What's everyone been up to?
Missed ya guys. Thought I would pop in for a hello.
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as one would expect 
I love science docs. I found my old “god that wasn’t there” the other day. Still as good as when I got it...of course it’s free now on YouTube
They put a camera in the cab and you follow the rails. I've been to Switzerland, Japan, England, and elsewhere. They even have rides through my home town.
Train fans, like myself, are a cult. Unlike religious cults, we don't care if you're not a member.
One aspect of these videos I find odd are the tunnels. They're not lit, so you travel in almost complete darkness. A lot of tunnels are short, so you zip right through, but some can be very long. In one video, the passage took over a half hour. You would think that they would edit that out, but it appears to be bad form among purists.
What they do edit out are long waits at stations or sidings. Apparently the commandment is, if it moves it stays.
My favorite train zooming by a church.
After 7 plus decades of fundamentalist-evangelism (aka southern baptist), recently giving that up in favor of Atheism, I'm so far doing pretty well loosening the ties that bound me all those years, pursuing truth and beauty instead. I watch a lot of the Atheist Community of Austin's YouTube show, The Atheist Experience. It's been very helpful and reaffirming.
I'm also adjusting to being a California newbie, having moved here almost a year ago. Involves living a hermit-like existence, which is fine, plus of course spending lots of time on DU.
What you been up to??
Cheers
It’s a co-op with an old (75 years) association. It is abstract art I just have a little instagram account but the only place where it can be bought is in the gallery.
Been doing this for about 5 years and I work in a couple different mediums. DM me if you are interested and I will give you the name of the Instagram account.
Stay safe up there with the wildfires. Keep your forests swept (god trump is an idiot) If you guys decide to meet in the middle I’m all over that. when I first joined they had many meetings back East and as you know it’s freaking vast out here. Take care and once again “welcome”
Ramen
Our numbers are growing.
I come back to see how things are (last time I came back I saw BMUS, Trotsky, onager, Heretic, Warren, you and many more, a couple years ago...but then I stress out (not because of them) lol, although you are all filthy heathens from way back 
instead it was constant whining by members of another forum...so I have to step back as well. I have no time for that.
As far of as the politics, since I work at home mostly. I make myself turn off the news but that son of bitch likes constant media chaos...so if I go too long between news cycles I have to play catch up. Luckily, the print news has been calling him out.
No Facebook
Limited Twitter
Limited Instagram for art only.
Perspective and balance have become everything.
I have to admit though that it is nice to see so many names still hanging in there even if they only pop up once in a while. My art is my mental sanity literally.
It is good to see familiar names again.
It's hard to catch up with all the new scandals isn't it. I've started exercising more and binge watching series. Really, anything to keep from starting to gibber like a rabid chipmunk every time I see or hear the idjit.
I am proud I hid with my Game of Thrones and other delightful binges like stranger things...It’s so nice.
I rarely watch regular tv. But when I pull an MSNBC binge day when a hearing comes on or like this week with a little good news for small d democracy, it’s ok for me to watch.
I tune in because they usually refuse to televise his rallies or lies instead just putting up the tweets.
(still addicted to it) lol, I will always be addicted to politics. I’m hopeful the next generation has more engagement.
back atcha!
👍😊 will have to check this out today while I work on a piece of commissioned art I have to finish.
On IV antibiotics.. all good, wound needs to heal tho
Much catching up, yes?
I hope you are feeling better? I did a little stint in the hospital for minor surgery in January.
IV antibiotics are no fun. Thoughts with you as you heal 
Solidarity for the infirm.
Fingers crossed my two auto immune diseases keep quiet and behave. Good and bad days. Ya know?
I have been sketching when I can’t paint. Going back to the basics. Keeps me busy as I listen to the news...and fume about the sexual assaulter in chief or whatever expletive available to describe him.
Hoping he will have the footnote in history of at least being *impeached by the house even if Moscow Mitch circles the wagons in the senate.
Then we can troll trump and his maga supporters forever.
Just heard about Joe Wilson (wow those were some crazy days on DU) Patrick Fitzgerald was our hero!
Sad news to Wilson’s fam. He was young 69.
I do this regularly lol... If it wasn't for the medical fraternity I would have no social life
It's all good tho I was worried about losing the foot, but an MRI said I could keep it
So I'm happy. It's all due to what side of the fence you're on I suppose 
Thanks again for the best wishes