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🏳️🌈 GenX. He/him. CT to MA, in NC now. Faves: Cats, New Wave, alt/indie music, baking, Buffy, Golden Girls, DWTS, Masked Singer, going to bed early.
Day seven of #BonneMaman #AdventCalendar: milk-based, which is what I’m allergic to. Caramel something. It smelled amazing. It’s one of three dairy-based entries this year. The French love their dairy, but I can’t have it.
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Day seven of #BonneMaman #AdventCalendar: milk-based, which is what I’m allergic to. Caramel something. It smelled amazing. It’s one of three dairy-based entries this year. The French love their dairy, but I can’t have it.
Deep cleaning the bedroom. Turned the bed upside down to vac underneath, washing comforter, etc. this one is in full on kitty meltdown mode.
December 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Deep cleaning the bedroom. Turned the bed upside down to vac underneath, washing comforter, etc. this one is in full on kitty meltdown mode.
Say this in the Egg Lady’s voice “purr Juanita, purr purr Juanita.”
Seriously the MAGA crowd really is that ridiculous
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Seriously the MAGA crowd really is that ridiculous
apple.news/AXRq5QFoXTra...
Conservatives Online Are Getting Triggered By A J.Crew Sweater, And It's As Ridiculous As You Can Probably Imagine — BuzzFeed
apple.news
December 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Say this in the Egg Lady’s voice “purr Juanita, purr purr Juanita.”
Seriously the MAGA crowd really is that ridiculous
apple.news/AXRq5QFoXTra...
Seriously the MAGA crowd really is that ridiculous
apple.news/AXRq5QFoXTra...
If satan were real, he’d be building a special castle in hell just for Tom Cotton.
December 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If satan were real, he’d be building a special castle in hell just for Tom Cotton.
The costs for a senior to be on Medicare worst case scenario (never contributed in taxes) is $805 per month for 2026 with small deductibles. Worst case.
It’s not right that most of ACA enrollees will pay more than that with massive deductibles for absolute base coverage.
It’s not right that most of ACA enrollees will pay more than that with massive deductibles for absolute base coverage.
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The costs for a senior to be on Medicare worst case scenario (never contributed in taxes) is $805 per month for 2026 with small deductibles. Worst case.
It’s not right that most of ACA enrollees will pay more than that with massive deductibles for absolute base coverage.
It’s not right that most of ACA enrollees will pay more than that with massive deductibles for absolute base coverage.
Day six of #BonneMaman #AdventCalendar: Apricot with lavender — meh. Don’t get me wrong. I love apricot and buy the large jars. It’s just that the lavender got lost. It was just a jar of apricot.
December 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Day six of #BonneMaman #AdventCalendar: Apricot with lavender — meh. Don’t get me wrong. I love apricot and buy the large jars. It’s just that the lavender got lost. It was just a jar of apricot.
Zippy was so annoyed that I was watching Rudolph and not paying attention to him. He made his point.
December 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Zippy was so annoyed that I was watching Rudolph and not paying attention to him. He made his point.
Clarice, sweetheart, do you know what a beard is?
December 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Clarice, sweetheart, do you know what a beard is?
This snowman looks like my Uncle Chuck.
December 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This snowman looks like my Uncle Chuck.
Watching Wheel of Fortune for the first time in awhile. Is Ryan Seacrest ok? He looks incredibly thin.
December 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Watching Wheel of Fortune for the first time in awhile. Is Ryan Seacrest ok? He looks incredibly thin.
Hermey and I are ready for Rudolph. I’ll never forget the guy who had a meltdown because I said Rudolph was the story of every gay kid and the Coach and Dad were toxic. He said I ruined it forever for him. K….
December 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Hermey and I are ready for Rudolph. I’ll never forget the guy who had a meltdown because I said Rudolph was the story of every gay kid and the Coach and Dad were toxic. He said I ruined it forever for him. K….
Me, all week: I’m going to get caught up and get out of work early on Friday!!!!
Morgan Freeman narration voice: He did not get out of work early on Friday.
Morgan Freeman narration voice: He did not get out of work early on Friday.
December 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Me, all week: I’m going to get caught up and get out of work early on Friday!!!!
Morgan Freeman narration voice: He did not get out of work early on Friday.
Morgan Freeman narration voice: He did not get out of work early on Friday.
What could possibly go wrong? Liver cancer, liver failure? It’s all just fine, apparently.
December 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
What could possibly go wrong? Liver cancer, liver failure? It’s all just fine, apparently.
I guess it’s normal now that every republican seems to be a child sex predator-groomer.
NEW: Court records reveal allegations that Florida GOP governor candidate James Fishback began a secret relationship with a 16-year-old girl who later lived with him in Washington, D.C.
Governor candidate James Fishback faces allegations over relationship, began when partner was a minor
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is facing allegations from a former partner regarding a relationship that began when she was a minor, according to documents filed in a 2025 Leon Coun...
flvoicenews.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I guess it’s normal now that every republican seems to be a child sex predator-groomer.
