Here's what I say to naysayers: "I'm a grownup and if I want a bunch of potatoes for dinner, well then I'm gonna have me a bunch of potatoes!"
Love working in higher education. Have always had rescued dogs and cats (almost all from abusive situations). Philadelphia is my home (yes, I say "wudder"). Accessibility advocate & teach how to make content electronically accessible. Democrat.
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Here's what I say to naysayers: "I'm a grownup and if I want a bunch of potatoes for dinner, well then I'm gonna have me a bunch of potatoes!"
Both. But wash the doggie and her bedding too asap.
... who happily rolled out the door at the end of the day.
What Trump et al. aren't considering is how many sexual abuse survivors, male and female, are out there. The testimony has fanned the rage in us that will never be fully extinguished. We need to stand with these extraordinarily brave women as a human wall of retribution. #EpsteinFiles #DumpTrump
Susan--Girl, time to go.
Yeah, it fits. And what an unappealing man, at every age.
I spoke with some old men in my husband's family about their experiences in the mines. Mickey was 10 and worked underground. His life was HARD. He told me about pit ponies who lived and died underground. He worked as a breaker boy (wynninghistory.com/coal-region-...).
My husband's family emigrated to the US from Ireland and worked in the coal mines of Schuylkill County, PA (some worked for the railroads). They were desperately poor. They fought for better working conditions in the Molly Maguires. www.historynet.com/undermining-...
But oh Christ, I'm agreeing with Laura Loomer. Gotta go shower. Ugh.
I like this guy. Susan Collins needs to sit in a rocking chair and do nice embroidery.
Go in peace, Graham. This is sad news. I missed that in my news feed. Thank you for sharing.
That's a new-to-the-world little kid! Always adorable, but I wouldn't recommend them indoors unless you diaper 'em up. Their poop STINKS (well, it is poop). And they will break a lot of stuff. But damn, they're cute.
I had heard of the yellow fever epidemic in my favorite city (which used to be a lot swampier). This is an excellent summation of what happened and who stepped up and eventually (because they weren't white) were stepped on. #Philadelphia #Philly www.youtube.com/watch?v=79i9...
That Trump is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to an alcoholic degenerate who hasn't done anything worthy of accolades in decades (if even then) makes me sick. Not the first time Trump has sullied the award, but it's still offensive. Hopefully Donnie doesn't motorboat Giuliani this time.
Completely relevant today. My dad was a chaplain and buried soldier after soldier at Arlington. Haunted him the rest of his life. Better than having been in-country, though. I remember the draft and how terrified young men were.
I always have time for a baby goat video!
What a stupid thing to say.
I have an intense need to cuddle with a baby donkey. Now.
We can share custody!
"It's a rock that's ALIVE. *ALIVE*!!!!! I've never seen or heard woofs of such a thing!"
"Raging Grannies" -- fighting fascism with a ukelele, aprons, and flowery hats. And stinging lyrics. youtu.be/KgKJIujEK0I?...
Nothing at all concerning about this post. Is he really yanking Q-Anon back into the limelight?
This is an amazing photograph. You're welcome.
Perfect song for these times. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvU4...
I can't re-post this enough....feel free to spread around on the feeds.
He is not going gently into that good night. I will watch that happily.
I learned a new word today: Myrmidon. It's an excellent word and I know you can think of certain people this applies to. Definition: a follower or subordinate of a powerful person, typically one who is unscrupulous or carries out orders unquestioningly. Its origin is fascinating.
Yeah!! Don't f*** with Philly.
My husband's family are the McAndrews, big players in the Molly Maguires. I learned a lot about union building talking to his family.
I saw him in concert in Philadelphia. He gave everything when he played.
What a good, GOOD doggo!
Arresting/kidnapping people actively fighting a fire!! F*** fascism.
I feel guilty that I am (disabled and 65+). I am so sorry; I would give you mine if I could.
Every day for the past 64 years and counting!
Even if you don't like classical music or the violin, you have to admire the amazing skill of this performance: www.youtube.com/shorts/6pWsv...
Yup--direct and literal translation of any language to another means there will be a LOT of misunderstandings/shenanigans. And since French is my other language, here's a great example! www.youtube.com/shorts/DFgJV...
Sometimes I pronounce it like "wudder." But yeah, that's our tell.
Having had shingles twice (yup, you can develop it more than once--wheee), and having my MIL and mother both die of Alzheimer's, I gotta say that anything you can reasonably do to even possibly prevent developing Alzheimer's gets a thumbs-up from me.
Don't tell 'em about oil slicks in puddles! "Dad gum it, our water did done turn gay, Etheleen."
Was in the hospital today for a minor procedure. The recovery room nurse assigned to me came in and started asking, "Would you like water, apple juice..." Me: "You're from Philly!" Nurse: "How'd you know?" (For non-Gritty fans, "water" is our shibboleth.) #Philadelphia #Philly
The rawness of those mountains. Stark and beautiful.
Like the moose and the platypus, an improbable combination of disproportionate body parts that just makes them more awkwardly endearing.
Now I'm not going to assume that he knows he's declining. That insinuates he has self-awareness. But the fact that Trump hasn't golfed for a while is interesting. It's not like he's working or anything. A different take on what's what with the Tangerine Terror. www.youtube.com/shorts/vKkXI...
And goddammit, she was right. We KNEW she was right. And MAGA said, "Nah, he ain't gonna hurt us WHITE, GOOD people!" Surprise, you festering, foolish, fetid troglodytes.
