This reminds me of the show "Silver Spoon" about a guy who knows nothing about agriculture who attends an agricultural high school just to get away from home, and names a piglet he agrees to raise "Pork Bowl".
Re. the Schoenberg scores: none of Schoenberg's autograph manuscript scores were lost (they are kept elsewhere). What was lost were the rental scores and parts to all of his works, kept in a warehouse and rented out by his family. Many musical organizations that have programmed Schoenberg's works for the next year or so will have to go back and schedule another work, because the performance parts were destroyed. Lots of rumors are swirling around--thank goodness that the manuscripts weren't destroyed.
HuffPost: "House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the flags at the U.S. Capitol will be raised to their full height on Jan. 20 in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a move that also may be contrary to the code governing Old Glory’s display following the death of Jimmy Carter.
“On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump,” Johnson announced Tuesday."
I didn't know about the allegations against Neil Gaiman. It really sucks because I have enjoyed his writing and the productions based on it and the whole thing makes me sick to my stomach. I believe his accusers. I'm an art historian and am still not sure how you square art and the often reprehensible beings that make it.
I'm with about both Gaiman and the larger universe of artsters. I'm sort of in the, well, after they're dead... Never give em money and play it by ear.
He did my favorite Sherlock Holmes story. And American Gods. Asshole...
I would take a look at the NYT mac n cheese but recipes at NYT are not only behind the regular paywall but behind the EXTRA paywall for getting those EXTRA features. NYT thanks Wonkette for their support, just saying! If you really want to lift those guys, please publish a screenshot of the recipe, thx.
I feel like I'm banging my head against a wall right now. I need to change my birth certificate in order to be able to (eventually, God willing) get a passport, because that birth certificate doesn't match my state driver's license anymore. (Changing the driver's license was part of my gender transition.) Unfortunately, I'm trying to do it from out of state; I was born in one state, but I live in another. I think I'll call my home state's vital-statistics office once it opens, but, in the meantime...fuck, this is frustrating. TL;DR version: to change my "sex designation", the state I live in wants one form, but it only applies to people born in that state. The state I was born in wants a different form, and for me to show up in person at a county courthouse--which I would, if only I lived in any county in that state. Fuck, this is frustrating.
Thanks. I suppose that, if nothing else, I have the time and money to travel to my home state and take care of things there. It's a little iffy because I'd have to do it on the fly (and because some of the state is currently on fire--although not the part I'm originally from), but I may be able to swing it if it comes down to that. I called the vital-statistics office this morning, but I can call again and leave a message. They should get back to me within the next two days or so.
"The garbage truck that Donald Trump used for a photo opportunity in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in the final days of the 2024 campaign will appear in his Inauguration Day parade, according to multiple media outlets." {HuffPost}
I had this thought the other day...we're all dreading what the 20th brings, but it's a lot more than just a horrible R stepping back into power which will destroy all the good we've had for 4 years...no, this time this isn't the dumbest Bush being controlled by satan Cheney, it's someone who actually glamorizes hate, who puts Mussolini and Hitler on a pedestal, it's someone who from the get go is going to make life miserable for millions and many will die...and the Dems and mainstream media that are just shrugging and going along with these nominations and the deportation plans and all the evil that is proposed...makes them just as complicit. I dreaded when an R would win the presidency, but I never feared for my life, the lives of people and animals and places I care about, I've never feared that I would be rounded up simply because I am a registered Democrat and now...now I do.
I hear you. I have to worry about being rounded up simply for being trans, and I've never had to worry about that before--not even when the Orange One was in office the first time. Now I'm biting my nails, wondering if I'm gonna be able to get out of the country before I get sent to a concentration camp.
I'm so sorry, I only have being a Dem and a woman hanging over my head, and I know you have so much more because from the get go they are targeting trans people and its absolutely terrifying. I saw Rachel Bitecofer say on her bluesky account that we need to watch for people being arrested, like regular people that have done nothing wrong except be in the minority or Dems, and if they start that we need to GTFO, and I'm like...I have 10 cats and an elderly mother and I'm poor, how the hell do I leave and I guess if I don't leave I'll be jailed or worse. I just am having trouble wrapping my mind around it to be honest.
