In the past 24 hours, Europe saw a Puerto Rican half-time show, at the ultimately American Super Bowl, and a 46 Chevy Tahoe convey squeezing through the streets of Milan. Bonkers.
Megyn Kelly just shouting “FOOTBALL IS OURS” at Piers Morgan about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is the perfect example of this moment in time. Put it in a time capsule and send it out into space.
We bought our house from my parents 11 years ago knowing that the lateral sewer line from the house to the street was compromised and would need to be repaired or replaced someday. That day is now, apparently.
We've had camera imaging done and there's a spot close to the street (but still within our property line, of course) where the pipe has either degraded or actually partially collapsed. This neighborhood was built in the '50s and stuff is old. We've always been able to clear blockages with a very long hose and one of those expandable bladder attachments, but not this time. So we called Roto Rooter and he couldn't get through it, either.
Very large expense incoming that's going to make the money situation tighter than I like, damn it. And I haven't had a shower in 2 days, UGH.
It did kinda crack me up today, though, having to drive across town to MIL's unfinished house (remodel project from hell) whenever one of us had to poop. The toilet in one bathroom there is functional, and I guess I could at least wash my hair in the utility sink over there... 🙄
When I initially saw the halftime show, I thought the segment with the line workers was a nod to how Latinos are the ones doing the hard manual labor in America, like restoring your power after a power outage, roofing your house, etc. Hadn't made the connection to the horrible prolonged power outage in PR. Remembering that took me back to fucking Donald tossing paper towel rolls at Puerto Ricans suffering from the hurricane damage. Jesus Fucking Christ, will be ever be rid of this monster.
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
IIRC, they've allotted 45B for just such a purpose. And once they are built, they will be filled. They also want 5 to 10 THOUSAND people in each of these death camps.
Trump: Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them.
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
The guy is a f*cking loon. How long do we all have to endure this? He's going to kill people in a fit of pique after Bad Bunny's successful performance.
When you're a deluded narcissist and the real world comes crashing through the lies you've told yourself all your life, the resulting breakdown isn't pretty.
WHEREAS Archive, the Ginger Menace™, was adopted from the NYC Cat Coalition. (https://www.nycatcoal.org/), I HEREBY declare Archie a Bodega Adjacent Cat. So let it be written.
(I had to check on his vaxx schedule ... hence the look up)
I look at it a bit differently. They weren't ready for the Superbowl, and wouldn't have been there if not for almost every time they faced this year imploding in one way or another. They're 2-3 years out from really being a contender, assuming their management knows what they're doing.
Thanks for unpacking this! So much. What I didn't learn in American History class.... Wow. Music, art and culture have power! This moment in these times, it is everything. This joy. Love it!
A few days ago, I walked past a business fixture here in Calgary by the name of Reid's Stationary Store. I thought to myself, "Finally: truth in advertising. I mean, it's not as if the store was going to just get up and follow me home."
If the NFL can do a Spanish-only Super Bowl halftime show
Then surely the CFL can do a unilingual French halftime show at the next Grey Cup
Right?
Makes a point.
The Alaska Highway serves mostly Americans and US military driving to and from Alaska.
And yet the Country of USA never contributes to its maintenance! Canada pays for it!
We should shut down the highway and start negotiations IMMEDIATELY until we are treated fairly.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
In the past 24 hours, Europe saw a Puerto Rican half-time show, at the ultimately American Super Bowl, and a 46 Chevy Tahoe convey squeezing through the streets of Milan. Bonkers.
And don’t get her started on Santa Claus.
https://bsky.app/profile/mikenellis.bsky.social/post/3mehd5bsygt2a
Megyn Kelly just shouting “FOOTBALL IS OURS” at Piers Morgan about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is the perfect example of this moment in time. Put it in a time capsule and send it out into space.
Just wait until she finds out who invented basketball.
WHITE SANTA, dammit!
Well, this sucks.
We bought our house from my parents 11 years ago knowing that the lateral sewer line from the house to the street was compromised and would need to be repaired or replaced someday. That day is now, apparently.
We've had camera imaging done and there's a spot close to the street (but still within our property line, of course) where the pipe has either degraded or actually partially collapsed. This neighborhood was built in the '50s and stuff is old. We've always been able to clear blockages with a very long hose and one of those expandable bladder attachments, but not this time. So we called Roto Rooter and he couldn't get through it, either.
Very large expense incoming that's going to make the money situation tighter than I like, damn it. And I haven't had a shower in 2 days, UGH.
It did kinda crack me up today, though, having to drive across town to MIL's unfinished house (remodel project from hell) whenever one of us had to poop. The toilet in one bathroom there is functional, and I guess I could at least wash my hair in the utility sink over there... 🙄
You don't miss your sewer 'till your floors aren't dry.