You know the sound a lion makes when it’s happy? That’s literally the sound I made when I tried Day 4 #BonneMaman Apple Caramel Cinnamon.
If I were a cat, I’d be purring.
If I were a cat, I’d be purring.
a man sitting next to two lions in a field
ALT: a man sitting next to two lions in a field
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December 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
You know the sound a lion makes when it’s happy? That’s literally the sound I made when I tried Day 4 #BonneMaman Apple Caramel Cinnamon.
If I were a cat, I’d be purring.
If I were a cat, I’d be purring.
Also, I’m one of the 25 MILLION individuals, couples, families who get health insurance through the ACA exchange (1 M of us in NC). You’d think that would be a large enough pool but given the premiums we’re seeing, it seems insurance companies are gouging us.
I’m all for paying my share. Next year, I’ll pay $900 per month for a Bronze (very basic) plan. That’s $100/month more than what most mid-level corporate rates are. Plus, most corporations will heavily subsidize because they write off that premium from their taxes. It’s small biz that gets fucked.
December 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Also, I’m one of the 25 MILLION individuals, couples, families who get health insurance through the ACA exchange (1 M of us in NC). You’d think that would be a large enough pool but given the premiums we’re seeing, it seems insurance companies are gouging us.
The pure, unmitigated evil of this administration…
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence. n.pr/44K1Tb9
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The pure, unmitigated evil of this administration…
I’m all for paying my share. Next year, I’ll pay $900 per month for a Bronze (very basic) plan. That’s $100/month more than what most mid-level corporate rates are. Plus, most corporations will heavily subsidize because they write off that premium from their taxes. It’s small biz that gets fucked.
December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I’m all for paying my share. Next year, I’ll pay $900 per month for a Bronze (very basic) plan. That’s $100/month more than what most mid-level corporate rates are. Plus, most corporations will heavily subsidize because they write off that premium from their taxes. It’s small biz that gets fucked.
We need parity in health insurance. Large plans get premium breaks because of the ‘law of large numbers.’ Small or individual plans pay a heavy premium because there isn’t a large risk pool.
We either need to fix our insurance system or subsidize individuals buying through ACA. Pick one.
We either need to fix our insurance system or subsidize individuals buying through ACA. Pick one.
December 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We need parity in health insurance. Large plans get premium breaks because of the ‘law of large numbers.’ Small or individual plans pay a heavy premium because there isn’t a large risk pool.
We either need to fix our insurance system or subsidize individuals buying through ACA. Pick one.
We either need to fix our insurance system or subsidize individuals buying through ACA. Pick one.
#BonneMaman Advent Calendar day 4: Cherry with Violet Leaves. Was it good? Hmm. Well, I wouldn’t say no to it. But I think i would’ve preferred straight cherry.
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
#BonneMaman Advent Calendar day 4: Cherry with Violet Leaves. Was it good? Hmm. Well, I wouldn’t say no to it. But I think i would’ve preferred straight cherry.
For those watching The Grinch, a reminder that he didn’t hate Christmas or children. He was just a 53 year old who hated noise, noise, NOISE. in that, I support him entirely.
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
For those watching The Grinch, a reminder that he didn’t hate Christmas or children. He was just a 53 year old who hated noise, noise, NOISE. in that, I support him entirely.
When I was a waiter, family with 2 little kids made most complete mess imaginable. On the table, floor, seats. Food, utensils, finger smears, you name it. Leaving, the mom said to me “I just needed a break.” Forty years later, when I see a dad refusing to let his kid make a mess, I think “thank you”
December 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
When I was a waiter, family with 2 little kids made most complete mess imaginable. On the table, floor, seats. Food, utensils, finger smears, you name it. Leaving, the mom said to me “I just needed a break.” Forty years later, when I see a dad refusing to let his kid make a mess, I think “thank you”
#BonneMaman Advent Calendar day 3: Plum-Pear Star Anise. I wasn’t looking forward to this. I really don’t like Licorice. Luckily, I was wrong. Well done. Just the right amount of spice.
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 AM
#BonneMaman Advent Calendar day 3: Plum-Pear Star Anise. I wasn’t looking forward to this. I really don’t like Licorice. Luckily, I was wrong. Well done. Just the right amount of spice.
Today’s #BonneMaman Advent Calendar flavor: Fig with Cardamom. In less skilled hands, this could easily have gone horribly wrong. But we’re talking about the jelly artisans at Bonne Maman. The spice level was light and perfect. I would buy a large jar of it.
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Today’s #BonneMaman Advent Calendar flavor: Fig with Cardamom. In less skilled hands, this could easily have gone horribly wrong. But we’re talking about the jelly artisans at Bonne Maman. The spice level was light and perfect. I would buy a large jar of it.