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I have a busy morning–laundry and a long hair appointment. So I got started early–getting the laundry going–when i hear this noise coming from the washing machine. Something metal was banding in there, so I thought hubby left something in the pocket of his jeans. Pulled them out and nope…pockets empty. Started it back up–same noise. Opened the machine and rolled up my sleeves and went digging. I found it at the bottom…my fitbit. it must have fallen off my wrist and into the washer while i was putting the clothes in. I dried it off and restarted the washer. we’ll see if it’s still usable.
Morning Filly!
I’m back and it seems to be working. I haven’t done my morning walk yet, so that will really be the test.
think maybe he’s looking for jake?
good article exposing the hypocrisy of the not just the left, but most of congress.
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Taking another giant step back from the Democrats’ 2020 Antifa-BLM riots, consider all the ways that U.S. lawmakers have made Americans less safe over the last fifty years. Since the ’70s, Americans have consistently highlighted (1) crime and (2) illegal immigration as significant challenges to their way of life. Knowing this, Democrat and Republican politicians have cycled through various promises, lies, and excuses over the last five decades as they pretend to fight crime and illegal immigration while really doing little to address either threat.
During the Obama and Biden presidencies, Democrats went so far as to call for open borders, mass amnesty for illegal aliens, the defunding of local police forces, an end to the enforcement of many property crimes, and clemency for violent offenders serving time in prison. Once again, Democrats pushed for these policies while simultaneously demanding that the Second Amendment be repealed and Americans be disarmed.
Lawmakers’ pro-crime policies and “criminal justice” reforms have occurred at exactly the same time that they sense their personal security in jeopardy. Coincidence? Of course not. When you put murderers, rapists, and thieves back on the streets, incidents of murder, rape, and theft rise. When you open up America’s borders to foreign soldiers, narco-terrorists, and America-hating zealots, you get a concomitant rise in industrial sabotage, cartel violence, and acts of terrorism. Members of Congress take one look at the chaos and general threats to their lives and demand around-the-clock personal security. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans living inside Democrat-controlled jurisdictions have to jump through administrative hoops and beg municipal authorities for permission to carry firearms.
To me, it seems only fair that those who intentionally put our country at greater risk should be the first ones to disarm. At the very least, they should not receive the benefits of extra security while dooming regular Americans to lives with less security and greater violence.
Congress’s hypocrisy when it comes to the security of lawmakers versus the security of regular Americans is part of a much broader problem: Lawmakers see themselves as separate from and superior to the rest of society. Adam Schiff and his colleagues apparently believe that they are entitled to commit mortgage fraud with impunity. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar apparently believes that she can commit immigration fraud while putting the interests of Somalia ahead of those of the United States. Nancy Pelosi and the many rags-to-riches members of Congress apparently believe that they should be able to use nonpublic information to make a fortune on the stock market. Lawmakers apparently believe that it is appropriate to flood public schools across the country with illegal aliens who struggle to speak English while sending their own children to well guarded private institutions. In other words, members of Congress insist on one set of rules for the public while exempting themselves from the consequences of the very laws they pass.
America is not a country of kings, queens, and assorted royalty. This is a place in which the people who represent Americans in Congress are meant to have no additional privileges relative to anyone else. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, and members of Congress should endure equally the policies they force upon American society. At the very least, they shouldn’t be entitled to armed guards while working to disarm everyone else.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump's HUD Secretary Scott Turner is now KICKING OFF ALL illegal aliens from Section 8 housing – demanding proof of citizenship for all Section 8 tenants.
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“‘We Are the Storm’ — The friends and wife of Charlie Kirk honored his life and legacy during an unprecedented memorial service Sunday in Arizona, his adopted home state. But my pick to click is Stephen Miller.”
Julie Kelly, Sep 22, 2025
“Happy Monday! Like most of you, I spent a good part of the afternoon watching the tribute to Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 in Utah. (Still hard to type those words.)
Reports indicate people started lining up in the wee hours of the morning on Sunday hoping to nab a seat in the State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals football team. Mourners eventually filled every seat in the 60,000-seat arena while others watched from overflow areas.
Video montages of Charlie’s life told the story of the kid from suburban Chicago who started the greatest youth political movement in modern times, inspired millions to get involved, got married and became a father relatively young (for this generation at least), and helped Donald Trump win re-election last year.
Speakers included his incredibly courageous and devout wife, who publicly proclaimed her forgiveness of the man who murdered Charlie, Vice President JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Jack Posobiec, and Donald Trump, Jr. among others. The president closed the tribute by describing Charlie, whom he considered like a son, as “a martyr…for American freedom.”
As I watched the speakers offer tender and even funny recollections of their experiences with Charlie while emphasizing his devotion to Christianity, I couldn’t help but wonder how many people, especially teens and young adults, were hearing about the power of faith for the first time? How many were hearing Christian music—the performance of “The Blessing” was mesmerizing and so on point for Charlie’s promotion of faith and family—for the first time, finding themselves unexpectedly moved by it? How many felt an emptiness in their heart momentarily filled in a way that only faith and love and hope can?
Many observed, either on stage or in social media posts, how they felt the hand of God in the arena. My hope is the hand of God extended across the land, touching those who need it most, particularly our youngest generation besieged by loneliness, despair, hopelessness, and fear. And if reporting is accurate, attendance at church since Charlie’s murder skyrocketed as have purchases of the Bible along with other indications of a renewed, or new, interest in Christianity.
