Barb on the island
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West coast resident who likes cooking, travels, reading, and more. Mom. Midwest native. Boilermaker.
I want to see the Hallmark Christmas movie where the girl leaves big city job to return to her small hometown, reunites with her old flame, and realizes why they broke up in the first place. Then tells him what a jerk he has always been, and returns to the city to live happily ever after
December 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I want to see the Hallmark Christmas movie where the girl leaves big city job to return to her small hometown, reunites with her old flame, and realizes why they broke up in the first place. Then tells him what a jerk he has always been, and returns to the city to live happily ever after
The number of horse’s asses in this world far exceeds the number of actual horses.
August 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The number of horse’s asses in this world far exceeds the number of actual horses.
Hide the ketchup!!
August 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Hide the ketchup!!
I finally turned the a/c on yesterday. It was 90 degrees.
August 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I finally turned the a/c on yesterday. It was 90 degrees.
A haiku
Doge said to save costs
Let’s kill the weather service
What could go wrong here?
Doge said to save costs
Let’s kill the weather service
What could go wrong here?
July 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM
A haiku
Doge said to save costs
Let’s kill the weather service
What could go wrong here?
Doge said to save costs
Let’s kill the weather service
What could go wrong here?
Speaker Mike Johnson is the guy who ate the paste in first grade, and then never stopped
July 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson is the guy who ate the paste in first grade, and then never stopped
“Fucking asshole fucker” is not a strong enough phrase to describe my feelings for that man. But it’s a start.
June 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
“Fucking asshole fucker” is not a strong enough phrase to describe my feelings for that man. But it’s a start.
Someone just referred to Stephen Miller as Pee Wee German and he will forever be known as such to me
June 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Someone just referred to Stephen Miller as Pee Wee German and he will forever be known as such to me
So I guess tonight we find out if God likes Florida rednecks or Texas rednecks the most. #MarchMadness #NCAA #FinalFour
April 8, 2025 at 1:11 AM
So I guess tonight we find out if God likes Florida rednecks or Texas rednecks the most. #MarchMadness #NCAA #FinalFour
Can someone please explain to me why the obsession with Greenland? I know Putin reportedly desires a base of some kind there, but I just don’t get it.
March 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Can someone please explain to me why the obsession with Greenland? I know Putin reportedly desires a base of some kind there, but I just don’t get it.
Literally any British actress would have been a better choice for the role of Bridget Jones. I said what I said.
February 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Literally any British actress would have been a better choice for the role of Bridget Jones. I said what I said.
The dive in Trump’s approval ratings was ugly. He showed no form, had no height, belly flopped, and didn’t point his toes. However, I give it a 9.5. Well done.
February 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The dive in Trump’s approval ratings was ugly. He showed no form, had no height, belly flopped, and didn’t point his toes. However, I give it a 9.5. Well done.
Well, I see he brought his real “wife” to the Super Bowl. She probably came cheaper than Malaria.
February 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Well, I see he brought his real “wife” to the Super Bowl. She probably came cheaper than Malaria.
Is there an exclamation stronger than What the Actual Fuck? Asking for a Nation.
February 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Is there an exclamation stronger than What the Actual Fuck? Asking for a Nation.
You know how a petulant teenager does something to piss off their best friend, and they never speak again? Yeah. We’re at that stage.
February 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
You know how a petulant teenager does something to piss off their best friend, and they never speak again? Yeah. We’re at that stage.
For the love of all things holy, why is Elon Musk running this country??
February 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
For the love of all things holy, why is Elon Musk running this country??
I can’t be the only one thinking SNL sucks tonight.
January 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I can’t be the only one thinking SNL sucks tonight.
So I am nearly out of eggs. Do I buy now, or do I hold off until January 21st, when they return to $1.50 a dozen?
#groceryprices
#groceryprices
January 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
So I am nearly out of eggs. Do I buy now, or do I hold off until January 21st, when they return to $1.50 a dozen?
#groceryprices
#groceryprices
I don’t think that Jimmy Carter was the best President in my lifetime. However, I do think he was the best man who was President in my lifetime.
#RIP #JimmyCarter
#RIP #JimmyCarter
December 30, 2024 at 9:20 AM
I don’t think that Jimmy Carter was the best President in my lifetime. However, I do think he was the best man who was President in my lifetime.
#RIP #JimmyCarter
#RIP #JimmyCarter
Am I the only one who just isn’t feeling in the Christmas spirit this year? I feel like I am only going through the motions here. And I love Christmas!
Just not this year. 🌲
Just not this year. 🌲
December 19, 2024 at 5:29 AM
Am I the only one who just isn’t feeling in the Christmas spirit this year? I feel like I am only going through the motions here. And I love Christmas!
Just not this year. 🌲
Just not this year. 🌲
Can a country reject the ambassador? Asking for a φίλος
December 11, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Can a country reject the ambassador? Asking for a φίλος
Why does Trump want so many billionaires on his staff? Ego, pure and simple. He wants to be King of the Billionaires, and what better way than to have them work for him. Richest guy in the world? Trump’s employee.
December 6, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Why does Trump want so many billionaires on his staff? Ego, pure and simple. He wants to be King of the Billionaires, and what better way than to have them work for him. Richest guy in the world? Trump’s employee.