I love how full my yard looks:
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Come for the politics, stay for the snark.
I really should read my own blog.
Usually wrong but never in doubt
Our job is not to persuade republicans but to defeat them.
The revolution will be supervised.
Women: they get shit done
Let there be snark.
Wow, you are pre-disappointed. How surprising.
My years-long effort to drive family and friends away has really paid off this year.
Reality always lies in wait for … Democrats.
Sadly, there is no cure for stupid.
Deploy the moving finger of emphasisity!
Technically true, but collectively nonsense
Call the National Guard if your insurrection lasts more than four hours.
Fuck these fucking interesting times.
… makes me wish i had hoarded more linguine
Impressively dumb. Congratulations.
‘Forty-two’ said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm.
They fucked up the fucking up of the fuckup!
No offense, but this thread hasn’t been about you for quite a while.
Verified, but limited!
Shocking, but not surprising
If you tweet it in all caps, that makes it true!
Come for the politics, stay for the snark.
Not all heroes wear capes.
ant
I really like the shade of yellow on your shed. So cheerful.
You need to add more nitrogen spikes under the willow.
Justin Wilson
Beautiful. Nothing better than a little space to call your own, away from all the anger and awful in the world….
mrmoshpotato
Your yard is going to eat your house. And we all know who will be leading the assault.
Yutsano
We still need to talk about that willow tree…
Also: can I come over? I can make lasagna with salad and we can have mocktails on the back porch while I spoil Papa Stevedore Hemingway with all the skritches.
Patricia Kayden
So lush. Like a mini forest, John.
HumboldtBlue
Considering the bare patch that was there a few years ago that’s awesome. I also really like the wildflowers out front.
WaterGirl
pssst: In case anyone missed the previous thread, it’s TaMara’s birthday today.
Mallard FIlmore
Over at democraticunderground there is a prediction that Trump loses.
Professor Allan Lichtman, whose presidential prediction model forecast a Trump win in 2016, announces that his model predicts a Trump loss in 2020:
https://democraticunderground.com/100213857069
(based on this article …)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/05/opinion/2020-election-prediction-allan-lichtman.html
In the video Op-Ed above, Professor Lichtman walks us through his system, which identifies 13 “keys” to winning the White House. Each key is a binary statement: true or false. And if six or more keys are false, the party in the White House is on its way out.
counterfactual
@Mallard FIlmore: I started to watch the video at FTFNYT, but was overcome by a desire to strangle the NYT reporter. The jokey “I’m not gonna tell you the lede now but make you wait 7 minutes,” got old 20 years ago.
terben
A question, John. How common are your beautiful side fences in your town?
Ms. Deranged in AZ
I have yard envy. My backyard has rocks, an above ground pool and a shed. As soon as it the temps get below 1000 degrees during the day, I am hoping to plant some vine plants along the wall to at least over up the ugly walls.
brantl
Nice digs, Mr. Cole.
🐾BillinGlendaleCA
@Yutsano:
Still too close to the blog.
cliosfanboy
Nice. Needs more doggies in the photos through
Jim, Foolish Literalist
I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve, hoping my parents have disguised a puppy as a box containing a sweater…
Twitter lawyers are skeptical the NY state AG would be making an announcement about a criminal case, but “national announcement”? A lawsuit against the Feds? with a couple of other states joining in? Covid-related?
satby
Should anyone want to donate to relief efforts in Lebanon, a friend based near there says only donate to a well-known charity like Doctors Without Borders or the International or Lebanese Red Cross/ Red Cresent (NOT the American one, I can tell you why at length some other time).
There’s a lot of corruption in Lebanon and the government has confiscated money from bank accounts of individuals. So no Go-Fund-Mes or any unfamiliar charities. They could be perfectly legit, but they are unlikely to get any donations.
Baud
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: She’s Biden’s Veep!
Jim, Foolish Literalist
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: another suggestion from the replies: Suing about the census? trying to draw a line early about the incomplete count?
Major Major Major Major
That does look really nice. I really ought to settle down somewhere with a yard one of these decades.
(insert obligatory willow joke)
stinger
You’ve done a fantastic job with the place, and it’s been a joy to follow along as you’ve shared photos and descriptions. You’re a good neighbor and a good citizen of your community.
PST
@Mallard FIlmore: Lichtman was my debate coach when I was a college freshman. He was a good guy and very smart. He was on the leading edge of historians applying statistical methods to large data sets. This was about the time academics in the social sciences could finally harness enough computer power to perform multiple regression on county by county voting and census information. He’s done some serious work on presidential elections based on this methodology. I don’t think the keys to the presidency qualifies, though. Lots of variables, few data points, and room for subjective determination of the “keys” makes it more of an amusing parlor game. I think the Times embarrassed itself by giving it so much prominence.
WaterGirl
@Jim, Foolish Literalist: I hope so!
Kay
@Mallard FIlmore:
I was glad though because I’m in rural western PA and it’s Trumpsters as far as the eye can see – (possible) crackpot “keys to the presidency” man Is welcome right now :)
Gin & Tonic
@satby: I’ve had a recurring monthly donation going to MSF for years now. It’s a good organization.
satby
@Gin & Tonic: My personal favorite!
Baud
@Kay:
Avoid them. They probably all have the COVID.
catclub
The mini-recession in 2016 was probably important.
The economy going south during an election year is very reliable.
So this year…
Kay
@Baud:
so funny – that’s exactly what my daughter said “stay in the house! Why are you talking to them?”
Worst.vacation. Ever.
Currants
John…when does your garden get sun?
Mart
Looks nice, but ruined a perfectly good wiffle ball field.
dnfree
@Gin & Tonic: yes, also one of my biggest charities. They make a real difference and are unimaginably brave.
dnfree
John Cole, your house and yard are so welcoming, not just to birds. It’s such a rewarding feeling to start from the state your house was in when you bought it and realize you’ve made it into a beautiful home.
CaseyL
Lovely backyard oasis, John. The transformation of that property house and yard both – from where it started to now is just stunning. The love and care shine everywhere.
I hope it’s as lovely to live in as it is to look at!
BruceFromOhio
Has the willow made its demands known, or is this takeover simply inevitable.
AnnMcC
Please tell us you didn’t take this picture from the roof!!