Anyone watching “Franklin” on Apple TV? Michael Douglas stars, and the early reviews are mixed. I like it — Ol’ Ben is my favorite Founder and denomination of U.S. currency. Douglas is compelling, and the cast includes many fine actors. However, I spotted an anachronism in a recent episode: That’s a Boston terrier in a …
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Sunday Morning Open Thread: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life…
I am gritting my teeth, determined to stay positive, no matter the challenge. The Spousal Unit is currently sulking because — against all earlier predictions — looks like it’s gonna be a lovely sunny Monday in Burlington, Vermont, for the total eclipse. (He didn’t get the round tuit on reserving a hotel room.) Here north …
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Afternoon Respite: Let’s Talk About Pets!
I need a distraction as I have to work today AND it’s gloomy outside, so no gardening and maybe just a short walk for the pups. I could use a fun thread. How about we talk about our pets. Who lives with you now? How did they come to you? Are they in the calendar …
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Just a Quick Update on Zander
Today was hard, as we had to say goodbye to the Z-Man. He did really well since his diagnosis (liver cancer) and remained much himself, doing Zander things until a couple of days ago. He was totally spoiled with only his favorite foods, lots of scritches, and visits from his many friends. Tuesday he stopped …
Pre-Dawn Open Thread: Are *You* Ready for the Weekend?…
look at this cat! his name is Bruce and he is real https://t.co/9uGUlHOgCC pic.twitter.com/qOslqMnA1c — mang mang, my baby shot me down (@mangmangmang) March 21, 2024 Incorrect assemblage at the factory, always read the instructions — Momodog (@Dougalpop1) March 22, 2024 According to I Can Haz Cheeseburger: Bruce was brought into the vet for reasons …
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Tuesday Morning Open Thread: Spring Is Coming — Gradually, Then All At Once
Real wages are higher, unemployment is lower, and…oh right…there's no deadly pandemic sweeping America. https://t.co/29hmKtKw0y — Steven Rattner (@SteveRattner) March 18, 2024 An update on Romeo, from cat rescuer & BJ bleg beneficiary Rob: I wanted to send you an update on our cat shenanigans. Your post really helped! We bought a LOT of …
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Fun Saturday Read: Cats Aren’t Jerks…
Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood. https://t.co/kpEn1zTYSo — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) March 12, 2024 Right now, I’d only go as far as ‘Not all cats are jerks’, because the Spousal Unit’s cat Rocky is being… a pain in the neck, which is his default status. Per the Washington Post, “Cats aren’t jerks. They’re just misunderstood.” …
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