LilyWight
@lilywight.bsky.social
Gardening in Memphis.
Born in the first Eisenhower administration.
IT pro since punch cards.
Dudeist priest. Pragmatic progressive.
Not always a fan of homo sapiens.
"Keep your heart as open as a shrine
You'll sail the perfect line"
-Bob Seger
Born in the first Eisenhower administration.
IT pro since punch cards.
Dudeist priest. Pragmatic progressive.
Not always a fan of homo sapiens.
"Keep your heart as open as a shrine
You'll sail the perfect line"
-Bob Seger
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LilyWight
@lilywight.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Some days, it's very hard to live by the principles of Dudeism. I have to remind myself regularly what they are:
To just take it easy;
To be dude (easygoing) to everyone I meet;
To keep my mind limber.
The Dude abides. And so shall we.
To just take it easy;
To be dude (easygoing) to everyone I meet;
To keep my mind limber.
The Dude abides. And so shall we.
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A newly promoted lieutenant general is set to take command of 5th Air Force in Tokyo, a role that until recently was held by the head of U.S. Forces Japan but has now been split as the command expands into a broader mission.
A new 3-star general will lead 5th Air Force amid transformation of US Forces Japan
A newly promoted lieutenant general will take command of 5th Air Force in Tokyo, a position previously held by the head of U.S. Forces Japan.
www.stripes.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:21 AM
A newly promoted lieutenant general is set to take command of 5th Air Force in Tokyo, a role that until recently was held by the head of U.S. Forces Japan but has now been split as the command expands into a broader mission.
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If you protest ICE, they’ll use lethal force against you.
But if you defraud workers, patients, and taxpayers out of hundreds of millions—and donate to the GOP—Trump will just hand you a pardon. No restitution. No consequences. Victims get nothing.
Do you think YOU would get a pardon for fraud?
But if you defraud workers, patients, and taxpayers out of hundreds of millions—and donate to the GOP—Trump will just hand you a pardon. No restitution. No consequences. Victims get nothing.
Do you think YOU would get a pardon for fraud?
February 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
If you protest ICE, they’ll use lethal force against you.
But if you defraud workers, patients, and taxpayers out of hundreds of millions—and donate to the GOP—Trump will just hand you a pardon. No restitution. No consequences. Victims get nothing.
Do you think YOU would get a pardon for fraud?
But if you defraud workers, patients, and taxpayers out of hundreds of millions—and donate to the GOP—Trump will just hand you a pardon. No restitution. No consequences. Victims get nothing.
Do you think YOU would get a pardon for fraud?
I've subscribed to a new (to me) youtube channel:
Lauren the Mortician (www.youtube.com/@Laurenthemo...)
This won't be for people creeped out by death science, but I love it. Apart from the science stuff, Lauren's decency and kindness pour out of the screen like a warm glow. We need more of that.
Lauren the Mortician (www.youtube.com/@Laurenthemo...)
This won't be for people creeped out by death science, but I love it. Apart from the science stuff, Lauren's decency and kindness pour out of the screen like a warm glow. We need more of that.
Lauren the Mortician
💀 Curious about what happens after we die—from embalming and cremation to the disturbing, bizarre, and forgotten corners of funeral history?
I’m Lauren the Mortician: funeral director, embalmer, and y...
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
I've subscribed to a new (to me) youtube channel:
Lauren the Mortician (www.youtube.com/@Laurenthemo...)
This won't be for people creeped out by death science, but I love it. Apart from the science stuff, Lauren's decency and kindness pour out of the screen like a warm glow. We need more of that.
Lauren the Mortician (www.youtube.com/@Laurenthemo...)
This won't be for people creeped out by death science, but I love it. Apart from the science stuff, Lauren's decency and kindness pour out of the screen like a warm glow. We need more of that.
Another thing outsiders don't know about Memphis: we have a great library system.
February 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Another thing outsiders don't know about Memphis: we have a great library system.
Hometown pride! Tennessee has some gawdawful politicians, but we also have some great ones like Steve Cohen.
