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#SBsoap fans are a devoted group, both to the show & each other. I didn’t know Carrie but it feels remiss to have a page devoted to #bipolardisorderawareness & not pause for those lost to it. Her husband’s FB posts about learning to live w/o her tell us all what a beautiful soul she was and is.

This was the first clip I found of RB on #SBsoap My first thought was that Robert Barr's house probably came with an infinity pool, but he probably just swam in the ocean. Writing about Robert’s bipolarity was a way to look objectively at my own symptoms & how to deal with them.

The original Insta caption was a wordy way of saying that discovering that #RoscoeBorn died of #bipolardisorder helped me process my recent #bipolar2 diagnosis. My hubby kept telling people that I was rewriting an #80s #soapopera & I’d have to explain why. He’s an accidental #mentalhealth advocate

All good writing eventually addresses plot holes and tries to fix them or at least distract from them. Part of the joy of rewriting Robert’s storyline was coming up for solutions for them, but the distracting dialogue here is acted so well, unanswered questions don’t matter #SBsoap #RoscoeBorn

I tried to cut this scene to less than a minute but I couldn’t. Every second is necessary. Am I right If you’d never watched #SBsoap before, you’d be able to understand the Robert Barr storyline & feel the tension of it from just this one scene? u.pc.cd/JWPrtalK #PeterLove #MarcyWalker #SBsoap

A script can be beautifully written, but the interpretation by the actor is everything. When Cruz closes his eyes, we get to see him go from pride and anger to “I’m being an idiot.” So much said with no words in less than a minute #SBsoap #AMartinez #MarcyWalker

I love #darkcomedy and dark #soapopera comedy even more. It’s difficult to write and one needs excellent actors like #RobinMattson and #JudithMcConnell to bring it to life. #SBsoap was certainly on part with #TwinPeaks in this regard if not better.

The most interesting characters aren’t clearly good or bad. We become addicted to them bc the human brain is wired to categorize & it’s never clear which box to put them in. I couldn’t stop watching original #rhony for that reason and #SBsoap writers were excellent at creating Robert that way.

The original scene was one of the most painful for #CruzEden fans but such incredible performances by #AMartinez and #MarcyWalker make it clear why #SBsoap is still so loved. Recutting this scene as I rewrote the Robert Barr storyline felt like a bit like a travesty even to keep #CruzEden together

#Bipolar2 makes the idea of seeing someone at their best & worst complex. Is it the best & worst of the person or the best & worst of the symptoms? Part of who someone is as a person is how they handle the irritability, the pressured speech, the depression and all the rest. #SBsoap

Get republicans who claim they have received death threats to be public about it. They would be embraced for their bravery at this point

Help people get to DC for peaceful mass protest and have the Constitution being read aloud on a loudspeaker while the crowd stands there quietly

The US will not go. We will come through better than before. What has been festering outside of our awareness for decades is now shining brightly for us all to see and the only option is to not let it defeat us.

Donald Trump is sitting in a golf cart, wearing a red cap with an American flag, a white polo shirt, and black pants. He is drinking from a glass bottle of Diet Coke, with a white golf glove on his left hand and a small bandage on his right arm. Another man in a white shirt and cap is sitting beside him. The background is lush and green, suggesting a golf course setting, with Trump appearing relaxed during a break.

A leader is shaped by resilience, vision, integrity, and the ability to unite in hardship. Trump? Shaped by tantrums, lies, golf carts, and a spray tan routine. Leadership demands strength; he demands Diet Coke.

This is the way…

“The elected officials in Washington have to stop protesting in Washington. They have to go back to their districts…show the consequences…show the school that isn’t operating…they have to make it real.”

With social media, word will spread to neighboring districts—even red ones.

Democratic politicians aren't reacting with urgency because they're listening to the 80% of their voters who don't know what's going on. Maybe go crazy and do something different for a change: Listen to the minority who know what's going on. Because they're telling you this is a four-alarm fire.

This is Trevor Lee, architect of the “Nazi Flag” Utah law and all around fascist white nationalist DezNat peace of trash. Share his name. Call his office. Make him crawl back under the rock he belongs under. house.utleg.gov/rep/LEETA/

Some federal workers are ‘getting wealthy at taxpayer expense,’ says Elon Musk, whose companies have received at least $20 billion from the government

See here's how to do a headline.

fortune.com/2025/02/13/e...

US Copyright office updated guidelines - my lay summary of these last two items:

- If you can see your original work in a regenerated work, you may qualify as the copyright holder for that portion.

- Algo spew is still not eligible for copyright protection.

copyright.gov/ai/Copyright...

Increased AI use linked to eroding critical thinking skills A study by Michael Gerlich at SBS Swiss Business School has found that increased reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) tools is linked to diminished critical thinking abilities. It points to cognit...

Between "AI" overuse and Long Covid, we may be in for a long period of pervasive cognitive decline.

"Increased AI use linked to eroding critical thinking skills"
- Swiss business school study

phys.org/news/2025-01...

We got a Costco membership for the first time in our lives today. They asked why & I said because treat your workers well, you value diversity, & you didn’t cave in to authoritarian demands. He said: “We’ve been getting lots of folks saying that, thanks for joining.”

Who needs a gallon of ketchup?

The image is a minimalist illustration representing growth and the impact of small actions. It features a small sprouting seed with two leaves emerging from a mound of soil. Above it, there is a large, stylized tree outline enclosed in a circular shape, symbolizing future growth. The background includes simple line patterns resembling hills and small abstract symbols like dots and stars, adding a subtle decorative touch. The color palette is soft and earthy, with clean, thin lines creating a calm and modern aesthetic.

A good mantra: What is the smallest step I can take today that will create the greatest impact?

Danielle Sassoon and Other Officials Resign After Order to Drop Eric Adams Case The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District and five officials with the federal public integrity unit quit after the Justice Department ordered charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped.

The DOJ is now ripping pages out of the Banana Republic handbook, demanding its prosecutors drop charges on NYC Mayor Adams b/c he met with DJT & agreed to deport immigrants. Alex, I'll take Quid pro Quo fr $400
Adams is charged w/ taking bribes from foreign nationals
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...

Cuff these "DOGE" dipsh*ts up immediately next time. That's the treatment we've gotten in the past for hacks. Make no mistake, this isn't any different. It's a low level SE attempt.

Stuart worked on 5 Republican presidential campaigns.

The image is a digitally altered satirical fake cover of TIME magazine featuring Donald Trump. The title at the top reads “Clown of the Year” instead of the usual “Person of the Year.” Trump is depicted sitting in a formal pose, wearing a suit and red tie, but his face has been edited with clown makeup, including a red nose and red circles on his cheeks. The text beside him reads, “Donald Trump – And you thought Stephen King’s IT was scary,” making a reference to the horror character Pennywise. The background and layout resemble the iconic style of TIME magazine, but the entire cover is a parody intended to mock Trump.

The Trump-led sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is not an economic safeguard but a state-capture apparatus. Masked as public good, it centralizes wealth under executive control, enabling elite extraction and shielding kleptocracy behind legal opacity. This is authoritarian asset seizure.

The image is a minimalist illustration symbolizing progress and motivation. It depicts a simple, stylized figure climbing a staircase made of clean, linear steps. The staircase leads toward a large rising sun in the background, representing a new day and hope. The background is soft beige, with a few stylized clouds and sun rays, creating a calm and uplifting atmosphere. The overall composition conveys the idea of moving forward step by step toward one’s goals.

Rise with purpose. Push through doubt. Every challenge is a chance to grow.

Never. Forget. Never. Forgive. ✨