this gives me *some* hope in a world where hope is frequently out of reach.

this is pretty much it rn.

more security theater.

How gorgeous is Manka with her winter floof? . . #bobcat #catrescue #catsanctuary #cat #floof

This is Herschel. She spent 15 minutes at the gym before deciding to switch her New Year's resolution to self acceptance. 12/10 (IG: cfsbk)

Group of well dressed people admiring a cat. Photo from my collection, sadly no date/info. Would love to know the story here!

On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.

@governor.ny.gov this should be on the NY agenda.

this makes me so hopeful for NYC (and i lived there in the bad ol' 1970s). also, an inspired choice of venue.

Power outage in San Francisco has taken archive.org offline. Back online as soon as possible.

this will keep going until i run out of gift codes, so i decided to lower the requirements: only 500+ are required now just send me a dm and i'll send you the redeem link!

lies!

so who did she defraud in Minnesota?

David Attenborough [whispering]: “Like a grain of sand in a vast desert, the predator blends seamlessly into its environment, nearly imperceptible to the naked eye.”

finally! /s

Playing this in the car during Christmas driving. Each person only gets one skip to use. Learning a lot about different people's tolerances. Thanks @effinbirds.com!

Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

Editorial cartoonist @dennisgoris.bsky.social is exceptional. Please follow and share (&credit his work).

I've never been big on holidays during the annual December consumption orgy, but this Xmas feels the least xmassy ever.

still there as of right now!

this is dumb!

this is right in the article: "Good gifting really comes down to paying attention."

This is Ranger. He has picked you as the chosen one for this dinner party. Or as he calls it, the weakest link. 13/10 an honor (TT: sunnycorina)

This entire weekend

I didn't read the article but I love this photo.

Nori and Silvio say ekekekkekkek 🗣️

people have just been tariff cray cray!

look! we're unraveling America!

this story has a happy ending.

if I were faced with this I'd simply visit another place.

Today, PEN America has launched the Snapshots of Censorship, personal stories of educational censorship from scholars across the country. Read more about the impact of censorship here: https://pen.org/blog-series/snapshots-of-censorship/

so I'm watching #tar28 and realized that, while I once worked in the empire state building, I've never been up to the top.

Nation Just Wants To Be Safe, Happy, Rich, Comfortable, Entertained At All Times https://theonion.com/nation-just-wants-to-be-safe-happy-rich-comfortable-1819575365/

ALA is disappointed and concerned with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow a lower court ruling in Little v. Llano County stand. This decision will significantly restrict the freedom to read in public libraries across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Our statement: https://bit.ly/48HOSAl

Too real, @mcsweeneys.net

USPS is really heading to the toilet. I got a letter yesterday that was mailed from Santa Ana more than two weeks ago...

They threw apple crumble at the display case; police have taken them into custardy...

Sabrina Carpenter weaponized!

what a great way to screwup everything!

how is this not already a thing? is Josh Hawley dumber than a box of rocks?

once upon a time this was someone's money.

Soaking in the publicity of a drunken raccoon passing out next to the toilet in one of its stores, Virginia's Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has concocted some Procyonid-themed cocktails.

the snow 🎅🗻 is here. I can barely see across the street.

umm, this happened months ago...

horrifying! but maybe I can share this with my physician... just in case?

as an adult I'm allowed to have pork fried rice for breakfast, right?

Yesterday ❤️

this may be the best season of #tar28 in recent history....