Value (or perceived value) does seem to walk hand-in-hand with actual scarcity, along with desirability. "Gems" are rare, no matter what field they may come from.

Yes, it is quite OK to be "OK!"

I'm happy to have skated around getting any of those shots... I've had Covid twice, and the first time was pretty nasty (think the worst flu you ever had and then add food poisoning); the second time was

The current variant is just not as deadly, and it this point many epidemiologists agree that having natural immunity from infection is the best protection. I expect Covid is much like what we call the

Blackberries are just evil and vicious. We have cleared most of ours... I found that heavy elbow length welding gloves offer excellent protection. The "scrubby" stuff that grows in Southern Europe

I'm really glad to see this project and community get an injection of energy!

Very kind! The hat hides my bald head and gray well... but most days, I feel every one of my 61 years!

The Widmer is pretty good; mostly I get the Pyramid.

Thanks @ifarmgirl," yes it doesn't seem like it has already been five years... time flies, and all that good stuff. Looking forward to the next five!

Thank you! It has certainly been an interesting and cool experience... and so much more than the "flash in the pan" I originally thought I was getting involved with!

I enjoy a 'Rona every now and then when my wife makes tacos and we have limes in the house. Perhaps it's a bit of a "hangover" from my years of living in Texas. What little I drink, I actually

Awesomeness! Clearly, never a dull moment around your place! Happy Caturday!

It'll be interesting to see what the next five years hold, and whether or not 2nd Layer communities "take over the show" as some people seem to think they will. I do enjoy the opportunities presented

I suppose some left for philosophical reasons, but I expect most were simply not patient enough. This "consensus format" moves a lot more slowly than a conventional centralized company where

Thanks for the badge @hivebuzz, I feel like I really earned this one!

Well done! Your relentless consistency is truly amazing. I've only managed two months of blogging every day; "something" always seems to get in the way. It'll be interesting to see where this

Wow, 6 years... that's impressive! You truly were among the very first.

Thank you Karen! I think you're one of the few I know who has been here longer than I.

Thank you @papilloncharity, and thanks for the Beer! Silverbloggers is a nice community, and I'm definitely not getting any younger!

I have just tried to be patient, and have powered up whenever I was able to.