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#WyrdWednesday #Celtic: `Celtchar had his daughter cast an enchantment of sleeping on her husband, and he gathered a host of men who crept in one moonless night and hammered red-hot iron spikes into the feet of the sleeping Mac Dedad! And that was the end of him.`
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December 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#WyrdWednesday #Celtic: `Celtchar had his daughter cast an enchantment of sleeping on her husband, and he gathered a host of men who crept in one moonless night and hammered red-hot iron spikes into the feet of the sleeping Mac Dedad! And that was the end of him.`
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This is the most pathetic attempt at deflection I have ever seen a politician do in my lifetime.
December 31, 2025 at 3:27 AM
This is the most pathetic attempt at deflection I have ever seen a politician do in my lifetime.
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The lighthouse is always watching.
December 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The lighthouse is always watching.
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🌹 random rose 🌹
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December 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
🌹 random rose 🌹
March 25th 2024
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The food writer Tamar Adler espouses a use-everything approach in the kitchen, imbuing simple ingredients with a heady materialism. Lily Meyer talks with her about her new book, “Feast on Your Life,” and her philosophy of scraps:
The Philosopher of Scraps
Tamar Adler’s food writing imbues simple ingredients with a heady materialism.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The food writer Tamar Adler espouses a use-everything approach in the kitchen, imbuing simple ingredients with a heady materialism. Lily Meyer talks with her about her new book, “Feast on Your Life,” and her philosophy of scraps:
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The Roman shipwreck at Comacchio, Italy, is over 21 m long and 5.62 m wide. It was discovered in 1980 during the maintenance of a drainage canal. The vessel was loaded with amphorae, lead ingots, and boxwood logs. It dates to the 1st c. BC.
📷Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici Emilia Romagna
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📷Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici Emilia Romagna
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December 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The Roman shipwreck at Comacchio, Italy, is over 21 m long and 5.62 m wide. It was discovered in 1980 during the maintenance of a drainage canal. The vessel was loaded with amphorae, lead ingots, and boxwood logs. It dates to the 1st c. BC.
📷Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici Emilia Romagna
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📷Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici Emilia Romagna
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Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
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This book has been so soothing. I have probably learned more about the foreign policies that shape the world just in the first three chapters than I have in at least the last 15 years of news media. 🙃 It's helped clarify a lot of the absolutely batshit nonsense of the current timeline. COMFORT READ
November 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This book has been so soothing. I have probably learned more about the foreign policies that shape the world just in the first three chapters than I have in at least the last 15 years of news media. 🙃 It's helped clarify a lot of the absolutely batshit nonsense of the current timeline. COMFORT READ
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How a teacher used a “Trojan Horse” trick to trap students cheating with AI -
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/set-tr...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/set-tr...
I Set A Trap To Catch Students Cheating With AI. The Result Was Deflating
"I am no stranger to students trying to cut corners by copying and pasting from Wikipedia, but the introduction of generative AI has enabled them to cheat in startling new ways."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
How a teacher used a “Trojan Horse” trick to trap students cheating with AI -
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/set-tr...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/set-tr...
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Makes as much sense as this goofy peace plan!
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Makes as much sense as this goofy peace plan!
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A helmet of a Thraex (Thracian) #gladiator found in the gladiatorial barracks in #Pompeii.
The different classes of gladiators can be distinguished by their armor and weapons. A Thraex was equipped with a small shield and a short, curved blade. The helmet, with...🧵1/3
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
The different classes of gladiators can be distinguished by their armor and weapons. A Thraex was equipped with a small shield and a short, curved blade. The helmet, with...🧵1/3
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
A helmet of a Thraex (Thracian) #gladiator found in the gladiatorial barracks in #Pompeii.
The different classes of gladiators can be distinguished by their armor and weapons. A Thraex was equipped with a small shield and a short, curved blade. The helmet, with...🧵1/3
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
The different classes of gladiators can be distinguished by their armor and weapons. A Thraex was equipped with a small shield and a short, curved blade. The helmet, with...🧵1/3
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
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Okay, Texas teachers, you know what to do. Get the biggest rainbow flag that will fit in your classroom, get a black marker, and put the Ten Commandments on your rainbow flag.
The hypocrisy is astounding.
James Stalarico (Rep. Texas) calls them out.
James Stalarico (Rep. Texas) calls them out.
August 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Okay, Texas teachers, you know what to do. Get the biggest rainbow flag that will fit in your classroom, get a black marker, and put the Ten Commandments on your rainbow flag.
