Listening to 𝕸𝖎𝖉𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 on YouTube now, because Congresswoman Warren says she likes it. Really strong album all around. First time I've listened to a full album from Ms. Swift. It's hitting the spot just right. So far, from the first 4 tracks, Lavender Haze is the best, just perfect.
>>> ... Donald Trump retweeted some vile sexual harassment of Kamala Harris and the New York Times presented it as a continuation of his tendency to think outside the box.
Unpopular opinion, but I don't really buy this. Yes, there was a stupid NYTimes-y phrase in the subhed and elsewhere. But the hed is plain, the article is, too, and they even directly quoted the offending text. This is actually a sign of hope, regarding the NYT, IMO. And compared to the horrors that are their usual political stories, this one is way near the end of the pack.
Here's a gift article link, if you want to decide for yourself:
Gah, Donna Rose was as hard to find as Axl. Did 'Trix not warn her that a picture was coming, she's usually out front chewing scenery. Easier to find was the doggo patiently waiting for dropped food next to Commie Mom. Has he ever had Huli Huli chicken? I dunno, but I'm sure he knows he likes it, even if he hadn't ever tasted it yet.
RFK Jr. Describes Cheryl Hines’ Reaction To His Trump Endorsement
"Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about how his wife, actor Cheryl Hines, took the news of his decision to endorse Trump following his exit from the 2024 race.
”She is a lifelong Democrat, and the idea of me supporting Donald Trump ... was, like I said — it’s something she would have never imagined, that she never wanted in her life,” he told TMZ Tuesday. “I think it causes her a lot of discomfort.”"
Ta, Rebecca. I hope you're recovered fully soon. Ta, Martini. Cats! Good day, beloved Wonketteers. I love and appreciate you all and I bless us all with love, health, peace, and grace. Darling husband Meccalopolis and I are headed to get the car inspected, then off to the wilds of NJ to give Younger Sister a hand at dear departed Elder Sister's condo, which she's preparing to sell; she's the executor of Elder Sister's estate.
Please, please stay safe. Wear a mask or two, wash your hands, sanitize when you cannot wash and let the sanitizer dry completely, stop touching your face, take Vitamin D, get a booster shot, avoid indoor and crowded outdoor gatherings and when you must meet, remove masks only to eat, drink, and take quick photos, and stay the fuck away from me and everyone with whom you do not share a roof. Do this because you love yourself, and because I love you, too. Do this in memory of dear departed family and friends like beautiful Treg and heroic Tony, Holly's pilot friend, among over seven million dead worldwide. Do this to honor the nurses and other frontline medical personnel, especially ICU Hera Mrs Land Shark RN. Stay safe. Safety includes watching out for idiots and impaired people on the road if you're traveling this holiday weekend. Stay safe.
What disgusts me more about the Arlington debacle is that a bunch of deceased veterans agreed to join him and regurgitate right-wing bullshit.
Then again, it shouldn't surprise us. Like the police (ACAB), the military is lousy with fascist shits like these, officers and enlisted alike. Their families are no better.
Mountain lion sightings are on the uptick in far southwestern areas of Tucson. A pal had a mama cat with cubs walk through his property a couple days ago, and is neatly on the fence between AHHHH CUTE and AHHHH SHIT hoping they were just touring and not home shopping.
"The Satyricon" by Petronius - the greatest account we have of Roman feasting - is really fabulously over-the-top reading, even if something like only a tenth of it has been recovered. But don't read it in that version that you can still find in second-hand bookshops purportedly "translated" by Oscar Wilde.
I have Apicius's cookbook, and I've always been fascinated not only by the recipes but by the explanations and inferences the translator (Joseph Vehling) makes for them.
Golf course bobcats in the header gif were in the news a few weeks back. More info here: https://open.substack.com/pub/martiniambassador/p/hazard-at-the-14th-hole?r=angu9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
And today's meme chat. Gotta love Luckovich: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/f8dbc350-91f7-4bf5-89df-272f500309b5
I love them so much! I would risk all the murder claws to cuddle one of those. 😻
We have a family of bobcats in our neighborhood, they live on the rooftops of the houses adjacent to the golf course.
Kitties!
Lynxes on the linkes!
Do not click!
Looks like bobkittens to me but what do I know about these things?
Golf Course Bobcats is the name of my Dad Rock cover band.
What is Dad Rock? Huey Lewis, J. Geils, BTO... and, of course, this:
https://youtu.be/-19MzIQ5OhA
like
Squeee!
I teed off strongly
And watched it fly
Cats took my ball
And that's no lie.
They played around
And thought it fun
I told my caddy
"Mark it hole in one."
DJT
So unfair that the cats of a crazy childless cat lady ruined His Royal Orangeness' golf game!
If they're "Bob"cats where's their Pipes?
(IYKYK)
Well played.
Not hyper lynx[es]?
I did make a "hitting the lynx" pun in my explainer post, 'cause you know how I can't help myself.
Golf course bobcats are worth more than all the combined land, buildings, facilities, and gravesites of Trump National Golf Club.
Bobcat!
The most effectual!
Bobcat!
Who's intellectual!
Close friends get to call them "B.C.,"
Providing it's with dignity!
🎶 He's the most bip bop bobcat!
