We are a commune of inquiring, skeptical, politically centrist, capitalist, anglophile, traditionalist New England Yankee humans, humanoids, and animals with many interests beyond and above politics. Each of us has had a high-school education (or GED), but all had ADD so didn't pay attention very well, especially the dogs. Each one of us does "try my best to be just like I am," and none of us enjoys working for others, including for Maggie, from whom we receive neither a nickel nor a dime. Freedom from nags, cranks, government, do-gooders, control-freaks and idiots is all that we ask for.
Interesting, possibly controversial topic. I do not trust Dr. Google, but one of my two hernias became visible after deadlifts. Maybe it's been brewing for years.
I also know that I often err in holding my breath with heavy weights. Wrong technique, I know. I try to do it all correctly but sometimes forget, or just strain to my max to get it done like any ordinary foolish person.
Surgeon is going to fix them sooner. He says it's a myth about weights and hernias. He's a smart, experienced, and pleasant guy. Whatever. I'll do whatever he says.
My car radio got stuck on NPR for the past couple of weeks. It's been an education. Who pays for NPR? Mostly foundations, it seems. Some virtuous corporations...
Anyway, try listening to it sometime. One observation is that, whatever topic they take up, the queries are about 1) race, 2) climate change, and 3) Trans. For a recent example, they put some endocrinologist on to talk about female hormones. The interviewer only wanted to talk about racial differences, and how climate change effected female hormones. Interestingly, the researcher said they collected no racial data.
The people at NPR are like a vinyl record stuck in a groove.
Mrs. BD and I recently took on an in-person CPR course with those rubber dummies. It was a good refresher.
Those EMS people taught the 30 pumps, then mouth-to-mouth, and repeat. They made a good point which is that, if somebody doesn't need it, they will resist. When somebody goes down it's not easy to know for sure. As they said, forget about looking for a pulse because you'll only feel your own.
12:9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good;
12:10 Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.
12:11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.
12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
12:13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
12:16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are.
12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.
12:18 If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
12:20 No, "if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads."
12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
A Stairmaster machine is for cardio and lower body strength/fitness. I use it as part of my cardio days.
It's not much good going slowly and ponderously ffor 40 minutes. For me, the trick is to vary the speed every few minutes, from requiring 2 steps at a time to a slow climb to catch my breath.
It's excellent for hiking fitness. I hate the damn thing, so I try to approach it as a challenge instead of as a chore. I put on a Scott Adams podcast and go for a while. 15-20 minutes.
Cardio days for me entail of mix of elliptical, treadmill HIIT, maybe some rowing, and lastly the Stairmaster to make sure I have no gas left in the tank.
Nice long weekend which may mean some holiday something, nice marina, good salt water. Can I say that boat slips are a bitch? For us, yes. Moorings are no problem. No fishing, partly because Mrs. BD doesn't care for fish blood onboard, but also because my interest has diminished. Used to be avid for Bluefish, Stripers, Porgies, flounder.
A pal who keeps buying bigger boats told us that he practiced getting in and out of slips 70 times. All on one night, so he would not be watched. He has the spirit that made him successful, I spose. As far as I know, he didn't smash other boats. That's pretty good. I've smashed into another boat, and I claim it was to avoid a Manatee but not sure that is entirely true.
Sherlock Holmes and Watson are lesbians
'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett 
A Stairmaster machine is for cardio and lower body strength/fitness. I use it as part of my cardio days.
Big dog, but not as large as the original. The current Irish Wolfhound