MrsBale
@beafoundart.bsky.social
Lost Canadian
HOMES
History, Art, Books
Disputed Toledo Strip
Host of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Story System on community radio WAKT toledoradio.org Sundays at 8PM
HOMES
History, Art, Books
Disputed Toledo Strip
Host of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Story System on community radio WAKT toledoradio.org Sundays at 8PM
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For years we have said the Republican goal was to privatize the VA, and Project 2025 underscored that. Now, the VA is about to transfer a trillion dollars worth of VA care to the for-profit sector, and ask that it only adhere to private health care industry standards of care.
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
For years we have said the Republican goal was to privatize the VA, and Project 2025 underscored that. Now, the VA is about to transfer a trillion dollars worth of VA care to the for-profit sector, and ask that it only adhere to private health care industry standards of care.
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"Sir, we're getting a lot of buzz from your comments attacking that beloved director who was slain. Whom should we go after next?"
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
December 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"Sir, we're getting a lot of buzz from your comments attacking that beloved director who was slain. Whom should we go after next?"
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
"Maybe an astronaut?"
"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
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I just read the new SPINAL TAP book and there’s a moment where Rob Reiner and the rest of the cast ask each other which projects will lead their obituary. Rob was sure “Meathead” was going to be the first line of his.
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I just read the new SPINAL TAP book and there’s a moment where Rob Reiner and the rest of the cast ask each other which projects will lead their obituary. Rob was sure “Meathead” was going to be the first line of his.
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
Tonight, everyone’s teeing off with “one of the greatest directing runs ever”
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The run that Rob Reiner went on between 1984 and 1992 is one of the most amazing hot streaks any director has ever had. Legendary stuff
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The run that Rob Reiner went on between 1984 and 1992 is one of the most amazing hot streaks any director has ever had. Legendary stuff
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Current* conditions near Frankfort, MI:
December 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Current* conditions near Frankfort, MI:
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Australian news reporting that the hero bystander here is named Ahmed al Ahmed. Muslim, father of two.
December 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Australian news reporting that the hero bystander here is named Ahmed al Ahmed. Muslim, father of two.
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Small Craft Advisory issued December 13 at 9:31AM EST until December 15 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
December 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued December 13 at 9:31AM EST until December 15 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
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Sen. DURBIN: I’ll never forget hearing Donald Trump rejecting a bipartisan immigration deal because he didn’t want immigrants from ‘s***hole’ countries. He denied it. Two Republican Senators claimed I was lying. Now, he’s bragging about it. This is racism, plain and simple.
December 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Sen. DURBIN: I’ll never forget hearing Donald Trump rejecting a bipartisan immigration deal because he didn’t want immigrants from ‘s***hole’ countries. He denied it. Two Republican Senators claimed I was lying. Now, he’s bragging about it. This is racism, plain and simple.
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lol omfg
Melania is absolutely stone faced as Trump talks about how sad Steve Scalise's wife when he was shot but he "knows many wives who would not even be crying"
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
lol omfg
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Racism.
The answer is racism.
The answer is racism.
December 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Racism.
The answer is racism.
The answer is racism.
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The titular wokeness being rolled back is the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Washington Post editorial board really speaking truth to power
December 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The titular wokeness being rolled back is the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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So many creep-ass Twitter accounts post paintings and photos from like, the 50s and 60s, with captions like “bring back cotillions, bring back balls, bring back house parties“
My guy
Those still happen
It’s just that no one‘s fucking inviting you
You ever wonder why that is
My guy
Those still happen
It’s just that no one‘s fucking inviting you
You ever wonder why that is
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
So many creep-ass Twitter accounts post paintings and photos from like, the 50s and 60s, with captions like “bring back cotillions, bring back balls, bring back house parties“
My guy
Those still happen
It’s just that no one‘s fucking inviting you
You ever wonder why that is
My guy
Those still happen
It’s just that no one‘s fucking inviting you
You ever wonder why that is
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"Haha, they think it's gay to like women!"
a) Kind of always has been
b) Understand the reactionary logic at play instead of dismissing it as silly, because it has more cache with young men than it should.
a) Kind of always has been
b) Understand the reactionary logic at play instead of dismissing it as silly, because it has more cache with young men than it should.
