Things are getting darker. Kitties.

Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.

This just happened. This will hurt Americans.

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The Trump Administration Keeps Citing an Untrue Stat as It Targets Federal Workers A “survey of our niche audience for our niche audience” was the source for the claim that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices. The number isn’t true. Why do…

The Trump administration keeps reciting the statistic that only 6% of federal employees are working full time in their offices.

That’s astoundingly low — and completely untrue.

Here’s how an online survey was taken out of context to perpetuate a myth:

How Cambridge Analytica Used Intimate Data to Exploit Gun Owners’ Private Lives Documents obtained by ProPublica detail the sophistication and intrusiveness of Cambridge’s work for the gun industry in 2016. The firm’s campaign aimed to help elect Donald Trump and keep…

Gun lobbyists gave Cambridge Analytica a trove of data on gun owners derived from warranty cards, voter rolls, hunting licenses and other sources.

Here’s how Cambridge used the info to drum up support for the gun industry’s preferred candidates.

Anxiety attacks call for kittens.

A tabby kitten sleeps next to a pillow

Two tabby kittens attempt to claim a set at the dinner table. A bowl of gumbo is before them.

Tabby kitten in a laundry basket

Tabby kitten in a basket of folded clothes

Dark forces trying to break your spirit?

Kittens.

Heartbreaking news… Tonight, many of our friends were let go, and tomorrow, even more will follow. Word is that all probationary employees at NPS will be let go. 😭

A sleeping tabby kitten

Kitten in a laundry basket

Kitten sniffing the camera

We are living through dark times. Be the light.

And carry kitten photos.

Tabby kitten looks at the camera from a countertop.

Calico tabby kitten curled in a ball, a fluffy tail wrapped near her face.

Tabby kitten stretches over unfolded laundry

Kitten savagely attacks a dryer ball in a laundry basket.

Very concerned about national events. Kittens don’t care.

A dozing brown tabby kitten

A dozing brown tabby kitten

It’s been a hard day.

Hug your loved ones.

Sharing kittens.

Tabby kittens recently awoken from a nap.

Sleepy tabby kittens.

A tabby kitten walks carefully along a railing, looking down at the photographer.

Anxious. Worried. Time for more kitten photos.

Some vendors have coupons and discount programs. Hopefully one of these will help.

Tabby kitten peering out of a recycling bin he fell into.

Tabby/calico kitten sitting in a sink.

Tabby kitten attempting to bite a piece of light flannel fabric that has just been sewn on a sewing machine.

I feel anxious and worried. So, kittens.

I’m so sorry. Please give her our love. Eldest is still talking about her, practicing MC Dungeons for the next time they can play together.

A surprise gift from my favorite spice company. I plan to share with local friends.

Happiest pup!

I’m like…kiddo, I AM picky, so I’m giving you the good stuff. Kiddo #1 claims he doesn’t like carrots, onions or potato skins. Kiddo #2 hated the whole thing. Sigh.

Cast iron skillet containing a mixture of lamb, gravy and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes

Two young tabby cats peering over the edge of a table.

Made Shepherds Pie last night. My children were not interested. My kittens, however…

Kitten photos. Snowy days, laundry helpers.

Kitten nonsense.

Moose and Squirrel kittens have joined the family.

More bread. And my kiddo prepares another DnD inspired adventure for me.

A homemade bag showing a diverse array of women’s faces.

The inside lining of a homemade bag showing stylized pomegranate cut lengthwise.

Finished a simple boxy bag last night. It’s lined with vinyl so it can serve as a makeup bag.

Sewing a bag for my kid sister.

“It’s the pregnancies that are lost in the third trimester that are *really* sad.” On the loss of my second pregnancy, at 10 weeks.

Sunday’s bread. The loaves are cinnamon and for the kiddos to take to school tomorrow.

Three children consider a pay phone.

Kids interacting with ancient technology.