Soup To Nuts

Whose brainy idea was this
Picture Sign-in?  I have to
Squint and adjust, peer
And stare – 2 minutes have
Passed and I can no longer
Tell bicycles from cars
And alien space crafts.  Got my
Telescope now set up in front
Of the computer, just for 
Sign-in, try as I did I could
Not get the screen to fit on
A microscope slide.  If this
Is the way of the future, at
Least get some pictures I
Can clearly recognize, like 
Old Playboy centerfolds or
Beer can labels. Just saying.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Maverick Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Its a climax of lunacy, Joe Dimino Its all planned to go south.' But by The north pole.' As its a more diverse Choice.'
DiMino Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Just another hoop to jump through. As if we do not have enough already. Annoying but we will manage. Thank you Joe. Yet, Soup is a great opportunity for one's personal voice to be heard. They tolerate a lot. For that I am grateful --
Andresen Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:57 AM
- Every time I'm away (2 weeks on vacation) ... something different and new ... talk about getting confused ... I don't like cracking nuts ... there's always so much mess - hugs
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hi Anne; hope you had a great vacation. The older I get the less I like change. Just having fun with it -- it's not so bad:)) Think I got it down pat now. Have a wonderful writing day my friend.
George Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 4:57 AM
You are absolutely right Joe. With every modification, it is getting more and more complex. I too have problem with my eyesight. Thanks for boldly stating your opinion.
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:14 AM
The larger problem is, they may be trying to be all-inclusive, appeal to a younger crowd -- a younger crowd that doesn't have the life experience to write anything but touchy feel-good trite, that has been already written a thousand times before. Is this group therapy or creative poetry? Thank you, Valsa. Blessings.
Wolf Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Yeah, what a pain those picture sign-ins and verifications are. Just another way to annoy all of us regular folk.
Maverick Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 6:33 AM
And heres me with a mere ( my q ' ) Joe Lol))) i need help? Lord.. Its me again Father.'
DiMino Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Difficult for those with failing eyesight. Oh well, such is life -- Every kid is a computer genius now-days -- A different world Gershon, imagine expected to have an IQ to write poetry...what next? :))
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
all that stuff ... 'much ado about nothing' in my opinion.
DiMino Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Beyond me. Thank you, Sara. Have a great writing day!
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Just read what you said to Ink. Gosh they aren't making me do the pictures when I am on computer. Why you? I always say. If it ain't broke, why fix it? Dang Soup . I will fave this hoping it gets traction
DiMino Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Good advice, Andrea; if it ain't broke don't fix it. I've learned that through experience. I don't just tinker anymore for tinkering sake.
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
No kidding. It's not still doing absurd stuff, is it? I am hearing really scary stuff that will be happening by using Google. I feel like I might need to have a geek help me know how to get away from Google. Just don't know what to do. Sad scary world. Love this poem too
DiMino Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Thank you, Andrea; just signed in without all the extra contortions. Who knows?
Empress Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Omg i had this issue yesterday! :/ its so inconvenient to some extent for me! Cus I keep getting them wrong! Haha maybe they are too tiny! And I use my phone for log in so… imagine! Brilliant relevant relatable one dear Joe. Sending you light always
DiMino Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 10:53 AM
My eyes aren't what they used to be. I have a lot of trouble making out the small images. What was wrong with the old system, see the letters and type in the match? It is particularly bothersome because I come and go a couple of times a day, when I have some time. The same nonsense several times a day is grating. Like I have nothing better to do. In fact, the entire format was better a few years back, before they redid everything. Old system was mush easier to navigate between links and thus enjoy the site. My opinion, not that it matters.
Evans Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 8:53 AM
"If this Is the way of the future, at Least get some pictures I Can clearly recognize, like Old Playboy centerfolds or Or beer can labels", this is me back in the 70s. Thanks for sharing ....................... peace!
DiMino Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The good old days. I admit, I am a dinosaur. What the heck. Such is life. Thank you, Richard.
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