The original exit pipe from my home was a wax covered "paper" (cardboard) tube.
Don Lemon podcast today about Epstein redactions....
https://www.youtube.com/live/ssoFeJiwomk?si=tZLSZgq7rJ7UD5nc
When I initially saw the halftime show, I thought the segment with the line workers was a nod to how Latinos are the ones doing the hard manual labor in America, like restoring your power after a power outage, roofing your house, etc. Hadn't made the connection to the horrible prolonged power outage in PR. Remembering that took me back to fucking Donald tossing paper towel rolls at Puerto Ricans suffering from the hurricane damage. Jesus Fucking Christ, will be ever be rid of this monster.
It's certainly a new twist on pole dancing.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
· 7h
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
https://bsky.app/profile/reichlinmelnick.bsky.social/post/3megzhq5lpc2a
Acyn
@acyn.bsky.social
· 6m
AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
https://bsky.app/profile/acyn.bsky.social/post/3mehsu5reas2u
IIRC, they've allotted 45B for just such a purpose. And once they are built, they will be filled. They also want 5 to 10 THOUSAND people in each of these death camps.
Secret police running massive detention facilities? Doesn’t end well.
Uncle Joe says "pump the brakes, comrade, it's hot down here".
Trump: Canada is building a massive bridge between Ontario and Michigan. I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them.
Such as? How about an itemized list?
Fucking asshole.
Probly want to skim this crazy...
Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com
· 2h
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3mehkibabtk2c
Fun fact
Poutine contains all of the chemicals in plastic explosives. Coincidence?
Compensated, you say? Okay, I'll play...
Softwood lumber. To the tune of billions of dollars.
What was that again?
Fuck you, Trump. We've been trying to get this bridge built for decades, when it's finally finished, just try and stop people from using it.
"Name it after me and I will allow it" – President Dirty Diaper
Great show. I'm still not sure why having people shake their bottom at you is supposed to be a compliment, but I'm no expert.
The guy is a f*cking loon. How long do we all have to endure this? He's going to kill people in a fit of pique after Bad Bunny's successful performance.
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-bad-bunny-flag-america-ai-map-b2916779.html
Old man poops pants. I don’t think anyone cares anymore. He’s lost the culture it feels like. His stories are all the same.
Sure he’s the master troll, but … aren’t we all just over it?
When you're a deluded narcissist and the real world comes crashing through the lies you've told yourself all your life, the resulting breakdown isn't pretty.
WHEREAS Archive, the Ginger Menace™, was adopted from the NYC Cat Coalition. (https://www.nycatcoal.org/), I HEREBY declare Archie a Bodega Adjacent Cat. So let it be written.
(I had to check on his vaxx schedule ... hence the look up)
> So let it be written.
<voice type="Yul Brenner">So let it be done!</voice>
Didn't Jehovah have the last laugh here...?
"But Sunday exposed every wart New England had managed to cover up."
I am a football idiot and ignorant fan but I enjoyed this review of just how fucked the Patriots were. 😃
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"The flawed Patriots face a harsh truth: only the very best teams get a Super Bowl sequel"–https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/09/new-england-patriots-super-bowl-lx-nfl
"Successful reruns are rare in the NFL. And New England showed enough holes on Sunday to suggest making it back to the big dance soon will be tough"
I imagine the summer will reveal the same thing about the Red Sox. (I say that as a fan, naturally.)
I look at it a bit differently. They weren't ready for the Superbowl, and wouldn't have been there if not for almost every time they faced this year imploding in one way or another. They're 2-3 years out from really being a contender, assuming their management knows what they're doing.
GREAT MOMENTS AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS - that don't involve an American
Lillehammer, 1994: It's Uzbekistan's first appearance in ANY Olympic Games.
Freestyle skiier Lina Cheryazova wins the gold in Women's aerials.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkNBmqPrEHw
They put her on a stamp, too!
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Lina_Cheryazova._Stamp_of_Uzbekistan%2C_2001.jpg
Thanks for unpacking this! So much. What I didn't learn in American History class.... Wow. Music, art and culture have power! This moment in these times, it is everything. This joy. Love it!
A few days ago, I walked past a business fixture here in Calgary by the name of Reid's Stationary Store. I thought to myself, "Finally: truth in advertising. I mean, it's not as if the store was going to just get up and follow me home."
Same thing always confused me about places called Veterinarian Hospital, when I looked inside it looked like mostly animals were being treated . . .
Bond, 20% Bond.
That's what it want's you to think.
What's with this trail of fountain pens...?