Saw this on my walk to the store this morning and it transported me back to childhood. My friend Steve's parents had one of these in the early 80s and it was THE SHIT. #RVA
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book/cat/tea lover; unapologetic feminist; DC ex-pat reclaiming my vote in RVA; she/her; born at 330ppm
I just had a menopause moment and mixed up Rand Paul and Lindsey Graham and wondered how Fauci had been subpoenaed by a dead man. Before realizing my mix up, I just shrugged and said, "Anything goes in Washington now, I guess." Because all bets are off with these assholes.
This man was detained yesterday by ICE in Saline, Michigan, a small town seven miles from where I grew up. This isn't just happening in big cities – it's happening to our neighbors everywhere. Any support is appreciated: gofund.me/ee32e93ab
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Every time I talk to some random joe and they tell me they are working on a book “with the help of AI — but it’s not doing the writing for me,” I wonder if they recognize the chasm between what they are doing and what a genuine author does. #writing
Data Centers in VA impacted electricity in half of the nation. This is terrifying. It’s time for our legislators to step up and protect us. Midterms are in 3 months — vote accordingly! Say NO to Data Centers. 🛑 1/2
A lot of people don’t realize the dust bowl wasn’t a natural phenomenon. It happened when agrobusiness interests dramatically transformed the plains without regard for drought, and created vicious dust storms that choked whole families to death. That’s what I think of when I read about data centers.
A bicyclist was struck during a hit-and-run in Richmond early Sunday morning. The driver fled the scene... This is the second hit-and-run with a bicyclist in the past few days in Richmond. Another suffered life-threatening injuries on Thursday, July 16, late at night.
Bicyclist struck in early morning hit-in-run in Richmond
A bicyclist was struck during a hit-and-run in Richmond early Sunday morning.
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Brutal photo caption from The Guardian: “Gianni Infantino carefully explains to Donald Trump that he is not part of the Spanish national team.”
Me, every time I eat a handful of blueberries or whip up a salad this summer:
Kenny Rogers The Gambler
Alt: Kenny Rogers The Gambler
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Hosted book club last night. Most of the women (other than me) are in their 70s. Standing in my kitchen, one pointed to my "Fuck the Patriarchy" sign. "I just love this," she cooed. ♀️💪 #BookSky
I love it when Jon Ossoff is trending – and not just because he's hot. 🙄
I thought one of the requirements for appearing on currency was that a person had to be deceased? This feels like the kind of jinx a normal person would not flirt with.
The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · 4w agoThe U.S. Mint will soon begin producing a new $1 gold-hued coin with President Trump’s face on it to commemorate America’s 250th birthday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced.
Looks like the Grim Reaper's doing a Karma Tour on Cap Hill this summer. I bet a lot of people are getting nervous.
The Grinch's Heart Grows
Alt: The Grinch gets a big, mischievous smile
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I have chicken tinga going in the crock pot and my house smells oddly like hot dogs? Hmmm.
The U.S. spent $103 billion in the first 120 days of Trump’s war on Iran. That could fund… -Food stamps for an entire year -Medicaid coverage for nearly 30 million children -ACA subsidies for about 2.5 years It’s not a question of what we can afford. It’s a question of priorities.
The real cost of the Iran War: $103 billion in 120 days
Testifying before the House Appropriations Committee last week, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell
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Last evening's storm was a doozy, but it's so nice to see all the trees and flowers looking perky this morning. And it's great to have water in my rain barrel again. Here's hoping the rest of this week brings more to help end the drought.
Florida folks: If you have O- blood and are of African or African American descent, OneBlood is searching for donors who have a rare antigen that matches with a teenager with sickle cell disease who needs 50 units of blood so she can have a bone marrow transplant.
Rare blood needed to save life of Florida teen needing bone marrow transplant
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA)— Blood donors of African descent are needed to save the life of a Florida 18-year-old fighting an aggressive form of sickle cell disease, OneBlood announced. Gigi Felix,…
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Shout out to whatever dumbass violated the “no glass” rule at my pool this morning, taking the pool out of commission on one of the hottest (holiday) weekends of the summer. My only consolation is the $2,000 fine they will have to pay for draining and cleaning the pool. Idiot.
I've been tasked with building a playlist for a Latin Dance Party next weekend. Any existing existing playlists you'd point me to, or favorite songs I should add to our list? #MusicSky
The world might be a flaming dumpster fire but I just got notified that my library hold is ready for pick-up, so NOT TODAY, SATAN! #BookSky
It's almost like these are statistically shitty humans. Imagine that?!?
Lawfare@lawfaremedia.org · 2mo agoAlmost one in 16 insurrectionists granted clemency by President Trump for their roles in the January 6 Capitol attack have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of crimes separate from Jan. 6, according to a recent study from Katherine Pompilio.
If you're looking for something air-conditioned to do this next week in #RVA to beat the heat: Check out "I Love You Because" by Richmond Triangle Players. It's a lot of fun and well performed. If you've ever hated dating, this is for you! :)
I just dreamed that I moved into a 1BR apartment and when I went to the common room I realized I had accidentally moved into an assisted living facility. 🤣