Jacob Misiorowski pitches a complete game one-hitter against the Phillies. Misiorowski struck out 15 and the last pitch was clocked at 103 mph

Support a Ghanaian artist today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ2_...

John adds some facts and opinions to the timeless Florida/Texas rivalry. Which is the worst place on Earth? Is Colorado going to make it a 3-way battle for worst Governor? www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3SP...

Fuck Bezos and all billionaires! theonion.com/amazon-emplo...

Three takeaways: A) The oxymoronic "Two-Party Democracy" is NOT working! B) Every election should be "Ranked-Choice." C) The archaic Electoral College must be retired. Plus a BONUS: Campaign finance reform is long overdue! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Similes can make your writing more interesting.

"Don't let your children watch television until they know how to read, or else all they'll know is how to do is fight, cuss, and breed." www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZO5...

More reasons to loathe the felon-in-charge and his hypocrisy and lawlessness, but softened just a bit with John's humour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=crzx...

Couple questions about these states' greatest inventions: A) What even was a shovel before Wyoming got involved? B) Which is the ultimate stereotypical pairing: AK, AZ, HI, IA, or ND? C) the opposite: Nebraska would have been my 50th guess to guess for that particular invention.

A man isn't feeling well, so he gets a battery of tests. The Dr. says he has good news & bad news. "Give me the bad news first." “You have terminal cancer; you have 2 to 3 months to live." ”So then, what's the good news?” “You also have Alzheimer's.” “Well, thank God I don’t have cancer.”

SCOTUS MEMES:

Too many 1954 new school year shots are ugly & hateful, but this is awesome! Charles Thompson greets his new classmates at Public School No. 27 in September 1954. Charles was the only African-American student at the school. Photo by Richard Stacks for the Baltimore Sun. Plus, the joy of new shoes!

Fashion photography I like:

Trump Ends 79-Year Streak of Empathy, Compassion “I don't think about anybody,” says president after a lifetime marked by deep concern for others Jonathan Larsen May 13

"Sure, I was born a cucumber, but now I am a pickle," clarifies bottled vegetable. "And don't you dare call my cousin Kim Chee a 'cabbage,' cuz she ain't, and she's not gonna use the cabbage rest room!"

Which former cast member had a song written about her before her first birthday? (If you don't know already, at the end of the song, her mom name-checks her.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7Mq...

Baseball trivia: Which Minnesotan recently had this statue erected in Fairbanks Alaska? Why Alaska?

Related to my last post, can anyone remember ONE SINGLE TIME the Repugnicunts accepted a compromise? It's always 'Their way or the highway,' while the corporate D's bend the knee, always certain THIS TIME the Repugnants will act like humans. MAGATs are NOT humans; humans show empathy.

I was young & naive, (but possibly prescient), when George the 1st nominated this youngish POS to be Chief Justice. I shrieked, "The D's aren't even gonna challenge this guy who'll be in charge for decades?!??!" An early example of the D's compromising for nada. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

At least good ol' god has a FAQ. theonion.com/god-disconti...

I've spent an embarrassing amount of time the past 3 months watching "The Colbert Questionert," in part to help fill out mix tapes, also because an era was ending. Steven would never answer the questions, claiming he was saving it for his last broadcast. Part 1 of 4: www.youtube.com/watch?v=evLn...

You want to know why in 15 years I've never missed the U.S. and why I've never gone a week without missing Minnesota? www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS7o...

A fun video for a certain demographic, it was a treat to see some plays and hear long-forgotten names like Norm Snead, Gary Cuazzo, & Bob Lee. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f62k...

A fun read about art affecting films: www.dailyartmagazine.com/most-popular...

Finally, something good comes from the White House: theonion.com/trump-shares...

That woven, textured crunch is tough to live without! theonion.com/study-finds-...

Thank god! and Rawlings.... theonion.com/rawlings-don...

Some unruly, old students are taught a lesson from their new substitute teacher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCja...

Today John talks about an 'industry' I've never heard of, but it promotes money moving up from the poor & disabled to the uberwealthy, which is exactly why the US is a horrible place to live in the era/error of Drumpf. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsOC...

Does anyone remember this old chestnut? If so, remind me, what was Margie's signature response/reaction? (I think it was a noise, not a word.) Also, how many of today's TV shows would feature a spanking of the lead actress? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKUb...

"To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!" Homer J. Simpson

I would certainly try three of the six: www.ranker.com/list/sandwic...

Trump’s New Department…

Meet the Future of the Democratic Party open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Who remembers this relic? It popped into my consciousness today when I learned the 3 members of the band were from the 3 countries I've lived in: The US, Japan, & Ukraine www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvi...

Jim Stewart: "If there's one song, one performance that really sort of sums up Otis and what he's about, it's 'Try a Little Tenderness'. That one performance is so special and so unique that it expresses who he is." 24 hours after this performance, only 1 was alive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqNc...

Proving again that defending from an invasion is a stronger play than invading. Ukrainians will not give up or allow themselves to be demoralized. russia now must import mercenaries, (often deceptively), as the russian people are sick of this criminal action. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

No, no, no, no, no.... Drumpf cannot be allowed to uglify the entire city simply because he's senile, vain, demented & evil! www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Can someone please explain to me why destroying part of the White House is not concerned an impeachable offense? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Tell me, have you given any thought to visiting Ukraine as a tourist, before or since putin's criminal invasion? www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

If I told y'all Minnesota cuisine is uniquely awesome, you wouldn't believe me. Watch this, learn, and prepare to salivate. Wild rice soup, fried trout, bars & hotdishes were all part of my childhood & life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6jz...

I remember when I was 12ish & I proudly told my mom I now understood the team names: Philadelphia 76ers & San Francisco 49ers. Rather than complimenting me on my basic grasp of US history, she wanted me to learn from my dad, who'd spent the whole day struggling to resolve some household problem.

She died 30 years ago, virtually unknown outside of Washington D.C. I'd never heard of her 3 months ago. She may now be my favorite female vocalist of all time! (Well, there is Janis...) Enjoy this woman's reaction to hearing Eva for the first time; you will feel it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiSS...

Is this the greatest song ever? On "Colbert's Questionert," Steven asks guests if they had to choose only one song they could listen to for the rest of their lives, what would it be. Her varying tempos & Nina's raw emotion make this my winner. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH3F...

A US friend of mine, who thinks Democracy is pretty valuable, sent me this uplifting video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g6N...

Living in a country which historically has embraced cabbage, I cannot believe it took 15 years for me to find kim chee. However, I bought a kilo this week and have already prepared a dish I 'discovered' at a restaurant in Seoul. It was delicious!