Rare Texas maps, some centuries old, go on display The Holcomb collection of rare Texas maps, dating to 1513, will be preserved and displayed by the Texas General Land Office.

These rare Texas maps — some centuries old — are finally coming into view www.statesman.com/news/history...

Why nearly every farmer who grows these chile peppers is a woman Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."

"the demanding nature of the work discourages men" www.npr.org/2026/04/19/g...

Agatha Christie and the Bechdel Test The Bechdel Test for women characters in books and film is important if you want women readers. Agatha Christie passes with flying colors.

Agatha Christie and the Bechdel Test annerallen.com/2026/04/agat...

If Trump dies or is removed from office... the global economy could possibly crash!

People will party so hard and for so long that essential jobs will not get done!

It’s a serious concern!

One of my brother’s feral kitties, Lulu, atop her perch. #caturday

OLD MUSIC FRIDAY!! Back with another passionate appreciation of music!! Check out my radio show on Patreon. Link in bio 😘 TikTok video by MrOwenCutts

"Three grown men who embrace support and lift up their female friend. MORE PIPS PLEASE."
www.tiktok.com/@mrowencutts...

NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.

NPR on Thursday said it had received two gifts totaling $113 million, including the largest donation from a living donor in the network’s history. The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.

So good. Can’t go wrong with Larson.

Morning Kittens

Nap time for my grandkitten, Watney. Not a care in the world. #caturday

Draft dodgers shouldn’t have the power to impose the draft.

This is one I almost set aside and I am so so glad I didn’t 🩷🩷🩷

It's migration season! Monarch butterflies travel over 4,000 km to winter in Mexico's stunning oyamel forests. Witness the beauty of nature's incredible journey.

Hellraiser 😆
The Exorcist 🤣

DO IT

Would be great if Manfred instituted this rule in MLB: only dogs can be bat boys.

STOP ERASING WOMEN'S ACHIEVEMENTS. DAWN STALEY AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS SHOWED RESILIENCE AND EXCELLENCE ON THE COURT LAST NIGHT. INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON A MAN'S MELTDOWN, CELEBRATE BLACK WOMEN LEADING AND WINNING. #NCAAWBB #SOUTHCAROLINA

This is absolutely fantastic.

ht: @maddenifico.bsky.social

One of the many benefits of taking frequent walks around our little town is meeting so many adorable kitizens. #caturday

Revenge is a dish best (soft) served cold.

Who else has the Sign of the Times earworm?

I don’t live anywhere near there and I love watching them as well 💙

So the airports are less congested today and the idiots are trying to attribute it to ICE..not the fact that millions of people are out protesting today many who might have been traveling otherwise..

I beg “No Kings” Americans to discuss a general strike.

Break your economy. You can’t be serious about ending this regime while you keep spending disposable income and propping up the economy as a consumer.

You wanna break it? Stop buying new things. Repair things. Buy used. Don’t eat at chains.

It's baseball season, time to bring out one of the best memes, ever! 😅🤣😂

This is brilliant. Pass it on.

SUMMER STORM

The classic battle between darkness and light.

12x12” • Golden Fluid Acrylic on Ampersand Claybord

#summer #storm #contrast #light #shadow #lightwins #landscape #painting #blueskyart #artwork