But there was some fire and brimstone, too. My friend Jack Posobiec talked of how to fight back and save Western civilization:
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But Stephen Miller, the president’s longtime advisor and dear friend of Charlie, channeled my inner most thoughts. You don’t want to miss this one:
I asked the hairdresser if she knew of Charlie–she said her 2 college age sons just told her about him. they were both upset about his death and described his good works and attitudes. She had no idea.
EXCERPT: “…..Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reminded the funeral-goers that Charlie was a “warrior for country, a warrior for Christ” whose life and death should inspire Christians to do the same.
“He ran the race. He finished the fight. Now it’s our turn. My charge to all of you, live worthy of Charlie Kirk’s sacrifice and put Christ at the center of your life as he advocated for giving his,” Hegseth continued.
In just 12 days, Charlie’s martyrdom sparked a new kind of revival. Mourners at home and abroad marched and sang praises to God in Charlie’s honor. Christians who walked away from church were suddenly inspired by his assassination to venture back. Even people who never believed in God or cracked open a Bible before found themselves pulled to the pews.
Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed the widespread spiritual awakening from the stage on Sunday when he admitted that he has “talked more about Jesus Christ in the past two weeks than I have my entire time in public life.
“That is an undeniable legacy of the great Charlie Kirk,” Vance proclaimed.
.@VP: "I always felt a little uncomfortable talking about talking about my faith in public… I have talked more about Jesus Christ in the past two weeks than I have my entire time in public life — and that is an undeniable legacy of the great Charlie Kirk." pic.twitter.com/hqLkt9w7M7
As Tucker Carlson noted in his speech, the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection is not easily subdued.
🚨TUCKER CARLSON: “Any attempt to extinguish the light causes it to burn brighter—every single time. So, as we proceed into whatever comes next, and clearly something is coming next, remember this moment.”pic.twitter.com/AMDmCiNNcW
“This gathering and God’s presence, God’s very obvious presence in this room, the presence of Jesus, is a reminder of what we’ve known for 2,000 years, which is any attempt to extinguish the light causes it to burn brighter — every single time. So, as we proceed into whatever comes next, and clearly something is coming next, remember this moment,” Carlson concluded.”
“Teen rescues baby beaver from river while tubing”
Not The Bee, Harriet Rigby, Sep 21, 2025
ENTIRE ARTICLE: “British Columbia mom Liz Belanger was tubing down the Cowichan River with her 16-year-old son back in August when they heard a strange high-pitched squealing sound. Liz was going too fast to see where the sound was coming from, but her son, following closely behind, spotted a small animal struggling in the rapids.
The teen reached his hand into the water and scooped up the animal as he floated by. He didn’t realize what it was until the baby animal curled up in his arms and he saw its tiny paddle tail. Connor told CTV News,
It felt awesome and I felt super protective of it immediately.
He took his role as protector seriously, figuring out where to take the baby animal and continuing to cradle the beaver in his arms on the drive to the North Island Wildlife Rescue Association.
The baby beaver was estimated to be only a week old, likely swept out of its beaver dam due to changing water levels on the river. If Connor hadn’t happened to be floating by at the time, the baby animal wouldn’t have been able to survive on its own.
A few still-shots from mom’s Facebook vid:
Connor’s mom said of the rescue,
If anyone is going to have this experience, it’s going to be Connor. He just has so much empathy for animals.
She went on to say,
It’s such a Canadian experience! We rescued a baby beaver! Who gets to do that?!
The beaver, named “Timber” by the Wildlife Rescue Association, is doing great and should be released into the wild once she’s old enough to live on her own.”
“This would be a bold new direction for the UK if he can pull this off. Nigel Farage will ban all foreign nationals from claiming any form of welfare if he wins the next election. The Reform leader will warn at a press conference today that the UK is turning into a “food bank for the World” as the benefits bill continues to spiral out of control.
And he will confirm that only UK citizens will be able to claim state handouts if Reform wins the next election. Foreign nationals who successfully apply to become a UK citizen would then get the same rights. Farage is expected to increase the threshold to obtain a British passport, possibly by linking it to their income, meaning far fewer are likely to gain citizenship. This, he will argue, will save taxpayers £230 billion ($310bil US).”
“No Hamburger Tuesday,” New York City, 1942. During World War II, even the simplest meals reflected the demands of the home front. On 42nd Street in New York City, this diner enforced a “No Hamburger Tuesday” policy, serving hot dogs instead.
The restriction was part of broader rationing efforts designed to conserve meat for the military. Diners and restaurants across the country were asked to comply, ensuring supplies reached soldiers overseas.
For many New Yorkers, the substitution was a small but daily reminder of the war. Hot dogs, cheaper and easier to prepare, became a patriotic stand-in for the nation’s favorite sandwich.
This moment in 1942 highlights how everyday life adapted to wartime sacrifice – showing that even a lunch counter became part of America’s collective effort.”
“A study published in Oncotarget revealed something remarkable: dandelion root extract (DRE) reduced the survival of colorectal cancer cells by more than 95% in lab conditions – within just 48 hours.
