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No X-crements from me, tooting is my game. Retired..time on my hands..lots on my mind..You'll be my sounding board! Too liberal.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro: "Look, I think Joe had a bad debate night, but it doesn't change the fact that Donald was a bad president, a bad president who ripped away our freedoms, a bad president who drove our economy into the ditch, a bad president who exacerbated the problems of climate change, and a guy who stood on the stage last night and not only lied about his past, but lied about the kinds of things he's proposing for the future." —MSNBC

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@GottaLaff I'm neither sad nor disappointed. Biden may be old, he may stumble given his stutter, but everything he said was the truth. Everything he said was the truth, everything. Each bragadocious statement from Trump was a glorified lie.
The reason we have VPs is in the event of a death or failure in the Oval Office, and Kamala Harris is perfect capable of carrying us forward. If he felt he was completely incapable, he would step aside. That's the man he is.

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@GottaLaff

Exactly!

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on Thurs will issue more end-of-the-term rulings, potentially including whether is immune from prosecution in his federal case, whether may be charged w/ & whether should have their reduced. Wed, the court inadvertently posted a ruling it has not yet announced that, while continues, would allow emergency to stabilize patients in where is banned.

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@Nonilex

I call them passé, antiquated, obsolete, archaic, and so obviously, nefariously biased that the words supreme ⚖️ justice is less meaningful than the words supreme pizza.

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The second and FINAL opinion today: Snyder v. US. Written by Justice Kavanaugh. The vote is 6-3. Jackson dissents, joined by Sotomayor and Kagan.

Geidner:

The final SCOTUS decision today is Snyder v. US. Kavanaugh has the court's 6-3 decision on ideological grounds, holding that the Section 666 bribery statute does not apply to "gratuities" given for public officials' past acts. Jackson writes the liberals' dissent.

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@GottaLaff

Continuing to make their illicit behavior acceptable. Pathetical & anticipated!

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff

Absolute truth! I recommend disbanding both the SCOTUS & the Electoral College!

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“ Sup Court blocked on Tues what would have been the nation’s 1st religious charter school, delivering setback to conservative movement that has increasingly fought for public $ to go toward religious educ.

..likely to be appealed, potentially pushing it toward SCOTUS whose conservative majority has broadly embraced the role of religion in public life and signaled an openness to directing taxpayer money to religious schools”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/us/oklahoma-supreme-court-religious-charter-school.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2U0.URPP.ikFTta3eBAg8&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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@GottaLaff

Every once in a great while, OK surprises me!

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Yet another #recall

“Company that produces Hershey's, Jeni's, and Friendly's ice cream products issues recall over Listeria concerns

Most of the affected products are ice cream cakes or sandwiches.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/company-produces-hersheys-jenis-friendlys-ice-cream-products-issues-re-rcna158765

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@GottaLaff

2019 article that explains why we are seeing more food products. recalls.https://www.science.org/content/article/exclusive-fda-enforcement-actions-plummet-under-trump

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Surgeon General Declares a Public Health Crisis

Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for a multipronged effort to reduce gun deaths, modeled on campaigns against smoking and traffic fatalities.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/health/gun-violence-surgeon-general.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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Well, add Vivek Murthy's name to the GOP hit list should Trump be re-elected.

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has been mocked on social media after footage from his rally at Temple University's Liacouras Center, a 10,000-seat venue, showed large numbers of open seats and entire sections of the upper level completely empty.

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-pennsylvania-crowd-size-raises-questions-1916209

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@GottaLaff @darthstar

How will he ever keep his luxuriant hair clean & full with a 5 minute, cold shower once a week?

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A given.

“Steve #Bannon, a conservative podcast host and former strategist for Donald #Trump, asked the #SCOTUS on Friday to pause his prison sentence while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress.”

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/21/politics/steve-bannon-makes-longshot-request-to-supreme-court-to-avoid-prison?cid=ios_app

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The 'Shirtgate' Bannon appeal!

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#SCOTUS returns Wednesday

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@GottaLaff

Just in time for the debate, as predicted by many. As devious, obvious & biased as Judge Aileen Cannon!

