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4/30/2021

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Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.
Tyrion Lannister

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4/29/2021

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Does anyone want to return to work
Biden's Stimulus Checks "Wreck Labor Pool" As People Get Paid To Stay Home | ZeroHedge

Democrats are now talking sense — but will Biden listen? (nypost.com)

U.S. Navy ship fires warning shots after Iranian boats come close (nbcnews.com)

The Real Reason These Democrats Want to Expand Supreme Court (dailysignal.com)

Law professor may be fired after personal blog post criticized Chinese government | The College Fix

FDA poised to ban menthol cigarettes this week, experts predict (nbcnews.com)

Apple iOS 14.5 iPhone update is out now -- here's what's new (cnbc.com)

Burning Man cancels 2021 festival in northern Nevada desert - ABC News (go.com)

How beavers caused a Canadian town to lose internet (nypost.com)

The World’s Oldest-Known Wild Bird—Named Wisdom—Hatches Another Chick at 70 (WATCH) (goodnewsnetwork.org)

Let’s break our Amazon addiction and save local small businesses (nypost.com)

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Will Face Recall Vote – Reason.com

IRS Data Shows Democrats Are Now The Party Of The Rich (thegatewaypundit.com)

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4/28/2021

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You mean we couldn't do that before now?
Biden wears face mask outdoors to say you no longer need to (nypost.com)

Kerry faces calls to step down over leaked Iran tapes | TheHill

US population declines to slowest rate since Depression (apnews.com)

Boston employers also unable to compete with enhanced unemployment – HotAir

Democrat Portland Mayor ‘Done’ With ‘Anarchist Mob,’ Begs Public To Help ‘Unmask’ Rioters

"Biden Is An Idiot" - Fmr Police Officer Blasts Democrats For "Riding The Wave Of Dead Black People" | ZeroHedge

Los Angeles mayor: On second thought, we need more money for police

After Thousands Die Unnecessarily, the U.S. Agrees to Let India Have Its AstraZeneca Vaccines – Reason.com

Just stay home: U.S. puts 80% of the world on Do Not Travel list – HotAir

The Latest: Vt. ski resorts' winter pandemic loss at $100M (apnews.com)

Ford Mustang: America's popular pony car through the years - New York Daily News (nydailynews.com)

In Response to Rising Hate Crimes, Asian-Americans Create a Group Democrats Won't Be Happy About – RedState

New York State Did The Worst In The Pandemic, Study Says

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4/27/2021

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Reality is Painful
Watching Ricky Gervais rip on Hollywood the last few years was the only reason I was watching. But I also understand, If you show hate to your customers, they will hate you right back.

Oscars Ratings Plummet by 58 Percent Compared to 2020's Show - Variety

Cindy Adams: The 2021 Oscars insulted our intelligence | Page Six

Did Politics Ruin the Oscars? – Reason.com

If your looking for some classics…. 50 best American war movies

U.S. census hands more House seats to Republican strongholds Texas, Florida | Reuters

Tense exchange aboard SpaceX craft records ‘possible close call' (nypost.com)

Vaccinated American Tourists May Soon Travel to Europe - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Drive to recall California governor has enough signatures to make ballot | Reuters

NYC sees bloodiest week this year with 46 shooting incidents (nypost.com)

SCOTUS Just Agreed To Hear a Major New Second Amendment Case – Reason.com

Gun violence is up. It's been up for more than a year. (nbcnews.com)

11 Incidents Underscore Outrage of Biden’s Slap in Face to Gun Owners (dailysignal.com)

You can find a lot more self defense facts by using The Heritage Foundation’s interactive Defensive Gun Use Database.

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4/26/2021

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Fully open Texas and Florida reporting fewer COVID cases than Democrat-led Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York | Fox News

Biden warns if Americans don't get COVID vaccine they might have to cancel July 4 (nypost.com)

The story behind the Oscar-nominated documentary China doesn't want you to see - ABC News (go.com)

Herpes infection possibly linked to COVID-19 vaccine (nypost.com)

Murder rates go UP dramatically in cities after BLM protests, researcher finds | Daily Mail Online

"Agricultural Disaster" - Frost Blast Decimates French Vineyards, May Slash Total Wine Output By Third | ZeroHedge

CDC chief: A third of "breakthrough" infections are asymptomatic and "many" infected don't transmit the virus to others – HotAir

Black Georgia Faith Leaders Urge Boycott of Home Depot Over Voting Law - (nytimes.com)

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During these long spring weeks, lots of us have been waiting for those longer days and warmer temperatures to arrive. A spring hike through the woods of the New England woods that holds the potential for the ultimate treasure. Not like last weekend when the woods we were in had at least 5 inches of snow.

But very soon, if you’re a forager, this is what we have been waiting for. The opportunity to get out into the woods and harvest some of the best diggin delicacies there are, Morel mushrooms.

These are not your average mushroom. Morels are one of the most sought-after varieties of wild mushrooms.

Why are morels so beloved? The Morels have a meaty, yet tender texture, an earthy, nutty flavor that mushroom enthusiasts can’t get enough of. Morels have a very short growing season and are generally available in New England from late April through the first week or so of June.

To narrow down the specific time period for hunting Morels, there are a few specific environmental conditions that you must wait for. They are soil temperature, air temperature, and the humidity.

