D
oing the right thing:
“The National Governors Association said it will no longer hold a formal meeting with Trump when governors are scheduled to convene in Washington later this month, after the White House planned to invite only Republican governors.”
PennLive.com
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But it’s all of a piece, don’t you think? Rather than seeing his influence peddling as separate from the sexual abuse, I see it as part and parcel of the way he and his friends see the world—as a limited good, winner take all view—let’s oppress them because we can and then we won’t have to share.

She is indeed quite the role model. Let’s hope more follow her lead.

We’re “fixated” on child-rape? Just influence peddling? Have you really read those emails, the commiserations between predators and unfaithful husbands?

Do you think he wrote an email every time he introduced those men to a teenager?

I think you’re missing the point.

Amen. They have publicists and can buy their way to get their message out. We have to be clever in protesting this and actively finding voices to elevate in opposition to them.

You are so right! If men policed other men about sexual abuse, women would be so much safer and I wouldn’t be so damned tired all the time.

Also, let’s see the 3 millions files they haven’t revealed!

Yes!

"Walking faithfully means falling to my knees to confess and repent of my sin of believing that my own security is more urgent than my neighbor’s needs."
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And just like that it became possible for them to do what they’ve spent weeks telling us they could not do. Politicians will not grow a spine until we make that the least unattractive alternative.

Opinion | Why Does Trump Get Away With It?

We can’t form a strategy until we understand what’s gone wrong, as well as our own roll in it.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/o...

My warmest wishes this holiday season.

Beautiful
Work

Well done!

And where would we order this? A reminder to include links.

Amen and Halleleujah! Got over your fear of women in power, folks—it’s good for you!

What if we had a president who actually loved people, especially children?

The youngest player rated by the International Chess Federation is a three year old boy. That puts my inability to play chess beyond basic moves in a whole different perspective.

A book cover showing former First Lady Michelle Obama in a long flowing blue dress.

Once again, men making laws about women’s bodies. You’d think we had some power they’re afraid of.

Love the background colors!

She’s adorable—many happy years together!

She’s adorable! Many happy years for you both,

THIS!

I have confounded the algorithms and I am happy.
Apple says my top music for 2025 was Bendel playing Chopin, Beyoncé, Dire Straits, Ella Fitzgerald, Classics
by Eric Chapman, Fleetwood Mac, The Cars, and Taylor Swift.

Wanna avoid responsibilities while appearing responsible?

Wanna escape your mess of a life while looking like you have it all together?

Wanna stave off people without coming across as rude?

Try reading a book in public! 📖

#WritingCommunity #BookSky

Really, isn’t this the truth? Putting boundaries around greed is the work of the next decade or so. Greed is what got us here, more tan anything else, I think. You? Do I need to explain?