Veryolympia
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Expat from Post. Still loving The Big Apple, pizza, philology, honest discourse, retirement. Not likely to follow reposts-only. Nix to dogma, attention thirst, lack of civility. Serious or silly - it's all good. Teach me something. #expostie #expostnews
I've got a brand-new stove! Such a luxury for an urban apartment dweller to have an replacement appliance that no one has used before. (Martin Short's character on Only Murders has the same one, a GE.)
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I've got a brand-new stove! Such a luxury for an urban apartment dweller to have an replacement appliance that no one has used before. (Martin Short's character on Only Murders has the same one, a GE.)
I just got a self-congartulatory email from Social Security bragging about the 2026 COLA increase.
Of course it doesn't mention the increase in the monthly cost of Medicare Part B.
That's the lot of us old folks these days: running in place, going backwards, fighting for our own money.
Of course it doesn't mention the increase in the monthly cost of Medicare Part B.
That's the lot of us old folks these days: running in place, going backwards, fighting for our own money.
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I just got a self-congartulatory email from Social Security bragging about the 2026 COLA increase.
Of course it doesn't mention the increase in the monthly cost of Medicare Part B.
That's the lot of us old folks these days: running in place, going backwards, fighting for our own money.
Of course it doesn't mention the increase in the monthly cost of Medicare Part B.
That's the lot of us old folks these days: running in place, going backwards, fighting for our own money.
NYC voter exit polls already give Zohran Mamdami a significant lead.
Most New Yorkers vote after work.
Most New Yorkers vote after work.
a judge is sitting in a courtroom with an american flag behind her and says `` i 'm waiting '' .
Alt: Judge Judy sitting in a courtroom with an american flag behind her, impatiently checking her watch, with the caption "I'm waiting."
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November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
NYC voter exit polls already give Zohran Mamdami a significant lead.
Most New Yorkers vote after work.
Most New Yorkers vote after work.
My daughter's SNAP account said she had her full monthly amount. But when she tried to test it with a small online grocery order, she got an insufficient funds message.
Expect chaos, as usual.
Expect chaos, as usual.
November 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My daughter's SNAP account said she had her full monthly amount. But when she tried to test it with a small online grocery order, she got an insufficient funds message.
Expect chaos, as usual.
Expect chaos, as usual.
Non-professional observation here: I'm home all day with the TV on in the background. I'm hearing more and more people pronouncing the indefinite article "a" the long way -- "aaay" rather than "uh."
"Aaay" bag of chips. It will become the norm in short order.
"Aaay" bag of chips. It will become the norm in short order.
November 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Non-professional observation here: I'm home all day with the TV on in the background. I'm hearing more and more people pronouncing the indefinite article "a" the long way -- "aaay" rather than "uh."
"Aaay" bag of chips. It will become the norm in short order.
"Aaay" bag of chips. It will become the norm in short order.
Just a few days ago our mighty tree had lovely yellow leaves. Then, on Thursday, #Brooklyn had dangerous flooding rain. And yesterday, Friday, we had gale force winds. And now, on Saturday, our tree looks ready for Winter.
November 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Just a few days ago our mighty tree had lovely yellow leaves. Then, on Thursday, #Brooklyn had dangerous flooding rain. And yesterday, Friday, we had gale force winds. And now, on Saturday, our tree looks ready for Winter.
On the USDA SNAP page the first thing presented is this, on a red background:
"Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry.
"Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry.
October 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
On the USDA SNAP page the first thing presented is this, on a red background:
"Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry.
"Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry.
I don't know. I couldn't make any sense of this Trummpp at Yankee Stadium thing. I'm reading reports of both booing & cheering, but the sounds were apparently rigged for the broadcast on YES, the Yankees network.
From what was shown, everyone there seemed rather subdued in their reactions.
From what was shown, everyone there seemed rather subdued in their reactions.
September 12, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I don't know. I couldn't make any sense of this Trummpp at Yankee Stadium thing. I'm reading reports of both booing & cheering, but the sounds were apparently rigged for the broadcast on YES, the Yankees network.
From what was shown, everyone there seemed rather subdued in their reactions.
From what was shown, everyone there seemed rather subdued in their reactions.
OK. Top of 3rd inning, they introduced DT at Yankee Stadium. His booth packed with fat men. He stood up, saluted, and said "Thank you."
It was hard to parse the crowd noise. Scrambled sound, I guess.
It was kind of rushed. At who's direction, I wonder. The players on the field seem disengaged
It was hard to parse the crowd noise. Scrambled sound, I guess.
It was kind of rushed. At who's direction, I wonder. The players on the field seem disengaged
September 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
OK. Top of 3rd inning, they introduced DT at Yankee Stadium. His booth packed with fat men. He stood up, saluted, and said "Thank you."
It was hard to parse the crowd noise. Scrambled sound, I guess.
It was kind of rushed. At who's direction, I wonder. The players on the field seem disengaged
It was hard to parse the crowd noise. Scrambled sound, I guess.
It was kind of rushed. At who's direction, I wonder. The players on the field seem disengaged
I started watching the Tigets-Yankees game when it had already started. I missed any speech made.
If DT's still there (in his special bullet proof room), they're not mentioning it or showing him.