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Rod Charlesworth (Canadian Artist, born 1955)
"Red Sky, Sunset", 2024.
Oil on Canvas, 48 × 36 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
"Red Sky, Sunset", 2024.
Oil on Canvas, 48 × 36 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
November 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Rod Charlesworth (Canadian Artist, born 1955)
"Red Sky, Sunset", 2024.
Oil on Canvas, 48 × 36 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
"Red Sky, Sunset", 2024.
Oil on Canvas, 48 × 36 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
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"I can no longer bear to be restrained"—a bold statement from Judge Mark Wolf after stepping down from the bench. In our latest episode, he articulates the struggles judges face in a time where the rule of law is under threat. slate.trib.al/967gXvC
The Judge Who Quit the Bench to Save the Law
Judge Mark Wolf was appointed by Reagan. He’s horrified by Trump.
slate.trib.al
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"I can no longer bear to be restrained"—a bold statement from Judge Mark Wolf after stepping down from the bench. In our latest episode, he articulates the struggles judges face in a time where the rule of law is under threat. slate.trib.al/967gXvC
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Sally Muir (British Artist, born 1954)
"Scribble Dog", 2021.
Drawing, Ink and Pen.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
"Scribble Dog", 2021.
Drawing, Ink and Pen.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Sally Muir (British Artist, born 1954)
"Scribble Dog", 2021.
Drawing, Ink and Pen.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
"Scribble Dog", 2021.
Drawing, Ink and Pen.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
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Sitting at a campfire staring at another campfire. 5”x5” oil
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sitting at a campfire staring at another campfire. 5”x5” oil
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It’s @housedemocrats.bsky.social Health Care Costs Week of Action! As women in Congress, @underwood.house.gov and I
standing up for women’s and girls’ health nationwide.
From safeguarding reproductive freedom to prioritizing maternal health, we’re fighting back against Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.
standing up for women’s and girls’ health nationwide.
From safeguarding reproductive freedom to prioritizing maternal health, we’re fighting back against Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.
September 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
It’s @housedemocrats.bsky.social Health Care Costs Week of Action! As women in Congress, @underwood.house.gov and I
standing up for women’s and girls’ health nationwide.
From safeguarding reproductive freedom to prioritizing maternal health, we’re fighting back against Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.
standing up for women’s and girls’ health nationwide.
From safeguarding reproductive freedom to prioritizing maternal health, we’re fighting back against Trump’s Big Ugly Bill.
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I joined the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to visit Sydney Kraemer Upcountry Regional Center that provides essential health care — but its services are at risk thanks to Trump and Republicans’ attacks on Americans’ health care that will raise costs.
October 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I joined the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social to visit Sydney Kraemer Upcountry Regional Center that provides essential health care — but its services are at risk thanks to Trump and Republicans’ attacks on Americans’ health care that will raise costs.
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We’re seeing so many extreme actions from the Trump administration.
These actions are hurting Arizonans. I want you to know that I’m doing everything in my power to stand up and fight back, even while Trump tries to avoid accountability. Here’s how: 🧵
These actions are hurting Arizonans. I want you to know that I’m doing everything in my power to stand up and fight back, even while Trump tries to avoid accountability. Here’s how: 🧵
February 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We’re seeing so many extreme actions from the Trump administration.
These actions are hurting Arizonans. I want you to know that I’m doing everything in my power to stand up and fight back, even while Trump tries to avoid accountability. Here’s how: 🧵
These actions are hurting Arizonans. I want you to know that I’m doing everything in my power to stand up and fight back, even while Trump tries to avoid accountability. Here’s how: 🧵
I had this horrifying thought at 2am. What if the orange one has decided to use the Ice goons as a form of blackmail? They'll go around to big cities terrorizing and killing it's citizens until the democrats cave and pass the funding. So upsetting. I can't sleep.
October 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I had this horrifying thought at 2am. What if the orange one has decided to use the Ice goons as a form of blackmail? They'll go around to big cities terrorizing and killing it's citizens until the democrats cave and pass the funding. So upsetting. I can't sleep.
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If you're into the 1920s/30s and art depicting common people's lives and night scenes of New York, you'll love the art Martin Lewis (1881 – 1962) made.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_...
Here's a small selection of his work;
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_...
Here's a small selection of his work;
September 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
If you're into the 1920s/30s and art depicting common people's lives and night scenes of New York, you'll love the art Martin Lewis (1881 – 1962) made.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_...
Here's a small selection of his work;
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_...
Here's a small selection of his work;