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Before October 7, I was a Hellenist Jew blogs.timesofisrael.com/before-octob...
The Blogs: Before October 7, I was a Hellenist Jew
From the blog of Sarah Tuttle-Singer at The Times of Israel
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December 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Before October 7, I was a Hellenist Jew blogs.timesofisrael.com/before-octob...
Adopting More Than a Cat — Adopting a Memory
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Adopting More Than a Cat — Adopting a Memory
"Chucha," the stray who quietly became part of the vigil for captives and slain hostages, and how we decided to give her a new name to honor the memory of a fallen hero of the Oct. 7th massacre.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Adopting More Than a Cat — Adopting a Memory
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She Held Her Baby for an Hour. Then the State Took Her Away.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
July 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
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Trump Administration Live Updates: President Lashes Out at Supporters Over Epstein Criticism
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July 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Julian McMahon, the actor known for playing Dr. Christian Troy in the television show “Nip/Tuck,” as well as Dr. Victor Von Doom in two “Fantastic Four” movies, died on Wednesday. He was 56.
Julian McMahon, ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Star, Dies at 56
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July 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Julian McMahon, the actor known for playing Dr. Christian Troy in the television show “Nip/Tuck,” as well as Dr. Victor Von Doom in two “Fantastic Four” movies, died on Wednesday. He was 56.
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Maybe It’s Not Just Aging. Maybe It’s Anemia.
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July 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard, Prompting a Rebuke
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July 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Seeing lots of comments and quote posts about the passing of Bobby Sherman.
I remember when "Here Come the Brides" came out. I'd never been to Seattle, but I always identified the theme song with it, & now that I've lived in the area for 25 years, i still do.
For Bobby:
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I remember when "Here Come the Brides" came out. I'd never been to Seattle, but I always identified the theme song with it, & now that I've lived in the area for 25 years, i still do.
For Bobby:
youtu.be/R5L6PWNaZCE?...
Classic TV Theme: Here Come the Brides
YouTube video by David Gideon
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June 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Seeing lots of comments and quote posts about the passing of Bobby Sherman.
I remember when "Here Come the Brides" came out. I'd never been to Seattle, but I always identified the theme song with it, & now that I've lived in the area for 25 years, i still do.
For Bobby:
youtu.be/R5L6PWNaZCE?...
I remember when "Here Come the Brides" came out. I'd never been to Seattle, but I always identified the theme song with it, & now that I've lived in the area for 25 years, i still do.
For Bobby:
youtu.be/R5L6PWNaZCE?...
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The entire far right propaganda machine is spinning into action to spin this violence as being perpetrated by the left. It will be successful and by week's end a solid portion of the country will believe it was committed by someone on the left, facts be damned.
Don Jr blatantly lies about Vance Boelter: "I have a feeling that leftist Tim Walz isn't exactly appointing conservatives. Apparently he had the No Kings flyer in his thing. But he went after someone that didn't just blindly follow Democrat, radical leftist dogma."
June 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The entire far right propaganda machine is spinning into action to spin this violence as being perpetrated by the left. It will be successful and by week's end a solid portion of the country will believe it was committed by someone on the left, facts be damned.
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Fandom and the Weirdness of Human Love
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Fandom and the Weirdness of Human Love
Is love poured out upon a fictional character simply wasted?
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June 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Fandom and the Weirdness of Human Love
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One of my favorite DW quotes
I will be simultaneously chatting about books on social media today and trying to avoid Doctor Who spoilers. Wish me luck!
May 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
One of my favorite DW quotes
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someone posting on social media “oh you hate AI? then why are you using apps that have AI?” like girl I don’t want it there but it’s been forced into everything from google to my fucking phone OS and microsoft fucking word. do you want me to become a medieval anchorite or something?
May 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
someone posting on social media “oh you hate AI? then why are you using apps that have AI?” like girl I don’t want it there but it’s been forced into everything from google to my fucking phone OS and microsoft fucking word. do you want me to become a medieval anchorite or something?
