Notices by Algot (algot@mastodon.art)

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Weed/Wildflower Wednesday
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New England Aster - Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
2019-09-24
Metrowest Massachusetts

One of the harbingers of fall around here is the September/October appearance of New England Aster flowers. The plants look like they might just be unproductive weeds all summer long so it might be tempting to pull the plants out, but if you wait, the bees who gather happily on these abundant, if small, blossoms will thank you.

Biotène is not a Bio-teen is also not a less-than-adult android.

As a side note: Are robots are "born" adults.

We want to let you know...

Your vehicle's extended warranty plan may have expired.

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Oh, do you mean the vehicle I have not owned for five years now?

Unspeakable horror!

So, of course, we must speak about it.

@Shitlord

Perhaps better than starting out a hasbean. 😉

This news is broken.

That is all.

I suffer.

But unlike too many others, I suffer from a neuro-illogical disorder.

I'm not fully sure which is worse.

@Shufei

I have reconsidered.

Perhaps the proper term is "philopiner", at least as it applies to my own thoughts!

@martinidog

Perhaps they are a metaphor.

@Shufei

I have made a semi-conscious decision to be ignorant of people labeled as philosophers, studying intead the biological/physical sciences.

I need to ask others who know about the areas of my self-imposed ignorance.

Thank you.

Having read the introduction of the Wikipedia entry on Girard, I think I see how you made the connection.

My thinking is much more off the cuff!

@Shufei

René Girard?

@Shufei

Would you enlighten me?

Who is Girard, to whom you refer?

@Shufei

Maybe an opinion-osopher, anyway

If we don't have an opponent, let us gradually create one by our self-centered actions. Then, of course, blame the "other" for defying our self-centered actions.

#WordOfTheDay

cheat

verb
1 no object - Act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.
1.1 with object - Gain an advantage over or deprive of something by using unfair or deceitful methods
noun
1 A person who behaves dishonestly in order to gain an advantage.

Origin
Late Middle English shortening of escheat (the original sense).

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Being rich, in and of itself, is not a cheat, though, without doubt, it gives one an advantage over being poor. It is all in how one define

@djsundog

DIY-made items, made by a hobbyist whose work is more important than the product and for whom the product is less the point than the doing.

It will be as unique and heirloom as you please.

I you can, be the person who makes it.

@hhardy01
Fired?

Equinox

Un-troubled sleep
Sheet alone was not enough
Half wrapped in blanket's keep.
Winter's gradual approach
Is not a sudden leap.

Rise at five, from sleep lifted
Night's dark not broken yet
Dawn's appearance has been shifted
Clock change will goof that up
When with "fall back" we are gifted.

I look forward to the snow.
"Argh!" I hear you shout.
It's not for you, I know.
I'll be satisfied for now
With the fallen leaves that blow.

#SmallPoems

@dirtycommo

Small moments are indeed that! Thanks.

@Mainebot

Magic will prevail. Cast your Tiwesdæg spell and your week will pass faster!