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From: Ed P <esp@snet.n>
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Subject: Re: Gravity is increasing
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:00:15 -0400
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On 3/22/2025 5:15 PM, songbird wrote:
> Ed P wrote:
>> This morning I was talking to my friend and we both had similar
>> experiences recently.  Getting out of a chair takes more effort than a
>> few years ago.  Often use hands to give a bit of a push.
>>
>> Grocery bags are heavier to bring into the house.  In spite of
>> shrinkflation, the bags are heavier than ever.
>>
>> My conclusion:  The government has been slowly increasing gravity over
>> the past 5+ years.
>>
>> What else could it possibly be?  Probably a side effect of the Space
>> Program where they shift gravity from the space station to earth.
> 
>    getting older sucks, but really it could just be that
> you're sitting on yer butt too much and drinking too many
> brews or eating too many pooshkeys.
> 
>    one of the tests for "How ya doin?" should be an unassisted
> (by hands) getting up from a chair and if you're losing that
> perhaps you should be more active (if possible).
> 
> 
>    songbird

I used to enjoy walking.  Now, going across the street to the mailbox is 
a long walk.  Worn knees and arthritis take a toll.