MarkSteger
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"Houston shows the way,
buys one roof to start the change.
Beds bloom into hope."
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buys one roof to start the change.
Beds bloom into hope."
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It Starts with Beds
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November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Houston shows the way,
buys one roof to start the change.
Beds bloom into hope."
The Wheel: It Starts with Beds www.marksteger.com/2025/11/it-s...
buys one roof to start the change.
Beds bloom into hope."
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News: "Senate Democrats cave, open path to reopening government despite getting no guaranteed deal on Obamacare subsidies."
Makes me appreciate all the more how Obama himself managed to get Obamacare through the Senate in 2010. Not even the Dems support it.
Makes me appreciate all the more how Obama himself managed to get Obamacare through the Senate in 2010. Not even the Dems support it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
News: "Senate Democrats cave, open path to reopening government despite getting no guaranteed deal on Obamacare subsidies."
Makes me appreciate all the more how Obama himself managed to get Obamacare through the Senate in 2010. Not even the Dems support it.
Makes me appreciate all the more how Obama himself managed to get Obamacare through the Senate in 2010. Not even the Dems support it.
"At the DART crossing,
a chance to yield or collide—
partnership or death."
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a chance to yield or collide—
partnership or death."
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DART Plays Chicken with Plano
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"At the DART crossing,
a chance to yield or collide—
partnership or death."
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a chance to yield or collide—
partnership or death."
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"North of Bangkok’s hum,
the schoolyard blooms with rhythm—
every grin a song."
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the schoolyard blooms with rhythm—
every grin a song."
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POTD: Ratbamrung School Assembly
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November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"North of Bangkok’s hum,
the schoolyard blooms with rhythm—
every grin a song."
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the schoolyard blooms with rhythm—
every grin a song."
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"Old stones, young woman,
each in perfect harmony.
Two worlds intertwine."
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each in perfect harmony.
Two worlds intertwine."
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POTD: Wat Chaiwatthanaram
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November 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"Old stones, young woman,
each in perfect harmony.
Two worlds intertwine."
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each in perfect harmony.
Two worlds intertwine."
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Breaking: "Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent."
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November 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Breaking: "Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent."
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
"A room full of plans,
but none with an open door.
Home is the first step."
The Wheel: Council Recap: Unhoused Initiatives www.marksteger.com/2025/11/coun...
but none with an open door.
Home is the first step."
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Council Recap: Unhoused Initiatives
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November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"A room full of plans,
but none with an open door.
Home is the first step."
The Wheel: Council Recap: Unhoused Initiatives www.marksteger.com/2025/11/coun...
but none with an open door.
Home is the first step."
The Wheel: Council Recap: Unhoused Initiatives www.marksteger.com/2025/11/coun...
Zohran Mamdani was born in Uganda and became a naturalized American citizen in 2018. That means he is ineligible for the US Presidency. That's America's loss, but it also means we'll be spared an outpouring of bigotry and xenophobia if he did run for President.
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Zohran Mamdani was born in Uganda and became a naturalized American citizen in 2018. That means he is ineligible for the US Presidency. That's America's loss, but it also means we'll be spared an outpouring of bigotry and xenophobia if he did run for President.
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The Recruit - S01 (TV 2022)
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November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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BREAKING: Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in United States history, has died.
I guess now we'll find out, once and for all, whether George W Bush can speak.
I guess now we'll find out, once and for all, whether George W Bush can speak.
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
BREAKING: Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in United States history, has died.
I guess now we'll find out, once and for all, whether George W Bush can speak.
I guess now we'll find out, once and for all, whether George W Bush can speak.
"Don't wall out the poor.
Don't favor the fortunate.
One street, many doors."
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Don't favor the fortunate.
One street, many doors."
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Council Recap: Housing Study
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November 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Don't wall out the poor.
Don't favor the fortunate.
One street, many doors."
The Wheel: Council Recap: Housing Study www.marksteger.com/2025/11/coun...
Don't favor the fortunate.
One street, many doors."
The Wheel: Council Recap: Housing Study www.marksteger.com/2025/11/coun...
"Neglected kitchens
Serve up questionable food.
Dine here if you dare."
The Wheel: The Worst Places to Eat in Richardson Last Month www.marksteger.com/2025/11/the-...
Serve up questionable food.
Dine here if you dare."
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The Worst Places to Eat in Richardson Last Month
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November 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"Neglected kitchens
Serve up questionable food.
Dine here if you dare."
The Wheel: The Worst Places to Eat in Richardson Last Month www.marksteger.com/2025/11/the-...
Serve up questionable food.
