Leigh in OK

I don't want any Democrat to work with any Republican on any Trump agenda item.

We don't negotiate with terrorists.

If MAGA has money to burn after buying all that Trump merch, let them spend it. I still don't understand how the schools are overrun with mobs of woke liberal teachers but Walters trusts them all to teach the Bible in the manner he wants.

Trump, and by extension the American government, has sold out our ally and is now on the side of Putin’s despotism. This is what 77 million Americans voted for in pulling the lever for him. Trump’s fondness for Putin was no mystery. It’s a stain upon our country and a disgrace.

That's unfair! We're #4 in stealing tax funds from public schools in order to fund private schools for the wealthy. Oh, sorry, that's "Educational Freedom".

Why are there no mainstream OKC media posting here? Nothing from @koconews.bsky.social, @kfor4.bsky.social, KOKH, KWTV, The Oklahoman? A few of my favorite reporters, but all the official presence seems to be on Meta and the Nazi place?

He's a liar. I have a quota and QA checks - it's easy to monitor whether I'm working efficiently. Our agency already forced us to the office, tracked our numbers, and sent us back home. Now with RTO again, there's panic because more people are sick and required work isn't getting done quickly.

"The agency directors I appointed and that the voters elected are too damn stupid to manage their own staffing needs, so I, King Stitt, must micromanage" - our Governor, apparently.

Stitt is doing his best to replicate the misery here. We've been forced into cubicles while being called lazy and inefficient. Our agency director bragged about how new tech will cut more jobs soon. Nothing like insults, threats of unemployment, and discomfort to boost morale and performance!

Markwayne had $1.4 million in PPP "loans" forgiven. This American would prefer that money pay federal workers rather than a man who has increased his net worth exponentially with insider stock trades since joining Congress.

I just read FB comments on this story. Damn! Okies really hate their neighbors. "If I can't have it nobody should have it. Especially the people working low paying jobs trying to serve me and the people of Oklahoma." Teachers get so much worse here, but I'm starting to feel it, too.

Tabby cat in a brown paper bag

Olivia says hi back :)

Thank you for looking out for us. It's demoralizing to have the governor call me lazy and accuse me of not doing my job. He acts like state employees are not also taxpaying Oklahomans with pride in what we do (well, except Walters' minions).

He's a liar. OMMA did a study Oct '23 and found workers more productive at home. I'd love to see his "data" from any other agency to support his bullshit.

Why is it more efficient for me to use PTO waiting on apartment maintenance rather than work while I sit at home (happened yesterday)?

OMMA forced a lot of employees into the office in late 2023. They realized after 3 months that people were MUCH more efficient working from home and let them go hybrid. People should expect licenses to take even longer to be processed now thanks to Stitt.

So Drummond has gone full MAGA now, too? Fuck. There really are no good Republicans left.

A miniature gingerbread house. The box suggests that decorating it is a bit easier than it actually is (mine is not good).

Nailed it. Merry Christmas! 🎄🦌

Can't say that I'll ever go to another ballet, but The Nutcracker by the Oklahoma City Ballet made me happy.

"Cheap and plentiful weed" competes with "cheap rent in a walkable area" for the top 2 reasons I still live in Oklahoma. I can't think of any other reasons at the moment.

Updating my resume. Our agency brought us back to the office last year to do a whole damn study on efficiency, only to find out that we are much more efficient at home (no shit). Still have us doing hybrid work because feelings matter more than data. It's bullshit.

This is such bullshit. Our agency brought us back to the office, did a whole stupid study to find out that we are much more efficient at home, and sent us home again. Fuck the data, though; we've got to burn that fuel and keep the O&G folks happy.

Look bringing back polio sounds bad. But it’s a small price to pay to get rid of pronouns in email signatures and black women in star wars.

Olivia, a tabby cat, the best cat in the world

❤️ She matches my Olivia

I'd like to congratulate the many, many current and former Servicemembers who voted for Trump last month. Seeing the entire VA on the chopping block is very exciting* news.

*Leopards, in particular, are licking their chops.

I'm supposed to be snorkeling right now. I'm not snorkeling right now. Glad the alcohol is already paid for.

Just passed a woman going 20 miles slower than the rest of traffic while she's chugging a beer. Dallas holiday traffic is brutal.

20 years ago, in an amazing display of foresight, I got married. So now I don't have to spend today with *those* relatives. Sorry (not sorry), family, vacation awaits 🤷🏻‍♂️🚢🌴🤿

As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚

Cover of Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 16

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 15

Cover of The Secret of the Old Clock, the first Nancy Drew book by Carolyn Keene

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Day 14