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“Timothy Mellon, a reclusive heir to a Gilded Age fortune, donated $50 million to a super PAC supporting Donald J. #Trump the day 👉🏼after the former president was convicted of 34 felonies👈🏼, according to new federal filings, an enormous gift that is among the largest single disclosed contributions ever.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/us/politics/timothy-mellon-trump-donation.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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The evilness of excess wealth has been on full display in the GOP.

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🤦🏻‍♀️MSNBC: lawyers file new motion to have Judge Arthur Engoron removed in the former president's civil fraud case. reports

Atticus1956 ,
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Every trick in the book will be employed.

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Nooo. 😭

Donald Sutherland, whose acting career spanned six decades including highly acclaimed films such as Don’t Look Now, MAS*H and The Hunger Games, has died aged 88.

He died in Miami after a long illness, confirmed by his representatives.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/20/actor-donald-sutherland-dies-hunger-games-dont-look-now?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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Donald, your legacy will live on.

Mr. Harrigan's Phone was the last film I saw him in, great as always.

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So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America

Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that’s more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/long-plastic-air-pillows-amazon-shifting-recycled-paper-111272420

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@GottaLaff

Hooray! I'm tired of having to deflate them & throw them in the trash. Recycle in OK won't take them.

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Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid her for sex: Sources -

“One woman, who ABC News is not identifying, told the committee that a payment from #Gaetz was for sex, while others have said they were paid to attend parties that Gaetz also attended and that featured drugs and sex, multiple sources told ABC News”

#GaetzGate
https://abcnews.go.com/US/witness-tells-house-ethics-committee-matt-gaetz-paid/story?id=111217102

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@GottaLaff

I wish 3 squares, a cot, and a squat for the cocky mini-Trump in Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Forida!

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“Putin & Kim Jong Un signed new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” in a pact that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.

Details of deal not immediately clear, but could mark the strongest connection bw Moscow & Pyongyang since end of the Cold War. Both leaders described it as a major upgrade of their relations, covering security, trade, investment and cultural and humanitarian ties”
https://apnews.com/article/vladimir-putin-kim-jong-un-russia-north-korea-summit-ukraine-a6b8d2c12de7ee2ab6716d4747c9850e?taid=6672a5b3f1df88000117f9c6

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@GottaLaff

I'll bet money, marbles, & and chalk that Trump is so jealous right now, the walls of the nearest dining room are dripping with ketchup.

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Awww!! 😭
Baseball legend Willie Mays has died, the San Francisco Giants announced on Tuesday night.

"It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93," the team posted.

http://abcn.ws/barOQSe

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Willie, The 'Say Hey Kid', a real Coast to Coast Giant!

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Via Angry Staffer:

🚨 HEY GOP VOTERS AND UNDECIDEDS 🚨

A top GOP think tank that is influential in shaping conservative policy wants to raise the Social Security retirement age to 70

Quote

Heritage Foundation:

Yes, the Social Security retirement age should be raised. If Congress does nothing, benefits will be cut by 21% across the board beginning in 2033

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@GottaLaff

By chance, did they mention paying back the 1.7 Trillion they have borrowed over the years?

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French actress Anouk Aimée, a Golden Globe-winner for her role in 'A Man and a Woman,' has died at 92, her agent says https://apnews.com/article/france-anouk-aimee-dead-313f092179fb3bd3cf74a766d1c2a182?taid=66716d178e738f0001243e9b

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff

Anouk. On to the La Dolce Vita.

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Another day, another apology from me for staying offline a lot and not replying to you.

I'm still sloooowwwly improving, but weak and still feeling that anxiety thing.

It'll all pass, but in the meantime, hi and bye.

Tons to do to settle in here, and no energy.

Hugs to all.

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@GottaLaff

I truly hope you return to 100% soon. Together mental & physical ailments are so draining. I can assure you I feel & share your pain.
My recent biopsy that I shared ID'ed several issues. 1st - Legionaires Disease, rare & now the Health Dept is tracking me. Then lab cultures found 3 fungi growing in Rt lung. I am now on 3 meds for the next 2 years. Side effect of 1 is irreversible blindness (optic nerves destroyed). I'm still digesting/processing findings. OY.

