Well, this came untethered from the message it was supposed to be a reply to.. I’m still bad at this, but enjoy my family in the early 60’s 😂

Adrfhhyhnvxdggh, I have log off. My. God.

I read this book, or tried to read it. It was very confusing, and I don’t mean the 1/2 death thing. I eventually finished it but it took a looong time. Note to self, question any reference or comparison to Agatha Christie.

We all cracked up (except LeRoy) and of course it’s a running joke to this day. 3/3

They were watching me closely, making sure I was ok; not sad, not upset. Meanwhile, my brother in law was watching football in the family room at a loud volume and all of a sudden my sister burst out, “LeRoy, turn down that goddamn TV!” He looked up like, what did I do? 2/3

The year my marriage fell apart, my entire family (I am one of 8 kids) descended on my house for Christmas so I wouldn’t have to go to one of their houses alone.
I was in the kitchen with 1 brother and 1 sister, very focused as the meal was coming together, not talking much. 1/3

Wow, that is a *very* beautiful bird. I’m continually surprised by how few birds I have even seen pictures of in my lifetime. 🩵

Is his hair different too?

I love that image. 😄

Yes, and it also brought out the traditional sexualization and misogyny. It is a double edged sword and I imagine most women just want their work acknowledged for its own sake. But human relationships are nuanced and as a culture we’re not there yet. Traditional gender roles are deeply embedded.

It feels like Vance is trying to counteract his incredibly off putting personality with dear leader praise for Trump. It’s probably not enough, he is really unlikable.

2010, only 15 years ago. That surprised me and shows how enormous the effects have been.

Great thread, thank you!

I am just an average citizen reading the news but I remember reading the fawning praise and being confused. I thought probably I was just unsophisticated, then about a year later I saw her photo. Women’s appearance weighs heavily in both directions and it makes me think we have a long way to go.

Oh come on everybody! It wasn’t terrible. I liked much of the cast, and yes, I missed the songs from the Broadway cast recording, but the singing was still good and all the animals got come home. 🐐

Yes, I think Trump gestured toward MBS as he said it but that doesn’t really rule anything out…

Same. Keep your chin up. 😊

Oh, I choose the sand, please. 😜