tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post8304721585726868649..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Books, The Everglades, Paris and ISIS,Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80208934623068949072015-11-17T17:19:13.698-05:002015-11-17T17:19:13.698-05:00They can be very depressing Birgit. Nature is wond...They can be very depressing Birgit. Nature is wonderful isn't it?<br /><br />They do need to be stopped.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-3769247505921541322015-11-17T16:35:03.661-05:002015-11-17T16:35:03.661-05:00I love Nature shows but they always start wonderfu...I love Nature shows but they always start wonderful and the usually end with "they will all die!" It is depressing. I think scientists are natural pessimists. When Mt. St. Helen's blew, I remember watching it with my dad and the scientists said nothing will grow there for 300 yrs. My dad, ever the lumber man, said his usual choice words but I recall him saying that the scientists do not have enough faith in nature. he said watch, life will be back within 5 years. My dad was right! ISIS is a real threat that must be stopped at any cause! Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-68350031367614961762015-11-17T14:40:17.979-05:002015-11-17T14:40:17.979-05:00You are so right Danielle, but people are beginnin...You are so right Danielle, but people are beginning to try and do something to rectify what we have done.<br /><br />Great meal isn't it?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-16831948655045819652015-11-17T14:26:34.266-05:002015-11-17T14:26:34.266-05:00It is depressing to see what we're doing to ou...It is depressing to see what we're doing to our planet. <br /><br />The recipe looks really good. I love breakfast! :-) Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-37652887847126322942015-11-17T08:58:11.167-05:002015-11-17T08:58:11.167-05:00As you say, could have been the same one Helen. Yo...As you say, could have been the same one Helen. You are right it is appalling. A lot was through ignorance, but today people still do terrible things to the earth and don't care enough.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-78746662965667004922015-11-17T08:57:09.382-05:002015-11-17T08:57:09.382-05:00You're right Liz, it is sad and we have not be...You're right Liz, it is sad and we have not been good caretakers. I just hope it's not too lade.<br /><br />I always wanted to visit Israel but think it would be too dangerous.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85287800985072079162015-11-17T08:37:07.132-05:002015-11-17T08:37:07.132-05:00I recently watched a similar documentary on the Ev...I recently watched a similar documentary on the Everglades - might even have been the same one, I suppose - and I, too, couldn't watch it to the end. It's appalling what mankind has done and keeps doing to the Earth and I do worry about the world my grandchildren will grow up in,Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-63661320793358917002015-11-16T20:08:15.074-05:002015-11-16T20:08:15.074-05:00That is sad about the Everglades. We must remember...That is sad about the Everglades. We must remember to be good caretakers of our world. <br /><br />What happened in Paris is heart breaking. I was afraid of all large group events after 9-11. You don't realize how vulnerable your world is until you see it break down. Things like this aren't supposed to happen in civil societies. I can't imagine the stress of living somewhere like Israel.Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-6985201109380238982015-11-16T18:29:37.531-05:002015-11-16T18:29:37.531-05:00Matt and I too Susan, but I would have to decrease...Matt and I too Susan, but I would have to decrease the quantity as there are only two of us.<br />They are horrifying aren't they. Can you imagine coming across one, yuk. <br /><br />I hope it's true about Jihadi John. I hope it's not true about WWIIIJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17965460169235748362015-11-16T18:03:29.217-05:002015-11-16T18:03:29.217-05:00Oh, my husband would love that egg dish. I've ...Oh, my husband would love that egg dish. I've watched shows about the pythons hunters. It's horrifying how huge some of those snakes are. I believe an airstrike took out Jihaldi John or so it was claimed last week. WWW III indeed.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-21984919998124275922015-11-16T16:45:52.110-05:002015-11-16T16:45:52.110-05:00You Aussies do get around don't you Pinky. I r...You Aussies do get around don't you Pinky. I remember working with Australian girls in London in the late 50s and 60s. Great travellers. Yes, I agree, Paris is a lovely city and this attack was dreadful but then as another Australian pointed out, there have been lots more things lately such as Beirut and the Russian plane. <br /><br />The pythons have certainly done that. They are thriving in the Everglades but damaging the balance badly affecting all the natural wildlife. Something you guys know all about.