Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

I really should read my own blog.

Historically it was a little unusual for the president to be an incoherent babbling moron.

Not all heroes wear capes.

I’m going back to the respite thread.

Accountability, motherfuckers.

Perhaps you mistook them for somebody who gives a damn.

Reality always wins in the end.

We are aware of all internet traditions.

We are builders in a constant struggle with destroyers. let’s win this.

I’d like to think you all would remain faithful to me if i ever tried to have some of you killed.

This is all too absurd to be reality, right?

Usually wrong but never in doubt

Let there be snark.

The poor and middle-class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the wealthy pay politicians.

You are either for trump or for democracy. Pick one.

Wow, you are pre-disappointed. How surprising.

Women: they get shit done

Technically true, but collectively nonsense

fuckem (in honor of the late great efgoldman)

We’ve had enough carrots to last a lifetime. break out the sticks.

Reality always lies in wait for … Democrats.

If senate republicans had any shame, they’d die of it.

A sufficient plurality of insane, greedy people can tank any democratic system ever devised, apparently.

When I decide to be condescending, you won’t have to dream up a fantasy about it.

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TaMara has been a Balloon Juice writer since 2015.

This Is What A Competent Governor Looks Like

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This Is What A Competent Governor Looks Like

Last week Colorado’s Governor Polis made at-home covid tests available, free, to all residents. Eight tests per order, per person. Businesses can order in bulk.

I’m especially grateful, as I often have to travel into decidedly not as cautious NE to look in on my parents who are high-risk (but vaccinated because they aren’t covidiots).

Mine arrived today. Hopefully, I won’t even have to crack them open. But I do wish they’d authorize a second J&J shot, then I’d feel better.

How’s your night going? Open thread

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Open Thread: Ding Dong Ditch On A Horse

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Open Thread: Ding Dong Ditch On A Horse

This was on my NextDoor page. Made me laugh. I can’t embed the video – but this lady rang the doorbell and then jumped on her horse and ran rode off. The only thing that would have made it better is if the horse had rung the bell.

All kinds of animals ring doorbells these days  including a cow:

And a bear who clearly hates Christmas:

Open thread

 

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Open Thread: President Biden Live on Voting Rights

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This should be a Big Biden Deal. Hoping it really shifts the conversation and gets the ball rolling. We need action, not more words, IMHO.

Speech is supposed to begin at 2:50 edt

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Climate Solutions: Sustainable Cactus Leather

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Not a lot makes me smile these days. These guys make me smile:

Leather production is a very toxic process. It uses an amazing amount of water that is contaminated with toxic chemicals for processing and tanning. And of course, cattle take a lot of water – in growing feed and growing cows.

And the final insult to the environment, tanned leather can take decades to biodegrade, becoming just another burden on landfills.

And what of “vegan” leathers – most are made of petroleum products, with all the issues around plastic production and disposal.

Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez offer an alternative:

Desserto®  is a highly sustainable plant based material as an alternative to leather made from cactus, often distinguished by its great softness at touch while offering a great performance for a wide variety of applications and complying with the most rigorous quality and environmental standards. The aim is to offer cruelty free, sustainable alternatives, without any toxic chemicals, phthalates and PVC. The result, Desserto® , the cactus material, is partially biodegradable and has the technical specifications required by the fashion, leather goods, luxury packaging and furniture industries.

That’s why I find Desserto leather alternative products so inspiring and I hope their process proves successful over time. For now, I am going to search out products made from their cactus leather and give it a try for myself.

cross-posted at LivingLightly

 

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Climate Solutions: Driving On Sunshine

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What would you like to see in the infrastructure package?

 

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Open Thread: A Little Scout

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A Little Scout

We’re doing okay here. I took Scout out for her first ice cream yesterday. She enjoyed it. We are just back from a very long walk to try and expend some of that Scout energy.

Thank you all for your kind words to both John and me.  I read every comment, a little at a time, because your kindness was both overwhelming and healing. Shared grief is always easier to bear. I am sorry I had to hit you with Bixby on the same day John had to let go of Rosie. I knew it would be gut-punch (reading about Rosie when I returned from the pet crematory was devastating). I almost didn’t post, but couldn’t face telling you later this week and doing the deep grief-thing all over again.

I will do my best to get you some happy ducks later this week, so we can all take a deep breath and laugh a little at their antics. Maybe I’ll be able to catch morning duck-zoomies on video.

This is an open thread to discuss whatever…I haven’t watched the news since last week, so I’m sure there’s something going on, LOL. Anyone have fun 4th plans? Do you need any cookout recipes? I can probably come up with some… 😏

 

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