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Former Alaskan. Currently in the hinterlands of NYS, living in a 100-year old house in a permanent state of repair. I used to teach English, now I just do it for fun. I have two labradors, 4 grown kids & an H. I'm not your drivetime podcast.

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Did I read Wuthering Heights?
I'm an English teacher- I read it a dozen times.
Will I see the movie?
Of course, in all its ridiculous glory.
Did I watch the trailer?
Yes & read the comments:

15.02.2026 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't get too close to the cliff. The Heathcliff that is.

14.02.2026 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The rws that I know are into cruises , Mexico & Italy.

14.02.2026 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I wore a Tshirt - without a fleece over it- under my jacket today. A Tshirt!

14.02.2026 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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12.02.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of an X post by meisha (@meishato) stating: β€œIf the Halftime show wasn’t β€˜white enough’ for you, go read the epstein files, it’s all in english and full of white people.” The post quotes Laura Loomer, who wrote: β€œIllegal aliens and Latin hookers twerking at the SuperBowl. Not a single white person or English translation at the Super Bowl….”

Screenshot of an X post by meisha (@meishato) stating: β€œIf the Halftime show wasn’t β€˜white enough’ for you, go read the epstein files, it’s all in english and full of white people.” The post quotes Laura Loomer, who wrote: β€œIllegal aliens and Latin hookers twerking at the SuperBowl. Not a single white person or English translation at the Super Bowl….”

Great idea!

12.02.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3410    πŸ” 621    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 10

Make them Fraggles.

11.02.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We've all been in the fridge for the last few weeks.

11.02.2026 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Somehow upscale luxury purses have been popping up in all my feeds and the H saw me purse scrolling & said I should buy one because "They'll probably last longer than your other purses & you won't have to buy another purse for years."

Oh my sweet summer child.

10.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Silver Stadium Redux?

09.02.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Stefon Diggs Spotted Partying On Yacht In Middle Of Second Quarter

Stefon Diggs Spotted Partying On Yacht In Middle Of Second Quarter

Stefon Diggs Spotted Partying On Yacht In Middle Of Second Quarter https://theonion.com/stefon-diggs-spotted-partying-on-yacht-in-middle-of-second-quarter/

09.02.2026 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 904    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

No Kings includes Draft Kings

08.02.2026 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 26060    πŸ” 6101    πŸ’¬ 183    πŸ“Œ 111

We had grilled cheese & potato chips.

09.02.2026 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I miss that too.

09.02.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is from my cousin.
First of all, WHY should you tell me about the daffodils by the cricket field when it's -6 this morning and
Second of all: YES oh yes I will help christen the guest room!

08.02.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's on the Kenai Peninsula, about 325 miles south of Anchorage.

07.02.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

His voice is so pure.

07.02.2026 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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He'll hath no fury like a grown ass child in Alaska calling you daily to remind you "Hey it's colder in Rochester right now than it is in Alaska"

07.02.2026 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

News you can use

07.02.2026 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What no organ solo?!

07.02.2026 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh how the worm has turned

07.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Save us Obi-Mamdami. You're our last hope

07.02.2026 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Shutter?!"

07.02.2026 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are! Even without the icing they were good.

05.02.2026 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mom's voicemail: Call me back immediately. It's very important!
Me: Ok somebody died, or she's sick...
Mom: I'm out of wine.

05.02.2026 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not bad. A cross between a biscuit & a pancake- they're maple.

05.02.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My 2nd gyro rodeo

05.02.2026 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My first scone rodeo.

05.02.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I've had people ask me where stuff is when there's an employee standing right there. Like feel free to jump in my dude

05.02.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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