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.
"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."
Brava! Liz Landers. He won't like her at all; she doesn't have a Maralardo face. She's got guts, and long may she shout questions!
Lord Ronald of the White Boots will stay anti-environment, anti-education, anti-Constitution, until Republican Jesus raptures him to wherever RJ takes people.
I'm not sure the dogeboys could do any worse in care for the elderly, than many of the NYC based for profit corporations that own facilities all over the country - and many of them in NYS have one star ratings from Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Health (NYS). We as a country, don't care what happens to elderly that can't take care of themselves, any more than we care about children (who have already been born). Not that I'm bitter....
About 25-26 years ago I searched Florida for a home for my mother. One of the most depressing things in my life. I would not have boarded an animal in many of the places. We finally got her a place in an brand new Assisted Living center with high Medicare/Medicaid ratings. We paid for the "highest" level of care. Long story short, the woman was dying of cancer, and the home did not provide her pain meds for five or six days. My mother was hysterical, so they shipped her off to a psychiatric ward without telling me or two of my siblings (we had repeatedly provided all contact information). One sibling went to check on her in person and found her chained to a bed in the psych ward. Although, by this time some bright light figured out she was fine once she wasn't in pain so they were providing her pain meds. One of the most heartbreaking phone calls in my life was the one to my mother where she was pleading to be unchained. End of story - a week later she was in Hospice (where they provided great care) and a week later still she passed away. Postscript - I raised hell and damnation and did get the home formally charged with wrong doing by the state of Florida. For all the good that did.
I am so sorry to read this. I want to weep for her and for your family. I can't imagine what your mother must have gone through!
But, I'm also relieved to read that she received great care in a Hospice in FL, because I have an acquaintance whose brother was not so lucky. I do actually fear for my family members in FL....not that we discuss that. They are a lot of red hat wearers.
If I were empress of the universe, I would zap all the staff and admin. who subject patients to neglect and abuse, into the bodies of helpless old people - just for 24 hours, because unlike them, I'm not a sadist. Give them a taste.
I did volunteering in several homes. Fortunately, both the for profit and not for profit ones, were almost 100% free of any abuse or neglect. Not 100% because people are people and crap happens. Problems were taken care of though, immediately when they were found.
The DOGE boys from Marcie’s post the other day are “buying businesses in senior care.”
I guess they didn't see that scene in "Tales of the City" where Ian McKellan plays a snooty rich gay San Franciscan and at a dinner they all talk about investing in senior care for gay people only to be ripped apart by the only non-rich guy in the room.
Not sure how much of this story is true . . . but any amount kinda warms my heart 🌞 . . .
Buzz Life News @BuzzLifenews
White Afrikaans 'refugees' returning to South Africa due to financial concerns, difficulty adapting to American culture and feeling culturally isolated despite integrating into workplaces and schools
When U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a special refugee pathway for white South Africans in 2025, the policy sparked global attention. The program allowed Afrikaners—descendants of mainly Dutch settlers and Afrikaans-speaking South Africans—to enter the United States under claims of discrimination and violence at home.
Several thousand Afrikaners took the opportunity to relocate to the United States due to a false narrative of a non existent genocide on white farmers in South Africa.
South Africa’s government strongly rejected the claim that white citizens face systematic persecution. Officials argued that crime affects all South Africans regardless of race and that police statistics do not support the narrative of targeted anti-white violence.
The U.S. initiative prioritized Afrikaners for refugee admission, dramatically reshaping the country’s refugee system and reducing the overall annual cap to just 7,500 people. The Trump administration justified the policy by citing alleged discrimination and violence against white farmers and landowners in South Africa. The first group of Afrikaner families arrived in the United States in May 2025, greeted with media attention and political debate.
Yet, not long after arriving, some families have begun returning to South Africa, citing a range of personal and practical reasons for leaving the U.S.
One of the most common reasons cited by returning Afrikaners is the high cost of living in the United States.
Healthcare in particular can be a major adjustment. Unlike South Africa’s mix of public and private systems, medical treatment in the United States often requires expensive insurance or high out-of-pocket payments.
For some Afrikaner families, the economic trade-off simply did not make sense in the long term.
While American salaries are often higher, everyday expenses can be significantly greater than in South Africa. Housing, health insurance, childcare, and education can place heavy financial pressure on families. Many newcomers discover that even well-paying jobs can leave little disposable income once those costs are covered.
Sure you can fuck up 20% of hotels and casinos in Atlantic City because you are a petulant moran. But fucking up 20% of the global oil market isnt cool
Sincerely,
The Entire World's Plastics, Transportation, Refinery (etc ) Industries.
Kind of fun to remember that when TMBG released that song in 2009, Tesla was just getting started with its Roadster; the Model S didn't go into production until 2012. So going for a ride in an electric car was something new, adventurous, and probably in something built by university students.
Yes, GM had already built and then killed the EV-1, and the documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car" came out in 2006, so there's that, too.
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
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.
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!
I’ll take wet kitty maneuvers for $1000, Alex.
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
I can't wait!
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/12/democrats-congressional-oversight-midterms-senate-judiciary
"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
Brava! Liz Landers. He won't like her at all; she doesn't have a Maralardo face. She's got guts, and long may she shout questions!
Lord Ronald of the White Boots will stay anti-environment, anti-education, anti-Constitution, until Republican Jesus raptures him to wherever RJ takes people.
His own personal law firm and Bondi agrees.There are no historical precedents for this
https://chrisgeidner.substack.com/p/news-release-trump-justice-department?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
They put Trump's face on a giant banner on the building in case their was any confusion. Sheesh.
I "heart" this not because I love it but because I appreciate you posting it. Thanks.