Important note: this doesn’t mean an immediate cure for people. Laboratory studies suggest that DRE has anti-cancer properties against various cancer cell lines, including leukemia, colon, and pancreatic cancer. Some studies indicate that it selectively induces cell death in cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. More research is needed to confirm these effects in humans. But it’s a promising discovery that could open doors to new treatments in the future.”
well the deer LOVE them. they hoover them up wherever they grow! and my grandmother made and loved dandelion wine. hubby said his mom would throw them in salads.
“Japanese forces on Bougainville were still strong and organized in the first months of 1944. In March, they launched a massive counterattack against the American perimeter. The battle began with a massive artillery bombardment of the entire American sector on the morning of 8 March.
Their objective was to drive the American forces back into the sea, and retake the airfields. But despite the heaviest concentration of artillery support that the Japanese would mount during the entire Solomons campaign, the offensive was doomed. Japanese intelligence estimates greatly underestimated the size of American forces on the island. Allied artillery and airpower struck back to essentially silence the Japanese artillery barrage.
The battle began in earnest the following day, and over the course of the next week, three separate Japanese assault groups threw themselves against the semicircular defensive line.
During the Japanese attack, alongside the forces of the 182nd Army infantry, there were Seabeas fighting as well. One Seabee, E.C. Scarborough searched his foxhole for more ammo. He found and opened a package of gun clips that contained a slip of paper upon which was printed “Inspected by Mrs. Bernice Scarborough” – his wife.
There is a fascinating back story to all the action there. You’ll find it here.”
“When Star Wars premiered in May 1977, even its cast and crew had little idea of the cultural juggernaut it would become. Alec Guinness, already an accomplished actor with an Academy Award to his name, viewed his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi with some skepticism.
In fact, he reportedly found some of the dialogue clunky and even doubted whether the film would resonate with audiences. Yet, shrewdly, Guinness negotiated a deal that included a small percentage of the film’s profits—something highly unusual at the time for an actor in his position.
Just nine days after the movie’s release, Guinness confided in his diary that he was hopeful the percentage might yield him around £100,000 if the film managed to perform like Spielberg’s Jaws.
What unfolded was beyond his imagination: Star Wars exploded into a worldwide phenomenon, earning hundreds of millions and spawning a multi-decade franchise. Guinness’s share ultimately netted him an estimated $95 million over the years for less than half an hour of actual screen time.
my cousin is at my aunt’s visiting and they are looking at old family pictures and sending me ones of me as a child, as a teenager, in my sister’s wedding wearing that ugly yellow gown…LOL and we’re all laughing.
Just The News: “ABC announced on Monday that Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return to air on Tuesday, nearly a week after the network took the program off because of backlash over the host’s comments on Charlie Kirk.
The network pulled the show last Wednesday after condemning Kimmel’s monologue in which he claimed President Donald Trump’s “MAGA gang” was trying to politically benefit from the murder of Kirk. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them,” Kimmel said during the monologue.
ABC said that it has spent the past week having conversations with Kimmel about his recent comments and has decided to bring the show back on air, effective Tuesday, NBC News reported.
“Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” Disney, which owns ABC, said in a statement. “It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive. We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” it added.
The decision comes after the network faced heavy backlash over concern that the Trump administration had censored Kimmel. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr had threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses over Kimmel’s comments.
A group of over 400 celebrities wrote in a letter to the network on Monday that the decision to remove Kimmel constituted a “dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation.” It was signed by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech,” the letter says. “Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country.”
Just The News: “The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether President Donald Trump has the authority to fire certain board members of independent agencies instead of Congress having to be involved. The Supreme Court decided to take the case after it ruled in a 6-3 split that Trump can fire Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), while the case plays out, per the Associated Press.
The high court will be ruling on whether to overturn a Franklin Roosevelt-era precedent, established in 1935, that determined a board member can only be removed by a president for misconduct or neglect of duty. The Trump administration has argued that the president should have the authority to fire board members who work for the executive branch.
The case comes after Trump tried to fire Democratic members of the FTC, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Federal Reserve board of governors.
“Congress, as everyone agrees, prohibited each of those presidential removals,” liberal Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan wrote in a minority decision. “Yet the majority, stay order by stay order, has handed full control of all those agencies to the President.”
The justices are expected to hear the case in December.”
“Norway’s 800-Year-Old Wooden Church: The Borgund Stave Church was built entirely from wood—no nails, no screws, just raw Viking stubbornness. If anyone in the States in interested in seeing one of these without going out of country, Minnesota even built a knockoff, complete with Viking ship. Basically, IKEA but without the Allen wrench…”
a smell a rat…
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BREAKING NEWS: @ZohranKMamdani was just hit with a complaint to the Federal Election Commission, filed by a prominent investigative journalist! Details below.
Award-winning investigative journalist Tina Dupuy said: “When I read the disclosures, I noted a couple of patterns and details that are well-known red flags for straw donors schemes.”
According to the complaint and filings, this pro-Mamdani SuperPAC’s public disclosures with the NYCCFB have several red flags that together warrant further investigation:
Red Flag Number One: Two employees of Center for American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a 501(c)(3) long suspected of ties to terrorists are treasurers of a SuperPAC, the Unity & Justice Fund (UJF), which donated $100,000 to New Yorkers for Lower Costs supporting Mamdani. Because one of these employees serves as a CAIR chapter director, the arrangement raises the appearance of a charitable endorsement, which is prohibited by law. If any 501(c)(3) resources were used in connection with the fundraising, that too would violate federal restrictions. Most importantly, the structure could create the impression that CAIR itself is soliciting funds for Mr. Mamdani – a form of political activity that would be unlawful for a 501(c)(3).
