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Writer, critic, ND, proud progressive and professional weirdo. Watching things on television that are different from what's happening. All opinions are my own.

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Or Pickle.

10.03.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Most white lies are told to avoid hurting someone else, so I imagine the line is somewhere in there. Who does the lie hurt/help and why?

10.03.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Because those stories are about how to be strong in the face of adversity. And how to tell right from wrong.

And sometimes how to get up off the mat when the bad guys win.

We all need breaks from the horrors to recharge. Comics are a fantastic way to do that.

09.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Three cats on a bed: one black-and-white, one orange, one tan.

Three cats on a bed: one black-and-white, one orange, one tan.

That's very sweet. He's 10, and has officially entered old cat territory, so it's a different kettle of fish. But I've been very touched at how people following Axel have reached out.

I have two other cats -- Luna and Blondie -- who are both in perfect health and being amazing about all this. ❀️🐱

09.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! I have an appointment with the vet in a couple of hours, and we should be able to put the rest on a payment plan; I'll have a big update after that.

He's doing okay RN. Active, periodically harrassing the dog, and eating with gusto. 🀞🀞🀞

Thanks so much for pitching in.

09.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The kicked-in-the-balls irony here is that it sounds like it will accelerate wind/solar/renewables development like nothing else.

08.03.2026 10:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just adopted a husky. Can confirm.

08.03.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He would be running in my freshly-minted district, so I'm glad to see him go.

He's an absolute monster, but he rarely makes a stupid move politically, so it's a significant sign.

07.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Brain and brain, what is brain?
Brain and brain, what is brain? YouTube video by Nikolaos Pinnikas

Unless it's something problematic, Star Trek is like pizza. Even when it's bad, it's good.πŸ––

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o7U...

07.03.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm led to understand that he's quite kissable.

07.03.2026 11:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This just might be Wes Craven's best film.

07.03.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Batman kissing Chase Meridian in Batman Forever.

Batman kissing Chase Meridian in Batman Forever.

Rumor has it that Nicole Kidman always had a Batman thing, and took the role in Batman Forever so she could kiss the Caped Crusader. πŸ™ƒπŸ¦‡

07.03.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Detmer was criminally underdeveloped.

07.03.2026 10:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'd love to go back to 26 eps a season, including the 5-6 invariably crappy eps that would sneak in every year.

07.03.2026 10:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A meme of the Kool-Aid Man that reads "Reality."

A meme of the Kool-Aid Man that reads "Reality."

07.03.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come on, blot clot!

06.03.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
George W. Bush in front of a "Mission Accomplished" banner.

George W. Bush in front of a "Mission Accomplished" banner.

πŸŽ―πŸ’― And the dipshit failson of a three-generation political dynasty successfully rebranded as "a regular guy" because his syntax matches that of a remedial fifth-grader.

Good times.

06.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

Stolen classified files uncovered at Mar-a-Lago.

06.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Ron Burgundy saying "Boy, that escalated quickly."

Ron Burgundy saying "Boy, that escalated quickly."

Up $.20 a gallon here in So Cal. Everyone, if you can, do yourself a favor and fill up the tank this weekend.

06.03.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing a white tank top and blue pants is standing in a dark room ALT: a man wearing a white tank top and blue pants is standing in a dark room
06.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

First they came for the trans people, and I said nothing because I wasn’t trans. Then they were like actually I’m pretty sure you are trans and I said no I’m not and they went okay well show us your penis then and I said what no get out of my face and they said that one’s a girl get her

06.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 2635 πŸ” 582 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a man with a beard says hello there ALT: a close up of a man with a beard says hello there
06.03.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, and that really does matter. We're about halfway to our goal, and I'm talking to the vet's about setting up a payment plan for the rest. 🀞🀞🀞

06.03.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸŽ―πŸ’― They might just beam it right out the host body in Star Trek. Or scrub it through the transporter filters.

*Miles O'Brien*: Oh yeah, we clear xenomorpoh embryos out of the pattern buffer 5-10 times a week...

06.03.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gas prices are up $.20 a gallon from this time last week in my neck of the woods. Fill up the tank if you can, everyone.

06.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's $.20 a gallon higher than it was a week ago here in So Cal. I gassed up before it gets worse.

06.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Best I got is an "I'm so tired."

06.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's lovely of you. Thank you so much!

06.03.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, kind soul.

05.03.2026 23:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump fires homeland security secretary Kristi Noem as Democrats welcome her exit – US politics live President picks β€˜Maga warrior’ Markwayne Mullin as nominee to replace Noem as Democrats hail decision after months of controversy

"Kristi Noem has been fired and somehow replaced with someone stupider" is spot-on, 2026. 10/10. No notes.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

05.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0