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Michelle

@offthehardroad.bsky.social

Retired from the 9-5 in SW Indiana. I like reading, writing, hiking, gardening, music & cats. Fan of the STL Cardinals & Blues. Living blue in a red state.

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US supreme court rules against Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs – live Conservative justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented in the 6-3 ruling

The worms are turning www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

20.02.2026 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My used Ford Ranger got demolished 12 days before I retired. It took me a month to find the Subaru I bought. I went to get the oil change & they couldn't get the drain plug out. Subaru dealer replaced the entire drain pan on their dime because their people tightened it too tightly the last time.

20.02.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

People don't realize what Ole Miss went through with that ice storm; they stayed in a hotel for 3 days w/no power. I really like what coach Yo is doing. I hope they can hang onto her.

20.02.2026 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I had to turn it off when Grace Knox damn near assaulted Cotie McMahon. Grace has some talent, but she needs to get a handle on that temper.

20.02.2026 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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US figure skater Alysa Liu won the gold medal in the women’s individual event. INFO: kwtx.com/2026/02/19/us-figure-skater-alysa-liu-wins-gold-becomes-first-american-woman-medal-20-years/

20.02.2026 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Also give him the "never buy a new car" lecture because it depreciates the minute it's driven off the lot. I bought a 3 year-old Subaru trade in. My financial planner even buys used & plans to "drive it until the wheels fall off."

19.02.2026 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Things are a bit hairy in Indiana

19.02.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) β€” New Mexico attorney general reopens investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.

19.02.2026 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9413    πŸ” 2088    πŸ’¬ 203    πŸ“Œ 97

Tornadoes bouncing around southern Illinois and Indiana. Most everything is north of me but I have friends in some of these places. Terre Haute is way NW of me is about to get whacked.

19.02.2026 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The women of Team USA LOVE winning gold at the Summer and Winter Olympics πŸ₯‡

19.02.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 231    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Dawn Staley's pre-game quote for the Gamecocks ahead of tonight's game at Alabama: "Never look down on someone unless you're helping them up."-Jesse Jackson.

19.02.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

U.S. women's hockey team wins the gold medal on a "golden goal" by Megan Keller for the 2-1 win over Canada. Congrats to all, especially fellow St. Louis native Joy Dunne.

19.02.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is why I love Dawn Staley. The team bus rolls up to the Alabama gym in Tuscaloosa & there's a student having trouble parallel parking. Staley hopped off the bus & guided the car driver to successfully park. She walks in the building & Bama athletes are waiting to get her autograph! Video on X.

19.02.2026 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would run off the school bus to see Dark Shadows. My group of friends were such weirdos we were crushing on Barnabas instead of Quentin. I might have had a Bobby Sherman poster on my wall.

19.02.2026 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump officials say there's a 90% chance of strikes on Iran. He can’t without Congress.

Rep. Thomas Massie & I have a War Powers Resolution to debate & vote on war before putting U.S. troops in harm’s way. I will make a motion to discharge to force a vote on it next week.

18.02.2026 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 987    πŸ” 277    πŸ’¬ 123    πŸ“Œ 29

I'm truly surprised they haven't tried to muzzle Stars & Stripes. It really is a great news source.

19.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.

Stars & Stripes - Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings

The rule, effective immediately, states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment itself.

19.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I will say I am impressed how well he sleeps in public. When I was in 8 am Econ 101 in freshman year of college, I fell off chairs when I nodded off and I was 17.

19.02.2026 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1538    πŸ” 227    πŸ’¬ 112    πŸ“Œ 10

I walked 8,807 steps yesterday at the wetlands and during a little shopping trip afterward. That's about 1,200 more than normal. That lidocaine patch did the trick; my left hip didn't hurt & doesn't hurt now. Today is an "off" day as I have an appointment & a meeting to attend.

19.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was just looking at some video of the second line parades for Mardi Gras this year. I'm pretty sure if I went to Mardi Gras, I would never come home.

19.02.2026 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

France & the UK are going to blow this entire sordid mess out in the open.

19.02.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prince Andrew's Arrest Across the pond in Britain, justice and accountability is a serious matter

Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...

19.02.2026 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 33372    πŸ” 7737    πŸ’¬ 1922    πŸ“Œ 774

I was stunned. A seasoned journalist posted it on X. Give them 50% like the NBA. Or if they still intend to low-ball salaries, let them have 75%. The W is nothing without the players. Listening to Natasha Cloud on an X video, I think the players are unified.

18.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I need to walk, but my left hip hurts like a bitch. I slapped a lidocaine patch on it & will got walk the trails at the wetlands. Dirt is easier on the joints. I just hope it's not too muddy. Then I can take the back way to Aldi to pick up a few things.

18.02.2026 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Totally agree. What tipped me to thinking they're hiding money is a minority owner in Chicago suing the majority owner for-hiding profits. I don't like owners having both NBA & W teams; the W will forever be a tax write off for them.

18.02.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.

I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...

18.02.2026 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 10650    πŸ” 4960    πŸ’¬ 668    πŸ“Œ 378

Well, this is a revelation. WNBA players don't get any direct revenue from the sale of their jerseys. NBA players get 50% of the revenue from such sales. The W made another CBA offer yesterday. I think they're headed toward a strike or a lockout.

18.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Coach Jess Fishlock ‼️

38-year-old Wales legend Jess Fishlock, who retired from international football in October 2025, joins Rhian Wilkinson's coaching staff for their March camp. Iconic 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

18.02.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 165    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Wow! Tennessee women's basketball fans over on X apologizing to Ole Miss coach Yolett McCuin for the snub by Vols coach Kim Caldwell after last night's game. Ole Miss won 94-81 & once again, the Vols just gave up. But Caldwell made no adjustments to counter Ole Miss. Terrible situation in Knoxville.

18.02.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aitana BonmatΓ­ is working hard to get back onto the pitch πŸ’ͺ

The 3x Ballon d’Or winner suffered a fracture in her left fibula in November ahead of the Nations League final, and underwent successful surgery in December.

πŸŽ₯: FCBfemeni

18.02.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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