Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
This Saturday April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day. Visit your local independent bookstore, or if you prefer audio books join Libro.fm and support your local independent bookstore that way
Well I woke up this morning at 4:00 AM because my mind decided that I needed to plan, and then rearrange my bedroom. Does anyone else have this problem?
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That's not How History Works
The 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff act. has been in the news more than it has in almost 100 years. Most economist and historian agree it was a disaster and helped to make the Great Depression worse. Of course President Trump, who is smarter than everyone else (and if you don’t believe that just asked him) disagrees, he thinks that the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act would have been a success if only it had been left in tact longer. Of course that is not something you can prove or disprove because you can not go back in time and change things, that is not how history works. Trump knows this, he also knows that because he has said it there are a certain group of people who will believe and defend him.
Our apartment complex now has a parcel building. It is a quarter of a hilly mile from my apartment and has no refrigeration. I am not happy
Any recommendation for a magnetic power bank for an iPhone 15 Pro would be appreciated #iphone, #apple, #magneticpowerbank. I am going on a 7 hour train ride and pretty sure my phone will need to be recharged.
Erasing People
As soon as he was inaugurated, President Trump began his attack on the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) program. This attack included and still includes the websites of the various federal departments and agencies. At one point, the Army and Navy removed articles about the Navajo code-talkers, Japanese American WWII units, and even one about Jackie Robinson. What made this so funny (in the wow, really, people way) is that none of these people made it where they did because of any DEI program. Fortunately, after an outcry, these articles were restored. The Small Business took down their image showing people of various colors, genders, and nationalities as if it didn’t represent the people of the United States today. These examples are just a tip of the iceberg; the NPR article Here are all the ways people are disappearing from government websites has more examples.
I would like to use the Orion browser as my default browser, but I can’t get the Nordpass extension to work. I have tried both the Google and the Firefox extension and all I get is a spining circle. I have already paid for Nordpass so don’t want to change apps. Does anyone know of a solution?
Currently at Legenderie Listening to The Doors Riders on the storm
I Love Birch Beer
I realized after last night’s dinner at Cracker Barrel that the only reason I like going there is their candy and soda collection. It is one of the few places I can pick up a bottle of Birch Beer and various-flavored candy canes, especially cinnamon and clove. Is there any soda or candy that you like, but is hard to find?
f you have some of your favorite movies on older DVD’s you may want to check to see if they are still playable DVD Rot
When an American Town Massacre its Chinese Immigrants A both fascinating and horrifying tale of a mostly forgotten part of United State’s past. Where anti-immigration mix with racism and labor unrest leads to an explosive result. Forgotten by mainstream white Americans that is.
I Predict that less Margaritas will be Drunk this Summer
One hundred percent of tequilas and eighty percent of avocados consumed in the U.S. come from Mexico. With the new tariff that may or may not be coming into effect, both tequilas and avocados are going to go up in price. If you are a lover of guacamole, avocado toast, or tequila, you may want to start saving up. Tariffs on Mexican goods are getting ready to hit you right in the avocados
Delusion!
I tried to watch the State of the Union last night for about 10 minutes off and on, because like a car crash it was hard not to. The Republicans were like pop up dolls and the signs the Democrats held up were nice try but really. As far as the speech was concerned the only word I could think of was delusional. No money is being sent out to people listed as a 150 years old and I’m sorry President Trump you are not the best President ever.
I am currently down the Micky Hart Planet Drum rabbit hole and loving it open.spotify.com/track/6Xu…
Mechanical pencils and how things are traditionally made have always fasinated me. This video covers both How the World’s Finest Pencils are Made If I had the money I would love to have one of these pencils. ✏️ , #pencils, #stationary