Note to Self.....

And added to further posts occasionally by someone who had aired some unlikely problem of their imagination, and received sensible advice which they had no intention of following.

" a discernment of deceptive vagueness in otherwise impressive sounding claims." does sound similar to the detection of "mere corroborative detail, to add verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing narrative" - that filler embroidery verbiage beloved of some writers.

MawBroon And may we all be blessed with discernment of deceptive vagueness ... as long as l still get a choccy biscuit at the end of the process ???

That is so true, Elegran.

Quote from longish article:_
"These results support the idea that some people are more receptive to this type of bullshit and that detecting it is not merely a matter of indiscriminate skepticism but rather a discernment of deceptive vagueness in otherwise impressive sounding claims. Our results also suggest that a bias toward accepting statements as true may be an important component of pseudo-profound bullshit receptivity."
and
"Those more receptive to bullshit are less reflective, lower in cognitive ability (i.e., verbal and fluid intelligence, numeracy), are more prone to ontological confusions and conspiratorial ideation, are more likely to hold religious and paranormal beliefs, and are more likely to endorse complementary and alternative medicine."

Always remember....... drat!..... what was it...?

"Pseudo-profound you know what"

Or this Website re "Inspirations of the day"

Like this imperfect?

Tup, someone has definitely got one of those calendars ... or discovered an 'inspiration for the day' website. As for me ... Well, if l could just start the day right with porridge instead of a chocolate biscuit, that would be a good beginning ... (Whoops! Failed again!)

But hold on to something do you'll begger over backwards.

Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground

Thank you for the help and guidance here. Really appreciated. Obviously missed out on your irony MB. Sorry!"

Kim, you could PM the person and ask if they were happy to PM you back with their address. Someone kindly did this for me and sent DGS a lovely book. I was happy to give my address as the person was a regular poster.

Today is yesterday's tomorrow. Just saying, no special significance.

Sorry kim - not so much a query as an ironic observation.

Don't leave shoes out, have just fallen over AGAIN. And have just purchased a handle for bath, also a mat to cover the bloodstains after falling down the stairs. I probably shouldn't be allowed out!☹️

Just as a matter of interest, MawBroon, how would one get a personal item to another individual? Is it possible to do this via HQ? I certainly don't expect or want anyone's private details but just wondered as a result of your query..... Is there a known (to some) protocol?

No, but I could surely do with one.

Has somebody got one of those calendars or desk diaries with an "inspirational " comment for each day?

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

We have an Alexa I told her she had cloth ears when she didn't put on the song I wanted. She thanked me for my comment.

I will tell myself my aches and pains from Polymyalgia will one day leave me and that my friend who rarely complains has an illness that sadly won't leave her. I am the lucky one and I should learn from her stoicism.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.

We expected visitors at the weekend and did a lot of tidying up. Unfortunately they couldn't come, but the house was still tidy.

I hate housework but try to do one extra thing a day. I'm feeling rather pleased with myself as I've actually done the ironing. This should have been done on Sunday so I'm only two days behind - so not as bad as I'd thought.
I find that the only sure-fire way to do a loathsome job is to pretend that a VIP is visiting, (who would notice and comment) otherwise it'd get left.