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@GottaLaff

Thank you much. I'm just trying to process how, on this good earth where I stay as safe as humanly possible, I could end up with this issue. It's a puzzlement!

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Via Angry Staffer:

#Biden-Harris HQ calling #Trump out on his hypocrisy and his glitches every day is driving him insane

I’m here for it

Biden-Harris HQ:

Trump: “At the end of this speech, I'll be taking some questions. This is different than Joe Biden. He doesn't take any questions”

Trump at the end of his speech: Quickly shuffles off stage, refusing to answer any questions

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@GottaLaff

I remain totally gobsmacked by the number of "supposedly" educated, intelligent individuals who state they "will not" under any circumstance vote for Trump, but will write in a candidate vote. IOW, they are voting for Trump. People...wake up & smell the coffee!

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#SCOTUS rules gun 'bump stocks’ ban is unlawful

The ban was imposed by the Trump administration after the accessory was used during the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rules-gun-bump-stocks-ban-unlawful-rcna154651

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@GottaLaff

Did they end it with their favorite "We send our thoughts & prayers "statement?

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Via @emptywheel:

Can someone help me understand how you call Mike Johnson "pious" in story in which he acts to help cover up fucking a porn star?

SCOOP: After convicted, he picked up the phone to call someone he thought could do something about it: Speaker MIKE JOHNSON.

TFG was angry over verdict, dropping f-bombs in convo w pious GOP leader..

“We have to overturns this”:Trump

Johnson agreed. Now House GOP looking at what they can do to help him out

https://politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2024/06/13/what-trump-wants-from-capitol-hill-00163125

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As pious as a pedophile priest?

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🚨#BREAKING

Only hours. Doesn’t bode well

#HunterBiden gun trial updates: Jury reaches verdict

https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/hunter-biden-gun-trial/?id=110723981

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@GottaLaff @atrupar

So that the MAGAs understand the sarcasm, a tilde should be placed after the sentence ending punctuation.~ Although, then an explanation of the tilde would be required.

I guess it's best to keep 'em wondering.

Atticus1956 ,
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@GottaLaff @JoeStewart @atrupar

There are a few punctuation marks that can be used to indicate sarcasm, including:

Exclamation mark in brackets: For example, "Oh, really[!]", this is similar to how a bracketed question mark can be used in informal rhetorical questions.

Tilde: A tilde (~) can be placed next to punctuation to indicate sarcasm. For example, ~. for dry sarcasm, ~! for enthusiastic sarcasm, and ~? for sarcastic questions.

Atticus1956 ,
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There is also the SarcMark, trademarked by Douglas Sak.

Atticus1956 ,
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True, it isn't used except by a few; and I was only suggesting that sarcasm should be specifically identified to some, lest they believe it to be serious.

Like the brouhaha that began over Sean Hannity & Trump recently posting a fake story.

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Thank you so so much for all your well wishes.

I’m still recouping, although much better, but had a weird (very short) moment yesterday due to stress, so I’m still not fully online yet. I’m okay, just need to take my time.

So I will post breaking news alerts, but if I don’t reply, again, please understand. I do try to go back and read replies and “like” them as an acknowledgement. I hate for anyone to feel ignored.

See you later.

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@GottaLaff

Be well soon!

video/mp4

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Yes there’s video.

Via Biden-Harris HQ:

#Trump: “I don't care about you. I just want your vote…”

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@GottaLaff

Another version of "I could shoot a man on 5th Avenue and not lose votes."

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America’s employers added a vigorous 272,000 in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough in the economy to keep hiring despite persistently high interest rates.
https://apnews.com/article/d1d73005dbc40b081a555850a44e73d1

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@GottaLaff

Meanwhile, back at the RNC ranch, the spineless, ball-less members of the GOP are powdering & diapering Boss Baby Donnie, preparing for the next ass kissing session by the VP potentials.

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Unbelievable.

Via Rupar:

46 House Republicans voted to defund NATO two days before the 80th anniversary of D-Day

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@GottaLaff

Un-Fucking-Believeable!! Hypocritical Sycophantic Moofers. Even the ballot box isn't weapon enough for this level of treacherous behavior by "our employees". It's time for a Liberal "Tea Party". I recommend we find a way to discontinue their pay.

