On Brisk Morning Run With 18-Seat Jogging Stroller

TEMECULA, CA—Local homeschool mom Cindy Breyers has a morning routine: get up at 6, read Proverbs 31, read fourteen other chapters of the Bible, make coffee, and finally, go out for a quick morning jog with her 18-seat jogging stroller.The wife cheerily gets all the kids ready, loads them all into the custom stroller, and goes on a quick 5-mile run aroun …

https://babylonbee.com/news/homeschool-mom-goes-on-brisk-morning-jog-with-18-seat-stroller