Politics and other bad words

Got back from a few chores. So, I looked in on the Bad Astronomy Blog ( go here: http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/) which I do several times a day. He is prolific in his writings and his topic coverage. The most recent blog from him spoke of polls and election outcomes. I, like many others leave replies. It's almost a compulsion to reply. Most often the reply is directed to him, but sometimes it is in response to others' replies.

I know I usually have time to sit in front of my computer and cast about for things Internet-ish because I'm retired. BA on the other hand, spends a lot of time in front of his computer and I wonder what he does for a living. Oh, I know he's an astronomer, but you can't do much research, or teaching to classes, or working with other of his learned peers while writing blogs and occasionally responding to them. Perhaps his wife has a well paying employment position and supports his endeavors. In any case - good work if you can get it.

Now, about the politics. He involves us all, bloggers and repliers, in his scientific knowledge as well as his political opinions. I don't always agree with him. In fact, he and I are at odds on many issues. That may be due to me being a curmudgeon while he's a young man of world travelled status. My hat's off to Dr. Phil Plait.

Guess I didn't have much to say about politics after all. Oh well...

Getting busy...

Gotta get up and go chase chores. We live in an HOA (home owners association) directed development. The original colors on the houses and trim must be maintained. Well, I painted the front door a different color. The HOA hasn't come in the night with burning torches and chants of, "Burn the Monster," but they've let me know I need to repaint the door. I'll try to get the color close. The builder used paint from who-knows-where and finding the exact same shade/color will be difficult.

Still, it must be done, if for no other reason than domestic tranquility. While I'm out I guess I'll go by the drivers license office and get renewed. And the car needs washing (something else I'm not allowed to do in front of my house), and probably should stop and get a few groceries.

I'll tell you, being a "Gentleman of Leisure" sure keeps me busy. Be back for more drivel later.

New at this...

Well, I'm new at this and I'll see how it goes. If you don't like what you read here, move on. I'll delete anything I chose, especially vitriolic, profane, obscene language or referents to same. Persons will not be attacked in character, politics, sex, religion or knowledge. That'll get deleted also. Ideas will stand as long as the idea is framed in acceptable words and language. BTW, I will not tolerate the use of texting shortcuts and abbreviations. And if I see them here, I'll cut them out and LMAF while doing it.