Laura Kay
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Discworld QOTD, from Interesting Times
“‘Am I alone in thinking, by the way, that it doesn’t add to the status of the University to have an ape on the faculty?’
‘Yes,’ said Ridcully flatly. ‘You are. We’ve got the only librarian who can rip off your arm with his leg. People respect that.’”
“‘Am I alone in thinking, by the way, that it doesn’t add to the status of the University to have an ape on the faculty?’
‘Yes,’ said Ridcully flatly. ‘You are. We’ve got the only librarian who can rip off your arm with his leg. People respect that.’”
Discworld QOTD, from The Color of Magic
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Interesting Times
“‘Am I alone in thinking, by the way, that it doesn’t add to the status of the University to have an ape on the faculty?’
‘Yes,’ said Ridcully flatly. ‘You are. We’ve got the only librarian who can rip off your arm with his leg. People respect that.’”
“‘Am I alone in thinking, by the way, that it doesn’t add to the status of the University to have an ape on the faculty?’
‘Yes,’ said Ridcully flatly. ‘You are. We’ve got the only librarian who can rip off your arm with his leg. People respect that.’”
A $1 million dollar SANCTIONS order against Donald Trump and parking lot lawyer, Alina Habba, was upheld by a federal appeals court. Katie Phang has all of the details of that appellate court order, including the affirmation that Trump has a “pattern of misusing the courts” in bad faith litigation.
Trump BLINDSIDED as His OWN Judge ORDERS HUGE PAYOUT
YouTube video by Katie Phang
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:14 AM
A $1 million dollar SANCTIONS order against Donald Trump and parking lot lawyer, Alina Habba, was upheld by a federal appeals court. Katie Phang has all of the details of that appellate court order, including the affirmation that Trump has a “pattern of misusing the courts” in bad faith litigation.
Andrew Egger & Catherine Rampell on Trump admin’s sweeping push to strip work permits and legal status from hundreds of thousands of immigrants and Stephen Miller's bureaucratic campaign to “de-document” legal workers, why states like Florida, Texas, and New York are bracing for major labor shocks.
Stephen Miller’s Secret Immigration Regime
YouTube video by The Bulwark
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Andrew Egger & Catherine Rampell on Trump admin’s sweeping push to strip work permits and legal status from hundreds of thousands of immigrants and Stephen Miller's bureaucratic campaign to “de-document” legal workers, why states like Florida, Texas, and New York are bracing for major labor shocks.
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
This is just for fun! No rules. 🎧
#LookAndSee (Day 262) 🎶
"Mountain" - Deann Rene
Another terrific singer/songwriter from Austin.
#MusicSky
This is just for fun! No rules. 🎧
#LookAndSee (Day 262) 🎶
"Mountain" - Deann Rene
Another terrific singer/songwriter from Austin.
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 AM
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
This is just for fun! No rules. 🎧
#LookAndSee (Day 262) 🎶
"Mountain" - Deann Rene
Another terrific singer/songwriter from Austin.
#MusicSky
This is just for fun! No rules. 🎧
#LookAndSee (Day 262) 🎶
"Mountain" - Deann Rene
Another terrific singer/songwriter from Austin.
#readandplay (542)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
“No rules. The only limit is our imagination.”
Read 📚 & Play🎶
Thank You Very Much - Scrooge
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
“No rules. The only limit is our imagination.”
Read 📚 & Play🎶
Thank You Very Much - Scrooge
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
#readandplay (542)
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
“No rules. The only limit is our imagination.”
Read 📚 & Play🎶
Thank You Very Much - Scrooge
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
“No rules. The only limit is our imagination.”
Read 📚 & Play🎶
Thank You Very Much - Scrooge
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This Thanksgiving, read a Native American poet’s song of healing. https://to.pbs.org/3hJeiqq
This Thanksgiving, read a Native American poet’s song of healing
When Allison Adelle Hedge Coke wrote her poem “America, I Sing Back,” she considered each word a note in a larger song about the nation. “I thought about America singing. That’s why this poem is a song -- a voice calling for reclamation.”
to.pbs.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This Thanksgiving, read a Native American poet’s song of healing. https://to.pbs.org/3hJeiqq
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
YouTube video by Peter Frampton - Topic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Wow. The more you know…
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Wow. The more you know…
#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Connections: Brooks & Dunn -> covered this song by George Strait
Day 28: The Cowboy Rides Away - George Strait
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Connections: Brooks & Dunn -> covered this song by George Strait
Day 28: The Cowboy Rides Away - George Strait
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Connections: Brooks & Dunn -> covered this song by George Strait
Day 28: The Cowboy Rides Away - George Strait
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Connections: Brooks & Dunn -> covered this song by George Strait
Day 28: The Cowboy Rides Away - George Strait
#MusicChallenge
#B-SidesandBonusTracks
"Thank You" - The Osmonds
B-side to "I'm Still Gonna Need You"
Happy Thanksgiving!
#B-SidesandBonusTracks
"Thank You" - The Osmonds
B-side to "I'm Still Gonna Need You"
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank You
YouTube video by The Osmonds - Topic
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
#MusicChallenge
#B-SidesandBonusTracks
"Thank You" - The Osmonds
B-side to "I'm Still Gonna Need You"
Happy Thanksgiving!
