David J. Zappelli
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David J. Zappelli
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Living in San Jose, CA & SFBA; Connections to NYC. LGBTQ+, gay. Italian-American. Culinary, foodways, food. Multi-disciplinarian, multicultural, and holistic worldview w/ background on anthropology, sociology, history, philosophy, folklore, ecology…
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More Polite & Less Rude Alternatives:
— Self-absorbed/Self-centered.
— Oblivious/Out of touch:
— In denial.
— Living in a bubble.
— Unrealistic.
— Being stubborn/inflexible.

But, frankly, “full of shit” is most appropriate.
I suppose that a nicer way to say that America has its head up their ass is to describe them as being self-absorbed, oblivious, or in denial, using phrases like "They're very out of touch," "They're living in their own world," or "They're incredibly self-centered"….
This last year, I’ve gotten the sense of the daily news in less than five minutes. But, it astounds me how long it takes the so-called average American to weigh through all the MAGA bullshit, social media, and performative news statements. I’m done with it… wasted time.

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What a new poll shows about where Americans think the country is heading
A new poll shows Republicans’ outlook on the direction of the country has soured dramatically. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll was conducted shortly after last week's...
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The brazen lies! Sitting under a sign that says “Pursuing #Peace” when it’s exactly the opposite. #Putin and #Trump are two of the world’s greatest aggressors, nationalists, and imperialists. #Tyrants with an outdated creed.
Complete #failure, #fraud #kakistocracy.

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These, plus apricots and cherries in our area. Walnuts were also typical.
The #California French Improved #Plums — a traditional orchard crop of old #SanJose, California, developed her in the city, generations ago.

They offer a richer, more complex jammy flavor than simpler, sweeter varieties, and are the ideal for making prunes, or baking.
Lately I feel like I’m standing on the threshold. A mundane eye sees decay, hollowness, obsolescence. A spiritual eye sees an emerging rapture, inner domain, and a living presence of love. Tension between these two eyes is what keeps me oriented as the axis mundi turns. The energy of love prevails.
a drawing of winnie the pooh with a blue butterfly on his nose
ALT: a drawing of winnie the pooh with a blue butterfly on his nose
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I’ve read the #news, #features, & in-depth #essays every morning for decades, and I’ve seen the decline of #newspapers and staffed #reporting. But, I’m convinced that American journalism & writing fell off the cliff with the advent of #SocialMedia, and especially the rise of #Trump & #MAGA.
1. Don’t care relative to everything else in the news.
2. I seldom ever drink soda.
3. Growing numbers of people want sugar free, or no soda at all.
4. Coke already occasionally featured its original cane sugar version relative to other varieties as novelty / nostalgia.
5. More MAGA B.S.
As a #caregiver for a #stroke victim, I’m highly skeptical of the #WhiteHouse brief on #Trump and his “chronic venous insufficiency”. Ironically, we just visited a doctor for an annual consultation & ultrasound. Vascular conditions (#angiology), cardiology, and neurology should never be downplayed.
#Trump talked about “draining the swamp” for many years. Now more evidence implies his own involvement in such muck. The #EpsteinFiles are certainly a hot mess that runs at least 40 years deep, and the more he tries to tread away from it, the more it pulls him into it.

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Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter
The controversy over President Donald Trump’s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension Thursday as his administration struggles to make good on its promises t...
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“It’s because we grew up in the same area. I think I remind him of all the kids at school who never liked him… I’m a tough New York tomboy girl—and I think his crap never flew with me or New Yorkers.”

Bingo! It runs deep… decades!

www.thedailybeast.com/rosie-odonne...
Rosie O’Donnell Reveals Real Reason She Gets Under Trump’s Skin
The president claimed on Saturday he was giving “serious consideration” to revoking the comedian’s citizenship.
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