Karl Nehring

Trying to live the two great commandments and the eightfold path is the best way I can think of to keep from letting the current political situation overcome me. I am primarily Christian and secondarily Buddhist in my religious outlook,a pragmatist in my philosophical outlook -- and an outraged vet.

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity."

-George Eliot

1. UVA’s (already low) Black enrollment drops 25%.

2. DOJ alleges anti-white discrimination.

3. UVA’s right-wing leadership cuts “deal.” UVA is now legally barred from taking LEGAL steps designed to fix (1).

It was never a “deal.” It was a rigged “negotiation” to freeze these demographics.

A face of distinction!

Robert Reich Trump's Crypto Corruption, Explained

Trump has pardoned billionaire crypto mogul and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — who pled guilty to money laundering charges.

This comes after Zhao helped prop up Trump’s family crypto business.

Trump’s crypto corruption is off the charts. https://youtu.be/gpCxV-cRY4o?si=5EwStmYLCoIwvSV1

i should be able to click a button at the beginning of a sports season that says “i’m normal” and i don’t get served any ads for crypto or gambling

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you!

A tweet from Rep. Don Beyer reads: “George Santos pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud, a small part of his lying and stealing that really hurt people. Trump says it plainly: crimes don’t count if you ‘vote Republican.’ Just like his pardons of those who violently attacked police. Naked corruption.” Below is a retweeted post from Juliegrace Brufke that says: “🚨 President Trump has commuted @MrSantosNY.”

Criminals protect their own.

really striking the degree to which not a single person working in the trump administration appears to be interested in serving the american people

He’s foaming at the mouth to go full Gestapo.

The sooner the better.

This current American presidential administration is run by people who are quite obviously mentally ill, and we need to start talking about that.

TMI 😂

A picture of our beautiful sun, bursting through the clouds and storms rising in the west, with rays streaming through a gap in the clouds.

#Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #AlphabetChallenge #WeekKforKaraoke #SensoryArt

"Here Comes the Sun"
🎶Dooo-doo-doo-do
Here comes the sun..🎶
And I say it's all right..🎶

Go see live art, everyone. I guarantee you it will help you in the longterm.

YouTube video by Cap'n Remus Sonny Rollins live in Belgium 1993 Part 1

Happy 95 candles to the world’s greatest living jazz musician (although he has retired from public performances).

youtu.be/jL2yBkZkSgQ?...

You tell ‘em, Gavin!

The Beatles
Pat Metheny
Leonard Cohen
Keith Jarrett
Charles Lloyd

With all this talk about 'erasing history,' we forget how the dedication of the Confederate monument in Arlington was itself an attempt to erase the history of African American military service during the Civil War and their role in ending slavery and defeating the Confederacy.

Can We Stop Supporting Sociopathic Leaders? A Saturday Prompt

Kennedy, a 71-year-old without medical training—who boasts that he picks up and eats roadkill, literally suffered a worm eating part of his brain and overcame a 14-year heroin addiction—thinks he should decide for an entire country what vaccines are not needed.

But Trump loves and respects our veterans.

Just heard about the passing of Flaco Jiménez. That is truly sad news. Such a wonderful musician!

Me and my birthday buddy...

General depression of these present times dragging your metronome down, alas...

I will take a look. Problem is, of course: so many books, so little time... 🥴

About a third through it, finding it fascinating. Weaves facts from all over into a series of ruminating essays on "life, the universe, and everything." Lots to chew on... 🤔✌️

Only just getting into it: although finding it interesting, wondering how it will sustain over 400+ pages. Will it become too repetitive?