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
"Haha, they think it's gay to like women!"
a) Kind of always has been
b) Understand the reactionary logic at play instead of dismissing it as silly, because it has more cache with young men than it should.
a) Kind of always has been
b) Understand the reactionary logic at play instead of dismissing it as silly, because it has more cache with young men than it should.
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Folks might not know a lot of people are getting *very* upset that the materials they request are not available in the libraries/archives they're requesting from.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
I wish a notice like this wasn't necessary.
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
Important notice: AI-generated archival references
www.icrc.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Folks might not know a lot of people are getting *very* upset that the materials they request are not available in the libraries/archives they're requesting from.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
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Current* conditions near Traverse City, MI:
December 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Current* conditions near Traverse City, MI:
Sitting on my hands not to copy/paste my favorite two lines from an article I shared in the group chat so my friends can read them for themselves as part of the article.
So hard not to pull quote w/ the share.
So hard not to pull quote w/ the share.
December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sitting on my hands not to copy/paste my favorite two lines from an article I shared in the group chat so my friends can read them for themselves as part of the article.
So hard not to pull quote w/ the share.
So hard not to pull quote w/ the share.
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“Satan is in Libraries”
Well if he can provide photo ID with his current address then he is entitled to sign up for a library card. We also have other ways he can sign up if he is currently without identification
Well if he can provide photo ID with his current address then he is entitled to sign up for a library card. We also have other ways he can sign up if he is currently without identification
June 16, 2024 at 3:27 AM
“Satan is in Libraries”
Well if he can provide photo ID with his current address then he is entitled to sign up for a library card. We also have other ways he can sign up if he is currently without identification
Well if he can provide photo ID with his current address then he is entitled to sign up for a library card. We also have other ways he can sign up if he is currently without identification
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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“The Daily Nebraskan found in the leaked spreadsheet that every program eliminated appeared to be profitable…every program that the chancellor proposed eliminating generated more money from tuition dollars than the department costs to run”
December 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“The Daily Nebraskan found in the leaked spreadsheet that every program eliminated appeared to be profitable…every program that the chancellor proposed eliminating generated more money from tuition dollars than the department costs to run”
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I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
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Frank Gehry Dead at 96
www.vanityfair.com
Frank Gehry Dead at 96
twp.ai
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Frank Gehry Dead at 96
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Frank Gehry, the iconic force behind some of the world’s most polarizing buildings and one of architecture’s few contemporary household names, died Friday at his home in Santa Monica. He was 96.
archinect.com/news/article...
archinect.com/news/article...
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Frank Gehry, the iconic force behind some of the world’s most polarizing buildings and one of architecture’s few contemporary household names, died Friday at his home in Santa Monica. He was 96.
archinect.com/news/article...
archinect.com/news/article...
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Quote with your model of masculinity
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Quote with your model of masculinity
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In Chicago, a Nativity scene features a zip-tied baby Jesus and Roman centurions in "ICE" vests.
Near Boston, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus are absent from a Nativity scene, replaced with a sign reading "ICE was here."
It's all part of growing religious blowback to ICE. religionnews.com/2025/12/05/i...
Near Boston, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus are absent from a Nativity scene, replaced with a sign reading "ICE was here."
It's all part of growing religious blowback to ICE. religionnews.com/2025/12/05/i...
ICE Nativity scenes: Churches reimagine Christmas story amid deportations
(RNS) — 'We know that Jesus was born into a Roman imperial occupation, and pretty much immediately becomes a refugee in Egypt, has to flee and faces political violence,' the Rev. Michael Woolf said.
religionnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In Chicago, a Nativity scene features a zip-tied baby Jesus and Roman centurions in "ICE" vests.
Near Boston, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus are absent from a Nativity scene, replaced with a sign reading "ICE was here."
It's all part of growing religious blowback to ICE. religionnews.com/2025/12/05/i...
Near Boston, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus are absent from a Nativity scene, replaced with a sign reading "ICE was here."
It's all part of growing religious blowback to ICE. religionnews.com/2025/12/05/i...