Red Flag Number Two: Multiple people who are listed as unemployed donated up to $50,000. While they’re free to do so with their own money, these donations suggest there could be a straw donor scheme. Donating to a campaign or political committee must be from the individual’s own personal money and not another funding source. These straw donor schemes can hide foreign money and foreign influence in our elections.
Red Flag Number Three: One individual with ties to two nonprofit organizations contributed a total of $151,500 through multiple donations made over just eight days. Nonprofits have been a device in previous straw donor schemes.
WASHINGTON—SEPTEMBER 22, 2025—Speaking from the Roosevelt Room today, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced bold new actions to confront the nation’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD) epidemic, which has surged nearly 400% since 2000 and now affects 1 in 31 American children.
“For too long, families have been left without answers or options as autism rates have soared,” Secretary Kennedy said. “Today, we are taking bold action—opening the door to the first FDA-recognized treatment pathway, informing doctors and families about potential risks, and investing in groundbreaking research. We will follow the science, restore trust, and deliver hope to millions of American families.”
First, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will act on a potential treatment for speech-related deficits associated with ASD. The FDA today is publishing a Federal Register notice outlining a label update for leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, which has been associated with autism. This action establishes the first FDA-recognized therapeutic for children with cerebral folate deficiency and autistic symptoms.
The change will authorize treatment for children with ASD, with continued use if children show language, social, or adaptive gains. Following the label update for ASD, state Medicaid programs will be able to cover leucovorin for the indication of ASD, in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Finally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will launch confirmatory trials and new research into the impact of leucovorin including safety studies.
While promising, it is important to note that leucovorin is not a cure for ASD and may only lead to improvements in speech-related deficits for a subset of children with ASD. Furthermore, this treatment must be administered under close medical supervision and in conjunction with other non-pharmacological approaches for children with ASD (e.g., behavioral therapy).
“As a physician, I have seen how devastating autism spectrum disorder can be for children and their families,” CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said. “Today’s actions represent an unprecedented, comprehensive approach to deepen our understanding of the causes of autism, share what we know and don’t know based on current research, and ensure that every child has a better chance to thrive. By providing access to a drug to treat symptoms associated with autism, we are providing hope to families and providers who have until today had very limited options.”
Second, HHS will act on acetaminophen. Today, the FDA will issue a physician notice and begin the process to initiate a safety label change for acetaminophen (Tylenol and similar products). HHS will launch a nationwide public service campaign to inform families and protect public health.
The FDA is responding to prior clinical and laboratory studies that suggest a potential association between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. FDA also recognizes that there are contrary studies showing no association and that there can be risks for untreated fever in pregnancy, both for the mother and fetus.
Given the conflicting literature and lack of clear causal evidence, HHS wants to encourage clinicians to exercise their best judgment in use of acetaminophen for fevers and pain in pregnancy by prescribing the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration when treatment is required. Furthermore, FDA recognizes that acetaminophen is often the only tool for fevers and pain in pregnancy, as other alternatives (e.g., NSAIDs) have well documented adverse effects. FDA is partnering with manufacturers to update labeling and drive new research to safeguard mothers, children, and families.
“A growing body of evidence suggests that some children suffering from autism are folate deficient within the brain—a problem that can be treated with leucovorin,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said. “Given the extent of the current autism epidemic, physicians should immediately have this treatment option available for candidate children. We are also sharing new information about the potential risks of acetaminophen so patients can make a more informed decision with their health care provider.”
Third, NIH today is announcing the recipients of the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI), funding 13 projects totaling more than $50 million to transform autism research. ADSI integrates large-scale biological, clinical, and behavioral data with an exposomics approach that examines environmental, nutritional, medical, and social factors alongside genetics.
Projects employ advanced methods such as machine learning and organoid models, address both children and adults across the lifespan, and establish replication hubs to ensure rigor. Each project includes community engagement to align research with the needs of autistic individuals, families, and clinicians.
“Millions of American families who care for autistic kids need scientists to apply gold standard science, expertise, and open minds to figure out how to help these kids,” NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said. “With the Autism Data Science Initiative, NIH is harnessing cutting-edge science to uncover the root causes of autism. We are building knowledge that can improve lives and restore hope for families.”
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Good Morning All!
I have a busy morning–laundry and a long hair appointment. So I got started early–getting the laundry going–when i hear this noise coming from the washing machine. Something metal was banding in there, so I thought hubby left something in the pocket of his jeans. Pulled them out and nope…pockets empty. Started it back up–same noise. Opened the machine and rolled up my sleeves and went digging. I found it at the bottom…my fitbit. it must have fallen off my wrist and into the washer while i was putting the clothes in. I dried it off and restarted the washer. we’ll see if it’s still usable.
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Morning, Pat! Hope it still works…..Wheezer was waiting and wanted to come inside again but I’m not going there – I don’t want another inside cat.
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Morning Filly!
I’m back and it seems to be working. I haven’t done my morning walk yet, so that will really be the test.
think maybe he’s looking for jake?
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Could be, I suppose…..
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good article exposing the hypocrisy of the not just the left, but most of congress.
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Taking another giant step back from the Democrats’ 2020 Antifa-BLM riots, consider all the ways that U.S. lawmakers have made Americans less safe over the last fifty years. Since the ’70s, Americans have consistently highlighted (1) crime and (2) illegal immigration as significant challenges to their way of life. Knowing this, Democrat and Republican politicians have cycled through various promises, lies, and excuses over the last five decades as they pretend to fight crime and illegal immigration while really doing little to address either threat.
During the Obama and Biden presidencies, Democrats went so far as to call for open borders, mass amnesty for illegal aliens, the defunding of local police forces, an end to the enforcement of many property crimes, and clemency for violent offenders serving time in prison. Once again, Democrats pushed for these policies while simultaneously demanding that the Second Amendment be repealed and Americans be disarmed.
Lawmakers’ pro-crime policies and “criminal justice” reforms have occurred at exactly the same time that they sense their personal security in jeopardy. Coincidence? Of course not. When you put murderers, rapists, and thieves back on the streets, incidents of murder, rape, and theft rise. When you open up America’s borders to foreign soldiers, narco-terrorists, and America-hating zealots, you get a concomitant rise in industrial sabotage, cartel violence, and acts of terrorism. Members of Congress take one look at the chaos and general threats to their lives and demand around-the-clock personal security. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans living inside Democrat-controlled jurisdictions have to jump through administrative hoops and beg municipal authorities for permission to carry firearms.
To me, it seems only fair that those who intentionally put our country at greater risk should be the first ones to disarm. At the very least, they should not receive the benefits of extra security while dooming regular Americans to lives with less security and greater violence.
Congress’s hypocrisy when it comes to the security of lawmakers versus the security of regular Americans is part of a much broader problem: Lawmakers see themselves as separate from and superior to the rest of society. Adam Schiff and his colleagues apparently believe that they are entitled to commit mortgage fraud with impunity. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar apparently believes that she can commit immigration fraud while putting the interests of Somalia ahead of those of the United States. Nancy Pelosi and the many rags-to-riches members of Congress apparently believe that they should be able to use nonpublic information to make a fortune on the stock market. Lawmakers apparently believe that it is appropriate to flood public schools across the country with illegal aliens who struggle to speak English while sending their own children to well guarded private institutions. In other words, members of Congress insist on one set of rules for the public while exempting themselves from the consequences of the very laws they pass.
America is not a country of kings, queens, and assorted royalty. This is a place in which the people who represent Americans in Congress are meant to have no additional privileges relative to anyone else. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, and members of Congress should endure equally the policies they force upon American society. At the very least, they shouldn’t be entitled to armed guards while working to disarm everyone else.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/09/lawmakers_should_endure_the_consequences_of_their_policies.html
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“‘We Are the Storm’ — The friends and wife of Charlie Kirk honored his life and legacy during an unprecedented memorial service Sunday in Arizona, his adopted home state. But my pick to click is Stephen Miller.”
Julie Kelly, Sep 22, 2025
“Happy Monday! Like most of you, I spent a good part of the afternoon watching the tribute to Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 in Utah. (Still hard to type those words.)
Reports indicate people started lining up in the wee hours of the morning on Sunday hoping to nab a seat in the State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals football team. Mourners eventually filled every seat in the 60,000-seat arena while others watched from overflow areas.
Video montages of Charlie’s life told the story of the kid from suburban Chicago who started the greatest youth political movement in modern times, inspired millions to get involved, got married and became a father relatively young (for this generation at least), and helped Donald Trump win re-election last year.
Speakers included his incredibly courageous and devout wife, who publicly proclaimed her forgiveness of the man who murdered Charlie, Vice President JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Jack Posobiec, and Donald Trump, Jr. among others. The president closed the tribute by describing Charlie, whom he considered like a son, as “a martyr…for American freedom.”
As I watched the speakers offer tender and even funny recollections of their experiences with Charlie while emphasizing his devotion to Christianity, I couldn’t help but wonder how many people, especially teens and young adults, were hearing about the power of faith for the first time? How many were hearing Christian music—the performance of “The Blessing” was mesmerizing and so on point for Charlie’s promotion of faith and family—for the first time, finding themselves unexpectedly moved by it? How many felt an emptiness in their heart momentarily filled in a way that only faith and love and hope can?
Many observed, either on stage or in social media posts, how they felt the hand of God in the arena. My hope is the hand of God extended across the land, touching those who need it most, particularly our youngest generation besieged by loneliness, despair, hopelessness, and fear. And if reporting is accurate, attendance at church since Charlie’s murder skyrocketed as have purchases of the Bible along with other indications of a renewed, or new, interest in Christianity.
But there was some fire and brimstone, too. My friend Jack Posobiec talked of how to fight back and save Western civilization:
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But Stephen Miller, the president’s longtime advisor and dear friend of Charlie, channeled my inner most thoughts. You don’t want to miss this one:
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https://www.declassified.live/p/we-are-the-storm
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I asked the hairdresser if she knew of Charlie–she said her 2 college age sons just told her about him. they were both upset about his death and described his good works and attitudes. She had no idea.
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EXCERPT: “…..Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reminded the funeral-goers that Charlie was a “warrior for country, a warrior for Christ” whose life and death should inspire Christians to do the same.
“He ran the race. He finished the fight. Now it’s our turn. My charge to all of you, live worthy of Charlie Kirk’s sacrifice and put Christ at the center of your life as he advocated for giving his,” Hegseth continued.
In just 12 days, Charlie’s martyrdom sparked a new kind of revival. Mourners at home and abroad marched and sang praises to God in Charlie’s honor. Christians who walked away from church were suddenly inspired by his assassination to venture back. Even people who never believed in God or cracked open a Bible before found themselves pulled to the pews.
Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed the widespread spiritual awakening from the stage on Sunday when he admitted that he has “talked more about Jesus Christ in the past two weeks than I have my entire time in public life.
“That is an undeniable legacy of the great Charlie Kirk,” Vance proclaimed.
As Tucker Carlson noted in his speech, the good news of Christ’s death and resurrection is not easily subdued.
“This gathering and God’s presence, God’s very obvious presence in this room, the presence of Jesus, is a reminder of what we’ve known for 2,000 years, which is any attempt to extinguish the light causes it to burn brighter — every single time. So, as we proceed into whatever comes next, and clearly something is coming next, remember this moment,” Carlson concluded.”
https://thefederalist.com/2025/09/22/100-million-witness-the-power-of-the-gospel-forgiveness-at-charlie-kirk-memorial/
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just took my morning walk and the fitbit seems to be working.
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Ha! Finally got the rest of the fence line sprayed! And, of course, it’s clouding up….hope any rain is (1) light and (2) holds off for a while yet…..
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send it to us…PLEASE!!!
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I wish I could!!!
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But it passed on by and the sun is out again…..
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LOL.
it was cloudy here all day. when i was at the hairdresser’s place, I got maybe 20 drops on my windshield. but the sun’s out here too,
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“Teen rescues baby beaver from river while tubing”
Not The Bee, Harriet Rigby, Sep 21, 2025
ENTIRE ARTICLE: “British Columbia mom Liz Belanger was tubing down the Cowichan River with her 16-year-old son back in August when they heard a strange high-pitched squealing sound. Liz was going too fast to see where the sound was coming from, but her son, following closely behind, spotted a small animal struggling in the rapids.
The teen reached his hand into the water and scooped up the animal as he floated by. He didn’t realize what it was until the baby animal curled up in his arms and he saw its tiny paddle tail. Connor told CTV News,
He took his role as protector seriously, figuring out where to take the baby animal and continuing to cradle the beaver in his arms on the drive to the North Island Wildlife Rescue Association.
The baby beaver was estimated to be only a week old, likely swept out of its beaver dam due to changing water levels on the river. If Connor hadn’t happened to be floating by at the time, the baby animal wouldn’t have been able to survive on its own.
A few still-shots from mom’s Facebook vid:
Connor’s mom said of the rescue,
She went on to say,
The beaver, named “Timber” by the Wildlife Rescue Association, is doing great and should be released into the wild once she’s old enough to live on her own.”
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I LOVE IT TOO!!!
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that’s^^^^why i would never want a cat!
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“This would be a bold new direction for the UK if he can pull this off. Nigel Farage will ban all foreign nationals from claiming any form of welfare if he wins the next election. The Reform leader will warn at a press conference today that the UK is turning into a “food bank for the World” as the benefits bill continues to spiral out of control.
And he will confirm that only UK citizens will be able to claim state handouts if Reform wins the next election. Foreign nationals who successfully apply to become a UK citizen would then get the same rights. Farage is expected to increase the threshold to obtain a British passport, possibly by linking it to their income, meaning far fewer are likely to gain citizenship. This, he will argue, will save taxpayers £230 billion ($310bil US).”
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“No Hamburger Tuesday,” New York City, 1942. During World War II, even the simplest meals reflected the demands of the home front. On 42nd Street in New York City, this diner enforced a “No Hamburger Tuesday” policy, serving hot dogs instead.
The restriction was part of broader rationing efforts designed to conserve meat for the military. Diners and restaurants across the country were asked to comply, ensuring supplies reached soldiers overseas.
For many New Yorkers, the substitution was a small but daily reminder of the war. Hot dogs, cheaper and easier to prepare, became a patriotic stand-in for the nation’s favorite sandwich.
This moment in 1942 highlights how everyday life adapted to wartime sacrifice – showing that even a lunch counter became part of America’s collective effort.”
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now we treat the military like crap!
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“A study published in Oncotarget revealed something remarkable: dandelion root extract (DRE) reduced the survival of colorectal cancer cells by more than 95% in lab conditions – within just 48 hours.
Important note: this doesn’t mean an immediate cure for people. Laboratory studies suggest that DRE has anti-cancer properties against various cancer cell lines, including leukemia, colon, and pancreatic cancer. Some studies indicate that it selectively induces cell death in cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. More research is needed to confirm these effects in humans. But it’s a promising discovery that could open doors to new treatments in the future.”
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well the deer LOVE them. they hoover them up wherever they grow! and my grandmother made and loved dandelion wine. hubby said his mom would throw them in salads.
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“Japanese forces on Bougainville were still strong and organized in the first months of 1944. In March, they launched a massive counterattack against the American perimeter. The battle began with a massive artillery bombardment of the entire American sector on the morning of 8 March.
Their objective was to drive the American forces back into the sea, and retake the airfields. But despite the heaviest concentration of artillery support that the Japanese would mount during the entire Solomons campaign, the offensive was doomed. Japanese intelligence estimates greatly underestimated the size of American forces on the island. Allied artillery and airpower struck back to essentially silence the Japanese artillery barrage.
