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Recent content by MROSS

  1. MROSS

    I want to make a new friend - ideas?

    Thank-you for sharing your experiences. Refer to responses back from my post (post #20) on arts-programs to the present responses in this disc. thread. Arts-programs offer experiences other thant the "same-same, same-old" social scenes.
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    I want to make a new friend - ideas?

    As mentioned about NT staff in arts programs, NT staff may become more than just acquaintances.
  3. MROSS

    I want to make a new friend - ideas?

    Any actual experiences would boost this discussion thread's objectives.
  4. MROSS

    I want to make a new friend - ideas?

    Thank-you for the 'Friendly' vote. Any experiences with participating (or considering participation) in arts programs, and becoming acquainted with arts-program staff, participants?
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    I want to make a new friend - ideas?

    Quite awhile ago, I had partipated in arts-programs for special-needs adults. These arts programs shut-down during the COVID pandemic, and not been reopened. I had found it beneficial to become acquainted with staff, and arts instructors who understood how to best serve handicapped adults -...
  6. MROSS

    Thoughts on grocery stores? (I have a grocery store special interest)

    Lately, I've taken an interest in the specialty products (independently produced outside of specific brands). Wines selections are of most interest. How do labels, and packaging designs (and increasingly artwork) pique consumer interest? I find it refreshing to find that specialty products...
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    I want to make a new friend - ideas?

    Anybody reassess this discussion-thread?
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    People/Characters Similar to You

    I've asked myself if I can draw parallels to Samuel Clemens - best known as 'Mark Twain.' Clemens was believed to be on the Autism Spectrum.
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    Seafood poll.

    I live within a one-half hour's drive from the ocean - with selections of seafood eateries. Salmon, shrimp, and clams (with chips) are favorites.
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    Last thing that scared you

    The occasional reckless drivers on out local roads.
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    Missing parts, old obsolete coins, and the Uniteu States

    I few years ago, I received a 1927 Buffalo Nickel in change from our local grocery-store. The value is about 20 times above face value. Up until a dozen ago, 'Wheat Pennies' (1958 years and older) were occasionally found in change. Now, it's pretty-much unheard-of to find pennies even close-to...
  12. MROSS

    The smell of ants

    The 'Ant & the Aardvark' cartoons circa 1969 to 1971 were funny, and offered science trivia on ants. The Ant & the Aardvark Cartoons
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    What was the last video you watched? (2024 Onward)

    The Beatles, 'Yellow Submarine' video.
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    Do you like to repeat music?

    Personally, I generally refrain from 'encores' in music - that is repeating music might damper the reasons why we enjoy the music. It may be best to plan on playing several different favorites in order to avoid repeating the same music choices.
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    I want to make a new friend - ideas?

    Arts-related activities e.g., painting, drawing, sculpture, photography can be that 'ice-breaker."
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