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New decisions any minute.

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@GottaLaff

Is SCOTUS doing a "Cannon" delay until it matters naught??

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‘Night all.

Still under the weather, but painfully slowly incrementally improving.

Alerts will be posted.

Sorry again about the lack of replies to your comments.

❤️

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Sending the Dogtor in.....

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Erich Anderson, Actor in ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Felicity,’ Dies at 67

Mr. Anderson had a breakout role in “Friday the 13th” and went on to appear in more than 300 TV episodes, including a recurring role as the father on “Felicity.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/arts/erich-anderson-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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@GottaLaff .

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🤦🏻‍♀️🤣”Republicans are being trolled after a section on the Republican National Convention's (RNC) website included a picture of Ho Chi Minh City, instead of Milwaukee.

This year's RNC is being held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next month on July 15. But a Boston Globe reporter noticed Tuesday that the convention's website was using a picture of Vietnam's most populous city on its "News and Updates" page.”
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-trolled-ho-chi-minh-city-image-milwaukee-democrats-1908444

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Ah, accidental truth.

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AT&T outage: Service down for customers across the US

https://cnn.it/3V1U5vW

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@GottaLaff

The bummer for many is that the smaller cell companies utilize the AT&T lines; when the interruptions occur, it impacts many more users than just AT&T. I have found T-Mobile to be the most reliable of late. JMHO for what it's worth.

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@starlily I’m a boomer hippie. 😉

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Boomer Hippies saw all the great bands when they were young & good!

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@GottaLaff @starlily

Very true! Which makes today's environment all the more unacceptable.

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"These pay increases and other benefits often came at delicate moments in the legal proceedings against Trump. One aide who was given a plum position on the board of ’s social media company, for example, got the seat after he was subpoenaed but before he testified."

New: Multiple witnesses in Trump's criminal cases have received financial benefits from his business and campaign

https://propublica.org/article/donald-trump-criminal-cases-witnesses-financial-benefits

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@GottaLaff

Not unexpected by any stretch of the imagination. A man who has never in his life done anything at all on the up and up; NOTHING totally honest, or legal. From his education to his business, acumen or dealings has been anything but fraudulent on some level. He's a giant pimple on the ass of the United States.

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I’m smack in the middle of this awful cold, into the cough phase. Feeling awful, so…

I won’t be online nor replying much (other than “likes”), apologies.

I’ll post alerts only after this.

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@GottaLaff

Hope you can shake the cold soon and begin enjoying your new locale & home.

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@GottaLaff

Sending power of positive healing.....

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Oh no!

Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be missing certain dates in Congress for treatment.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/06/03/Sheila-Jackson-Lee-cancer-House/3811717417957/

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@GottaLaff Damn!

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Sally Buzbee, the executive editor of The Washington Post since 2021, has stepped down, publisher and CEO William Lewis announced late Sunday.

She will be replaced temporarily by Matt Murray, the former editor in chief of the Wall Street Journal, Lewis said. After the presidential election in November, Robert Winnett, a veteran of Telegraph Media Group, will take over.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/06/02/sally-buzbee-washington-post-steps-down/

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@GottaLaff The WAPO dying in the daylight! What a shame. Katharine Graham is, no doubt, spinning in her grave!

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Still feeling pretty awful, so posting and replies at a minimum today again. I’ll post a few this a.m., then, just alerts.

Thank you ahead of time for all the kind words and good wishes.

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@GottaLaff So sorry you still feel under the weather. Some Irish penicillin might help!

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We get mail in now: I just got a 24 cent “Love Boat” residual. Drinks for everyone!🥂

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@GottaLaff

Woohoo. There's the down payment on the new place!

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Damn. 😥 Marian Robinson, Michelle 's mother, dies at 86

Robinson became a fixture of the White House when she moved from her hometown of Chicago to help take care of her granddaughters during the Obama administration.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/marian-robinson-michelle-obamas-mother-dies-86-rcna154791 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/marian-robinson-michelle-obamas-mother-dies-86-rcna154791?cid=mob_npd_nn_ios_mar

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Rest in Peace, Marion! You done good! Real good!

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