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I hear 18-40 year olds among my students. And some of my friend's kids, girls, who are mid-twenties. They are all nice kids, but the world confuses them in so many ways.

Has it always been so?

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02-19-2024 , 12:50 AM

#303

Dominic

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yeah, being invisible to women under the age of 45 is a new experience for me.

02-19-2024 , 01:00 AM

#304

Phat Mack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic

yeah, being invisible to women under the age of 45 is a new experience for me.

Yeah, but it happens to women earlier than men, and it's tragic to watch.

02-19-2024 , 02:29 AM

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Dominic

Tripod

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true

Read a study some neurologists did where they studied the part of the brain in both men and women when they saw a member of the opposite sex.

If a man sees an unattractive woman, it triggers the part of the brain where he feels annoyance.

If a woman sees an unattractive man, it triggers total apathy - like she doesn't even see him.

02-19-2024 , 06:25 PM

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John Cole

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I went to a concert the other night and there were a bunch of old guys there. I can't be one of them, can I?

Also, if you have been to a class reunion, are the men or the women harder to identify? (I get the feeling that most of you haven't been to a class reunion, though.)

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02-19-2024 , 08:03 PM

#307

Dominic

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lol I haven't been back to my high school since the day I graduated. Hated that place.

I have been to a couple of college alumni weekends, tho.

02-20-2024 , 12:17 AM

#308

John Cole

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic

lol I haven't been back to my high school since the day I graduated. Hated that place.

I have been to a couple of college alumni weekends, tho.

I went to our 50 year reunion. It was nice to see a few old friends, and I had the chance to talk with a few people I didn't know all that well in high school.

Sad, though, seeing a board with pictures of people who have died, including a couple of very good friends: two former roommates and one colleague.

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02-20-2024 , 12:29 AM

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Phat Mack

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I haven't been back to high school once, but am still in contact with the kids I hung out with. All the guys I played sports with meet up once a year during March Madness and do a bunch of stuff that makes our wives's eyeses roll. Guys have no trouble with perpetual childhood. Some girls have a problem with it. No one understands why.

02-20-2024 , 12:42 AM

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John Cole

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My best friends are mostly from high school and college. We live close to each other, so we get together a couple times a month. A couple live out of state, but we still meet up a few times a year. I can't imagine making new friends at my age, and it's kinda nice knowing each other's idiosyncrasies.

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02-20-2024 , 12:49 AM

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Phat Mack

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Some of these guys I walked to kindergarten with. Nothing I say or do can alarm them--they know me too well. I love being with my pals.

02-20-2024 , 07:11 AM

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lastcardcharlie

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Nobody can make me laugh like my old classmates. I have been to several reunions, and am going to another in April. It was a boys' school, however, so I am unable to assist with the gender question.

02-20-2024 , 10:33 AM

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golddog

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Got an invite to a high school reunion a while back. Their big thing was they were going to have a "point party".

Back in the high school days, young people would go out to Wisconsin Point to party. Since nobody lived out there, we could be loud and drink. Mostly freezing our asses off.

Haven't kept in touch with any of my classmates. Traveling ~1000 miles to go stand out in the cold didn't appeal, so no.

Keep in touch with a few college friends, but get-togethers are dynamic. I might be near St. Louis/MSP and see the guys, or they here. Nothing formal like a reunion.

02-20-2024 , 11:46 AM

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John Cole

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Saw this headline:

Jimmy Carter still lives
Celebrates one year in hospice

You know what's terrible? Whoever wrote this was trying to be sincere in all likelihood.

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02-20-2024 , 07:00 PM

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John Cole

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I'm almost always home for sunset after class, and the winter sunsets are beautiful. Here's the view from my living room couch.

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02-20-2024 , 07:43 PM

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REDeYeS00

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lovely shot john cole
also concur with rainbow sherbet winter sunsets
a rather unique orientation while in new england to watch one happen over salt water

02-21-2024 , 05:36 AM

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lastcardcharlie

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Rain, rain, go away, come again another day.

02-21-2024 , 11:02 AM

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golddog

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Nice picture, John.

02-21-2024 , 10:16 PM

#319

John Cole

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The ocean view is beautiful, but even better is I live near friends and no longer need to drive two or more hours commuting each day.

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02-21-2024 , 11:34 PM

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John Cole

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My daughter is at a Journey/Toto concert. Loved Toto but has been texting me throughout the Journey portion.

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02-22-2024 , 12:47 AM

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Dominic

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I didn't know Toto still toured...didn't Bobby Kimbell die?

02-22-2024 , 07:57 AM

#322

NhlNut

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Quote:

Originally Posted by John Cole

I'm almost always home for sunset after class, and the winter sunsets are beautiful. Here's the view from my living room couch.

Sailors Delight

My ex-sister-in-law just started hospice. Nephews home for last days. Better not last a year.

02-22-2024 , 08:22 AM

#323

Phat Mack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic

I didn't know Toto still toured...didn't Bobby Kimbell die?

As the only surviving fan of Lynch's Dune, I can confirm. An irate sandworm got him.

02-22-2024 , 10:00 AM

#324

John Cole

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic

I didn't know Toto still toured...didn't Bobby Kimbell die?

I think many of these old bands pick up new members and keep touring using the band's name like a brand name.

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02-22-2024 , 11:12 AM

#325

golddog

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Yeah, John's right. Often those bands will have one original member, with some replacements.

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