My parent's cat loved water and was fascinated by it. You had to make sure the door was firmly closed before attempting to brush your teeth or something, unless you wanted a sink full of kitten.
Reminds me of Freddie Tango, our ginger boy who loves to play with water. His favorite thing to do is dunk his toys in the water bowl. He drops them in, lets them soak a minute or two drags them out and bats them around. Little puddles left across the floor.
Also - I knew a ginger tom named Thor who'd smack his water bowl when he was angry, then get even MORE bent out of shape that his paws were wet. He was certainly a personality.
Also good questions to ask when questioning Pedodent Fuckface: "Mr. President, have you ever told the truth? Why do you lie to the American people, Mr. President? What is wrong with your brain, Mr. President?"
Iran's governmental structure is very complex (to me at least) and the Supreme Leader is not as supreme as might appear. There is a decided bias built in against moderates and reformers:
Yeah, I remember that Persian Gulf wargame... and that it went so badly he Pentagon called for a redo...
I seem to recall one of the things they were mad about was the "speedboat loaded with explosive" strategy, which they thought was very unfair and impossible. I seem to recall reading the last few days it's EXACTLY what Iran is doing in the Strait of Hormuz.
They seem to change names of the facilities all the time. (I should create a nursing home name generator). I work acute care in a non-profit hospital; however, a number of my nurse friends work in nursing homes and rehabs. At least in Illinois - The Illinois Department of Public Health attempts to keep some standards of care and safety. Moreover The Joint Commission is willing to certify facilities (it keep their insurance down). Slightly different subject - but a lot of our housing stock in the US doesn't accommodate ( 1 ) aging in place or ( 2 ) multigenerational families in one place. - I wish it did.
My own house isn't quite adequate for aging in place, nor is it big enough for multi-generations. Which is fine for me since I've never married and have no offspring. I'm trying to stay in good enough shape to remain here anyway, but if I lose my license due to my missing eye, I'll have no choice but to move to town. I can't afford to buy a home in town, so I'll have to either rent an apartment or buy a trailer in a mobile home park.
same - never married - no offspring - however I'm third story walk up - and the older I get the harder it gets to go up and down the stairs. kind of looking for an elevator building. Even tho I am older - my mother still alive in another state - I might have to do some care-giving in the long run. (her house is a mobility nightmare)
I chose this house because it's a single story, aside from the half step created when they added on sometime in the 50s. The original bungalow is on a foundation of sorts, and the addition is slab on grade. I can make a ramp if needed. What needs to be done is a demolition and rebuild, but that's for the next owners to contemplate.
I'm 74 and my sister will be 77 this year. We get along great with three hundred miles between us, but after a couple of days under the same roof, we're nearly at each other's throats. I need to subscribe to Alan Grayson's policy of "die quickly", I guess.
DOGE boy hoping to profit on the coming glut of baby boomers in assisted living. Someone had to do it. Next they'll be buying funeral homes and crematoriums.
Just to note, the Senate has been working on that housing bill for a few weeks now, tons of bipartisan "get it done" energy. This was a BIG priority for them. 47 saying to pound sand isn't going to go over well.
Can I just mention that I got the cookie dough kit from Little Caesars and it's great? Much better than the crappy cookie dough my son was forced to sell years ago 🙄.
"With husband President Donald Trump looking on at a Women’s History Month event at the White House, the first lady declared herself to be a “visionary” who is “often alone at the top.”
“In solitude, my creative mind dances, filling my imagination with originality,” she said, then listed all of her roles: “mother, humanitarian, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.”
Regarding the Melania movie, “I shaped its creative direction, served as a producer, managed post-production, and activated the marketing campaign,” she said, adding:
“Curiosity is a core value that keeps me ahead of the curve. Curiosity begets knowledge, opening doors to ideas and industry that I have otherwise overlooked. This unrestricted mindset has led me to build across very different sectors: fashion, digital assets, publishing, accessories, skincare, commercial television, and of course, filmmaking.”
She wrapped up by urging young women to “be courageous and take risks.”"
"Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is called the “secretary of war” by the Trump administration, speaks about the Iran war with language that has been called everything from “cringey” to “unserious” to “eyebrow-raising.” His statements are filled with graphic violence and strong threats. They are unlike any previous U.S. defense secretary’s statements."
Did anybody else notice that, in his photo in the NYTimes article, Hegseth has what appears to be an American Flag belt buckle? I guess that the Short-Fingered Vulgarian in the White House likes to surround himself with other vulgarians.
Your hed gif info includes hedgehog news today: https://martiniambassador.substack.com/p/catching-droplets
And your meme chat: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/c5d1719d-b864-4616-9ef1-109d9f676a73?utm_source=share
The Hedgehog
will roll up into a ball
if and when
you come to call
My parent's cat loved water and was fascinated by it. You had to make sure the door was firmly closed before attempting to brush your teeth or something, unless you wanted a sink full of kitten.
Our first cat liked to climb into the bathtub to watch the water channel.
Oh yes--if you didn't check, you'd find yourself in the tub with this feeling you were being watched...
Happy kitty.
Thank you for the cat, but also for the hedgie news. I love hedgies....it's a collection, not an obsession.
BTW, not a hedgehog, but a porcupine - I recommend "Hugh Pine" to anyone who likes forest creatures. It's a children's book for everyone.
Hedgehogs rule!
Kitty sees reflection. "Let's play!"
Oooh! SPARKLING TABS this morning!
Now I want a mimosa.
I so love an animal who is totally engaged in scientific research!
It also COULD have been the cat that stuck its claw-thumb in the dike to prevent the flood, except for the fact that it's a cat.
I want that kitty! She is adorbs and squeeeee!
Hyper hearing hedge hogs
And water batting cats
Wartime water issues
A real mixed bag at that
At least we got to Friday
The end of a bad week
May we all be blessed to find
The peaceful world we seek.
Awwww, little goofball.
Reminds me of Freddie Tango, our ginger boy who loves to play with water. His favorite thing to do is dunk his toys in the water bowl. He drops them in, lets them soak a minute or two drags them out and bats them around. Little puddles left across the floor.
Also - I knew a ginger tom named Thor who'd smack his water bowl when he was angry, then get even MORE bent out of shape that his paws were wet. He was certainly a personality.
Wayne has been known to do this with his toys. The appeal of it escapes me. 🤨
Cat the Ripper occassionally baptizes his toys in a similar fashion.
Is pudgy little stripey spotted street terror!
Happy kitty!
I had a cat that liked to play with water. He was a good boy... just a little damp sometimes.
Kitty wins the war on water!
Liz Landers rocks.
Also good questions to ask when questioning Pedodent Fuckface: "Mr. President, have you ever told the truth? Why do you lie to the American people, Mr. President? What is wrong with your brain, Mr. President?"
We've won but we just haven't won enough says our Ayatollah
https://p.dw.com/p/5AD4z
Iran's governmental structure is very complex (to me at least) and the Supreme Leader is not as supreme as might appear. There is a decided bias built in against moderates and reformers:
https://theconversation.com/irans-ruling-structure-explained-277913
Yeah, I remember that Persian Gulf wargame... and that it went so badly he Pentagon called for a redo...
I seem to recall one of the things they were mad about was the "speedboat loaded with explosive" strategy, which they thought was very unfair and impossible. I seem to recall reading the last few days it's EXACTLY what Iran is doing in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine has driven the Russian navy completely out of the Black Sea, and is even hitting Russian vessels in the Med, all with drones.
IMHO if our Navy does try escorting tankers through the Strait, they’re going to have a very rude awakening.
Private equity has been snapping up nursing homes and assisted living facilities for a long time. Fucking nightmares.
They seem to change names of the facilities all the time. (I should create a nursing home name generator). I work acute care in a non-profit hospital; however, a number of my nurse friends work in nursing homes and rehabs. At least in Illinois - The Illinois Department of Public Health attempts to keep some standards of care and safety. Moreover The Joint Commission is willing to certify facilities (it keep their insurance down). Slightly different subject - but a lot of our housing stock in the US doesn't accommodate ( 1 ) aging in place or ( 2 ) multigenerational families in one place. - I wish it did.
