LauraP Writes

Sigh. I now have that bopping in my brain in cadence with the popcorn song.

Yup, pronouns as disqualifiers. That's what this incompetent administration of fools has devolved to.

I hate when my doorbell rings and I have to stop whatever I’m doing to be quiet and not answer the door.

What Banksy says…

You’re bringing treats, right?

Capitalization, too, it seems.

Is it actually an insult if it’s true?

I like it here thus far. Civility and a kinder vibe, an effective block tool, and cats. Lots of cats.

Why is a baby alpaca called a cria and not an alpacino?

And other questions that keep me awake at night.

Secret court hearing threatens the First Amendment and more President-elect Trump has been urged to reconsider his opposition to the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalists’ sources, as journalist Catherine Herridge’s case threatens …

Exhibit A on why the PRESS Act is vital not only for press freedom but for national security: the ongoing effort to force journalist Catherine Herridge to out alleged intelligence sources.

This little plumpkin doesn’t really love me, but she’s learning to fake it for Friskies. She’s also a mighty hunter in her own mind.

Deeply disturbing. We're living in an oligarchy.

All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else

I'd like to say he lost me at 'undermine the Trump voters' since that block is nowhere near a majority of the population. Honestly, though, he lost me at 'Charlie Kirk.'

A competent leader would have insisted on proper due diligence and full background checks before proposing a nominee. So either they knew about all this and didn’t care, which is bad, or they’re operating in ‘trust me’ mode, also bad.

It wasn't even a majority. We should all be using the word plurality, because that's what it was.

Bobo should schedule an appointment with an optometrist.

Wolf close up with beautiful yellow eyes.

This one stepped out of the forest right smack in front of me, posed for a few photos and then moved on.

Did you know wolf pups have blue eyes and they change to this bright yellow over time ?

Compared to the list of Traitor Tot's pardons, hunter Biden is an absolute angel.

See for yourself: rb.gy/lfkzsb

Polite is not tone policing a woman about her comments re her own experiences and preferences. Doubling down is super rude.

About 10 years ago I bought olives I could almost like from a Greek guy at an organics conference. I buy olive oil in bulk from his family but still haven’t passed the ‘almost could’ mark on the olives.

Now I cannot unsee it!

Experiencing gratitude associated with greater longevity among older adults Older women who scored highest in an assessment measuring gratitude had a 9% lower risk of death, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-r...

On this Thanksgiving Eve, it turns out there is an actual medical benefit associated with gratitude. Please enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Best regards also to our ex-US members! 🧪

A cluster of mature enoki mushrooms with shadowed gills grows on the side of a dead elm under gray skies

The same cluster of enoki mushrooms now has illuminated gills underneath and grows on the side of a dead elm under those gray skies

Hey you! Use a piece of tinfoil to reflect some light under your mushrooms!

Same enoki, with and without using a tinfoil reflector

I believe I’ve seen that photo a few times.

Cats rule!

This is one of the most accurate explanations I’ve seen.