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86387950074937094702015-11-16T16:42:27.605-05:002015-11-16T16:42:27.605-05:00You're right Ivy, it is.You're right Ivy, it is.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-41491046530997054552015-11-16T16:42:06.596-05:002015-11-16T16:42:06.596-05:00Too late. The python is doing really well in the E...Too late. The python is doing really well in the Everglades and it is now full of the damned things. People getting rid of pets irresponsibly. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-32653373800383135362015-11-16T16:40:51.738-05:002015-11-16T16:40:51.738-05:00Not totally Alex, they always end up telling how m...Not totally Alex, they always end up telling how much work and effort is being put into conserving and protecting. <br /><br />Maybe, but I do hope he is wrong.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25523172242650574542015-11-16T16:01:13.351-05:002015-11-16T16:01:13.351-05:00I agree Jo. The world is going to hell in a hand b...I agree Jo. The world is going to hell in a hand basket. Paris is one of the loveliest places I've ever been. I feel very sad for them. Re the pythons, introduced species always upset the balance of things don't they.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85542591747309566682015-11-16T13:01:05.162-05:002015-11-16T13:01:05.162-05:00Very sad, this world.Very sad, this world.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25736941800391049662015-11-16T11:47:06.033-05:002015-11-16T11:47:06.033-05:00I heard there were a lot of snakes dumped in Flori...I heard there were a lot of snakes dumped in Florida that aren't native to the area. Some snakes aren't allowed to be brought into certain states. I think Florida is one that has outlawed pythons.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-77547501056583024182015-11-16T09:43:43.469-05:002015-11-16T09:43:43.469-05:00That's why I can't watch nature shows. The...That's why I can't watch nature shows. They're depressing.<br />The Pope said the third World War is happening now with ISIS and other terrorists, and for once, I agree with the man.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-24348976433255567592015-11-16T09:38:01.001-05:002015-11-16T09:38:01.001-05:00No there certainly isn't anything funny about ...No there certainly isn't anything funny about them. They are all cowards hiding their faces too. PL above says Jihadi John was killed, I hope that's true. <br /><br />Dunno whether it would last you a whole week Bryan. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-63404293616953124152015-11-16T09:36:36.973-05:002015-11-16T09:36:36.973-05:00I thought it would be great for entertaining Betty...I thought it would be great for entertaining Betty. I think you are quite right, they are not taking ISIS seriously enough.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-20495725829694924982015-11-16T09:13:45.765-05:002015-11-16T09:13:45.765-05:00We couldn't bring ourselves to post about ISIS...We couldn't bring ourselves to post about ISIS. Nothing funny about what happened. And it's true, we think we're safe, we're assured we'll be okay, but anything could happen at any time. It's a scary thought.<br /><br />On a lighter note, I'll have to try those bacon and egg squares. I need an easy breakfast that I can make one day and last for an entire week. Well... TRY to last an entire week.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-47370335419301566702015-11-16T08:25:12.414-05:002015-11-16T08:25:12.414-05:00That breakfast recipe looks delicious :) Could be ...That breakfast recipe looks delicious :) Could be good for a family holiday brunch :) In my opinion, for whatever it is worth, I don't think governments are taking ISIS as seriously as they should. Paris might have been a wake up call. <br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-34979030267778856402015-11-16T08:23:40.837-05:002015-11-16T08:23:40.837-05:00You're right JoJo. The island of Malta has no ...You're right JoJo. The island of Malta has no rivers so they practice desalinization - if they can, we should.<br /><br />My timetables are plenty long enough. Occasionally I get a book which has a waiting list, but I am still given about 3 weeks to read it. Otherwise I can renew the books to give myself plenty of time. I have never had this happen before though that I ordered all these books a widely spaced intervals and then they arrived at the same time. I love my library.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-33357458906821910482015-11-16T08:20:21.249-05:002015-11-16T08:20:21.249-05:00Delighted to hear it PL.
They do sound good don&...Delighted to hear it PL. <br /><br />They do sound good don't they?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-20057460267739099962015-11-16T08:19:27.075-05:002015-11-16T08:19:27.075-05:00I read them many years ago and have owned several ...I read them many years ago and have owned several for years Hilary. <br /><br />It is a terrible situation but you are right we shouldn't over-react. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.com