Trump & the GOP made billionaires and tech oligarchs so rich that they happily fund Trump’s vanity projects—his White House ballroom, his Kennedy Center takeover, even cutting checks for “Melania", the most panned movie of all time.
Meanwhile working families get NOTHING. Corruption in plain sight.
Meanwhile working families get NOTHING. Corruption in plain sight.
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Hometown pride! Tennessee has some gawdawful politicians, but we also have some great ones like Steve Cohen.
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We’ve gone from “the Epstein files/client list are on Pam Bondi’s desk,” to “there is no client list,” to 3 million files dumped overnight. All under Trump.
They hoped you wouldn't notice. Now they hope you think it's over—without any of these men even standing trial.
We can't let that happen.
They hoped you wouldn't notice. Now they hope you think it's over—without any of these men even standing trial.
We can't let that happen.
February 3, 2026 at 1:29 PM
We’ve gone from “the Epstein files/client list are on Pam Bondi’s desk,” to “there is no client list,” to 3 million files dumped overnight. All under Trump.
They hoped you wouldn't notice. Now they hope you think it's over—without any of these men even standing trial.
We can't let that happen.
They hoped you wouldn't notice. Now they hope you think it's over—without any of these men even standing trial.
We can't let that happen.
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Dorner Carmichael's year as a Red Cross volunteer during the Vietnam War changed her life.
Five decades later, Carmichael drew on her days as a "Donut Dolly" to help give U.S. troops in Poland a sense of normalcy while deployed far from home.
From Stars and Stripes' ShaTyra Cox in Powidz:
Five decades later, Carmichael drew on her days as a "Donut Dolly" to help give U.S. troops in Poland a sense of normalcy while deployed far from home.
From Stars and Stripes' ShaTyra Cox in Powidz:
Red Cross volunteer draws on ‘Donut Dolly’ days in Vietnam for Poland tour 5 decades later
Dorner Carmichael reprised her American Red Cross volunteer role to give troops deployed to NATO-ally Poland a sense of normalcy while deployed far from home.
www.stripes.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Dorner Carmichael's year as a Red Cross volunteer during the Vietnam War changed her life.
Five decades later, Carmichael drew on her days as a "Donut Dolly" to help give U.S. troops in Poland a sense of normalcy while deployed far from home.
From Stars and Stripes' ShaTyra Cox in Powidz:
Five decades later, Carmichael drew on her days as a "Donut Dolly" to help give U.S. troops in Poland a sense of normalcy while deployed far from home.
From Stars and Stripes' ShaTyra Cox in Powidz:
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The U.S. Coast Guard led the rescue of 27 mariners on Sunday after their fishing vessel caught fire and sank near the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. No serious injuries were reported.
Coast Guard leads rescue of 27 mariners after vessel catches fire and sinks near Galapagos Islands
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 27 mariners after their fishing vessel caught fire and sank near the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
www.stripes.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard led the rescue of 27 mariners on Sunday after their fishing vessel caught fire and sank near the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. No serious injuries were reported.
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Re-upping this, as I'm seeing many more anonymous accounts claiming things they "heard from someone who knows" or what their "neighbor said they saw," but with no verification.
Even if—especially if—someone appears to be against what's going on, please don't share anonymous, no-proof claims. 🙏🏻
Even if—especially if—someone appears to be against what's going on, please don't share anonymous, no-proof claims. 🙏🏻
As things get worse and accurate info becomes more crucial, I strongly advise not believing—and especially not sharing—anything "reported" by anonymous posters, bloggers, or "media."
I understand why someone wouldn't wish to use their name; but if we don't know who they are we can't trust them. 1/2
I understand why someone wouldn't wish to use their name; but if we don't know who they are we can't trust them. 1/2
February 2, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Re-upping this, as I'm seeing many more anonymous accounts claiming things they "heard from someone who knows" or what their "neighbor said they saw," but with no verification.
Even if—especially if—someone appears to be against what's going on, please don't share anonymous, no-proof claims. 🙏🏻
Even if—especially if—someone appears to be against what's going on, please don't share anonymous, no-proof claims. 🙏🏻
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I watched a show on Nebula presenting highly detailed calculations proving it's faster if everyone stands on escalators instead of one side stand/one side walk.
Seriously, dudes? Overkill. Stop with the calculations and look to see if there is a line of people waiting to get on the escalator.
Seriously, dudes? Overkill. Stop with the calculations and look to see if there is a line of people waiting to get on the escalator.
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM
I watched a show on Nebula presenting highly detailed calculations proving it's faster if everyone stands on escalators instead of one side stand/one side walk.
Seriously, dudes? Overkill. Stop with the calculations and look to see if there is a line of people waiting to get on the escalator.
Seriously, dudes? Overkill. Stop with the calculations and look to see if there is a line of people waiting to get on the escalator.
“It’s sad that instead of having good memories of the United States, you’re left with a bad taste in your mouth about that country because they’re treating them like animals.”
If you treated an animal like this, you'd be charged with abuse.
If you treated an animal like this, you'd be charged with abuse.
"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:36 AM
“It’s sad that instead of having good memories of the United States, you’re left with a bad taste in your mouth about that country because they’re treating them like animals.”
If you treated an animal like this, you'd be charged with abuse.
If you treated an animal like this, you'd be charged with abuse.
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Join us today at 6:00pm CST youtube.com/live/DWSSmbK...
Black History Month Lecture
YouTube video by G'Life Ministries - The Urban Oasis
youtube.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Join us today at 6:00pm CST youtube.com/live/DWSSmbK...
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If you have knowledge of the location of an ICE camp (detention center), please let us know in sone way.
We can’t let these people waste away for years in these detention camps (including children).
I’m hearing about the longtime camp in TX but there must be many others!
We can’t let these people waste away for years in these detention camps (including children).
I’m hearing about the longtime camp in TX but there must be many others!
February 1, 2026 at 3:02 AM
If you have knowledge of the location of an ICE camp (detention center), please let us know in sone way.
We can’t let these people waste away for years in these detention camps (including children).
I’m hearing about the longtime camp in TX but there must be many others!
We can’t let these people waste away for years in these detention camps (including children).
I’m hearing about the longtime camp in TX but there must be many others!
'"I'm not getting into the legality of everything," one agent responds tersely.'
And there we have the problem.
And there we have the problem.
The police chief in a small Minnesota city intervened to prevent ICE agents from arresting a local woman who had been observing and recording them from her car, when they took her into custody.
It's believed to be the first time a local police department in Minnesota intervened in an ICE action.
It's believed to be the first time a local police department in Minnesota intervened in an ICE action.
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to be the first time local police...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 9:55 PM
'"I'm not getting into the legality of everything," one agent responds tersely.'
And there we have the problem.
And there we have the problem.
Yebbut ...
"the ... president's approval rating sits at around 37% ... with only 27% of U.S. adults saying they support his policy prescriptions."
They are still supporting him even though they don't support his policies. Please explain?
"the ... president's approval rating sits at around 37% ... with only 27% of U.S. adults saying they support his policy prescriptions."
They are still supporting him even though they don't support his policies. Please explain?
The president's dip in popularity is coming almost exclusively from discontent among Republicans, where there is a noticeable decline in support
American's confidence in Trump continues to slide, survey finds
The president's dip in popularity is coming almost exclusively from discontent among Republicans, where there is a noticeable decline in support
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Yebbut ...
"the ... president's approval rating sits at around 37% ... with only 27% of U.S. adults saying they support his policy prescriptions."
They are still supporting him even though they don't support his policies. Please explain?
"the ... president's approval rating sits at around 37% ... with only 27% of U.S. adults saying they support his policy prescriptions."
They are still supporting him even though they don't support his policies. Please explain?
Good for the Danish veterans, and shame on the despicable nincompoop who inhabits the White House. That he treats everyone this way is neither an apology nor an excuse. It's disheartening that 73% of Republicans still approve of him as President. Oh my country, why?
Hundreds of Danish veterans, many of whom fought alongside U.S. troops, staged a silent protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday in response to threats to take over Greenland and the downplaying of their combat contributions.