I remember the flame of hope I carried when I voted for Harris, knowing that she would do her utmost to help Americans. I try not to think of that too much, as I tear up with sadness doing so.
When I read the statistic I cannot imagine how contorted their sense of self is. Not to mention their souls. Yet they go to church and think their poop don't reek. As a preacher's kid, I've seen my share of those freaking, nasty hypocrites.
Trump now has established pseudo-military sites set up in DC, LA, & Chicago. Figuring out what works and popping more and more people into more and more cities. I expect my city (Philadelphia) is high on his list. REPUBLICANS: Can't you see what is happening? You are not exempt from this poison.
OMG, duck and cover! On a really serious note, I HATE that this is happening to you. Be careful and take notes on what LA and DC are going through to fight back and not be disappeared.
A ton of self-loathing going on there. He appears much of the time to be a barely-contained bundle of nerves. Not forgiving this sad excuse for a man, oh no. And this guy gets free healthcare for LIFE for...service? To a hideous orange idol? His family should turn their backs on him.
I wonder if Trump will exempt his own oh-so-fancy clothing line. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
This feels like a spot of good news www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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JD Vance loooooves vacations. Outside of heckling Zelinsky, what does he do in his actual job to merit all those vacations on our dime?
Someone posted this on another site and I had to share. Powerful words to describe our so-called president. It’s almost impossible to believe that this is America in 2025.
Look closely and weep.
Agreed. But the shoebill is also worthy of celebration. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoebill And the naked mole rat and sososo many others!
He endured screaming voices he could not escape and public censure for years. The strength it took to survive cannot be quantified. He is now a sweet, beautiful, chain-smoking, damaged man. There are many people like my cousin who will never get the help they need. That is heartbreaking. /Fin
I guarantee you know someone who is mentally ill. It is up to them to share that with you. But know that inside the craziest, most filthy person is a tortured human being. My cousin was like that. He is a hero to me. /4
You may not be able to identify who is mentally ill; many learned how to dissemble to fit in. Not all are like my cousin who lived on the streets for years until doctors found the right cocktail for him. But he had family who fought for him even when his schizophrenia took him to dark places. /3
And mental illness is--don't deny it--still stigmatizing. And rapidly becoming illegal, thanks to ICON (Idiot Captain Orange Narcissist). And men of color are suffering the most. Wether congenital or trauma-induced, there are real people suffering here. /2
I hope that Lil Nas X gets the help he needs. He's got talent coming and going, but the most talented of people sometimes need help and sometimes that very celebrity can keep them entrenched in an illness that could kill them. /1
Cheech and Chong and Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson want some words with him on this topic.
May they pay for their crimes.
Happy anniversary. We still love you and wish you both the absolute best.
Hold my calls; I need to spend the next several hours watching this impromptu duet from childhood best friends on the 12/1/79 episode of Soul Train.
They're criminals and should be spending their time arresting each other and then escorting each other to concentration camps so they can fight each other for clean water and food.
Makes me want to book a trip to Mars. Wow
Now I want to go to Mars.
Eternal love.
I'm with @mehdirhasan.bsky.social on this one. Just total disregard for the law and professionalism. Putting her in danger.
Adorable little dinosaurs.
I will not visit Texas as long as those chuckleheads are in power. This is beyond damaging. My outrage has no outlet right now.
I just started it!
I am literally salivating. Yum.
If they're saying anything, they're not saying "thank." Another word that ends with a "k" is much more likely.
I needed a chuckle about gerrymandering.
In my old neighborhood you'd hear English, Yiddish, Russian, German, Armenian, Greek, and Polish (that I can recall offhand). My school was a blend of every shade of human. My current neighbors are Turkish, Ukrainian, African American, Dominican, and white. We help each other. THAT'S my America.
I'm hearing Dr. Smith, "Oh, the pain. The pain!!" Someone tell me they remember the campy and fun Lost in Space.
I'm intrigued! I love mead and the blackberry twist sounds delicious.
Wow. Would love to see this up close.
How could they not?
I adopted YaiYai (the name I gave my baby blanket) when she was 8. She wouldn't let me leave the shelter without her, and she was my near-constant cuddle buddy until she died. I still miss her creaky meows.
That is an amazing gift.
I've given up on thinking there can't be a new low...
I'm a Rawson! I wonder if I'm related to the person this beautiful lake was named after.
No thank you. Luckily I never plan to visit the deep sea and its creatures.
That is awesome.
My hero.
Hero.
Based on this: ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-asked-... Sooooo professional and courteous.
Donnie: Gimme the prize! I want the prize! Norway: Nope. Donnie: But, but you gave one to OBAMA!!! (tears welling up, face turning red, fists clenched) Norway: Yup. Donnie: Gimme it now or I'm gonna PUNCH you! Norway: Yeah, that'll work. Donnie: (sulks, sticks lower lip out and huffs and puffs) FIN
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Amazing control, beautifully done. youtube.com/shorts/-MuSv...
Okay, now I want a pet armadillo. Yeah, I know they can carry leprosy, but it's in their livers and I don't wanna eat them. They look like armored badgers, don't they? youtube.com/shorts/BVGn0...
Swearing is good for your health so it’s all good.
And our orange overlord would spin this as a good thing.
Truth.
I'm going to look her up. Thank you for letting us know about her!