I suppose I have a bit of an edge--I'm a trans guy, and a passing one at that. (I've had HRT and top surgery.) I also have a driver's license and Social Security card with my chosen name and appropriate gender marker. On the other hand, if anyone were to go through name-change applications in my state in the last ten years, I'd get nailed.
It’s a pig parade, source info here: https://open.substack.com/pub/martiniambassador/p/little-piggies
And a meme chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/dc8d2267-d2e3-4d62-9d61-6f59c7b5811f?utm_source=share
A thousand squeeees!
Are these the "feral hogs" from a few years ago? Because they're much cuter than I expected.
Beautiful babies. The young animal TABS featurettes are so delightful in the morning, Martini. Thank you for your part of bringing in the light.
That enthusiastic passel of petite piggies suggests substantial SQUEEEE.
Ha ha, charade they are?
Tom Tom the piper's son is going to heed a bigger bag
I want the one that goes weee, weee, WEEEE, all the way home!
What an adorable parade of pigs! And much cuter than the pig parade happening next Monday in DC.
They're adorable, but I wouldn't want them as pets.
How about as a child, like the Ziffles on "Green Acres"?
Arnold always played the TV too loud.
No, thanks. Two dogs and two cats is quite enough for us. Children are for other people.
Look at all those footballs!
This reminds me of the show "Silver Spoon" about a guy who knows nothing about agriculture who attends an agricultural high school just to get away from home, and names a piglet he agrees to raise "Pork Bowl".
Maybe I should have added “cute little”.
That'll do, piggies. That'll do.
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Oinkers.
Piggies!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhY1x8CpWeI
George wrote about the billionaires who are set "eat the bacon" when the traitor is sworn in.
I always thought this was a radically anti capitalist song and most people thought it was a cute song about pigs.
So happy Rachel will be back nightly. I had just become aware of her when she went to one day a week! (Sob!)
Re. the Schoenberg scores: none of Schoenberg's autograph manuscript scores were lost (they are kept elsewhere). What was lost were the rental scores and parts to all of his works, kept in a warehouse and rented out by his family. Many musical organizations that have programmed Schoenberg's works for the next year or so will have to go back and schedule another work, because the performance parts were destroyed. Lots of rumors are swirling around--thank goodness that the manuscripts weren't destroyed.
Billionaire-proofing the Internet – Cory Doctorow
https://pluralistic.net/2025/01/14/contesting-popularity/#everybody-samba
HuffPost: "House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the flags at the U.S. Capitol will be raised to their full height on Jan. 20 in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a move that also may be contrary to the code governing Old Glory’s display following the death of Jimmy Carter.
“On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump,” Johnson announced Tuesday."
I hate to think about the possibility that he's the one in charge of that
Since he copycatted that idea from fellow Confederates Greg Abbott and Kay Ivey
New Ryan George: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyJCyddp_U
What is happening??? I'm in agreement with Steve Bannon, Greg Kelly and othe whack job Nazis. Ugh
Just a reminder that this Friday is the monthly San Francisco wonk meet up.
6PM at the Eclipse Restaurant and Bar in the Atrium of the Embarcadero Hyatt Regency.
We meet in the back, behind and to the right of the bar. Look for a woman in a wheelchair. I hope to meet you there.
I didn't know about the allegations against Neil Gaiman. It really sucks because I have enjoyed his writing and the productions based on it and the whole thing makes me sick to my stomach. I believe his accusers. I'm an art historian and am still not sure how you square art and the often reprehensible beings that make it.
In this case, you could choose to only read Terry Pratchett
I have been. I'm working my way through the Discworld series.
I'm with about both Gaiman and the larger universe of artsters. I'm sort of in the, well, after they're dead... Never give em money and play it by ear.
He did my favorite Sherlock Holmes story. And American Gods. Asshole...