During the initial warm days and morning of spring.

After the nights start to warm up. No colder than 45 degrees.

After the first rain. All mushrooms need moisture, and the rain gives it to them.

Look in areas that are mostly exposed to a southern sun. Search around areas with moist soils with low acidity, shady areas with hardwoods, poplar trees or old abandon apple orchards or scrub apples. If you find one, you need to stop and look around. You’re likely to find more within 20 feet of where your standing.

There are a great variety of edible wild mushrooms out there, and several are fairly "safe", i.e. easy to identify, and do not have poisonous look-alikes. That being said- don't trust me- and if you are ever in doubt about what mushroom you have- throw it out.

Morel mushrooms have a distinctive appearance, but false morel mushrooms (which encompass multiple species, including Gyromitra) can fool the untrained eye. True morel mushrooms have a uniformly shaped cap that is attached to the stem, and a hollow interior. False morel mushrooms have a wavy or irregular cap that may hang free from the stem, and web-like or cottony fibers inside. Never eat a mushroom unless you are confident in its identification.

Morel Mushrooms:
Tips for Finding and Cooking Morel Mushrooms | Field & Stream (fieldandstream.com)

How to Find Black Morel Mushrooms | MeatEater Cook (themeateater.com)

The 7 Safest Mushrooms to Forage and Eat | Field & Stream (fieldandstream.com)

10 Reasons You’re Not Finding Morel Mushrooms (fieldandstream.com)

My official disclaimer!
As I expand on my small but constantly learning knowledge about New England mushrooms, my goal is to find ones that I can eat!

When your picking mushrooms, It is possible to not identify the correct species and cause yourself serious harm if not death from eating certain types of poisonous mushrooms.

I will attempt to provide the most accurate information I can about picking them here, but you must be very careful about eating any wild mushrooms that you may encounter. Be sure to consult multiple sources to make sure of what you are eating, and ideally have an expert ID any mushroom for you before you eat them for the first time.

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Fridays Adventure Road

4/23/2021

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Close some doors. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance,
but simply because they no longer lead somewhere.
Paulo Coelho

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4/22/2021

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Stanford study quietly published at NIH.gov proves face masks are absolutely worthless against Covid (americanconservativemovement.com)

China State Media Goes After WHO for Investigating COVID Lab Leak Theory: 'Extremely Irresponsible' (newsweek.com)

FDA inspection report casts doubt on J&J vaccine contractor's ability to restart production - POLITICO

NAMED & SHAMED: The "Journalists" Who Went on Chinese Communist Party Junkets, Then
Delivered "Favorable Coverage." (thenationalpulse.com)

Apple releases long-awaited iOS update to restrict tracking by advertisers - CBS News

Nancy Pelosi faces backlash after thanking George Floyd for ‘sacrificing’ his life - The Washington Post

FBI puts law enforcement nationwide on notice about increase in crime, 'remain vigilant' | Fox News

Impeachment investigators have received over 200 tips about Cuomo (politico.com)

Minn. lawmaker proposes revoking convicted protesters' student loans, food stamps (nbcnews.com)

NASA-SpaceX Astronaut Mission Launches Friday: What to Expect (businessinsider.com)

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4/21/2021

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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd’s death
After the verdict, Chauvin was immediately led away in handcuffs and could be sent away to prison for decades. Jurors Could Not Believe That a Reasonable Officer Would Have Done What Derek Chauvin Did – Reason.com

Nancy Pelosi Under Fire for Saying George Floyd 'Sacrificed' Himself For Justice (newsweek.com)

Arizona governor sending National Guard to southern border (apnews.com)

NH GOP Chair torches Kamala's plan to visit, Border Czar headed to the wrong border – HotAir

Vermont city bans noisy gas-powered leaf blowers - New York Daily News (nydailynews.com)

Russians Say COVID Came from an American Lab in China. Is It True? - American Thinker

Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes | Fox News

"Biden's Trillions" Spark Historic Labor Shortage: Record 42% Of Businesses Can't Fill Job Openings | ZeroHedge

Ticks: The Complete Guide to These Nasty Bloodsuckers (fieldandstream.com)

How to Kill a Tom in the Rain | MeatEater Hunting (themeateater.com)

Miami to Join Formula One Calendar From 2022 in 10-Year Deal

How to Make Dandelion Wine | MeatEater Cook (themeateater.com)

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4/20/2021

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Just When You Thought They Couldn't Get Any Crazier
These two morons just keep giving us more from that “Endless Stream of Stupidity”.

From The Derek Chauvin Trial

Analysis: Waters' comments on Chauvin trial pour fuel on the fire -- and expose Republican hypocrisy - CNNPolitics

Chauvin trial judge says Maxine Waters 'confrontational' protest remarks could fuel appeal

Nancy Pelosi: Waters Should Not Apologize for Urging Protesters | National Review

Capital Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died of Natural Causes after Capitol Riot, Medical Examiner Says

Trump vs. Waters – in incitement case, she may be best witness in ex-president's defense | Fox News

US warns against travel to 80% of world due to coronavirus (apnews.com)

Connecticut teacher raised over $40,000 to help his neighbors with groceries during the pandemic. Then he got a $16,000 tax bill - New York Daily News (nydailynews.com)

Conservative Women Are the Happiest People in America: Any Guesses Who's Unhappiest? – RedState

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