Fascinating

Yesterday, hubby had a work thing in Savannah, so since it was Valentine’s Day, I went along and we made a day of it. While he did his thing, I made a beeline for my favorite places on Broughton St, chief of which is The Paris Market. They have eclectic offerings: antiques, jewelry, books, food, etc

Date night in Savannah, GA.

Bean says “Happy Valentine’s Day!” although he’s more spicy than sweet this morning. #caturday

Things that bode well when a potential piano client contacts me: good grammar and respectful queries. Things that don't bode well: telling me that you're planning on having lessons on Mondays when we haven't had an interview and you don't know my schedule.

Meta's plan for launching glasses that people can use to secretly identify strangers on the street is to do it "during a dynamic political environment" when people who care about why that's bad are "focused on other concerns." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...

For many years, I've said I wanted to do some composing. I haven't done it, largely out of insecurity and time constraints. But lately, the urge is overwhelming. I went to a concert last week by a pianist whose CDs I used to buy for my mother. He's in the vein of Alexis Ffrench and Ola Gjeilo, but

Fourth book of 2026. I loved it. Funny, gritty, moving, insightful, entertaining, thought-provoking, and if you're an artist, motivating to work on your craft. parthenonbookstore.com/item/rPCoGQ_...

😂😂😂

“Are they really interested in getting convictions, or are they more interested in charging as a means to intimidate and abuse citizens who are opposing this administration’s policies?” #ICE_Intimidation #DOJ_Intimidation #FDJT www.startribune.com/after-assaul...

"They want to make you think twice before you and other lawmakers cut similar videos or speak out against the administration's actions. I presume you're not going to be intimidated, but do you think others might be?" "They already have been." @captmarkkelly.bsky.social joins @samsteindc.bsky.social

If you haven’t already, this is a good time to reallocate your investments to funds that do not include CXW, GEO, and PLTR.

Humans make art. Art makes us human.

Backyard view with Kia.

They should sue for $10 billion.

1 Timothy 6:10-11. Apparently, we’re supposed to let the Epstein scandal go because the Dow is up.

When Jesus saved a woman about to be stoned for adultery, he told them whoever was without sin could cast the 1st stone, and those guys *had enough humility to walk away.* Fascinating commentary on the laws of men. They were within their right to stone her, and their own sins weren’t on trial.

"The authority the political branches possess over immigration does not include the power to seize liberty first & justify confinement later. Due process is not a courtesy extended at the government's convenience. Due process is the condition that makes custody lawful in the first place."

Good article that applies to more than the twin cities. We need real immigration reform, not smear tactics and cruelty. tcbmag.com/fedor-after-...

Instead of enacting meaningful legislation to reform immigration, GOP chooses to use it as a political weapon to rally their base into a frenzy. CATO institute brings the receipts. www.cato.org/blog/biden-d...

The Final from Louis Vierne’s Symphony No. 1 for organ. youtu.be/P3zgE_j4uW8?...

I’ve reached the stage of existential despair when you just give in to wine and cat videos. youtube.com/shorts/b6t0M...

Age verification? I remember watching when men first walked on the moon.

I think I should get an extra fee on top of my tuition for teaching piano students how to pronounce February (not feb-yoo-wary) and library (not li-berry.)

Tuesday greetings from my friend’s pets!

1 post from a very good thread.

Recently on a community FB page someone complained about their neighbor's yard decoration, an inflatable blue dragon/snake/worm. The community has responded by embracing the inflatable & creating pics of it everywhere, teasing the OP for being so uptight/judgmental & I am totally here for it. 😂

Great material for your daily communication with your rep.

Good news: no tinnitus this morning!

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My right eustachian tube doesn’t function well, but I’ve never developed tinnitus…until today. 😬

This. I’m never going to be buying Bad Bunny albums, but it’s not because of the language.

This is a very good description of what's happening in Social Circle, GA and elsewhere where DHS is buying up big warehouses to serve as detention centers. projectsaltbox.substack.com/p/doomed-to-...

Contains the detention statistics from DHS as well as a compendium of articles published about abuses at individual centers.

Our taxes at work.

DHS has purchased a warehouse in Social Circle, GA (90 miles from me) that will be used for ICE detention. It will triple the town's population and overwhelm the water and sewage infrastructure. www.ajc.com/politics/202...

Oh, Dunkin. How much did you spend on that abysmal ad?

I love this!

Polar bears and the kiss cam was pretty funny. #superbowl

For me tonight, it’s not about the football. It’s about the food and the commercials. Hubby’s got wings on the grill, daughter made a lovely charcuterie board, and I have roasted red skin potatoes and apple turnovers in the oven. Trying to decide if it’s really worth chopping some celery sticks.

Maga: we just can’t enforce the law without ignoring the 4th amendment!

Stuff Fox won’t report. www.cbsnews.com/amp/atlanta/...

Things Fox doesn’t cover

This is good.

Bean has resumed his interest in this hangout spot from kittenhood. Doesn’t look comfortable to me, but I’m not a cat. #caturday