But the dogs who have chosen to ally with indivdual human families have been good for us in many ways and, with some exceptions, have earned their pay. In general, kids who grow up with dogs are bett… (View Post)

Those interested in betting on national elections in the US will want to read this article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/04/2024-election-biden-trump/ Sample: "The electorate … (View Post)

TSE said: "I currently have writer's block." I suppose you aren't inclined to write about the elections in my local area, Kirkland city council, Lake Washington School District bo… (View Post)

Why I am grateful to "scum". With every breath I take: "Cyanobacteria are the first organisms known to have produced oxygen. By producing and releasing oxygen as a byproduct of photosy… (View Post)

Off topic, but cheering: The Texas Rangers won the World Series last night, for the first time in their long history. There is a small political point in their history. "In April 1989, [George W… (View Post)