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Randie Melton
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Retired old tranma from the land of the Pines (N.C.). Glacially transitioning. Like cooking, wine, some sports, dogs, family, discovering myself
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Planet of the Apes Statue of Liberty scene
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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While not specifically about Trump voters, this passage from a long-ago, brilliant essay on rednecks fits the to a T:
There are “good” people, yes, who might properly answer to the appellation “redneck”: people who operate Mom-and-Pop stores or their lathes, dutifully pay their taxes, lend a helping hand to neighbors, love their country and their God and their dogs. But even among a high percentage of these salts-of-the-earth lives a terrible reluctance toward even modest passes at social justice, a suspicious regard of the mind as an instrument of worth, a view of the world extending little further than the ends of their noses, and only a vague notion that they are small quills writing a large history. They are often friendly in their associations and may sincerely believe themselves to accept “ever feller for what he is”; generally, however, they own more prejudices than a U-Haul could carry.
October 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Umm, Guess Google translate isn't *quite* there yet.
Song lyrics translated to: The band of my heart Clann-Ualraig They would give up the hurlings They would take cattle from the scythes And they would send a people from the clan It is bad that we got the cattle of the barons A little old man in white trousers They were not able to hide But the men of Strath-Eireann and Strath-Narrain It is bad that we got the cattle of the Roses And the Clann-Chatain are in pursuit A grey baron with a sore foot And they made meat of my men
October 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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If you see this, post a random photo or meme from your gallery without explaining it
October 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Trump surely never dies.
October 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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September 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Make a band singular

The Kink
September 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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I saw a thread claiming this was a picture of the bullet: If true (an always important caveat) this post makes sooooo much more sense that the "sources'" explanation:

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September 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Started in my mid-60s, currently 72.
Head and shoulders selfie
September 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Started at 66, now 72. Happy to have done it, but I strongly advise against waiting as long as I did.
Head and shoulders portrait.
August 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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August 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who or Transformers.
July 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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40+ appreciation post! Repost with pic if you're on the right side of 40.

72 with the sun damage to prove it.
June 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Being both follicly challenged and not a huge fan of wigs, I keep trying to give a textured pixie cut a shot. But dang, there just is no substitute for hair. So much respect for women with alopecia who power through it.
Selfie of trans woman with short haircut,
April 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Show me a badass female character.
March 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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71-yo trans woman here. Can confirm that late transitioning, while challenging, is immensely rewarding as well.
Head selfie of older trans woman wearing a sweater
February 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

15. Reflections : Gil Scott-Heron

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Cover of Reflections showing a head shot of Scott-Heron wearing aviator sunglasses with images of KKK members and musicians superimposed on the lenses.
February 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

14. The Dirt and the Stars : Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Cover of The Dirt and the Stars by Mary Chapin Carpenter, featuring a side shot where her face is hidden by her hair
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

13. World Without Tears : Lucinda Williams

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February 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

12. Pretzel Logic : Steely Dan

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Cover of Steely Dan's Pretzel Logic, with a black and white photo of a street pretzel vendor in a park in winter.
February 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

11. my life : Iris DeMent

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Cover of my life, shoeing Iris sitting reflectively at a table.
January 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

10. Europe ‘72 : The Grateful Dead

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Cover of Europe 72 showing foot under rainbow atop a globe
January 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

9. Natty Dread : Bob Marley & the Wailers

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Cover of Natty Dread by the Wailers featuring portrait of Bob Marley
January 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

8. Sea Change : Beck

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Cover of Sea Change by Beck, featuring head shot of Beck
January 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

7. By the Way, I Forgive You : Brandi Carlile

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Cover of By The Way I Forgive You by Brandie Carlile featuring dark close up of her face
January 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM