Tarannus

But, in all seriousness, I am concerned. Historically, self-inflicted isolation has produced dysfunctional societies. That dysfunction is easily exploited by predators within and outside. See Japan, China pre opium war, Albania in the late 90s, and the US (time and time again).

i cant wait to move to Canada

whilt just go north mate

my pal's just finished doing her phd in the social history of dounreay nuclear powerplant, i feel like u would get along

I miss you, you wholesome guy you.

I hope you get a bobblehead

wholesome office moments

i'd kill for my own whiteboard

congrats my man

Just don't go opening portals to the upside down, Tar.

genuine science :heyzeus:

For almost 20 years I've been battling with social anxiety in one form or another. My biggest fear is how I'm perceived by others and a constant worry that I'm a failure. I always "sweat the small stuff" because I had a pathological inclination to worry.

In researching my background and motivations for Kinley Tenzing, my CAB, I've found a worldview that's more open and flexible. Wanting to keep accuracy with the tenets of Tibetan/Bhutanese variants of Buddhism, I've found a way of viewing the world that's personally broader and more holistic.

While I can not state that I am a Buddhist devotee, the teachings have really resonated with me - especially in stressful times.

Thanks for the support everyone, it means a lot. I'm not exactly sure how I'm feeling, aside from a bit of a hollow numbness. Handling major changes and loss have always been hard for me.

Today's not been great for me either, but we can take solace in the fact that things get better with time.

Bless you in these trying times.

Thanks @Nov - losing a pet is never easy. I just wish it was a bit more spaced out. In less than a year our family has lost Sadie, Boo, and now Mister/Beautiful is crossing that bridge this week. I know these things are inevitable, but it still isn't easy to take. He might have yowled at walls, he might have had a neurological disability and attachment issues, but he became a very loving cat in his old age.

Goes to show how compassionate we can be in the end. To each other and those that aren't sentient like us

I had a cat that lived to be 21 years old before we had to put her down for various health reasons (I think I was maybe 16-18 when she died) so I'm really sorry to hear that. Its never easy to lose a pet - let alone one who has been in your life for a long time.

What are the tires made of, gold plated titanium???

Steel, rubber, and pure profit margin unfortunately. My tires were approaching 5 years old, and just can't handle the sandpaper that passes for road surfaces in New Mexico anymore. So I got a set of four new all-weather tires - at least these have a 60,000 mile / (approximately 96500 km) service life and warranty.

That would've costed you half that price in Spain what a bunch of robbers wtf

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-warcrimes-convention/russias-putin-revokes-geneva-convention-protocol-on-war-crimes-victims-idUSKBN1WW2IN

What the fuck.

To help you remain tranquil in the face of almost certain death, smooth jazz will be deployed in 3... 2... 1 https://youtu.be/nDifsWZ_s5s

I am glad that we are graced with your presence in this community Tar

That made my day BQ - thanks!

I can tell why you love your job.

you should invest in a punching bag

If that punching bag has the ability to influence policy regarding current events in Turkey, Spain, or the PRC, then I think it might be useful.

storytelling doesnt always make an enjoyable movie eitehr, i enjoy michael bay movies but i dont give a shit about the story

you’re awesome, tarannus

That compliment means the world - especially with the weirdness of our team trying to get a report from scratch to out the door in beyond record time - thank you!