Awesome benefit of having our own hydroponics setup... being able to grab fresh bok choy and green onions for your Ramen without having to go anywhere.

Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding An executive order has demanded that the Institute for Museum and Library Services be eliminated to the maximum extent allowed by law.

“By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration’s executive order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer...”

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/a...

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Day two and the crows have flown into a tree in my yard when called. Twice.

A little bit of randomness... I've decided to befriend the crows in my neighborhood.

Today, I started by feeding them some peanuts I picked up at the local hardware store.

It has to be done with some precision because I need to not encourage the tree demons (squirrels).

Already making progress.

The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.

If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved

USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...

If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same

When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state

www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...

Every retailer in America should display the original price of an item along with the new tariffed price.

Let it sink in for the slowest in the herd.

Tariffs are a tax.

You're paying for them.

Loving my Irish heritage right now!

That answer shows incompetent leadership entirely.

Data can be collected and reviewed. Intelligent, informed decisions can be made.

They're choosing the dumb path.

Soooo... probably going to have some Kid Rock shows then?

US has somehow gone from "Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall." to "Mr. Putin, may I gargle your balls?"

Oh, I did not know this but it sounds fantastic.

Thank you.

"Indeed they do. Now, why is this top of mind?"

"Hey Dad, did you know that snitches get stitches?" - my 7 year old as I walked into the room.

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Elon this weekend. Actual footage.

That astronaut is more competent than musk will ever be.

It's kind of fun.

Hope, yes. But honestly, with these picks expecting anything resembling proficiency in their areas seems laughably optimistic.

Option C. Eat some while you bake the rest.

Excellent choice.

Yep. Soo much to unpack there.

We stopped.

Acosta, the network bending the knee... nope. Done.

It may still be up on Amazon in kindle form for free as well.

Who could have seen this coming...

Oh. Yeah. Everyone.

The links with Oracle, Elon, the plans for Tiktok...

*sigh*

Yep.

Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social

Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home

Yep. We just ran through it all last week.

It may take a day or so for them to get all of your stuff together for download.

Google can help here. You can absolutely set it up to package up your data and photos for download.

Then, the deactivation or deletion is only a few clicks.

It can also do Threads and Instagram if needed.