Rat bastards I tell you!

Please!

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Mike Klonsky wants us to stop talking about the Russians and pay attention to what the Republicans are doing while we are not looking. While we’re consumed 24/7 with the Trump/Russia psychodrama, Republicans are quietly, under the cover of darkness and diversion, introducing these new bills in the House: HR 610 Vouchers for Public Education […]

via Mike Klonsky: While Trump Tweets, the GOP is Dismantling Our Social Safety Net — Diane Ravitch’s blog

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Trump’s Personal History with Immigrants

Another great piece! Read more at alotfromlydia.wordpress.com

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We are all guilty of hypocrisy at some point in our lives on some level. I have been guilty of it in my parenting. While I never pretended to have been a paragon of virtue, my children do not know the scope my youthful transgressions. I’d rather be a role model they can aspire to emulate than have them see my experiences as validation to make the mistakes I made. I’d rather not have to say- do as I say not as I did. It is my flawed parenting style.

If we need another example of a role model of hypocrisy, Donald Trump comes to mind. The immigration policy he has set into motion under the guise of “they’re taking our jobs” is do as I say not as I have done on a grand scale.

We all know by now Donald Trump’s mother was a Scottish immigrant. She was…

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Snapshot #122

The lush coleus creates a lively pattern. Let’s call this one, “I’ll Take Five Yards of That Fabric.”

Snapshot #121

Studly Doright took the day off work today so he could get in a practice round of golf before a big multi-club championship this weekend. I accompanied him around town this morning and learned something important. That’s why I call this one, “So That’s How He Shaves Strokes Off His Game!”

Ajax, Psycho Dog From Hell

I had a dream about this dog last night. Damned Ajax. Worth reblogging. Enjoy.

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Studly once brought home a dog from work, having offered to care for it for a co-worker. You can imagine my, ahem, delight when this large, white, furry ball of frenetic energy entered our home for the first time, jumped on my lap and began slobbering on my face. He then bounced about our living room like a demon dog on steroids, snapping at invisible enemies and licking anything that moved.

His name was Ajax and he really was a beautiful dog. His coat was a glossy white and his eyes a vivid blue. We thought perhaps he might be part Husky. According to his owner he was really smart and knew multiple commands. In Spanish. The only words Studly and I knew in Spanish were of a base nature, and they certainly weren’t words one would use to control a dog. His ears did perk up to phrases such…

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Samurai at 2017 Hina Matsuri Festival

Wish I lived near Arvada, CO! I’d love to visit this festival.

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The armor of the samurai.   Labor intensive, intricate,  beautiful and full of meaning.  Rows of leather and plates of metal woven together with silk cord to make formidable protection.  Functional yet mesmerizing.

Dazzling helmets designed to strike apprehension into opponents upon recognition.

Join us this Saturday or Sunday, March 4th and 5th, at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St. in Arvada, Colorado for the 49th Annual Hina Matsuri Festival. Hours are 11:30am to 4pm and this is a free event.

Enjoy the doll room, tea ceremony,  bonsai displays, ikebana (flower arranging) display, nonstop entertainment  including music and martial arts or have your name written in Japanese characters.

Here are a couple more displays you will be able to appreciate:

Lion Cub Doll from Hina Matsuri Festival

Suiseki Display From The Hina Matsuri Festival

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Snapshot #120

Huge blossoms usually get the spotlight, but today I wanted to give the little guy some attention. The clusters of yellow flowers on this Thryalis Glauca display the essence of the season to come.

I call this one, “Springish.”

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If I were a cabbage, I’d want to be just like this gorgeous magenta one. I call this, “What’s Next? Ornamental Onions?”