*tips hat*
How do you know their names are Bob?
"Hi Bob!" (drinks)
"Hi Bob!" (drinks again)
Bob. PBUH.
"Not great, Bob!"
Because they chew your balls off if you try to pet them? And you can infer from this that they are sexist as well!
Misandry!
Must pet the kitty!
Kitties!
MY kwizowski!
Listening to 𝕸𝖎𝖉𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 on YouTube now, because Congresswoman Warren says she likes it. Really strong album all around. First time I've listened to a full album from Ms. Swift. It's hitting the spot just right. So far, from the first 4 tracks, Lavender Haze is the best, just perfect.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLINj2JJM1jxP5aYiX47uBCRu9g8JItDWp
>>> ... Donald Trump retweeted some vile sexual harassment of Kamala Harris and the New York Times presented it as a continuation of his tendency to think outside the box.
Unpopular opinion, but I don't really buy this. Yes, there was a stupid NYTimes-y phrase in the subhed and elsewhere. But the hed is plain, the article is, too, and they even directly quoted the offending text. This is actually a sign of hope, regarding the NYT, IMO. And compared to the horrors that are their usual political stories, this one is way near the end of the pack.
Here's a gift article link, if you want to decide for yourself:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/us/politics/trump-truth-social-posts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Gk4.Evrb.UJi5VBJW8dJW&smid=url-share
I need to know more about that narrow table.
Another day; another court ruling that President Biden cant do President stuff.
Gah, Donna Rose was as hard to find as Axl. Did 'Trix not warn her that a picture was coming, she's usually out front chewing scenery. Easier to find was the doggo patiently waiting for dropped food next to Commie Mom. Has he ever had Huli Huli chicken? I dunno, but I'm sure he knows he likes it, even if he hadn't ever tasted it yet.
I ordered "Character Limit" through the link, been wondering when someone would autopsy the bird site. Thanks for the rec, Becca!
RFK Jr. Describes Cheryl Hines’ Reaction To His Trump Endorsement
"Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about how his wife, actor Cheryl Hines, took the news of his decision to endorse Trump following his exit from the 2024 race.
”She is a lifelong Democrat, and the idea of me supporting Donald Trump ... was, like I said — it’s something she would have never imagined, that she never wanted in her life,” he told TMZ Tuesday. “I think it causes her a lot of discomfort.”"
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/2024-election-live-updates_n_66c8acc8e4b0f75c7c160e05?tod
What are we going to call this potential mass deportation? "Trail of Tears" is already taken.
Could you please invite all of us to your next dinner party? That's exactly the kind of dinner party I like!
Some "good news" out of Florida - DeSantis killed the proposal to develop several state parks with golf courses, hotels, and pickleball courts
ooh! "Character Limit" is a great name for a book about Elno. Nice!
Ta, Rebecca. I hope you're recovered fully soon. Ta, Martini. Cats! Good day, beloved Wonketteers. I love and appreciate you all and I bless us all with love, health, peace, and grace. Darling husband Meccalopolis and I are headed to get the car inspected, then off to the wilds of NJ to give Younger Sister a hand at dear departed Elder Sister's condo, which she's preparing to sell; she's the executor of Elder Sister's estate.
Please, please stay safe. Wear a mask or two, wash your hands, sanitize when you cannot wash and let the sanitizer dry completely, stop touching your face, take Vitamin D, get a booster shot, avoid indoor and crowded outdoor gatherings and when you must meet, remove masks only to eat, drink, and take quick photos, and stay the fuck away from me and everyone with whom you do not share a roof. Do this because you love yourself, and because I love you, too. Do this in memory of dear departed family and friends like beautiful Treg and heroic Tony, Holly's pilot friend, among over seven million dead worldwide. Do this to honor the nurses and other frontline medical personnel, especially ICU Hera Mrs Land Shark RN. Stay safe. Safety includes watching out for idiots and impaired people on the road if you're traveling this holiday weekend. Stay safe.
Slava Ukraini. 🌻🇺🇦💙💛
What disgusts me more about the Arlington debacle is that a bunch of deceased veterans agreed to join him and regurgitate right-wing bullshit.
Then again, it shouldn't surprise us. Like the police (ACAB), the military is lousy with fascist shits like these, officers and enlisted alike. Their families are no better.
Mountain lion sightings are on the uptick in far southwestern areas of Tucson. A pal had a mama cat with cubs walk through his property a couple days ago, and is neatly on the fence between AHHHH CUTE and AHHHH SHIT hoping they were just touring and not home shopping.
This song seems to fit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EljkIvHAfWc
They are AHHHH CUTER the farther they are from the yard, I think.
I feel the same way about coyotes. And skunks.
"The dinner parties of ancient Rome?"
"The Satyricon" by Petronius - the greatest account we have of Roman feasting - is really fabulously over-the-top reading, even if something like only a tenth of it has been recovered. But don't read it in that version that you can still find in second-hand bookshops purportedly "translated" by Oscar Wilde.
Or rather, don't read *just* that version.
I have Apicius's cookbook, and I've always been fascinated not only by the recipes but by the explanations and inferences the translator (Joseph Vehling) makes for them.
Vehling's modifications are good if you just want to try cooking some Roman food, but any of the other translations are better for historical accuracy