Keep the holidays in perspective.

A trip to Walmart on #ChristmasEve...

I'll just leave this here.

If you like fantasy that’s gentle, queer, and quietly angry at the world, you might like Inarora.

My #union, (TSEU 6186) fought like hell to keep GEO out of State Supported Living Facilities, (old term: state school)—after allegations of abuse, rape, and deaths at GEO-run prisons.

TRUMP-CBS @cbsnews.com

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I really wanted another season of Shardlake. Upside, there are books. So, I know what's next on my TBR pile.

Every winter, 43 minutes in January-ish, (Texas) I wear driving caps turned to the back, to piss off all the white men, in Samuel's honor.

@paulatreidesno7.bsky.social @mcspocky.bsky.social @daisyd.bsky.social Shame on @cbsnews.com These deportees were treated like criminals!!! Why aren’t you fighting against this corrupt government and #45?! CBS NEWS IS COMPLICIT! I THINK IT’S TIME TO BOYCOTT CBS!LET’S DO THIS! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💙

Every mediocre white man/woman who droned through school, skipped college, relied on privilege for the job/income/life plan resents every black/brown/other man/woman who really and truly bootstrap their way to a decent life—those, the mediocre are Trump's ride or die supporters. They are MAGA.

When you #resist fascism and tyranny, you never stand alone.

If Donald Trump is OK with Pam Bondi making him look *this* guilty, the Epstein Files must have lots of outrageously damning evidence about him.

Lunch today at Mein #Houston.

#Houston folks, Dave "gay menace" Ward was a homophobe/bigot. Who, with Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale politicized (weaponized) of Crime Stoppers against Lina Hidalgo. They insinuated that crime only became a problem in Harris County when brown/black people were elected to positions of importance.

Reminder:

Lived it. And, yes, on the nose.

New shrink-flation experience. The Tostitos I bought for queso/guac/salsa night are so thin they break when you look at them.

Johnson is the real Dem. No more DINOs.

Joanna's work is fun. Check it out.

#Introverts —recognize! I'm a #union man (of course). That means, I'll hide out in your kitchen and meet none of your other guests. But just when you wish you'd bought 2 more party trays, 6 dishes show up on your table and I'll leave your kitchen cleaner than when I arrived.

Our message for the week: there is no "both sides," it's either/or. I #resist

#GareyDarnellMcKnight should be FIRED! I hope that student’s parents sue the police department!

What no one tells you about leveling up/finding your calling late is you also have to pay your dues/make your bones late as well, (as opposed to when you're young/flexible). This has been a three-whiskey day.

You know, scratch that. I'll pick up our #WriterWednesday blog crawl and history hooligans hoopla after the New Year. Gift-wrapping time is scarce.

You know, scratch that. I'll pick up our #WriterWednesday blog crawl and history hooligans hoopla after the New Year. Gift-wrapping time is scarce.

Saw this at a Houston liquor store/delicatessen. Someone is getting a cease and desist letter, (if not a lawsuit) for Xmas.

It is Butlerian Jihad time.

Speaking of agencies out of touch and out of their depth... (meme verified against the Big Bloated Bill)

The goons in ICE are our neighbors. We pay them. We need to remind them of these facts.

Where they get a disco medallion instead of the Cadillac they were promised.

Of course I've grown since then...more bitter and discontented, that is...

Lest you get discouraged. #punkrock will bury Trump, too.

Most of this has been cancelled/defunded or will be next budget cycle.

'Tis the season.

Message for the week: We can change this—we just have to stay focused and united. #Resist

A #Caturday story... This box was destined for the recycling bin. But PurrC decided he liked it so for Christmas' sake we acquiesced.

Un-(potentially)-popular food opinion. Capocollo is just Canadian bacon putting on airs.

Oh, btw, our #WriterWednesday blog crawl and arthritic authors' accolade is called due to spreadsheet syncope and collapse. We'll try again, next week.

It was brought to my attention that there is not direct line to the Marcus Aurelius "quote" that I posed. I should've verified that myself prior to posting. I always appreciate the heads up.

Happy, birthday to my beautiful wife, Gaye. Our life is brighter for the light that you bring to every room and every heart you touch. Our world is wider for the wonder that you share like your beautiful smile. Our home is filled with the love that you give freely like your joyous laughter.

Every day more people are subjugated and every day more people rise up and say "no." #Resist

This. That is all.

#HappyThanksgiving to all who celebrate! Our nontraditional lunch: brisket ragu over rigatoni, baked crab cakes w/remoulade, salad with a lemon vinaigrette. Nice Amarone. Not photoed, Italian cream cake.

Perfectly said….

As we enter into sales-season, please remember, the person behind the counter, (et al) is not responsible for the pressure that you've stacked on your own back. Best of all, keep your money, stay your ass at home and spend time with the people you love.

Silliest (NOT serious) scene from any movie that makes/made you weepy? I'll lead off: when Cogburn, (Bridges, NEVER Wayne) calls La Boeuf "Texas Trash." The truth, (Portis and the Coens understand) gets me every time.