I'm not sure the dogeboys could do any worse in care for the elderly, than many of the NYC based for profit corporations that own facilities all over the country - and many of them in NYS have one star ratings from Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Health (NYS). We as a country, don't care what happens to elderly that can't take care of themselves, any more than we care about children (who have already been born). Not that I'm bitter....
About 25-26 years ago I searched Florida for a home for my mother. One of the most depressing things in my life. I would not have boarded an animal in many of the places. We finally got her a place in an brand new Assisted Living center with high Medicare/Medicaid ratings. We paid for the "highest" level of care. Long story short, the woman was dying of cancer, and the home did not provide her pain meds for five or six days. My mother was hysterical, so they shipped her off to a psychiatric ward without telling me or two of my siblings (we had repeatedly provided all contact information). One sibling went to check on her in person and found her chained to a bed in the psych ward. Although, by this time some bright light figured out she was fine once she wasn't in pain so they were providing her pain meds. One of the most heartbreaking phone calls in my life was the one to my mother where she was pleading to be unchained. End of story - a week later she was in Hospice (where they provided great care) and a week later still she passed away. Postscript - I raised hell and damnation and did get the home formally charged with wrong doing by the state of Florida. For all the good that did.
I am so sorry to read this. I want to weep for her and for your family. I can't imagine what your mother must have gone through!
But, I'm also relieved to read that she received great care in a Hospice in FL, because I have an acquaintance whose brother was not so lucky. I do actually fear for my family members in FL....not that we discuss that. They are a lot of red hat wearers.
If I were empress of the universe, I would zap all the staff and admin. who subject patients to neglect and abuse, into the bodies of helpless old people - just for 24 hours, because unlike them, I'm not a sadist. Give them a taste.
I did volunteering in several homes. Fortunately, both the for profit and not for profit ones, were almost 100% free of any abuse or neglect. Not 100% because people are people and crap happens. Problems were taken care of though, immediately when they were found.
It wouldn't be surprising if all these defensive weapons systems were used in the war:
https://theconversation.com/not-just-patriot-interceptors-a-defense-expert-explains-the-various-weapons-us-and-allies-use-to-defend-against-missiles-and-drones-278047
"Where's the evidence of that? . . . you're a rotten reporter"
LOL more of this please
Not that I am in any way concerned with the answer to this one way or another but I do have questions.
Is Netanyahu ok?
https://www.threads.com/@haseebfud/post/DV0NNS8DUWv?xmt=AQF0p1ZFV810MX9JhPOWj7wf0vxwa5aU0PeueHl64NdzSHtUlbiApFvwOfo0Hv1o9zeo36nu&slof=1
Why is he AI?
Maybe Florida locales can’t prepare for climate change, but what if they prepare for raining drones and call it national security?
The DOGE boys from Marcie’s post the other day are “buying businesses in senior care.”
I guess they didn't see that scene in "Tales of the City" where Ian McKellan plays a snooty rich gay San Franciscan and at a dinner they all talk about investing in senior care for gay people only to be ripped apart by the only non-rich guy in the room.
That was a wonderful series. Colourful characters.
Good morning,
Not sure how much of this story is true . . . but any amount kinda warms my heart 🌞 . . .
Buzz Life News @BuzzLifenews
White Afrikaans 'refugees' returning to South Africa due to financial concerns, difficulty adapting to American culture and feeling culturally isolated despite integrating into workplaces and schools
When U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a special refugee pathway for white South Africans in 2025, the policy sparked global attention. The program allowed Afrikaners—descendants of mainly Dutch settlers and Afrikaans-speaking South Africans—to enter the United States under claims of discrimination and violence at home.
Several thousand Afrikaners took the opportunity to relocate to the United States due to a false narrative of a non existent genocide on white farmers in South Africa.
South Africa’s government strongly rejected the claim that white citizens face systematic persecution. Officials argued that crime affects all South Africans regardless of race and that police statistics do not support the narrative of targeted anti-white violence.
The U.S. initiative prioritized Afrikaners for refugee admission, dramatically reshaping the country’s refugee system and reducing the overall annual cap to just 7,500 people. The Trump administration justified the policy by citing alleged discrimination and violence against white farmers and landowners in South Africa. The first group of Afrikaner families arrived in the United States in May 2025, greeted with media attention and political debate.
Yet, not long after arriving, some families have begun returning to South Africa, citing a range of personal and practical reasons for leaving the U.S.
One of the most common reasons cited by returning Afrikaners is the high cost of living in the United States.
Healthcare in particular can be a major adjustment. Unlike South Africa’s mix of public and private systems, medical treatment in the United States often requires expensive insurance or high out-of-pocket payments.
For some Afrikaner families, the economic trade-off simply did not make sense in the long term.
While American salaries are often higher, everyday expenses can be significantly greater than in South Africa. Housing, health insurance, childcare, and education can place heavy financial pressure on families. Many newcomers discover that even well-paying jobs can leave little disposable income once those costs are covered.
http://bzzlifenews.com
2:08 AM · Mar 12, 2026
https://xcancel.com/BuzzLifenews/status/2031975713138422196
TFG:
"What? They're WHITE!!! What more do they want???"
Good.
Dear Don,
Sure you can fuck up 20% of hotels and casinos in Atlantic City because you are a petulant moran. But fucking up 20% of the global oil market isnt cool
Sincerely,
The Entire World's Plastics, Transportation, Refinery (etc ) Industries.
Kind of fun to remember that when TMBG released that song in 2009, Tesla was just getting started with its Roadster; the Model S didn't go into production until 2012. So going for a ride in an electric car was something new, adventurous, and probably in something built by university students.
Yes, GM had already built and then killed the EV-1, and the documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car" came out in 2006, so there's that, too.