Michelle
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My elder boomer (late 45) dad just followed me on Instagram and I am happy it's Thanksgiving with the inlaws this year.
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
My elder boomer (late 45) dad just followed me on Instagram and I am happy it's Thanksgiving with the inlaws this year.
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John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry began on October 16, 1859.
October 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry began on October 16, 1859.
Found a benefit to middle age: people don't ask you to visit their church. They go for the young and old folks, but know if you get in the way of a 47-year-old leaving the grocery store at 5:30, you will get beat.
October 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Found a benefit to middle age: people don't ask you to visit their church. They go for the young and old folks, but know if you get in the way of a 47-year-old leaving the grocery store at 5:30, you will get beat.
Young parents, if you're wondering how old kids have to be before they finally let you use the bathroom in peace, 16 is not it.
August 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Young parents, if you're wondering how old kids have to be before they finally let you use the bathroom in peace, 16 is not it.
I know there are many more significant things going on, but it was so humid in Virginia today that I stepped outside and my contacts fogged up.
July 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I know there are many more significant things going on, but it was so humid in Virginia today that I stepped outside and my contacts fogged up.
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Not saying everyone still posting on X is anti-semitic. I'm saying anti-semitism isn't a deal-breaker for everyone still posting on X.
July 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Not saying everyone still posting on X is anti-semitic. I'm saying anti-semitism isn't a deal-breaker for everyone still posting on X.
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the president does not actually have the power to fire a university president or a museum director, but if elites simply roll over under pressure, then effectively he does
June 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
the president does not actually have the power to fire a university president or a museum director, but if elites simply roll over under pressure, then effectively he does
This whole thread helped to clarify some of my vague thoughts.
One thing 2025 has taught me is how easily extreme governments take citizens hostage, strip them of their voices & their rights, & then act out extreme agendas on their behalf.
That was true for Mussolini, Hitler, Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-Un, Maduro. Netanyahu.
And now Trump. /1
That was true for Mussolini, Hitler, Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-Un, Maduro. Netanyahu.
And now Trump. /1
June 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This whole thread helped to clarify some of my vague thoughts.
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nyt op-ed: we cannot normalize the left’s brazen attempt to win voters by talking to them
June 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
nyt op-ed: we cannot normalize the left’s brazen attempt to win voters by talking to them
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honestly does seem like the basic dynamic in american politics right now is that a critical number of voters treat Democrats like their (nagging) mom or their (bitch) wife and treat Republicans like the “cool” dad or husband who is at best a deadbeat
June 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
honestly does seem like the basic dynamic in american politics right now is that a critical number of voters treat Democrats like their (nagging) mom or their (bitch) wife and treat Republicans like the “cool” dad or husband who is at best a deadbeat
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If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
My mother brought me bear spray on a recent visit, because she's worried about my upcoming trip to Canada. Chat, I'm going to Montréal, and live in the blue ridge mountains.
June 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
My mother brought me bear spray on a recent visit, because she's worried about my upcoming trip to Canada. Chat, I'm going to Montréal, and live in the blue ridge mountains.
School, the place where "we are lucky there was not a physical altercation" because only employees got injured today. #teacherappreciationweek
May 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
School, the place where "we are lucky there was not a physical altercation" because only employees got injured today. #teacherappreciationweek
Told my husband that all baptized male Catholics can technically become pope because, with at least 20 years until retirement, being the pope's secret wife sounds pretty awesome right now.
May 6, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Told my husband that all baptized male Catholics can technically become pope because, with at least 20 years until retirement, being the pope's secret wife sounds pretty awesome right now.
Honestly, the best kind of masculinity is the Robert Smith kind. Not afraid to show feelings or wear eyeliner, but not a wimp.
May 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Honestly, the best kind of masculinity is the Robert Smith kind. Not afraid to show feelings or wear eyeliner, but not a wimp.
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My latest piece @thenation.com is called "This Passover, We Must Examine the Indecent Betrayal By Our Own". I'm just livid over the betrayal of Passover's values by Trumpist Jews; values like opposing subjugation; appreciating freedom, and questioning your elders. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
This Passover, We Must Examine the Indecent Betrayal By Our Own
I am livid over the Jewish Trump supporters who are upholding a set of values at odds with the principles that have sustained us.
www.thenation.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
My latest piece @thenation.com is called "This Passover, We Must Examine the Indecent Betrayal By Our Own". I'm just livid over the betrayal of Passover's values by Trumpist Jews; values like opposing subjugation; appreciating freedom, and questioning your elders. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Took 150 6th graders on a field trip, and based on the lunch convo, I'm pretty sure they understand tariffs better than this administration.
April 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Took 150 6th graders on a field trip, and based on the lunch convo, I'm pretty sure they understand tariffs better than this administration.
At least there's some good news
The world's 500 richest people saw their combined wealth fall by a combined $208 billion, the most since Covid, as tariffs sent markets into a tailspin
Billionaires Lose Combined $208 Billion in One Day From Trump Tariffs
The world’s 500 richest people saw their combined wealth plunge by $208 billion Thursday as broad tariffs announced by President Donald Trump sent global markets into a tailspin.
www.bloomberg.com
April 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
At least there's some good news
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American women friends. Are you aware one of the policies listed in the SAVE Act, the GOP are pushing through, is that women’s birth certificate names must match your current name. All of it. Changed your name when you got married? You won’t be able to vote.
Call your Congress members!
Call your Congress members!
March 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
American women friends. Are you aware one of the policies listed in the SAVE Act, the GOP are pushing through, is that women’s birth certificate names must match your current name. All of it. Changed your name when you got married? You won’t be able to vote.
Call your Congress members!
Call your Congress members!
Everything here is hell but a coworker turned me onto @frankturner.bsky.social so the second half of this week was just a little less shitty.
March 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Everything here is hell but a coworker turned me onto @frankturner.bsky.social so the second half of this week was just a little less shitty.
Last week, a student (unprompted) informed me within the same hour that dad didn't vax the kids because they cause autism and also wouldn't let the kid be screened for autism because autism doesn't exist. Make it make sense.
March 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Last week, a student (unprompted) informed me within the same hour that dad didn't vax the kids because they cause autism and also wouldn't let the kid be screened for autism because autism doesn't exist. Make it make sense.
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Ramadan Mubarak to all acknowledging around the world. First fast starts tomorrow. First prayer is tonight. May the fast be easy and spiritually beneficial. Enjoy your family and communities.
February 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to all acknowledging around the world. First fast starts tomorrow. First prayer is tonight. May the fast be easy and spiritually beneficial. Enjoy your family and communities.
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To me, a Nazi salute means, "I want to murder your family." There can be no irony about it: It puts deep anger and hatred in my heart to see it done and I will never forgive anyone who justifies or minimizes it.
February 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
To me, a Nazi salute means, "I want to murder your family." There can be no irony about it: It puts deep anger and hatred in my heart to see it done and I will never forgive anyone who justifies or minimizes it.
Before reading, I thought this was about a new #JaneAusten movie adaptation.
Argentina opposition calls for impeachment of Javier Milei after cryptocurrency collapse
Argentina opposition calls for impeachment of Javier Milei after cryptocurrency collapse
President endorsed $Libra crypto token on Friday before it collapsed, leading some to call it a financial ‘rug pull’
Opposition politicians in Argentina have called for the impeachment of president Javier Milei after he touted a cryptocurrency which…
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Before reading, I thought this was about a new #JaneAusten movie adaptation.