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Cindy Aitch
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Reader, TV watcher (Our Flag Means Death, OFMD, Only Murders in the Building, OMITB, Reservation Dogs), kids grown and flown.

"One day. Or day one. You decide."
—Paulo Coelho
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“The Artist”
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving to someone who knows food is love! 🍽️

[Even if some people give you a hard time! Hahaha!]
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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“love one (tv) show”

[Happy to see “ofmd”!]
Word art from Bluesky posts, with: ofmd taika waititi
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Read about the penguin 🐧 parade this morning, then blinked and grabbed my camera as I followed this toward work:
November 27, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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#TaikaTuesday
I see you 👀 and I’m thinking…
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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"You'll be visited by three spirits."

The three spirits:
Andre the Giant, Mandy Patinkin, and Wallace Shawn on the set of 'The Princess Bride' in 1987. 20TH CENTURY FOX via variety com.
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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[Does the White House occupation know what “illegal” means?]
‘Unfortunately for the White House's arguments, there have been illegal orders to the military from the Trump administration …’ Deployment of National Guard into D.C. was illegal.
Quote & images are from:
newrepublic.com/post/203628/...
From newrepublic com: ‘Kelly later responded to threats from the Department of Defense. "In combat, I had a missile blow up next to my jet and flew through anti-aircraft fire to drop bombs on enemy targets. At NASA, I launched on a rocket, commanded the space shuttle, and was part of the recovery mission that brought home the bodies of my astronaut classmates who died on Columbia. I did all of this in service to this country that I love and has given me so much... I also saw the President's posts saying I should be arrested, hanged, and put to death," he wrote. "If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution." Unfortunately for the White House's arguments, there have been illegal orders to the military from the Trump administration. Just last week, a federal judge ruled that Trump's deployment of the National Guard into Washington, D.C., was illegal. But Leavitt is doing what she does best: mindlessly supporting and justifying everything the president does.’
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Fixed it:
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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‘U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter that had been
stationed at the Coast Guard Air Facility in Newport for nearly four decades’ was unlawfully relocated by DHS ‘nearly 100 miles south to North Bend, a distance that can add nearly an hour travel time to any rescue off the Newport coast.’
‘U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter that had been stationed at the Coast Guard Air Facility in Newport for nearly four decades’ has been unlawfully relocated ‘nearly 100 miles south to North Bend, a distance that can add nearly an hour travel time to any rescue off the Newport coast.’ -and via oregonlive com: ‘Aiken ruled before the federal government had responded to the lawsuit or the motion for a temporary restraining order. She ordered the federal government to restore the Coast Guard rescue helicopter to the Newport facility with full operational capabilities and personnel support. "Plaintiffs have made a compelling showing that public safety, and by extension the public interest, are deeply intertwined with the continued operation of the Newport Air Facility, particularly as the fishermen prepare for the most dangerous season of the year," Aiken wrote. The judge found that the Homeland Security secretary failed to provide any notification to Congress before closing or significantly reducing the use of the Coast Guard air facility. Noem also failed to hold any public meetings or issue any notice to provide opportunity for the public to comment on the proposal, as required by law, Aiken found.’
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Did we make it in time for #TaikaTuesday?
Ed Teach, soaking wet from swimming, about to climb over the ship’s railing. #OFMD Stede Bonnet, soaking wet from swimming, climbing over the ship’s railing. #OurFlagMeansDeath
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Re: Taika filming in Auckland…