My own house isn't quite adequate for aging in place, nor is it big enough for multi-generations. Which is fine for me since I've never married and have no offspring. I'm trying to stay in good enough shape to remain here anyway, but if I lose my license due to my missing eye, I'll have no choice but to move to town. I can't afford to buy a home in town, so I'll have to either rent an apartment or buy a trailer in a mobile home park.
same - never married - no offspring - however I'm third story walk up - and the older I get the harder it gets to go up and down the stairs. kind of looking for an elevator building. Even tho I am older - my mother still alive in another state - I might have to do some care-giving in the long run. (her house is a mobility nightmare)
I chose this house because it's a single story, aside from the half step created when they added on sometime in the 50s. The original bungalow is on a foundation of sorts, and the addition is slab on grade. I can make a ramp if needed. What needs to be done is a demolition and rebuild, but that's for the next owners to contemplate.
I'm 74 and my sister will be 77 this year. We get along great with three hundred miles between us, but after a couple of days under the same roof, we're nearly at each other's throats. I need to subscribe to Alan Grayson's policy of "die quickly", I guess.
Yeah, the lottery in Oklahoma was absolutely rigged
DOGE boy hoping to profit on the coming glut of baby boomers in assisted living. Someone had to do it. Next they'll be buying funeral homes and crematoriums.
Too late. Already happened.
Starting to look like we are going to end up with half Democratic Socialist states and half MAGA states.
Shit. I’m gonna have to move.
Just to note, the Senate has been working on that housing bill for a few weeks now, tons of bipartisan "get it done" energy. This was a BIG priority for them. 47 saying to pound sand isn't going to go over well.
Can I just mention that I got the cookie dough kit from Little Caesars and it's great? Much better than the crappy cookie dough my son was forced to sell years ago 🙄.
I've only heard good things about the kits!
Birb is here. She got some good sleep last night.
She is going back to bed for a little more sleep.
🤗🤗😴😴🪭👏🏻
"With husband President Donald Trump looking on at a Women’s History Month event at the White House, the first lady declared herself to be a “visionary” who is “often alone at the top.”
“In solitude, my creative mind dances, filling my imagination with originality,” she said, then listed all of her roles: “mother, humanitarian, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.”
Regarding the Melania movie, “I shaped its creative direction, served as a producer, managed post-production, and activated the marketing campaign,” she said, adding:
“Curiosity is a core value that keeps me ahead of the curve. Curiosity begets knowledge, opening doors to ideas and industry that I have otherwise overlooked. This unrestricted mindset has led me to build across very different sectors: fashion, digital assets, publishing, accessories, skincare, commercial television, and of course, filmmaking.”
She wrapped up by urging young women to “be courageous and take risks.”"
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/melania-trump-visionary-speech_n_69b3bda4e4b05771d5b1e56f?origin=home-latest-news-unit
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Imelda Marcos: "Bitch, get a grip."
So she's secretly George Santos. Good to know.
I just threw up a little bit.
THAT! That is the imagination required to meet and marry and try to be happy with Trump, Epstein, Wiles, et tal.
Imagination, delusion. Potayto, Pototto.
ok.
I can't wait!
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/12/democrats-congressional-oversight-midterms-senate-judiciary
Start with the fucking news media!
"Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who is called the “secretary of war” by the Trump administration, speaks about the Iran war with language that has been called everything from “cringey” to “unserious” to “eyebrow-raising.” His statements are filled with graphic violence and strong threats. They are unlike any previous U.S. defense secretary’s statements."
https://theconversation.com/ive-studied-maga-rhetoric-for-a-decade-and-this-is-what-i-see-in-hegseths-boasts-action-movie-one-liners-and-gloating-over-dominance-277731
Did anybody else notice that, in his photo in the NYTimes article, Hegseth has what appears to be an American Flag belt buckle? I guess that the Short-Fingered Vulgarian in the White House likes to surround himself with other vulgarians.
"they are unlike any yadda yadda" WE NEVER HAD AN OUT FASCIST GOVERNMENT BEFORE
They don't make any bones about it either