Dine here if you dare."
The Wheel: The Worst Places to Eat in Richardson Last Month www.marksteger.com/2025/11/the-...
POTD: Return to Infinity
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October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025)
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October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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"AI or Nextdoor,
each with confidence supreme,
grow rumors like weeds."
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each with confidence supreme,
grow rumors like weeds."
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POTD: Clear-cutting Memorial Park
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October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"AI or Nextdoor,
each with confidence supreme,
grow rumors like weeds."
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each with confidence supreme,
grow rumors like weeds."
The Wheel: POTD: Clear-cutting Memorial Park www.marksteger.com/2025/10/potd...
"Cities count pennies,
dream of tracks without DART trains.
Freedom or failure?"
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dream of tracks without DART trains.
Freedom or failure?"
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A Penny Here, a Penny There
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October 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"Cities count pennies,
dream of tracks without DART trains.
Freedom or failure?"
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dream of tracks without DART trains.
Freedom or failure?"
The Wheel: A Penny Here, a Penny There www.marksteger.com/2025/10/a-pe...
This week's NextDoor damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you don't controversy. One commenter complains that a bench on the sidewalk by Del's hamburger doesn't face the street. Another complains that a bench on the sidewalk by Berkner Park does.
October 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This week's NextDoor damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you don't controversy. One commenter complains that a bench on the sidewalk by Del's hamburger doesn't face the street. Another complains that a bench on the sidewalk by Berkner Park does.
This week's NextDoor controversy: Half the commenters bemoan removal of trees in the small Memorial Park. The other half don't care about trees. They want to take parkland to add a turn lane.
October 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This week's NextDoor controversy: Half the commenters bemoan removal of trees in the small Memorial Park. The other half don't care about trees. They want to take parkland to add a turn lane.
"Thank you," Mr. Mayor,
he begins with calm and grace.
Truths said with a smile."
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he begins with calm and grace.
Truths said with a smile."
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"I Go By Arefin."
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October 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Thank you," Mr. Mayor,
he begins with calm and grace.
Truths said with a smile."
The Wheel: "I Go By Arefin." www.marksteger.com/2025/10/i-go...
he begins with calm and grace.
Truths said with a smile."
The Wheel: "I Go By Arefin." www.marksteger.com/2025/10/i-go...
"Roots cradle the face,
holding Buddha's patient smile.
earth becomes the shrine."
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holding Buddha's patient smile.
earth becomes the shrine."
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POTD: Wat Mahathat Buddha
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October 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"Roots cradle the face,
holding Buddha's patient smile.
earth becomes the shrine."
The Wheel: POTD: Wat Mahathat Buddha www.marksteger.com/2025/10/potd...
holding Buddha's patient smile.
earth becomes the shrine."
The Wheel: POTD: Wat Mahathat Buddha www.marksteger.com/2025/10/potd...
"Young monks in saffron,
walking where kings once knelt down —
Centuries converse."
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walking where kings once knelt down —
Centuries converse."
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POTD: Wat Mahathat Monks
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October 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"Young monks in saffron,
walking where kings once knelt down —
Centuries converse."
The Wheel: POTD: Wat Mahathat Monks www.marksteger.com/2025/10/potd...
walking where kings once knelt down —
Centuries converse."
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House of Guinness (TV 2025)
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October 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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"Ad hoc or ad not
depends whose hand calls the shot.
Lines blur in the sand."
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depends whose hand calls the shot.
Lines blur in the sand."
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Council Recap: Institutional Jealousy
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October 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"Ad hoc or ad not
depends whose hand calls the shot.
Lines blur in the sand."
The Wheel: Council Recap: Institutional Jealousy www.marksteger.com/2025/10/coun...
depends whose hand calls the shot.
Lines blur in the sand."
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"In the polling booth,
My choices are yes or no.
This choice is easy."
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My choices are yes or no.
This choice is easy."
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The Wheel's November 2025 Voters Guide
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October 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"In the polling booth,
My choices are yes or no.
This choice is easy."
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My choices are yes or no.
This choice is easy."
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"Summer palace gleams,
echoes of long-ago kings—
Thailand's royal dream."
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echoes of long-ago kings—
Thailand's royal dream."
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POTD: Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
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October 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"Summer palace gleams,
echoes of long-ago kings—
Thailand's royal dream."
The Wheel: POTD: Bang Pa-In Royal Palace www.marksteger.com/2025/10/potd...
echoes of long-ago kings—
Thailand's royal dream."
The Wheel: POTD: Bang Pa-In Royal Palace www.marksteger.com/2025/10/potd...