So, I share some of your grief.
I would take a look at the NYT mac n cheese but recipes at NYT are not only behind the regular paywall but behind the EXTRA paywall for getting those EXTRA features. NYT thanks Wonkette for their support, just saying! If you really want to lift those guys, please publish a screenshot of the recipe, thx.
Personally on the hunt for a mac n cheese recipe. I'm cued up for this one from a REPUTABLE source but I haven't made it yet. https://www.wonkette.com/p/put-thanksgiving-in-your-mouth-with
Psssst!
It's WomanComingHome's birthday.
What a stunning song.
Thank you.
I feel like I'm banging my head against a wall right now. I need to change my birth certificate in order to be able to (eventually, God willing) get a passport, because that birth certificate doesn't match my state driver's license anymore. (Changing the driver's license was part of my gender transition.) Unfortunately, I'm trying to do it from out of state; I was born in one state, but I live in another. I think I'll call my home state's vital-statistics office once it opens, but, in the meantime...fuck, this is frustrating. TL;DR version: to change my "sex designation", the state I live in wants one form, but it only applies to people born in that state. The state I was born in wants a different form, and for me to show up in person at a county courthouse--which I would, if only I lived in any county in that state. Fuck, this is frustrating.
It sounds super extra annoying. Best of luck.
Thanks. I suppose that, if nothing else, I have the time and money to travel to my home state and take care of things there. It's a little iffy because I'd have to do it on the fly (and because some of the state is currently on fire--although not the part I'm originally from), but I may be able to swing it if it comes down to that. I called the vital-statistics office this morning, but I can call again and leave a message. They should get back to me within the next two days or so.
Well, if it’s California, at least you’d be okay on the philosophical end. Depending on which country. you choose to visit.
Yes, total solipsism from the California (Northern) girl.
"The garbage truck that Donald Trump used for a photo opportunity in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in the final days of the 2024 campaign will appear in his Inauguration Day parade, according to multiple media outlets." {HuffPost}
Self-own!
I had this thought the other day...we're all dreading what the 20th brings, but it's a lot more than just a horrible R stepping back into power which will destroy all the good we've had for 4 years...no, this time this isn't the dumbest Bush being controlled by satan Cheney, it's someone who actually glamorizes hate, who puts Mussolini and Hitler on a pedestal, it's someone who from the get go is going to make life miserable for millions and many will die...and the Dems and mainstream media that are just shrugging and going along with these nominations and the deportation plans and all the evil that is proposed...makes them just as complicit. I dreaded when an R would win the presidency, but I never feared for my life, the lives of people and animals and places I care about, I've never feared that I would be rounded up simply because I am a registered Democrat and now...now I do.
I"m starting to have sleepless nights again.
I hear you. I have to worry about being rounded up simply for being trans, and I've never had to worry about that before--not even when the Orange One was in office the first time. Now I'm biting my nails, wondering if I'm gonna be able to get out of the country before I get sent to a concentration camp.
I'm so sorry, I only have being a Dem and a woman hanging over my head, and I know you have so much more because from the get go they are targeting trans people and its absolutely terrifying. I saw Rachel Bitecofer say on her bluesky account that we need to watch for people being arrested, like regular people that have done nothing wrong except be in the minority or Dems, and if they start that we need to GTFO, and I'm like...I have 10 cats and an elderly mother and I'm poor, how the hell do I leave and I guess if I don't leave I'll be jailed or worse. I just am having trouble wrapping my mind around it to be honest.
I suppose I have a bit of an edge--I'm a trans guy, and a passing one at that. (I've had HRT and top surgery.) I also have a driver's license and Social Security card with my chosen name and appropriate gender marker. On the other hand, if anyone were to go through name-change applications in my state in the last ten years, I'd get nailed.
Well I hope they are as lazy as I think they are and they don't do that. Really hoping you have no one that causes you problems at all.
That makes two of us. Hopefully, you don't get any problems either.
Love my Tab's and Coffee in the morning ☕💯👍