Trump is falling over himself to send generous aid to Venezuela in the wake of those horrifying earthquakes. Good. Unfortunately he doesn't have one word of comfort or support for the droves of Americans whose lives have been devastated by violent whether across America. Um ... MAGA?

Paywalled, but kudos on that headline WaPo.

I'm one of those oldsters who never misses the evening news. Almost every night for months, reports of destructive storms across America lead the broadcast. I have no idea how many Americans have suffered devastation over this worsening phenomenon, but I wonder how they feel about this.

*sighing*

I. Am. So. Sick. Of. His. Face.

Go ahead and unmute this 11-second clip to get an idea of how it's going with our Number Two Man And Woman.

That tiny exhilarating-but-fleeting rush you get when you have a brief interaction with someone online and it's clear they're a real & rational human being. JFC. Just keep going, people. We'll get through this eventually (I think).

"Generated with AI, which can make mistakes" The tech that's inflated the financial markets into the stratosphere requires this disclaimer on damn near everything it generates. What could possibly go wrong?

When the next financial meltdown happens—and it will—the speed with which Trump & Co. bailout the banks is going to take your breath away.

'Tis a perfect day to start my Grayson Perry portrait needlepoint by Appletons with artwork by Emily Peacock. OUTSTANDING

Associated Press: Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war Erin: MAGA!

Not one person—including Trump—believes there was any vandalism. Law enforcement is arresting people simply because Donald Trump told them to go find some fall guys for his debacle AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT. This is new, and significantly more dangerous than most Americans understand.

Looks like they're getting ready to install the equipment to download the Pluribus app into all of us humans.

Coming to you LIVE from Geneva On The Lake in Ohio!

Trump: "These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments. Years in jail." Years. In jail. For touching a public installation. Years! Now go ahead and tell me how our courts will save us from our president.

Do I understand all the details in this thread? No, but it gives a glimpse into the realities of our AI "revolution."

There is a metaphor in here, but frankly, I can't find it.

I did not feel safe, but then I saw this footage and now I do feel safe. #Idiocracy

Spied today around Cleveland’s University Circle Neighborhood.

At the Martin Puryear exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art and I finally feel seen.

Politico: This serial miscalculation has undermined Trump’s trade wars and military adventures, aggravated the cost-of-living crisis, weakened the Republican Party and battered Trump’s bonds with the global right. Erin: That's the best thing you've ever printed.

Trump's voice has subtle but considerable power. This clip exposes it for what it is: a manipulative device. Just listen to how weird and downright sexual Trump sounds (particularly considering the content) when you are forced to watch Rubio as Trump speaks.

That feeling you get when you see a vintage landau roof

Hey ... Does anyone know if we sent that $20 billion in US tax dollars to Argentina yet?

Wow: the cover of today’s NY Post.

If Trump doesn't like his own deal, he's gonna start with the bombing again.

"Mr. Hegseth has routinely espoused 'lethality over legality,' and that American troops should not be constrained by concerns about civilian harm." ~~~~~ Say what you will about the NYT, but at least they're still reporting on this horrendous story. Paywall-free:

I just made these two 8" X 8" potholders as an homage to the scarlet & gray. Any Buckeyes fans out there? Whatcha think?

Politico: Federal agents thwarted attack on Trump’s UFC event, FBI says Erin: HAHAHAHAHA

'Tis true! My feed is filled with posts about the Obamas and all I can think of is the America they represented and how Trump has destroyed it, while the MAGA crowd hurls idiotic insults and looks the other way.

cute

MARC CHAMPION: "We can’t be sure of the terms of the so-called Memorandum of Understanding, because they haven’t been published. But the fact that the Iranians are gloating, while Israelis are horrified, strongly suggests that isn’t the case." www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Living through history ain't all it's cracked up to be, friends.

Joe Rogan is what'd happen if Sylvester Stallone and Elmer Fudd got into a transporter accident.

Steve Garcia dominated the first round. There are also visible ads for Starlink, Polymarket, and Rumble at the White House fight cage. I have reported on JD Vance's investment in Rumble, which has been filled with neo Nazi content. talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...

it's notable to me that the administration tried to frame tonight's UFC event as a "gift to Americans" but you can't watch it unless you have a paid subscription to Paramount+

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There are ads for gambling, Anduril, Crypto dot com, Monster energy drink, and Saudi Arabia visible in the White House octagon. The announcers are promoting "Meta AI"

While not the most pressing story of these troubled times, the Kennedy Center renaming scandal gives a small but telling slice of insight into where America is on the timeline of the ongoing coup. Paywall free:

'Twas a superfun day out—and I didn't spend it taking many photos, but here are a few action shots just the same. L–R: the Glass Bubble Project, Yours Truly, the West Side Market.

Poor ol' Viv is having some trouble here in the Buckeye State. ~~~~~ “Most of us, the only time we’ve ever been in a room with someone of color like him was when you went to see your doctor,” said Denny Malloy, a white man.

Dear Lord, I know I've been sorta dodgy on all the God/church stuff over the years, but I sure hope that doesn't blunt my request for a much-needed deluge of biblical proportions in DC tomorrow. Love, Erin

Important retail update from your Gal on the Street.

At age 61, I have officially become that old lady who always complains that the air-conditioning is on too high at the restaurant.

I can't even click through—as if that simple act will add credence to an awful headline that is probably true.

A FIFA referee has spent more time in federal custody for being Somali than anybody on epstein's list for raping kids.

“Any election we don’t win is rigged” is the new litmus test for Republicans. JFC

I miss Obama so much I am crying