The battle began in earnest the following day, and over the course of the next week, three separate Japanese assault groups threw themselves against the semicircular defensive line.
During the Japanese attack, alongside the forces of the 182nd Army infantry, there were Seabeas fighting as well. One Seabee, E.C. Scarborough searched his foxhole for more ammo. He found and opened a package of gun clips that contained a slip of paper upon which was printed “Inspected by Mrs. Bernice Scarborough” – his wife.
There is a fascinating back story to all the action there. You’ll find it here.”
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“When Star Wars premiered in May 1977, even its cast and crew had little idea of the cultural juggernaut it would become. Alec Guinness, already an accomplished actor with an Academy Award to his name, viewed his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi with some skepticism.
In fact, he reportedly found some of the dialogue clunky and even doubted whether the film would resonate with audiences. Yet, shrewdly, Guinness negotiated a deal that included a small percentage of the film’s profits—something highly unusual at the time for an actor in his position.
Just nine days after the movie’s release, Guinness confided in his diary that he was hopeful the percentage might yield him around £100,000 if the film managed to perform like Spielberg’s Jaws.
What unfolded was beyond his imagination: Star Wars exploded into a worldwide phenomenon, earning hundreds of millions and spawning a multi-decade franchise. Guinness’s share ultimately netted him an estimated $95 million over the years for less than half an hour of actual screen time.
Nice work if you can get it…”
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whoa!!!!
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Insane!!!!
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my cousin is at my aunt’s visiting and they are looking at old family pictures and sending me ones of me as a child, as a teenager, in my sister’s wedding wearing that ugly yellow gown…LOL and we’re all laughing.
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Just The News: “ABC announced on Monday that Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return to air on Tuesday, nearly a week after the network took the program off because of backlash over the host’s comments on Charlie Kirk.
The network pulled the show last Wednesday after condemning Kimmel’s monologue in which he claimed President Donald Trump’s “MAGA gang” was trying to politically benefit from the murder of Kirk. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them,” Kimmel said during the monologue.
ABC said that it has spent the past week having conversations with Kimmel about his recent comments and has decided to bring the show back on air, effective Tuesday, NBC News reported.
“Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” Disney, which owns ABC, said in a statement. “It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive. We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” it added.
The decision comes after the network faced heavy backlash over concern that the Trump administration had censored Kimmel. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr had threatened to revoke ABC affiliate licenses over Kimmel’s comments.
A group of over 400 celebrities wrote in a letter to the network on Monday that the decision to remove Kimmel constituted a “dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation.” It was signed by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
“We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech,” the letter says. “Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country.”
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pussies.
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Just The News: “The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether President Donald Trump has the authority to fire certain board members of independent agencies instead of Congress having to be involved. The Supreme Court decided to take the case after it ruled in a 6-3 split that Trump can fire Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), while the case plays out, per the Associated Press.
The high court will be ruling on whether to overturn a Franklin Roosevelt-era precedent, established in 1935, that determined a board member can only be removed by a president for misconduct or neglect of duty. The Trump administration has argued that the president should have the authority to fire board members who work for the executive branch.
The case comes after Trump tried to fire Democratic members of the FTC, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Federal Reserve board of governors.
“Congress, as everyone agrees, prohibited each of those presidential removals,” liberal Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan wrote in a minority decision. “Yet the majority, stay order by stay order, has handed full control of all those agencies to the President.”
The justices are expected to hear the case in December.”
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“Norway’s 800-Year-Old Wooden Church: The Borgund Stave Church was built entirely from wood—no nails, no screws, just raw Viking stubbornness. If anyone in the States in interested in seeing one of these without going out of country, Minnesota even built a knockoff, complete with Viking ship. Basically, IKEA but without the Allen wrench…”
https://www.cityofmoorhead.com/departments/parks-recreation/hjemkomst-center
🐱 Eyeless Cat Becomes Stephen King Star
Move over Cujo. “Dory,” a cat with no eyes, just scored a role in The Long Walk. Honestly? Better casting than most humans…https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6910092
👑 Egypt’s Gold Bracelet Melted for $3K
A museum worker stole a Pharaoh’s gold bracelet and sold it for less than its gold value. Anger in Egypt… Ancient curses are about to make that jeweler wish he’d stayed in pottery…https://apnews.com/article/egypt-antiquities-museum-pharaoh-bracelet-stolen-13e6958fe0be0765a6ee77446025d7b7
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I don’t understand about the church–is it one tree carved? otherwise how is it held together?
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I’m guessing possibly wooden pegs?
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yup, you’re probably right!
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a smell a rat…
Jim Walden
@jimfornyc
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BREAKING NEWS: @ZohranKMamdani was just hit with a complaint to the Federal Election Commission, filed by a prominent investigative journalist! Details below.
Award-winning investigative journalist Tina Dupuy said: “When I read the disclosures, I noted a couple of patterns and details that are well-known red flags for straw donors schemes.”
