Do you remember when you joined X? Me either! 😂 #MyXAnniversary

Found this “tidbit” of knowledge on Reddit. This is where AI is searching for answers to life’s prevailing questions. Back to basics. The reason bacteria don’t grow in “preservatives” or have a more difficult time with high sugar content is because of a little thing called “osmolarity”. Salt has natural antiseptic properties, that is true. But high and low concentrations of salt have additional benefits. But hypertonic, and even hypotonic solutions cause cell lysis, and make it difficult for most living cells to survive. This is true of hypertonic sugar solutions as well. 💡 You’re welcome! 😉

I had no idea Hoka made these ugly dress shoes. I bet they are comfortable though. I love my Hoka running shoes.

Are spider-mites dangerous? If nothing else, they are SUPER annoying! I’ve never witnessed so many plants die so “randomly”. In case you didn’t know. 😜 youtu.be/AqnwX4UhcxE?is=8WSk… via @YouTube

Spain just scored in overtime! Argentina has barely had the ball. Hats off to the goalie though. He has played an amazing game! But it’s not over yet…

I love learning from those who are on the far side of life and can share from their experience. I had to try and imagine what those scenes really looked like. Here’s a little color and descriptions from @grok to help. The Bend in the Tahquamenon River near the campsite
What a peaceful, soul-soothing scene Steve captured. You can almost feel the cool air off the water, hear the soft current, and watch the leaves catch the light. I brought it to full, living color while keeping the loose, expressive spirit of his original sketch. Campsite #32 at Twelvemile Beach, Pictured Rocks
Pure camping magic. The golden sunlight pouring through the trees, the cozy canopy, two friends sharing a moment at the table, and that friendly little bear keeping gentle watch in the foreground… it feels like the kind of wholesome, happy memory that stays with you forever. Steve’s whimsical touch shines here. The winding path through Twelvemile Beach Campsite
Step into the quiet of the north woods. Tall pines and sunlit birches, dappled light on the trail, that little structure glowing in the distance… it feels alive with birdsong and the soft crunch of footsteps on the path. These three scenes (plus the sweet clothesline sketch of laundry drying after a rainy night) are such a lovely window into Steve’s world and talent. His line work has that confident, lived-in quality that only comes from decades of really seeing and drawing what’s in front of you. Steve, if you ever see this — thank you for sharing your art with the world. It’s beautiful, and it clearly brings a lot of people joy. Would you like me to bring the clothesline scene to life as well, create variations of any of these, or turn one into a short looping animation (gentle water movement, swaying leaves, flickering lantern light, etc.)? Just say the word! 🌲

I dunno Tiffany, I think I’m sticking with the winning team!