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The monastery, whose right to function undisturbed is said to have been granted by the Prophet Muhammed, is a symbol of interfaith tolerance and Christian longevity in the Muslim world.
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Egypt nationalizes ancient monastery's grounds, fraying ties between Athens and Cairo
ISTANBUL (RNS) — Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain concerned that the monastery's new status will interfere…
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May 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The monastery, whose right to function undisturbed is said to have been granted by the Prophet Muhammed, is a symbol of interfaith tolerance and Christian longevity in the Muslim world.
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Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
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May 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Madeleine L’Engle’s Books Were Never Meant to Be “Safe” - nonprofitquarterly.org/madeleine-le...
Madeleine L’Engle’s Books Were Never Meant to Be “Safe” - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The granddaughter of beloved writer Madeleine L’Engle, author of one of the most banned books of the last 60 years, advocates that books should build courage, not keep us “safe.”
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May 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Madeleine L’Engle’s Books Were Never Meant to Be “Safe” - nonprofitquarterly.org/madeleine-le...
Dopamine for ADHD: Creating a Dopa-menu | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/chan...
Dopamine for ADHD: Creating a Dopa-menu
Unlock a secret to managing ADHD with a "dopamenu" - a creative way to boost dopamine levels and transform your daily routine for better focus, motivation, and joy.
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May 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Federal judge dresses down Alina Habba:
"Your role is not to secure convictions at all costs, nor to satisfy public clamor, nor to advance political agendas. Your allegiance is to the impartial application of the law, to the pursuit of truth and to the upholding of due process for all."
"Your role is not to secure convictions at all costs, nor to satisfy public clamor, nor to advance political agendas. Your allegiance is to the impartial application of the law, to the pursuit of truth and to the upholding of due process for all."
May 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Federal judge dresses down Alina Habba:
"Your role is not to secure convictions at all costs, nor to satisfy public clamor, nor to advance political agendas. Your allegiance is to the impartial application of the law, to the pursuit of truth and to the upholding of due process for all."
"Your role is not to secure convictions at all costs, nor to satisfy public clamor, nor to advance political agendas. Your allegiance is to the impartial application of the law, to the pursuit of truth and to the upholding of due process for all."
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Used books are a low-cost way to see if you like what an author has to offer. If you do find you like them, then you can buy their next book new, possibly from the same bookseller. They're also a way to get books no longer in print.
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Is It Ethical to Buy Used Books and Music?
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May 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Used books are a low-cost way to see if you like what an author has to offer. If you do find you like them, then you can buy their next book new, possibly from the same bookseller. They're also a way to get books no longer in print.
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In the words of "Baretta's theme:" "Don't do it."
May 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In the words of "Baretta's theme:" "Don't do it."
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Tornadoes in the Midwest. Dancing robots in Riyadh. Trump drops Syria sanctions after Assad offers him a tower deal. FEMA’s new boss promises to "run over" dissenters with a stubby pencil. #elonmusk #grift #TrumpRegime #qatar
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Storm Systems and Soft Coups
While tornadoes threaten the Midwest, Trump collects foreign jets, fires FEMA leaders, sells sci-fi to sheikhs, and rewrites the rule of law with a stubby pencil.
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May 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tornadoes in the Midwest. Dancing robots in Riyadh. Trump drops Syria sanctions after Assad offers him a tower deal. FEMA’s new boss promises to "run over" dissenters with a stubby pencil. #elonmusk #grift #TrumpRegime #qatar
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"The local police arrived to prevent the community from protecting their neighbor from an unlawful kidnapping. They succeeded, and in the process arrested two of the people who tried to stop it." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“They’re trying to kidnap someone”
On the scene of a brutal ICE arrest in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"The local police arrived to prevent the community from protecting their neighbor from an unlawful kidnapping. They succeeded, and in the process arrested two of the people who tried to stop it." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...