Saw a comment on Reddit “18 hours ago” —

See ALT text re:
vue-international com
In Reddit, a comment from: ‘DryWater101 • 18h ago Checked this out, and it looked like Taika was shooting a 60-second advert for Vue International.’ [I looked up that company, and they describe themselves: ‘Vue is one of the world's leading cinema operators, managing the most respected brands in major European markets, spanning eight countries, 222 sites and 1,951 screens’ which maybe sort of fits with the costumes representing many genres. Their markets are currently: UK & Ireland, Germany, Italy, Poland & Lithuania, Netherlands, Denmark.]
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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It’s true! 🎶 Always on my mind 🎶 🐙 🦑
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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(My mind went right to this one.) Taika profile:
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Yes! It was at 4:30. (Also a nice shoutout to Taika Waititi.)
Someone else here said ~ ‘How cool to hear someone in the audience cheering when you mention "Our Flag Means Death"’
Love that smile, Samba!
[Would love a transcript of him describing his character in #Pluribus!]
November 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Taika smile…💜
November 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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(Taika trousers.)
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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(How late in the year can a Super Bowl ad be filmed? Just wondering.)
I love that he’s easily recognizable to me, that he’s wearing familiar slides, (and might be wearing comfortable trousers he’s worn before?):
Last pic is a July 2024 saved pic…
Taika Waititi indicating how an actor should be standing. Taika Waititi gently tugging the dress of an actor to position them. Taika Waititi indicating how an actor should be standing. He’s wearing striped trousers. Taika Waititi from July 2024 (possibly Italy?). He’s wearing striped trousers, and has a camera slung over his shoulder.
November 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Not gonna post for all, but I like this one…
November 22, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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@routinesardine.bsky.social
-Stede is sad he’s missing from the timeline
-Stede writes to ask for our help
-Stede waits nervously for a response
-Stede is overjoyed at the response
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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He was so happy! Such a well-deserved award!
And a great article detailing why…

2025 Norman Lear Achievement Award – Taika Waititi - Producers Guild:
producersguild.org/2025-norman-...
‘As the co-founder of Piki Films, Taika Waititi has made a remarkable impact on the television landscape by producing innovative and distinctive stories. His groundbreaking work, particularly exemplified by the Indigenous American teen comedy Reservation Dogs has captivated audiences on major streaming platforms such as FX. Co-written with Sterlin Harjo, the series received widespread critical acclaim, earning accolades such as the 2021 Gotham Award for Short-Form Breakthrough Series & the 2022 Independent Spirit Award for Best New Scripted Series. Additionally, Reservation Dogs was honored with the 2022 & 2024 Peabody Award in the Entertainment category. The series garnered nominations for the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards, last year’s Golden Globe Awards®, & most recently, a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series. Concluding its third season, the show has been celebrated for its authentic representation & compelling narratives. Taika Waititi's television projects consistently achieve remarkable success & resonate with audiences, establishing themselves as fan favorites. Our Flag Means Death quickly became a hit series on Max, showcasing Waititi's knack for producing engaging content. Furthermore, his critically acclaimed TV adaptation of What We Do in the Shadows has garnered both fan & critical acclaim, solidifying his reputation as a leading force in television production. Most recently, Waititi launched the Apple TV+ Time Bandits, a creative reimagining of the 1981 film directed by Terry Gilliam, which he co-created with Jemaine Clement & Iain Morris, serving as an executive producer. Additional recent projects for Waititi include Hulu’s Interior Chinatown, for which he directed the pilot and is an executive producer, as well as the film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun. Each of these projects reflects Waititi's commitment to crafting unique stories that challenge conventions and resonate with viewers.’
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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From pbs org:
-Tariffs…are paid by importers who typically attempt to pass along the higher cost to their customers. …

-tariffs are also facing a legal challenge that has gone to the Supreme Court. …

AP Writer Josh Boak contributed to this report.
‘Tariffs, which Trump says will protect U.S. industries and lure factories to America, are paid by importers who typically attempt to pass along the higher cost to their customers. Economists say Trump’s tariffs are one reason U.S. inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. After voters’ dissatisfaction with the high cost of living led to big Democratic gains in the Nov. 4 elections, the president relented and dropped tariffs last week on beef, coffee, tea, fruit juice, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes and certain fertilizers, saying they “may, in some cases” have contributed to higher prices. His tariffs are also facing a legal challenge that has gone to the Supreme Court. In a Nov. 5, hearing, the justices sounded skeptical that the president had the authority to bypass Congress and slap unlimited tariffs on most imports simply by declaring a national emergency.’ AP Writer Josh Boak contributed to this report.
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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And I can recommend more Stephanie Hsu - in the TV show: Laid

and in the upcoming film:

Par for the Course (Comedy, in pre-production)
Writers: Quinta Brunson Justin Tan
Stars: Quinta Brunson Stephanie Hsu
Director: Justin Tan

blexmedia.com/quinta-bruns...
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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A 2 month old eastern black rhino just being cute:
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Love it!
November 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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I love seeing “Hair Love”
by Matthew A. Cherry being checked out at my library.
[My Mom passed down some intense curly/wavy hair to me, both sisters, one brother, one niece, one nephew, my son. A lot of work, but a lot of parent-child 💕 time along the way.]
“Hair Love” - book by Matthew A. Cherry
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM