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baby vinny sleeping in the shape of a ❤️
#ratsky #rat #ratsofbluesky

So precious!

GREMLINS 3 is officially moving forward with Steven Spielberg executive producing through Amblin Entertainment. The original film’s writer, Chris Columbus, is also back to produce and direct. The movie is set for a November 19th 2027 theatrical release. www.upcominghorrormovies.com/movie/gremli...

Donald Trump Is Putting His Face on Both Sides of a New Coin. U.S. Treasury Reveals 'First Drafts' The U.S. Treasury revealed the draft of a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump on both sides.

people.com/donald-trump... I just knew this was coming. And if you think this doesn’t end with a massive gold trump statue in DC you’re not paying attention

Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the government shutdown.

"The Trump administration over the weekend demanded that states 'undo' full benefits that were paid during a one-day window after a federal judge ordered full funding and before a Supreme Court justice paused that order."

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On the one hand, the shutdown needs to end. On the other, they willingly sacrificed the ACA, and more?

Tell Democrats: Dump Chuck! Chuck Schumer has to go. After 8 Democrats―including Dick Durbin, the Democratic Whip whose job it is to keep the caucus together―defected to fund Donald Trump’s government, Democratic voters have lo...

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Navigating the shutdown I’m sorry it’s been so long.  I’m not even going to offer up excuses, I just suck at updating this.  Lol.  I have a couple posts I’ve been planning for a while now, but every time I...

For those who follow such things, I just put up a blog post. I hope you find it helpful.

#snap #cheapfood #blog

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Justice Jackson temporarily blocks SNAP benefits order to allow appeals court to rule DOJ asked SCOTUS for a stay as USDA was in the middle of completing its process for making full payments. Update: Jackson's order came a little past 9 p.m.

UPDATE: Justice Jackson temporarily blocks SNAP benefits order to allow appeals court to rule.

DOJ asked SCOTUS for a stay as USDA was in the middle of completing its process for making full payments. Jackson's order came a little past 9 p.m.

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Three rats checking out a carved pie pumkin in a playpen. Black rat to the left (Flora), Siamese rat to top left (Ghost), and grey rat to the right (Pumpkin)

Flora, Ghost, and Pumpkin got a carved pie pumpkin during playtime on Halloween 2025. Ghost and Pumpkin arrived on 7th October, were in quarantine for 2 weeks, then intros began. By Halloween, they were already ready to share a cage.

#rats #petrats #Ratsofbluesky #Skyrats

A rat snuggled in a white blanket on a black vinyl couch.

A rat climbing the gate of a playpen.

This was Fauna (she and Flora came together on Valentine's Day 2024). She passed on 2nd October, 2025. She was just finishing up another round of antibiotics for URI, and had a mass removal scheduled. RIP.

#rats #petrats #Skyrats #Ratsofbluesky

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SIGN: Release SNAP contingency funding now On November 1, 42 million Americans lost their SNAP benefits. Sign our Christian petition demanding that the USDA release emergency funding now.

SIGN: Release SNAP contingency funding now! On November 1, 42 million Americans stand to lose their SNAP benefits. Sign our Christian petition demanding that the USDA release emergency funding now. act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/SNAP-US...

Demand that Republican senators protect healthcare and end the shutdown act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...

Image of Cher singing. Text reads "Turn Back Time One hour this Sunday Cher with your friends"

Image of Buffalo Bill from "Silence of the Lambs" answering his door. Text reads "Don't forget to tuck your cocks back I mean set your clocks back this weekend"

Maxine saying "Remember, it's spring forward, fall back, and why the hell are we still doing this?"

"A Guide to Putting Your Clocks Back" There's a Smartphone which says "Leave it alone, it does it's magic" A sundial says "Move one house to the left" An oven says "You'll need a Masters in Electronic Engineering or a hammer" And a car radio says "Not worth it, wait six months"

It's that time again! Don't forget to change your clocks back tonight, unless you're one of the lucky ones who don't have to do this twice a year....

Happy Halloween to you too, @rattybox.bsky.social !

Image of Elvira laying on a grave, hands are coming out to grab her. Says "Happy Halloween!"

Eyes peer from smoke coming from a cauldron (which is surrounded by Jack O'Lanterns). Text says "Have A Happy Halloween & Blessed Samhain".

Pentacle over an orange moon. Text says "On this Samhain Night remember the past & your ancestors. Look to the future & the New Year."

Cute alien stands in front of a body, holding a pumpkin bucket. Text reads "Trick or Treat".

Happy Halloween, one and all! May all your darkest dreams come true.

Samhain Blessings to my Pagan friends in the Northern Hemisphere (and Merry Beltane to those in the Southern Hemisphere).

Blog A place for recipes, DIY tips, product reviews, giveaway information, freebie hints, and other frugal ideas.

Given the situation with SNAP, I wanted to remind everyone that I have a blog (I'm admittedly lax about updating). Over the years, I've shared many cheap recipes, substitution advice, links to free samples (every bit counts), product reviews (so you know what to avoid), etc!
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The poly mailer the Ratty Box came in. Purple, with white stars and crescent moons, black bats. It was too spooktacular NOT to photograph.

A hanging chew toy with a ghost and black, orange, and white balls; a hanging bat hide; Jack O’Lantern chew toys; sticker; “Batty Bites” treat (black and gold raisins, rolled oats); and a card.

Jack O’Lantern chew toys on a card with a Halloween background.

Card with Halloween imagery. It reads: “The Ratty Box Step inside… If you dare! October’s Ratty Box is packed with tricks, treats, and just the right amount of fright. Your rats will discover spooky surprises at every turn as ghostly giggles rise from the dark, shadows stir in the corners, and bats swoop overhead. This collection is crafted to make Halloween a frightfully fun night for your mischief. Thanks for letting us bring the haunt to your home” There’s a QR Code. Then “Scan to follow us” and symbols for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X. “@TheRattyBox” and “TheRattyBox.com

Today, the Halloween mini @rattybox.bsky.social arrived. I might wait until closer to Halloween to put it in, maybe after Ghost & Pumpkin are intro'd to Flora (Fauna passed away on 2nd Oct, 2025. Ghost & Pumpkin are currently in quarantine).
#rats #petrats #Ratsofbluesky #Skyrats

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire F.T.C. Commissioner

SCOTUS’s right-wing majority is handing Trump control of agencies that are meant to be independent and nonpartisan.

They are using the shadow docket to rubber-stamp his authoritarian agenda. This is not how our democracy is meant to function.

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Spit image. Top shows autumn sunshine, with leaves and apples on a wooden porch (or deck). Script says "Mabon". Bottom is white with pussy willows, a bunny, and a nest of eggs. Text reads "Ostara Balance & Fertility" (the "O" is a pentacle).

A figure in a "witch" hat and cape is walking through the autumn woods. Text reads "In honor of the Fall Equinox I will also be cold, distant, and filled with darkness."

A tree with red/yellow leaves is backlit by sunlight. To the left is a pentacle. Script on the bottom reads "Blessed Mabon!"

In the foreground is a face on an autumn leaf. Background shows a sunset through trees. Text reads "Mabon Blessings!! The Autumn Equinox - where day and night are equal. The time of the second harvest, also known as Cornucopia. The Druids refer to this time as Mea'n Fo'mhair (can be translated as Middle of Autumn) and libations are made to the trees. The Green Man prepares for the return of death and rebirth. A time to honour the aging spirits by making feasts with the fruits of our Labour. Mabon is a God of Youth in Welsh folklore and his name meant 'divine son'. He was the son of Madron. Image by Debbi Wolf Reeves Genni )O("

Merry Mabon! Happy Fall!

To those in the southern hemisphere: Blessed Ostara.

A wonderful actor and producer who championed independent films through his Sundance Festival, did great work as a political activist and supported many environmental causes.
He belonged to a golden era of Hollywood and like a fine wine, he aged beautifully.
RIP Robert Redford

DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.

Of course they did, their obstruction is so obvious…

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrosim is far-right was disappeared.

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Things are getting out of hand very quickly, unacceptable!

A card, a purple hammock with fairies in various poses, a "magic wand" chew, some sunflower seeds, and a hanging vine.

Card has vines, plants, mushrooms, flowers, fairies and wands. The top has a rat and the words "The Ratty Box". Text says "Deep in the woodland, whispers of magic drift through the air and not everything is as it seems. Your rats might stumble upon a mushroom cottage tucked beneath the vines, wave a wand that holds a secret spark, or drift to sleep in a hammock touched by fairy charm. With every nibble and play, the forest reveals a world of enchantment. We hope your ratties love September's Ratty Box!" There's a QR code and the words "Tag Us in Photos". Symbols for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X with "@TheRattyBox" and "TheRattyBox.com"

The mini @rattybox.bsky.social arrived today, and it's truly magical! That fairy hammock looks cozy, and the wand is sure to be a new favourite of my girls.
#Rats #PetRats #Ratsofbluesky #Skyrats

Trump Asks US Supreme Court to Uphold His Global Tariffs — Bloomberg President Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court to uphold his global tariffs, seeking review in a case that could affect trillions of dollars in trade and give him broad new leverage over the world ...

Don’t do it SCOTUS, it’s been a debacle from the beginning, bring down this house of cards, reject this appeal, don’t even consider it, Trump doesn’t have the power, his actions have been illegal from the beginning…

Trump asked Supreme Court to uphold his global tariffs.

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In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases Ten judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court needs to explain its rulings better, with some urging Chief Justice John Roberts to do more to defend the judiciary against external criticism.

NEW: In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases.

“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court justices. “They don’t have our backs.”