Pastor Vickie

Ducks walking on Hydrangea petals.

Gorgeous!

Congratulations!

Sound familiar?

“For a short time…the nation’s capital was the only place where Black men could vote.

That enraged a lot of White men in power, who claimed that DC, had become a financial mess — that White men were being marginalized, that the city was being “Africanized.”

Doesn’t deploy federal troops to stop a Capitol invasion or save children from a Texas flood or clean up debris from a StL tornado.

Deployed federal troops to disperse people in sleeping bags.

Got it.

"The Government’s invocation of special circumstances, however, fails at the threshold. Its entire premise—that the Maxwell grand jury materials would bring to light meaningful new information about Epstein’s and Maxwell’s crimes, or the Government’s investigation into them—is demonstrably false."

Judge Engelmayer calling out DOJ in denying the release of Maxwell grand jury transcripts

"The Gov't’s invocation of special circumstances...fails at the threshold. Its entire premise—that the Maxwell grand jury materials would bring to light meaningful new information...is demonstrably false."

AMERICANS: "Release the Epstein Files!"

TRUMP: "Why don't I just militarize Washington, D.C. instead? Now you have something else to talk about! Because your town could be next."

So the same guy who insists he couldn’t activate the National Guard in D.C. on January 6, 2021 suddenly has the power to activate it today?

🚨NEW: VoteVets Responds to Trump’s Use of the National Guard in DC:

“Trump himself refused to activate the Guard when our Capitol was under attack; he should be embarrassed he is activating them now.”

What I just read on a few more reliable websites is that the males are less visible at twilight and sunrise, hence the timing. Makes sense.

I have always wondered why they come out last to the feeder at night. Do you know?

Image of press release: Attorney's Office District of Columbia PRESS RELEASE January 3, 2025. Violent Crime in D.C. Hits 30 Year Low For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia USADC.Media@usdoj.gov WASHINGTON -Total violent crime for 2024 in the District of Columbia is down 35% from 2023 and is the lowest it has been in over 30 years, according to data collected by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and announced by United States Attorney Matthew M. Graves

Violent crime in D.C. is the lowest it's been in 30 years. Donald Trump, desperate to distract from the Epstein Files, a weakening economy and horrendous poll numbers is seeking to create chaos there by once again fashioning a problem where there is none. The man knows no bottom.

Federal agents spread out across D.C. streets amid Trump's vow to crack down on crime President Trump promised a weekend crackdown on Washington, D.C.'s homeless population and criminals. Trump activated federal agents to also be a show of force across the district.

Trump deploys Federal agents across D.C. streets amid vow to crack down on crime. The facts contradict the pretext: Washington, D.C. has seen declining crime rates in recent years, violent crime hitting a *30-year low* in 2024, according to the U.S. Justice Department. www.npr.org/2025/08/11/n...

as we
were about to
spend the next few minutes
breathing
anyway,
why not
deepen a few breaths
to
hold, lift, offer
prayers
of
presence
surrender &
compassion

...that we may rise
to strive
for truth, justice, peace

#BillionPrayersForPeace

They might be a bit spoiled!

If men would show back up in boring mainline church and make sure the buildings and grounds were unkept and there were regular men’s group pancake breakfasts and barbecues we wouldn’t have a crisis of masculinity.

That is absolutely what I was thinking!

She finds it very tasty…so cute!

A faction of MAGA is currently going after a Medal of Honor recipient for his political beliefs.

I’m not even mad about it, just profoundly disappointed. Some things used to transcend politics, but now? Nothing is sacred.

It’s gross, and we have to be better than this.

Democracy Defenders Fund wants to know who at DOJ determined that Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender, could be transferred to a minimum-security prison camp.
 
The group has filed a FOIA request for records about the transfer — including from Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche. tinyurl.com/4sj4uzyn

White and orange cat looking up expectantly from food and water bowls resting on a tan tiled floor.

Happy #caturday. Our Pigpen is pictured by the food and water dishes, petitioning for a top-off.

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lmao i got added to a scam group text and this lady was NOT having it

Thank you for sharing.

Read and learn. There are many reasons why it is critical that we don’t “other” people.

A healthy democracy is just one of them.

The #westwing #muppets episode is freaking adorable…

o God,
shield & tend
thy vulnerable children—
save & deliver
all who yearn
for safety for freedom for food—
sustain & guide
every one who watches, waits, weeps—
rest
the tired.

Amen.