Personal Update – 4/16/2021

Posted by TomCat at 4:19 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 162021

It’s an insane day here in the CatBox. I’m gradually learning to the computer in my new digs, which is jar more difficult than it appears. Please give me time. I think I can link to a puzzle but haven’t learned to subscribe in email yet. Issues with the room ale leaving me lots of pain, but the staff are great. I’m thoroughly pleased. As time goes on, I shall learn. TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:02 (average 4:38). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Eric Burdon & The Animals Sky Pilot

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 4/14/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 10:48 am Open Thread, Politics

Apr 142021

As I type, it is only about 10:30 am in Portland – which would have been more than enough time for TC to have posted normally, but quite possibly not enough time for a computer tech to have arrived, or, having arrived, to have finished. I’m going to put up the video thread early and wait before putting up a placeholder.

I know I’ve been kind of pushing Glenn Kirschner, and his videos run longish (this one is 9 minutes), but he is so articulate and really knows the Constitution, I find every second I spend with him is educational and profitable. The Fourth Amendment, people.

Really American – “Teen Love”

Liberal Redneck J&J vaccine

John Fugelsang is really on a roll! “The Matt Gaetz Prison Podcast”

Parody Project (and TFT) respond to YouTube taking down their video not too long ago. Brilliant. Also, a link to a new location!

Beau – President Biden is nominating many extremely qualified people, including some whose credentials are not exactly expected (spoiler: and probably better than the usual.) This pick is a case in point.

Video Thread 4/13/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:54 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 132021

Justice Matters – This is long – 11 minutes – but passionate and, I believe, important.

Really American on Gosar

Meidas Touch – I have to admit this scares me.

Robert Reich – The Week Ahead (7 1/2 minutes but multiple topics)—Dang, it was good when I saw it. Maybe he’ll put it up again.

The Freedom Toast for the Parody Project – this is from January, but I don’t remember seeing it.

Beau on what CEOs are doing, why they are doing it, how this may help Democrats

We Have Received An Update!

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 10:25 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 132021

WWWendy posted it as a comment in yesterday’s Video Thread, but I am copying it here because not everyone looks there:

HI EVERYONE, WENDY HERE – WANTED TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON TOM. WE SURVIVED THE MOVE ON SATURDAY TO THE NEW FACILITY. VERY LONG DAY FOR US BOTH. TOM IS ADJUSTING WELL, GETTING USED TO HIS NEW ENVIRONMENT AND RESTING UP THE BEST HE CAN. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WERE SOME COMPUTER COMPLICATIONS AND WE HAVE A REPAIR MAN COMING ON WEDNESDAY. I TOLD TOM THAT I WOULD POST AN UPDATE – THE MOVE CAUSED A LOT OF DISCOMFORT AND PAIN FOR HIM AND HE IS VERY EXHAUSTED – HAS BEEN IN BED RESTING SINCE SATURDAY AND HOPEFULLY WILL BE UP AND ABOUT WITH A COMPUTER BY WEDNESDAY IF EVERYTHING GOES AS PLANNED. NEW PLACE IS TREATING HIM WELL {WITH MY SUPERVISION OF COURSE – LOL}. I THINK IN THE LONG RUN, THIS WILL BE A GOOD MOVE TO PROVIDE HIM WITH 24 HOUR COMFORT AND CARE.
BEST REGARDS TO EVERYONE – THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED CARE AND SUPPORT OF TOM AND i.

The emphasis is mine – our guesses were actually spot on (although we didn’t mention the exhaustion, I feel sure it was always there in our minds. And Wednesday is tomorrow!

I was already feeling much better today and this just puts frosting on that.

Again Not a Personal Update

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:10 am Open Thread, Politics

Apr 122021

OK. I’m concerned too. But I am, and I’m sure you all are, continuing to pray (or, as he says, however you communicate with the universe.) Please continue … and if possible read the comments in yesterday’s “Still Not A Personal Update” and add Lynn to your list (I am slowly improving.)

A Blast from the Past

Video Thread 4/11/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:48 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 112021

Meidas Touch – Weird Party

Now This News – NOTHING TO HEAR – complete CC and narration in large print.

The Damage Report – a “credit where credit is due” post – and kind of interesting too.

John Fugelsang – Oval Office tapes

Rocky Mountain Mike – “Matt the Gaetz” (parody of “Mack the Knife” – lyrics at YouTube site

Karen can’t wait 30 minutes for a prescription

Beau on Predictions for 2040 – and the intelligence document which put him on to the topic.

Video Thread 4/10/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:14 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 102021

Armageddon Update – “Anti-va”

Ring of Fire – Cruz/Hawley sinister plot.

Puppet Regime Fairy Tales

Corey Ryan Forrester – not how I would have said it, but his history is spot on.

Parody Project – The Salad of Roger Stone (Product of The Freedom Toast)

Keith on “Vaccine Passports”

Personal Update – 4/9/2021

Posted by TomCat at 4:54 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 092021

It’s a hectic day here in the CatBox. Tomorrow is moving day, so this is the last article I’ll write until after I’m there. Today, I’ll get as much rest as I can, because on Saturday, I’ll be completely exhausted and am likely to stay that way through the weekend My day tomorrow will start at 8:00 AM and last late into the night. After that, I will be back as soon as I can. Until I am, you guys are in charge. TGIF! Prayers UP!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:22 (average 5:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): People Got To Be Free – The Rascals

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

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