I first became aware of cavys by way of an old Time-Life book titled Attending Marvels, an account of a paleontological expedition to Patagonia around 1930, The author, if memory serves, grew quite tired of a steady diet of cavy, there not being much else to eat in the godforsaken wasteland of Patagonia. I enjoyed the account of living in the bleak desolation, among the few odd inhabitants, such as a few Welsh sheepherders, a drunken Argentine sheep sheerer with an unfortunate predilection for occasional bouts of mayhem which he was never fully punished for because he was such a paragon at his trade. If you can find it I recommend it.
I'm afraid of rodents, not limited to Rodents Of Unusual Size. This fear is so irrational that my kid thinks it's hilarious but sad and Partner dutifully and quietly disposes of any dead ones found near my abode.
I do not know where this fear began, but it's been with me all my life. Unless I partake of some hallucinogenic substance and explore this fear safely, I doubt I'll ever be rid of it. I grew up with hamsters, a gift mouse (named Peter Gabriel and given away to a sweet girl to take care of it), gerbils, guinea pigs, and other people's rats, mice, and live snake food for their pet snakes. I never helped to feed a snake. I never held the little guys. I never saw the move "Ben" or any other movies featuring rats attacking people. I plan to be cremated or given back to the planet in a helpful way, and I hope someone finds my corpse in time. Thanks for listening to my dead talk.
New Orleans is below sea level. The levees and pumps keeping it dry are insufficient. It's a simple fact of engineering that the entire state government is ignoring because actually declaring an emergency will hurt their election chances.
It's the Reflecting Pool. There is no Reflecting Pond or Lake, The man babbles constantly. And the black(ish) lining helped the reflecting. A bright blue coating will only reflect blue and not the sky, and trees like it should
She has a LOT of work to undo the damage she was a major force in creating. Democrats would be smart to partner with her to amplify her message on a much bigger stage than one backed by crooked rental drapes and a poorly hung vinyl sign.
I mean, screw the Met Gala or whatever, but I am very annoyed at all the celebs who don't even TRY. Just a regular night out, boring evening gown blah.
What a bunch of cowards (and huzzah to ones who Brought It. I see y'all)
Most Germans must feel regret over what their country became and did in those years. I imagine two generations from now Americans may feel similar regret over the Trump era.
At least New Orleans will eventually have company. Pretty much anywhere soggy that we build large buildings is sinking, IIRC. I'm sure Manhattan will eventually be lovely as an undersea city.
Kim Stanley Robinson has a book, 2140, about the residents of a Manhattan apartment building that's partially submerged in a section of the city set up like Venice with water taxis and buses and individual boats.
Your hed gif animal, the mara, is an interesting one. Learn more here: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/my-my-ms-mara
And here is your meme chat for today: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/d0b5f3cf-96f1-4a3e-86c0-d530d4a43dc3
The Patagonian Mara Pup
likes to run about
and she will roll in the dirt
and it’s a lot of fun
no doubt
Thank you for this. I spent two viewings debating between "is a bunny?" and "is a capybara baby?" so it's good to get a definitive answer.
<3
Hoppin' into Tuesday Tab's and Coffee ☕💯👍🏼
Cool animals.
I first became aware of cavys by way of an old Time-Life book titled Attending Marvels, an account of a paleontological expedition to Patagonia around 1930, The author, if memory serves, grew quite tired of a steady diet of cavy, there not being much else to eat in the godforsaken wasteland of Patagonia. I enjoyed the account of living in the bleak desolation, among the few odd inhabitants, such as a few Welsh sheepherders, a drunken Argentine sheep sheerer with an unfortunate predilection for occasional bouts of mayhem which he was never fully punished for because he was such a paragon at his trade. If you can find it I recommend it.
Who knew long-legged bunnies could be so cute?
Very too cute. Thanks Martini, that pup is a nice way to start the day.
Such precious creatures!
Bambi!
A bunaroo? A kangabit?
I'm afraid of rodents, not limited to Rodents Of Unusual Size. This fear is so irrational that my kid thinks it's hilarious but sad and Partner dutifully and quietly disposes of any dead ones found near my abode.
I do not know where this fear began, but it's been with me all my life. Unless I partake of some hallucinogenic substance and explore this fear safely, I doubt I'll ever be rid of it. I grew up with hamsters, a gift mouse (named Peter Gabriel and given away to a sweet girl to take care of it), gerbils, guinea pigs, and other people's rats, mice, and live snake food for their pet snakes. I never helped to feed a snake. I never held the little guys. I never saw the move "Ben" or any other movies featuring rats attacking people. I plan to be cremated or given back to the planet in a helpful way, and I hope someone finds my corpse in time. Thanks for listening to my dead talk.
Argentina? Looks Australian. The accent.
I thought I wanted one, until I read about all the urine marking.
Yeah if my girl peed in my face, that definitely says uninterested.
But infowars can now make it into gold!
IDK I hear there are guys who enjoy that.
Isn't that what Putin has on trump?
Yeah not my thing
Another thing that sane people do NOT have in common with the orange moron.
I don’t judge anyone’s kink. But not mine.
For him it’s just more ,,,and more.
Capabuns!
At first I thought Chernobyl rabbits.
Don’t let Donald know about these creatures, he’ll want some. For all the peeing. Peeing camels, he’ll call them.
I thought it was a burrobunny.
With all the peeing going on, these Maras could fill a lago.
Hmmm.
What about the gold content?
New Orleans is below sea level. The levees and pumps keeping it dry are insufficient. It's a simple fact of engineering that the entire state government is ignoring because actually declaring an emergency will hurt their election chances.
Hey, everybody!
John Thune released the Senate version of the reconciliation bill to fund ICE and CPB.
There's $1.2 billion in there for renovations to the east wing of the White House, both above and belowground.
We're paying for Ballroom! Yeehaw!
Those Met Gala pics? The only one who pulled it off was Hugh Jackman.
Gas Station Drugs by John Oliver.
https://youtu.be/mRZqHzDG_c8?si=kTCcHTCPH6X4r85V
Two words “Smurf porn.”
It's the Reflecting Pool. There is no Reflecting Pond or Lake, The man babbles constantly. And the black(ish) lining helped the reflecting. A bright blue coating will only reflect blue and not the sky, and trees like it should
Mahalo, Hawai’i!
https://youtu.be/KYCETdsHV7E?si=riU4C3O9RzknWlNd
𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘦𝘮, 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦.*
* Of the Constitution.
Marge telling us what we already know. Thanks for the profound insights, you complicit bitch.
Remember when she called us pedophiles and groomers?
It doesn't matter what she tells us, it matters if MAGAts, who OBVIOUSLY don't listen to us and never have, hear and believe her.
She has a LOT of work to undo the damage she was a major force in creating. Democrats would be smart to partner with her to amplify her message on a much bigger stage than one backed by crooked rental drapes and a poorly hung vinyl sign.
Greg Gutfeld can kiss my fucking ass.
DEPORT REPUBLICANS
WELCOME IMMIGRANTS
Rumbustious: Boisterous or unruly.
Thanks for that one Guardian!
Some people call it a sickle. tRump calls it a sling blade.
Mmhmm.
I mean, screw the Met Gala or whatever, but I am very annoyed at all the celebs who don't even TRY. Just a regular night out, boring evening gown blah.
What a bunch of cowards (and huzzah to ones who Brought It. I see y'all)
Agreed!!
Most Germans must feel regret over what their country became and did in those years. I imagine two generations from now Americans may feel similar regret over the Trump era.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/04/germans-confront-nazi-past-family-members-digital-archive-die-zeit
Oh yeah. If the Democratic Party wins by a giant landslide soon, don't try to impeach Mr. Trump. Impeach Mr. Gorsuch and Mr. Kavanaugh.
1,000,000%
At least New Orleans will eventually have company. Pretty much anywhere soggy that we build large buildings is sinking, IIRC. I'm sure Manhattan will eventually be lovely as an undersea city.
Kim Stanley Robinson has a book, 2140, about the residents of a Manhattan apartment building that's partially submerged in a section of the city set up like Venice with water taxis and buses and individual boats.
Check out "The Ministry of the Future" by KSR. Underground well meaning saboteurs destroy, or try to, the petro-state. Grim story but interesting.
The first chapter's harrowing.
City of Denver won't give a damn - but a lot of refugees looking for somewhere to live will find themselves resisted by those who already live there.