The crowd seems quiet. Can't tell if that's artificial, but I do see a lot of empty seats.
If DT's still there (in his special bullet proof room), they're not mentioning it or showing him.
The crowd seems quiet. Can't tell if that's artificial, but I do see a lot of empty seats.
September 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I started watching the Tigets-Yankees game when it had already started. I missed any speech made.
If DT's still there (in his special bullet proof room), they're not mentioning it or showing him.
The crowd seems quiet. Can't tell if that's artificial, but I do see a lot of empty seats.
If DT's still there (in his special bullet proof room), they're not mentioning it or showing him.
The crowd seems quiet. Can't tell if that's artificial, but I do see a lot of empty seats.
It's a beautiful day, just as it was here in NYC 24 years ago.
I can't forget the pall that was over all of us. My Midtown Manhattan office sent us home, only there was no public transportation running. People were sort of wandering around, not sure where to go.
I can't forget the pall that was over all of us. My Midtown Manhattan office sent us home, only there was no public transportation running. People were sort of wandering around, not sure where to go.
September 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It's a beautiful day, just as it was here in NYC 24 years ago.
I can't forget the pall that was over all of us. My Midtown Manhattan office sent us home, only there was no public transportation running. People were sort of wandering around, not sure where to go.
I can't forget the pall that was over all of us. My Midtown Manhattan office sent us home, only there was no public transportation running. People were sort of wandering around, not sure where to go.
Watching Yankees v Tigers now. They just announced tomorrow's planned visit by DonOld, urging fans to arrive early.
The Stadium gates will open at 4 for a 7 pm game.
Better that they urge fans to stay home. With those tickets so damn pricey & non-refundable, it would be a real statement.
The Stadium gates will open at 4 for a 7 pm game.
Better that they urge fans to stay home. With those tickets so damn pricey & non-refundable, it would be a real statement.
September 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Watching Yankees v Tigers now. They just announced tomorrow's planned visit by DonOld, urging fans to arrive early.
The Stadium gates will open at 4 for a 7 pm game.
Better that they urge fans to stay home. With those tickets so damn pricey & non-refundable, it would be a real statement.
The Stadium gates will open at 4 for a 7 pm game.
Better that they urge fans to stay home. With those tickets so damn pricey & non-refundable, it would be a real statement.
The last news item I saw a few minutes ago says the press secretary is calling Trummpp's visit to Yankee Stadium tomorrow an "appearance."
Even a quick "hello-goodbye" will be too much of him for most NYC-ers.
I see no statements from the Yankees organization.
Even a quick "hello-goodbye" will be too much of him for most NYC-ers.
I see no statements from the Yankees organization.
September 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The last news item I saw a few minutes ago says the press secretary is calling Trummpp's visit to Yankee Stadium tomorrow an "appearance."
Even a quick "hello-goodbye" will be too much of him for most NYC-ers.
I see no statements from the Yankees organization.
Even a quick "hello-goodbye" will be too much of him for most NYC-ers.
I see no statements from the Yankees organization.
OMG! I see news that Trummpp intends to attend the Tigers v. Yankees game in NY on 9/11.
Are they intending to keep the stadium empty for the whole game? Or will attendees be searched for tomatoes, bricks & dog poo?
The guy who hates to be booed lives in fantasy if he tries this. What a bad idea.
Are they intending to keep the stadium empty for the whole game? Or will attendees be searched for tomatoes, bricks & dog poo?
The guy who hates to be booed lives in fantasy if he tries this. What a bad idea.
September 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
OMG! I see news that Trummpp intends to attend the Tigers v. Yankees game in NY on 9/11.
Are they intending to keep the stadium empty for the whole game? Or will attendees be searched for tomatoes, bricks & dog poo?
The guy who hates to be booed lives in fantasy if he tries this. What a bad idea.
Are they intending to keep the stadium empty for the whole game? Or will attendees be searched for tomatoes, bricks & dog poo?
The guy who hates to be booed lives in fantasy if he tries this. What a bad idea.
Grrr. Donald trying to take control of our NYC Mayoral race? That's not going to sit well with several million anti-Trumps. In fact, it may push many undecided voters over to Zohran.
Get lost, Frump. We kicked you out for a reason. Butt out.
Get lost, Frump. We kicked you out for a reason. Butt out.
September 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Grrr. Donald trying to take control of our NYC Mayoral race? That's not going to sit well with several million anti-Trumps. In fact, it may push many undecided voters over to Zohran.
Get lost, Frump. We kicked you out for a reason. Butt out.
Get lost, Frump. We kicked you out for a reason. Butt out.
I just heard someone say it on TV. And once again I wonder: When did "kids" become "kiddos?"
I'm in constant amazement at how quickly these days universally available media brings change to spoken language. It used to take years. Now it seems to be a matter of days.
I'm in constant amazement at how quickly these days universally available media brings change to spoken language. It used to take years. Now it seems to be a matter of days.
August 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I just heard someone say it on TV. And once again I wonder: When did "kids" become "kiddos?"
I'm in constant amazement at how quickly these days universally available media brings change to spoken language. It used to take years. Now it seems to be a matter of days.
I'm in constant amazement at how quickly these days universally available media brings change to spoken language. It used to take years. Now it seems to be a matter of days.
