I've been burned too many times to get too optimistic about Democrats' chances in Texas, but I will say that the national party doesn't usually send us the big guns.

THIS IS HUGE 🌊 Democrat Quentin Wiltz won the Pearland, Texas mayor's race. Pearland is a Republican stronghold, and its 135,000 residents have consistently voted for Trump in every election since 2016. Not anymore. Congrats, Mayor 👏🏾 📸: FactPost News

The electricity just went out.

Thankfully.

Thankfully.

Video | Filmfestival Cannes trapt af met ere-Gouden Palm voor Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson et Elijah Wood #cannes

Peter Jackson, Frodo y una espectacular Joan Collins,en la primera alfombra roja de Cannes https://www.europesays.com/es/547591/ Cannes (Francia), 12 may (EFE).- Peter Jackson, acompañado por Elijah Wood, inolvidable Frodo en la saga ‘El señor…

Peter Jackson receives the Palme d’Or at Cannes from Elijah Wood in a colorful opening ceremony Peter Jackson says he's not really a "Palmée kind of guy," but the Cannes Film Festival made him one anyway as the beloved director received an honorary Palme d'Or on Tuesday night as the 2026 Cannes…

Cannes Kicks Off With Peter Jackson and Lack of Hollywood Stars https://www.newsbeep.com/us/639234/ The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which launched on Tuesday night, is missing big studio movies…

A man was walking a young Golden Retriever by my house this morning. We talked for awhile. The dog just sat and stared at me. She was very polite though. 🐾

Cleopatra Canna blooming in my yard this morning.

From the CS Monitor. Venture capitalists are pouring money into women’s sports. Eight new professional leagues have launched since 2020. Deloitte predicts the global women’s sports industry will surpass $3 billion in revenue this year – an increase of 340% since 2022.

I was listening to the Beatles channel on SiriusXM today, and I tried to remember their first manager's name. It was Brian Epstein. ☹️ No relationship to the horrible pedo. Thank God.

Discover the hidden side of Sequoia National Park, a place where adventure and wonder meet. From delicate crystal draperies to towering stalagmites, every feature tells a story millions of years in the making. Crystal Cave. youtu.be/miXR7G1cli0

It would be about time…

Trump's at 36-63 in the new Ipsos/Reuters poll. This article has a bunch of interesting graphs of presidential approval by various subgroups for Trump 1.0, Biden, & Trump 2.0. www.reuters.com/data/trumps-...

Pete Hegseth's hearing before House Approps Defense Subcommittee started at 8am Hegseth & Caine are scheduled to testify before Senate Approps at 10:30 Stream the House hearing here: appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hea...

Love these men so much. 🥺❤️ Stephen Colbert reunites with his Strike Force Five podcast co-hosts for a rowdy group interview that went far too long for one broadcast episode. Special thanks to Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver! youtu.be/iU3PSAAgbrU

Rings of Power season 3 premieres on November 11.

"This is the moment to be honest about what has to come next," writes @jamilsmith.bsky.social. "Democrats must pass a new Voting Rights Act. In that new bill, whenever it arrives, there must be a federal ban on gerrymandering in congressional districts."

No amount of UFO headlines is going to make people forget Epstein.

Katie Porter on CNN www.cnn.com/2026/05/11/p...

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It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.

I'm rewatching Castle Impossible season 1. Season 2 will start May 26 on HGTV and Discovery Plus. It's really fun to watch, if you like that sort of thing. www.aol.com/lifestyle/hg...

Inn This Together entertainmentnow.com/hgtv/ben-eri...

“Castle Impossible” returns with season 2 on May 26 at 9 p.m. ET. HGTV announced that the show would be back for a 2nd season, noting that “renovators Daphne and Ian Fig will continue the restoration of her late grandfather’s 500-year-old chateau on a 130-acre estate just outside of Paris, France.”

Ben and Erin Napier’s spinoff show “Home Town: Inn This Together” premieres on May 10 at 8 p.m. ET on HGTV. The Napiers help friends Jim and Mallorie Rasberry and Josh Nowell restore the 1930 Kress building in downtown Laurel.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated yesterday on NBC’s Meet the Press that the Trump administration is open to pausing the federal gas tax. That would reduce the cost of a gallon by about 18 cents. I wonder if they'd reinstate it? Those funds are needed.

The term "bougie" is thrown around a lot nowadays. The current term is akin to "upper class". It comes from the word bourgeosie, from old times. Here's more info about it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourgeo...

I had a rough weekend. I'm feeling better today. 🙏

Thanks to the Universe for giving us Martin Short. ❤️ youtu.be/EgWMMDm1W1Y

I watched the first 3 X-Men movies today. There are still more left for another day.

Trump's failed Truth Social media lost $406 million in the quarter. He monetizes his presidency by having the Palm Beach Florida airport "honor" him by putting his name on it, and giving him the exclusive right to sell his Name, Image & Likeness on all merchandise sold there! youtu.be/xrz4f9G2VgE

I think so too.

🤔 Good point.

World Donkey Day is celebrated annually on May 8 to recognize these intelligent, hardworking animals and raise awareness about their welfare.

I needed this.

"For the sensitive among us, the noise can be too much." -Jim Carrey #FlowersonFriday #bloomscrolling #nature #photography #gardens #wellbeing

I bought an air conditioned little house for cats for the cat who lives on my porch. It was terrible to put together. My neighbor did it for me. Now I hope Lady Girl uses it. 🙏

California voters, make sure you vote to approve the so called Billionaires Tax. Google founder Sergey Brin's wealth has DOUBLED to $311 billion since Trump's election. Now he's spending $57M to oppose a 5% billionaires' wealth tax in California.

From the Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org/faster-not-f...

Praying for our country. 🙏 The US was founded under the belief that all people are created equal. Let it be so.

The Mandalorian and Grogu movie poster for the 3D version. Opens May 22.

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Pet Safety Guide for Hot Weather. Protect them.

It's truly embarrassing that America's obsession with reality shows gave permission for unqualified Spencer Pratt to run for office. The Sandy Hook denying, crystals hawking, teen photos of Mary Kate Olsen seller should never ever be close to being Los Angeles next mayor.

After Missouri voters passed ballot measures to enshrine abortion rights and establish paid sick leave, GOP state legislators overturned them. Now voters may have to pass another referendum just to protect the progress they've made. The GOP's contempt for democracy is absurd.