According to the complaint and filings, this pro-Mamdani SuperPAC’s public disclosures with the NYCCFB have several red flags that together warrant further investigation:
Red Flag Number One: Two employees of Center for American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) a 501(c)(3) long suspected of ties to terrorists are treasurers of a SuperPAC, the Unity & Justice Fund (UJF), which donated $100,000 to New Yorkers for Lower Costs supporting Mamdani. Because one of these employees serves as a CAIR chapter director, the arrangement raises the appearance of a charitable endorsement, which is prohibited by law. If any 501(c)(3) resources were used in connection with the fundraising, that too would violate federal restrictions. Most importantly, the structure could create the impression that CAIR itself is soliciting funds for Mr. Mamdani – a form of political activity that would be unlawful for a 501(c)(3).
Red Flag Number Two: Multiple people who are listed as unemployed donated up to $50,000. While they’re free to do so with their own money, these donations suggest there could be a straw donor scheme. Donating to a campaign or political committee must be from the individual’s own personal money and not another funding source. These straw donor schemes can hide foreign money and foreign influence in our elections.
Red Flag Number Three: One individual with ties to two nonprofit organizations contributed a total of $151,500 through multiple donations made over just eight days. Nonprofits have been a device in previous straw donor schemes.
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“HHS’ Bold Actions to Tackle Austism Epidemic: “We’re Going Bold to Tackle Autism”
Robert W Malone MD, MS, Sep 22, 2025
“HHS Press Release (Sept 22, 2025)
“President Trump, Secretary Kennedy Announce Bold Actions to Tackle Autism Epidemic”
WASHINGTON—SEPTEMBER 22, 2025—Speaking from the Roosevelt Room today, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced bold new actions to confront the nation’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD) epidemic, which has surged nearly 400% since 2000 and now affects 1 in 31 American children.
“For too long, families have been left without answers or options as autism rates have soared,” Secretary Kennedy said. “Today, we are taking bold action—opening the door to the first FDA-recognized treatment pathway, informing doctors and families about potential risks, and investing in groundbreaking research. We will follow the science, restore trust, and deliver hope to millions of American families.”
First, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will act on a potential treatment for speech-related deficits associated with ASD. The FDA today is publishing a Federal Register notice outlining a label update for leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency, which has been associated with autism. This action establishes the first FDA-recognized therapeutic for children with cerebral folate deficiency and autistic symptoms.
The change will authorize treatment for children with ASD, with continued use if children show language, social, or adaptive gains. Following the label update for ASD, state Medicaid programs will be able to cover leucovorin for the indication of ASD, in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Finally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will launch confirmatory trials and new research into the impact of leucovorin including safety studies.
While promising, it is important to note that leucovorin is not a cure for ASD and may only lead to improvements in speech-related deficits for a subset of children with ASD. Furthermore, this treatment must be administered under close medical supervision and in conjunction with other non-pharmacological approaches for children with ASD (e.g., behavioral therapy).
“As a physician, I have seen how devastating autism spectrum disorder can be for children and their families,” CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said. “Today’s actions represent an unprecedented, comprehensive approach to deepen our understanding of the causes of autism, share what we know and don’t know based on current research, and ensure that every child has a better chance to thrive. By providing access to a drug to treat symptoms associated with autism, we are providing hope to families and providers who have until today had very limited options.”
Second, HHS will act on acetaminophen. Today, the FDA will issue a physician notice and begin the process to initiate a safety label change for acetaminophen (Tylenol and similar products). HHS will launch a nationwide public service campaign to inform families and protect public health.
The FDA is responding to prior clinical and laboratory studies that suggest a potential association between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. FDA also recognizes that there are contrary studies showing no association and that there can be risks for untreated fever in pregnancy, both for the mother and fetus.
Given the conflicting literature and lack of clear causal evidence, HHS wants to encourage clinicians to exercise their best judgment in use of acetaminophen for fevers and pain in pregnancy by prescribing the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration when treatment is required. Furthermore, FDA recognizes that acetaminophen is often the only tool for fevers and pain in pregnancy, as other alternatives (e.g., NSAIDs) have well documented adverse effects. FDA is partnering with manufacturers to update labeling and drive new research to safeguard mothers, children, and families.
“A growing body of evidence suggests that some children suffering from autism are folate deficient within the brain—a problem that can be treated with leucovorin,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said. “Given the extent of the current autism epidemic, physicians should immediately have this treatment option available for candidate children. We are also sharing new information about the potential risks of acetaminophen so patients can make a more informed decision with their health care provider.”
Third, NIH today is announcing the recipients of the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI), funding 13 projects totaling more than $50 million to transform autism research. ADSI integrates large-scale biological, clinical, and behavioral data with an exposomics approach that examines environmental, nutritional, medical, and social factors alongside genetics.
Projects employ advanced methods such as machine learning and organoid models, address both children and adults across the lifespan, and establish replication hubs to ensure rigor. Each project includes community engagement to align research with the needs of autistic individuals, families, and clinicians.
“Millions of American families who care for autistic kids need scientists to apply gold standard science, expertise, and open minds to figure out how to help these kids,” NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said. “With the Autism Data Science Initiative, NIH is harnessing cutting-edge science to uncover the root causes of autism. We are building knowledge that can improve lives and restore hope for families.”
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https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/hhs-to-study-all-possible-causes-of-autism-including-vaccines/
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Good night, Pat! Never got any rain; skies cleared, sun is shining, and the temp got high enough I had to turn on the a/c.
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Good Night Filly!
we had a decent rain for all of 3 minutes. lol
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Good Night All!
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