#B-SidesandBonusTracks
"Thank You" - The Osmonds
B-side to "I'm Still Gonna Need You"
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving! Seven members of our coffee klatch gathered to connect together before we went our separate ways today, and they voted for this photo looking slightly north taken 8 minutes before sunrise. Tap for full size. I hope you have a great day!
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Seven members of our coffee klatch gathered to connect together before we went our separate ways today, and they voted for this photo looking slightly north taken 8 minutes before sunrise. Tap for full size. I hope you have a great day!
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November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Garden oil painting in progress 10 years ago (this one was only worked on a little after this photo and it found a buyer)
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Garden oil painting in progress 10 years ago (this one was only worked on a little after this photo and it found a buyer)
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
#art #painting #oiloncanvas #malus
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No matter where you're from, Happy Thanksgiving from all of us on E Street to everyone who calls this land home!
Bruce Springsteen - American Land (Live tour Video)
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
No matter where you're from, Happy Thanksgiving from all of us on E Street to everyone who calls this land home!
Eat your turkey, but this Thanksgiving, don’t forget the world’s most fabulous bird…the peacock! 🦚
Happy Thanksgiving! 😂
Happy Thanksgiving! 😂
Eat your turkey, but this Thanksgiving, don’t forget the more fabulous bird…the peacock! 🦚😂
YouTube video by Donny Osmond
youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Eat your turkey, but this Thanksgiving, don’t forget the world’s most fabulous bird…the peacock! 🦚
Happy Thanksgiving! 😂
Happy Thanksgiving! 😂
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
The Eagles (Hotel California Tour) w/Andrew Gold, Jimmy Buffet
Doobie Brothers w/ Ambrosia
Atlanta Rhythm Section (New Years Eve Champagne Jam) w/ the Guess Who
Journey
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band
#MusicSky
The Eagles (Hotel California Tour) w/Andrew Gold, Jimmy Buffet
Doobie Brothers w/ Ambrosia
Atlanta Rhythm Section (New Years Eve Champagne Jam) w/ the Guess Who
Journey
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band
#MusicSky
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
the Mountain Goats
U2
Pearl Jam (w/ Sleater-Kinney!!)
TV On The Radio
Weird Al Yankovic
#MusicSky
the Mountain Goats
U2
Pearl Jam (w/ Sleater-Kinney!!)
TV On The Radio
Weird Al Yankovic
#MusicSky
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
The Clash
David Bowie
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Patti Smith
The Ramones
The Clash
David Bowie
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Patti Smith
The Ramones
November 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
The Eagles (Hotel California Tour) w/Andrew Gold, Jimmy Buffet
Doobie Brothers w/ Ambrosia
Atlanta Rhythm Section (New Years Eve Champagne Jam) w/ the Guess Who
Journey
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band
#MusicSky
The Eagles (Hotel California Tour) w/Andrew Gold, Jimmy Buffet
Doobie Brothers w/ Ambrosia
Atlanta Rhythm Section (New Years Eve Champagne Jam) w/ the Guess Who
Journey
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band
#MusicSky
It is not too early for Christmas music now!
Sooo... Rock out with some Run Rudolph Run - The Osmonds (Jay and Merrill)
Sooo... Rock out with some Run Rudolph Run - The Osmonds (Jay and Merrill)
Run Rudolph Run
YouTube video by The Osmonds - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It is not too early for Christmas music now!
Sooo... Rock out with some Run Rudolph Run - The Osmonds (Jay and Merrill)
Sooo... Rock out with some Run Rudolph Run - The Osmonds (Jay and Merrill)
Sad that we haven't gotten any fall colors this year, like this from last year. My yard is so brown.
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sad that we haven't gotten any fall colors this year, like this from last year. My yard is so brown.
Not suspicious at all that it happened to give Trump an excuse to deploy more troops.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units.
The unit was operated by the CIA with direct U.S. intelligence and military support, according to AfghanEvac.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units.
The unit was operated by the CIA with direct U.S. intelligence and military support, according to AfghanEvac.
National Guard shooting suspect served in CIA counterterrorism unit, group says
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man who allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units, according to a nonprofit run by...
www.npr.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Not suspicious at all that it happened to give Trump an excuse to deploy more troops.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units.
The unit was operated by the CIA with direct U.S. intelligence and military support, according to AfghanEvac.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal had served in one of Afghanistan's elite counterterrorism units.
The unit was operated by the CIA with direct U.S. intelligence and military support, according to AfghanEvac.
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A transcript of the call appears to show Steve Witkoff coaching his Russian counterpart on how they could get a better deal to end the war in Ukraine n.pr/4incxdN
Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia
A transcript of the call appears to show Steve Witkoff coaching his Russian counterpart on how they could get a better deal to end the war in Ukraine
n.pr
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A transcript of the call appears to show Steve Witkoff coaching his Russian counterpart on how they could get a better deal to end the war in Ukraine n.pr/4incxdN
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Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., remain in critical condition after being shot while on patrol just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon. n.pr/4pFSqdj
Here's what we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in D.C.
Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., remain in critical condition after being shot while on patrol just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon.
n.pr
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Washington, D.C., remain in critical condition after being shot while on patrol just blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon. n.pr/4pFSqdj