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AntV   
7 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

While the 20th century produced some awful utilitarian architecture, there was a lot of great stuff too. Art Deco, for example, is gorgeous. Great balance and symmetry and elegant lines. Wonderful use of materials.
AntV   
7 Jan 2024
Off-Topic / Pop A Cork - Wine [396]

I've only tried Muscat once, and it was very very sweet also.

Dry bordeaux is nice.

You like shiraz? Probably my favorite grape.
AntV   
7 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

So there's both usefulness

Not to mention the design allows for plenty of natural light. If anyone has ever spent time in an office, you'll know natural light is to die for in most office buildings.

Not sure I'd call this building beautiful or ugly.
AntV   
7 Jan 2024
Off-Topic / Pop A Cork - Wine [396]

I'm surprised it survived. Was the taste altered drastically? Have you ever tried a vacuum stopper instead if a cork to cork after opening? They work pretty good at preserving the taste.

You prefer sweet wines, Alien?

I opened a 2021 Pillastro from Puglia last night. A mildly dry wine soft tannins and berry notes. A smooth joyful wine.
AntV   
7 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

I don't have any great idea and just find something quotidian.

Even the quotidian is interesting. 🙂
AntV   
6 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Oh, I see. I didn't grasp your post well enough. Great photos.
AntV   
6 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

Brothers in Arms: 1919

Torqi, do you know the year the two pictures in your post were taken?

You can sense their pride in their countenance and posture, even in their old age.
AntV   
5 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

@Torq

🙂

I'd say I'm an American with a heart slightly tinged with sympathetic Polishness.
AntV   
5 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

(apart from the most obvious reason ;)).

Yes, in true American spirit, I stole Poznan's loveliest gem to bring home with me. 😄
AntV   
5 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

today it remains a true gem and pride of the Republic of Poland

I flipping love that city.

If I wasn't lazy and "busy" with work right now, I'd include a oicture if the Obelisk at Cytadela where over 5,000 Soviet soldiers are buried.
AntV   
3 Jan 2024
History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [945]

Those are relatively recent guys. I'm talking about the 70's and 80's: guys like Carl Lewis, Ronaldo Nehemiah, Edwin Moses.

Besides, let's not forget the recent Russian doping scandal; which is not to say Americans and everyone else aren't doping.

No such thing existed in the Soviet Union. Not in East Germany. Or in Cuba

Technically, correct; because there wasn't a developed professional system in those countries. Your guys were typically mid-20's. Our guys were mostly college athletes back then.
AntV   
2 Jan 2024
Work / Find a job in Poznan-best website [7]

Back in the day when I was considering moving to Poznan and looking for possible employment, I came across Franklin Templeton Investments who had jobs that required the languages you speak.
AntV   
2 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

We've tried everything: beatings, electric shock, medications, therapy...he's still afflicted.
AntV   
2 Jan 2024
Life / Poland's birthrate on the decline [480]

Working women wanted to "have it all" but now resent "having to do it all".

There are more and more surveys showing that women are feeling betrayed by the feminist ethos. As they are lonely and desiring a family in their middle age after buying into the " you don't need a family to be fulfilled" slogan.

The obvious deleterious results of modernity's war against human nature is manifesting itself more and more.
AntV   
2 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

A disgusting Polish trait..

I wouldn't call it disgusting, just not my taste. My son likes it, but he puts ketchup on tomatoes.
AntV   
2 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

You should definitely go, guys.

Officially on my list.

During my first visit to Poland in 2001, I trekked up to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. In its cafeteria, I experienced the Polish peculiarity of putting ketchup on pizza--what is a pilgrimage without penance. :)


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AntV   
2 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

I don't know this place.

Neither do I, but it is now on my list of places to visit...or, in this case, pilgrimage.
AntV   
2 Jan 2024
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

jobs like electricians, plumbers or qualified builders - in a city like Gdańsk they are raking it in

Is Poland experiencing a shortage of workers in the trades? We have a significant shortage over here in America. They forecast it could become critical in a decade or two if they don't recruit new workers asap.
AntV   
1 Jan 2024
Love / Smitten and Wondering [81]

@Scorpio411

Since you are an active member of your parish, ask your priest what his thoughts are on your predicament since he knows you better than any of us.
AntV   
23 Dec 2023
History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [950]

charming copper ceiling to provide healthy and relaxing reading conditions for everyone

Looks like a very warm and elegant space.
AntV   
23 Dec 2023
Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]

not groups.

Bad theology. Blessings are imparted on all kinds of groups and couples. During the Sacrament of Matrimony, for example.

The Church's job is not to codify criminal laws, Novi. That's for civil authorities to do. It inly states the morality of such an act.
AntV   
23 Dec 2023
Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]

The author of the Declaration answers some questions:

pillarcatholic.com/p/cardinal-fernandez-same-sex-blessing

Couples are blessed. The union is not blessed, for the reasons that the declaration repeatedly explains about the true meaning of Christian marriage and sexual relations.

That's akin to Poland and Germany playing in the World Cup, all the players show up at the stadium in full soccer gear at game time and they start playing at the sound of the whistle and we say it's the individual players playing, not the national teams. It's not simply Lewandowski and Szczésny showing up in street clothes, it's the whole team within the team milieu.

This sleight of hand is not only immensely confusing and infuriating, but I'm beginning to believe it's disingenuous. Fernandez knows perception is key, hell he even has the temerity to bring up the idea of scandal.

I'm not sure I agree with Torqi that Francis and his possee are neo-Marxists, but they sure as hell practice the dark arts of the Left.

@Novichok

The Church has always dealt with morality, as Lenka says it guides us toward heaven or hell. So, it's well within it's lane. They are talking about medicines and therapies to treat a disease, but whether or not an act is good or not and whether it should be blessed. Your analogies make no sense in the framework of this Declaration on blessings.