Today’s #coffee pick: got into my stash for some decaf today with Starbux brand House Blend, said to have cocoa and toffee notes. Nice sweet, chocolatey aroma from the bag (how long has this been in my stash anyway? Hm…best not to dwell on that). Into the #espresso machine it went.

Today’s #Thanksgiving #coffee pick:seriously, what else am I going to drink today but #pumpkinspice coffee? Today it comes from Dunkin. Into the #espresso machine with you! Nice aroma while brewing, not quite enough to overshadow the aromas from my other #solofeast preparations, but still very nice.

Today’s #coffee pick: went local-ish with Paramount Coffee brand out of Lansing, MI. Time to “Fall In Love” with Vanilla Nut Cream. Subtly sweet aroma from the bag, with some warm notes. Into the #espresso machine it went. Wanted to add some hazelnut syrup but for some reason could not find it.

Good news. Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects. If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.

I’m bummed.

It’s wild how MAGA falls in love with people like nepo baby developer Bill Pulte, who was born on 3rd base and thinks he hit a triple, because he investigated Schiff, then he rolls out a plan for a lifetime of debt slavery with 50-year mortgages and they are somehow surprised.

No clear link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy, autism: Review #TheHill

Today’s #coffee pick: I went with New Mexico Piñon Coffee, a recent acquisition gifted to me by a visiting dear friend, said to have a smooth and subtle flavor inspired by the piñon nut native to the southwest. (The coffee, not the friend.) First off, this sucker did NOT want to be opened.

Today’s #coffee pick: Death Wish brand (because of course) chocolate hazelnut. What better way to send off All Hallows and settle into November? Into the #espresso machine it went. Lovely chocolate aroma while brewing. Rare opportunity to pull out my hazelnut syrup. Just a splash or two.

I JUST finished this book. No, not book — masterpiece. I read the audiobook, which is in and of itself a piece of art. If you have read the physical copy, I can not recommend the audiobook highly enough. If you have read neither, you know what to do.

Hm…now some of JerGnome’s friends are showing up. What’s going on here? JerGnome? Am I going to have to get some more glasses out? You might have told me.

JerGnome the Vampire Wizard, NaGnomi the Spider Druid and GnoMark the WereBat sure look like they’re up to something. GnoMark even brought one of his cousins back from the woods! What are they up to?

Letitia James launches portal for New Yorkers to submit photos, videos of ICE

🧊✈️ BRAZIL⛓️🇧🇷 👉 An Omni Air 767 (tail:N423AX) on an ICE mission to South America departs Bogota en route to Belo Horizonte 👀

Will ANY Republican in Congress who isn’t retiring say ANYTHING about Trump destroying our White House? Are they just going to this madman do whatever he wants like a king? This desecration should be used by every Dem candidate against every Repub for every office everywhere.

"US Marshal shot during immigration enforcement in LA" * article explains he was shot by an ICE officer whose weapon discharged when he used it to smash a car window

“He must be eliminated”: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for alleged Jeffries death threat

Legal experts are sounding the alarm on a shocking federal appeals court ruling that all but permitted President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops into Portland, Oregon. They warn that, if upheld, the order would give Trump unbridled power to use the military domestically

Trump is compromised. On Epstein. AND we see it AGAIN with Putin. Almost every person I know outside the US finds this obvious. Everything I've learned in behavioral psychology, supports this. HIS behavior supports this, daily! Occam's Razor supports this. Trump IS compromised.

You know who else wanted to “end the war”? ☑️ Hitler By colonizing a bunch of neighboring states and killing everyone who disagreed

I wrote a brief article on age perception in fiction that is now available at BookTrib. booktrib.com/2025/10/17/k...

Men assume Pride & Prejudice is a Hallmark romance when the plot is driven by the Bennet sisters’ fear of starvation because they will be homeless when their father dies. It’s a book about money, about people, and those who dismiss it as saccharine fluff are cheating themselves.

How bad does a Trump/Hegseth media policy have to be for Fox, Newsmax, Daily Caller, Washington Times and Washington Examiner not to sign it? They’re expanding their propaganda machine. Plain and simple. And they’re doing in plain sight.🚨🇺🇸 🚨🇺🇸

Today’s #coffee pick: Vampire brand (because what else would I drink right now) Nocturnal French roast, said to have notes of smoked raspberry, dark chocolate and anise. A fine excuse to bring out my raspberry syrup. Very mild aroma from the bag. Into the #espresso machine it went.

There are so many things wrong with this.

Now that's a leader! She's going to wipe that gold toilet with him #TeamLeticaJames #TeamAGJames #AGJames

Women in Mexico step up to protect ancient Aztec farms and save a vanishing ecosystem

luciana nedelea -- a winter plague over transylvania

This was never about deporting criminals. It’s about Stephen Miller’s campaign of ethnic cleansing.

This is why I love Chicago so much. Their “we will fuck with you” reserves are BOTTOMLESS.

Navarro: 'we are just in the most beautiful place we've been I think ever with respect to trade' *In Q2 2024, China bought over $3 billion in soybeans from U.S. farmers. This year, they’ve bought $0.

This is so embarrassing for Mike Johnson.

How to spend a Sunday evening

Today’s #coffee pick: Got into my stash for some Dunkin Midnight, said to be rich and full bodied. (Is it just me or is that kind of a generic description for when you can’t think of what to say about it?) Mildly sweet aroma from the bag, maybe a little hint of vanilla. Into the #espresso machine.

The White House told a federal watchdog office overseeing the Trump administration that it would cut off its congressionally approved funding for the upcoming fiscal year, forcing the agency to close at midnight today. This move was separate from the broader budget

a third moment of calm is essential today

Five days ago, an ICE agent shoved a woman asking questions about the detention of her husband. Today they attacked two journalists. We cannot accept or normalize what has now become routine violence at 26 Federal Plaza. It has no place in our city.

Cops are great

Missouri’s governor signed the GOP’s congressional gerrymander into law, likely handing Trump an additional GOP seat in Congress. The seat comes at the cost of Kansas City’s Black voters, who will now be split and packed into red-leaning districts.

IRS employees take our job seriously. So many of us are absolutely furious over the rampant waste of taxpayer dollars. We have to collect it. It is hard work. All positions. So sure, take our work, and go golfing, bring Generals in for grooming and bullying TED talk, occupying peaceful cities. 1.

Today’s #coffee pick: Death Wish Coffee Co. brand chocolate hazelnut. I will not quip the old quote about this being a good day to die, but it is a fine day for Death Wish. Into the #espresso machine it went.

🧊🧵✈️ ICE AIR – MON 22 SEP 2025 👉 Sunday's ICE Air flights included two stops at the Everglades Concentration Camp (still not closed) and one stop at Guantanamo 👀 Follow this thread for updates ⤵️

this is an incredible bargain for anyone who loves STRANGE SHORT STORIES!

Today’s #coffee pick: Went local-ish (Lansing, MI) with Paramount Coffee brand “Fall In Love” vanilla nut. Very nice, sweet aroma from the bag, despite having sat in my stash for a while (I know, I’m bad about using things up). Into the #espresso machine it went. Nice aroma while brewing too.

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