Recent content by Smoke

Your story isn't an example of this, but it reminded me of a scene from the movie A Beautiful Mind, where John Nash comes up with his Nobel Peace Prize idea on the Equilibrium Game Theory.

I just wanted to add, it's super easy to love on pets because they are so darn cute, they love unconditionally, they forgive if you step on their tail, they somehow sense when you're emotionally down, but at the top of the list, they don't ever challenge what we say, argue, nag, etc... There is...

I had to make a tough decision to put my cat down of 16.5 years a little over a month ago. I was just a kid when I got him. I spent my entire adult life with him and there hasn't been a waking hour I don't think about him and miss him. He was there for me in previous relationships, deaths in my...

In my neck of the woods, I think a very small minority would consider carrot cake a spicy food. Even White people joke about Cracker Barrel and Luby's being too spicy for other White people. :ROFL:

Okay, you're an overthinker too. High-five!

To clarify, I think because of where I grew up, a spice isn't really a spice unless it burns/stings. That isn't the most accepted definition though :oops:. I've referred to anything that wasn't spicy as a "seasoning". I guess it's not entirely wrong, is it?

I know cinnamon is technically a spice, but I have never really seen it as such in my head. But since we are talking about spice/spicy and cinnamon fits in that category, I would recommend going to a real authentic Mexican restaurant (not Taco Bell....) and ordering horchata. Confirm it's...

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I swear you were inside my mind a few weeks ago when I was reading Genesis again. I'm perhaps a bit more cynical than you are though. I've always had a negative interpretation of this story, in particular Abraham. I can't fault a man for worrying about his life, but to be willing to essentially...

Very interesting study. I'll have to try to find it so I can dive deeper. The "Not a Blank Slate" part, would this indicate that there is more objectivity than subjectivity as to what is beautiful? It would dispel cultural bias and perceptions to what beauty is. Very intriguing.

If I had to take a position, I would say it's more beneficial than it is disadvantageous. However, from a male perspective, I can give anecdotal evidence of people assuming you are a d-bag for simply presenting yourself in an otherwise professional manner (polo and dress pants). I've asked...

Makes me think of Val Kilmer who died yesterday. :cry:

I'll have to watch this movie. Sounds interesting! Your post sort of reminded me of Norma Jean Baker's story (Marilyn Monroe). Classic beauty with a short and tragic life.

Oof, I'm sorry for the experiences you shared but appreciative your input. While I may not feel the exact same way as you do about redheads, I sort of understand. The difference is that I find that they are either really attractive or really not. Rarely have I see a "mid" redhead. I remember...

You're absolutely right. Great point. If we look through a political lens, I think it has played a factor in how people vote/support. I'm not saying it's entirely why people vote for a certain candidate, but I think it's certainly a boost. Think of people like Gavin Newsom for example, all I...