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
Danish veterans stage protest outside US Embassy
www.stripes.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Good for the Danish veterans, and shame on the despicable nincompoop who inhabits the White House. That he treats everyone this way is neither an apology nor an excuse. It's disheartening that 73% of Republicans still approve of him as President. Oh my country, why?
Psych observation log of Epstein. A note every 15 minutes.
"Inmate Epstein is laying down. I asked if he ate dinner because it's not logged. He said he was offered dinner but refused because it was nasty (He is right)"
This document has the suicide timeline, etc.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
"Inmate Epstein is laying down. I asked if he ate dinner because it's not logged. He said he was offered dinner but refused because it was nasty (He is right)"
This document has the suicide timeline, etc.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov
January 31, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Psych observation log of Epstein. A note every 15 minutes.
"Inmate Epstein is laying down. I asked if he ate dinner because it's not logged. He said he was offered dinner but refused because it was nasty (He is right)"
This document has the suicide timeline, etc.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
"Inmate Epstein is laying down. I asked if he ate dinner because it's not logged. He said he was offered dinner but refused because it was nasty (He is right)"
This document has the suicide timeline, etc.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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As Mississippi heads into an even colder weekend, the death toll from Winter Storm Fern rose to 16 on Friday and over 79,000 remained without power.
The State is also working to address water system failures amid freezing temperatures.
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippis...
The State is also working to address water system failures amid freezing temperatures.
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippis...
Mississippi’s Fern Death Toll Rises to 16 as State Fights Outages, Water System Failures
As Mississippi heads into an even colder weekend, the death toll from Winter Storm Fern rose to 16 on Friday and over 79,000 remained without power.
www.mississippifreepress.org
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
As Mississippi heads into an even colder weekend, the death toll from Winter Storm Fern rose to 16 on Friday and over 79,000 remained without power.
The State is also working to address water system failures amid freezing temperatures.
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippis...
The State is also working to address water system failures amid freezing temperatures.
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippis...
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White Evangelicals are sharply divided about ICE and its tactics, but mainstream Christians are united in opposition to them. religionnews.com/2026/01/30/e...
Evangelicals divided over what faith demands as immigration tensions deepen
(RNS) — Evangelicals have long supported some US immigration reforms. But efforts to help have come under fire from those who view immigrants with suspicion.
religionnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:42 AM
White Evangelicals are sharply divided about ICE and its tactics, but mainstream Christians are united in opposition to them. religionnews.com/2026/01/30/e...
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🔥 KNOXVILLE: “The mindset of inferiority in minority kids needs to end with this generation.” #NoICE #AbolishICE
Great piece from knox news on the student-led walkout today. 💪🏽
Great piece from knox news on the student-led walkout today. 💪🏽
January 30, 2026 at 8:08 PM
🔥 KNOXVILLE: “The mindset of inferiority in minority kids needs to end with this generation.” #NoICE #AbolishICE
Great piece from knox news on the student-led walkout today. 💪🏽
Great piece from knox news on the student-led walkout today. 💪🏽
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“ #Streaming #platforms and #distributors have steered absolutely clear of a #movie that so plainly impugns the #president, regardless of its obvious relevance and engaging portrait of #Carroll …” www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026... #EJeanCarroll
The Melania Trump Documentary Is a Disgrace
The exorbitant film captures the rotten state of the entertainment industry.
www.theatlantic.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM
“ #Streaming #platforms and #distributors have steered absolutely clear of a #movie that so plainly impugns the #president, regardless of its obvious relevance and engaging portrait of #Carroll …” www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026... #EJeanCarroll
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A thread on some of the 💩 in the ranks of ICE & CBP.
A thread of ICE and CBP sex offenders and credibly accused sex pasts. Content-warning descriptions of abuse
Yuma Sector CBP agent Ramon Marquez, 31, was arrested in May 2025 and has been charged with 15 felonies including 14 counts of sexual conduct with a 16-year-old between Dec 2024 and Apr 2025.
Yuma Sector CBP agent Ramon Marquez, 31, was arrested in May 2025 and has been charged with 15 felonies including 14 counts of sexual conduct with a 16-year-old between Dec 2024 and Apr 2025.
January 30, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A thread on some of the 💩 in the ranks of ICE & CBP.