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There is an interesting article in today's NYT detailing how using Venmo for payment can unbeknownst to the payer share more information that was planned. "Venmo is still set by default to publicly share when you receive or make a payment. There’s an option to make the transaction private...

Just sounding off about the recent heat wave here in Texas. It is horrible. I do my one 'long' walk with my labrador retriever, Clementine, early so that her paws don't get burned by walking on the hot pavement. I could complain about the high electric bills, but us folks in Texas worry...

I recently got a fitness app on my phone and have now synced it with a fitness tracker watch, in an effort to do more walking and it is working. (I'm pretty sure that with all the setup permissions to track me that tons of people can find out exactly where I am at any given moment, but I don't...

Was thinking of you and Connie today, and hoping all is going well for y'all and hoping you are doing better from the horrible health issues you both have gone through.

Google sent me an email wanting to know whether I wanted to sign up early and then give feedback to have the assistance of Bard, which is a 'collaborative' A1 assistant. Maybe A1 is the wave of the future, but I have mixed feelings, maybe even misgivings about it. Have any of you used A1 in your...

The NYT has an article today about the destination plans of a clump of sargassum that is apparently going to end up rotting on Florida beaches. I hope they find a way to prevent that. I spent a summer in Key West as a girl and thought the state quite beautiful, it doesn't deserve this kind of...

I ordered a new canner, (the 23 qt induction ready, for use on a new portable induction burner) and tracking shows that it originated in a city a few miles away from me. The induction burner originated there as well. The canner was sent to Washington State before being delivered to me; the...

I'm not sure this rates as an actual Sound Off but it was pretty odd. I ordered some Finish Powerball dishwasher detergent packets, supposed to be 76 in the bag. They arrived today and the bag seemed a little light for 76 packets. I counted them and there were only 46. Amazon made it right...

I order my dog food from Chewy and they gave my a $30 gift certificate to their store for spending over $100. Apparently they are doing this until Feb. 5. Their prices are pretty competitive so I think this is a good deal, so I thought I'd post it up here.:) It is certainly a good deal for me...

IMHO if you are holding a gun in your hand (and you are an adult) you are responsible for knowing whether it is loaded or not. Period.

So yes I'm sounding off, this being the sound off forum. This last summer was horrendous due to recordbreaking heat. And when heat breaks records in Texas you KNOW it's gotta be hot!! :reddevil: Here it is winter and I was expecting some cool crisp days so I could take walks with the new...

I hope everyone had a wonderful day and stuffed themselves with yummy food! And I hope for all of you that the rest of the holiday season brings joyful tidings, and that you have a safe and prosperous New Year.

I thought for a long time before deciding to go ahead and get another dog, but she is a joy to have around. My chihuahua Duchess, older and smaller, is delighted and they play well together And I find myself exercising by walking much more than I used to, which is good for both of us...

I think it goes without saying that one should not park on train tracks.

These are interesting critters. Apparently they are so tiny that there is not enough room for a decent vestibular system, as a result they are awkward jumpers. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/miniature-frogs-set-record-as-first-vertebrates-to-lose-the-ability-to-balance/

I just saw on FB about Tim Cole, who they say is in the ICU :( I have no personal knowledge, but please join me in praying that he survives. He is really a good guy.

My area of Texas had a new record yesterday at 111 degrees. I only went outside a couple times for a few minutes at a time so that Duchess my chihuahua could do her business. Fortunately I have stationary bicycles for exercise indoors. My electric company has a nifty info forecast based on...

My son is in the hospital, was bit by a copperhead. Bit on the pinky, and I think he will live but I'm of course upset.

4 free Covid tests, shipping out in late January- https://www.covidtests.gov