Tim Barker

Screenshot of New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'analemma' is not a valid word.

Come on #NYTSpellingBee - Astronomical phenomena and geometric shapes ought to count.

Screenshot of New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'teafolk' is not a valid word.

#NYTSpellingBee - You've obviously not met my English in-laws.

Very worth your time to read this. We must do better.

Absolutely

And claiming they're "jokes" is no better. Disgusting jokes are uncalled for.

Protest sign saying: "ICE in drinks, not streets"

Protest sign saying: "It's so bad even the introverts are here"

Protest sign saying: "Three more years of this and we'll ALL be drinking bleach"

Protest sign saying: "IKEA has smarter cabinets"

A bit bigger crowd at Boise NoKings than previous ones - but had to compete with a home Boise State Football game nearby, so that might have cut down on attendance. Still a great showing in a deep red state. And some great signs

Screenshot from New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'octomom' is not an acceptable word.

I'm actually happy that #NYTSpellingBee didn't rewind to 2009 and accept this word.

Every. Single. One.

Fall foliage colors against a blue sky

Some red fall colors in the foreground as the blue haze of central Idaho mountains go on forever in the background

Fall foliage colors against a blue sky

Fall foliage colors against a blue sky

Still good autumn color at Mores Mountain. But likely the last day, with likely snow up here over the weekend. #IdahoEscape

A Christianity that is known for its cruelty is a Christianity that no longer knows Christ.

"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." -Jesus

So true

It's pretty embarrassing that the US elected some of the dumbest people ever, and they keep going in front of the media to show off how dumb they are. Over and over and over again.

Screenshot from the New York Times Spelling Bee showing that 'farty' is not a valid word.

#NYTSpellingBee : Obviously you haven't met my Uncle.

Laura Ingalls Wilder, who traveled west in a covered wagon in the 1870s, also flew on an airplane in the 1950s to visit her daughter in San Francisco.

Well, she believes in chemtrails. Stupid is definitely in the neighborhood.

Argh. That's: atoptics.org.uk

Height of the bow is related to the height of the sun in the sky, with bows at sunrise/sunset being the highest and easiest to see. With sun about 40 degrees high in the sky, the top of the bow would be near the ground like this. See at optics.org.uk for good info and examples.

New York Times Spelling Bee screenshot showing that the word ocotillo is not in the word list.

#NYTSpellingBee - just beat me with a cactus.

This might be more embarrassing than the rambling diatribe at the UN

Everyone did seem particularly friendly today. Good mood for possibly last summer-like Saturday?

Screenshot of New York Times Spelling Bee game showing Mahalo is not a valid word

#NYTSpellingBee : Hawaiians would like to thank you for being able to say hello/goodbye - but, alas, no.

I guess I'm rooting for 909 now

That 503 is out of it already makes me sad

New York Times Spelling Bee screenshot showing that katabatic is not a valid word

#NYTSpellingbee freezing out meteorologists again

Don't think I've ever felt this embarrassed to be an American. There's shame and anger too. But mostly embarrassment. We're the laughingstock of the developed world. And we should be.

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My God, this UN speech.

Please. Let's get Grandpa to bed.