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Rockin' Robin
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Fed up & feisty foodie who likes to rant. NC living MD gal. And reluctant gardener.
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Don't follow me cause I typed those 4 words. lol Read the rest of my posts.

I'm somewhat political. I'm more progressive. I complain plenty. I'm a foodie. And a bunch of other stuff.
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Drop in Pell Funds Hurts Black Students, Southern Colleges

A new report found that federal disinvestment in Pell Grants hit higher ed in Southern states hard. It also likely played a role in plummeting Black student enrollments. https://bit.ly/3WLw9OC

#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Love it! And I would volunteer if that opportunity became available.
“We are a nation that has the potential to solve our hunger crisis that hasn’t,” Woods stresses. “I don’t think too many people need to have it explained to them how dire the need is in this particular moment for work that touches at the intersection of hunger and poverty.”
Nonprofit Modeled After DC Central Kitchen Opening in Triangle
With plans to launch pilot programs in 2026, Triangle Central Kitchen aims to reduce food insecurity while creating job opportunities.
indyweek.com
I, personally, would like more fall movies. And of course I'll take Jessica back.
It is time for my annual complaint.

The Hallmark Channel is already playing Christmas movies 24/7. It’s barely jacket weather. Nobody needs this!

Bring back The Golden Girls!!!
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I don’t care about the White House. I am interested in the visual of a storied American symbol being torn down.
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In some ways, the regime half-assedly tearing off part of the White House without regard for construction protocols might have more of an impact on the offline folks than the past ten months.
That flavor I tried, which I figured would be up my alley, was BOGO. I went back to get more, of course gone.
I know it's just a building and there are bigger fish but the symbolism of this...
Hate.
Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
wapo.st
We would be bogged down w/ applications at the community college during this "free week." And they wanted them processed quickly. Bud, you can apply at anytime. Making us busy during that period just to promote this particular week.
Also NC community colleges' application is always free and admissions is always open.
And I saw a yellow vest nearby when he parked that truck. Y'all ain't think nothing was afoot?
Finally tried Icelandic Provisions. The passion fruit mango was pretty good. Also just found skyr at TJs, will give it a try.
Yoooo!!! He tore down part of the White House?!?! Get this knucka outta here! OMG! He doesn't give a shit about anything!
I see some restaurants online ordering platforms are down. AWS got em.
My inhaler is $0. I did not expect that. I have had to shop around hard before to find it for under $150. So thanks to my insurance plan for that. However I am quite certain I will not be able to afford said insurance next year. I'm hoping I can get a full time job w/ benefits soon.
It's trash. I like pistachio, twas upsetting.
Y'all really falling for "Dubai chocolate"?
Eyyyy!!!
Shot in May in beautiful Raleigh, NC....
Son of Sumter is my first comedy special. Available on Amazon in November
Pass a budget!

I should've put that in my comments I posted to the GA on redistricting. Worried about the wrong things.
Today the legislature returns to Raleigh focused on a power-grab redistricting effort, not the critical issues impacting North Carolinians.
 
The General Assembly must act now to invest in public safety and fully fund Medicaid.
Google Fiber sends SO MUCH mail! Please stop! Go use those resources for good. My word!
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My issue with people who don’t vaccinate their children is that they still want them to be included in activities, schools, and programs that require vaccinations to participate. You can’t reject the science and then expect to benefit from the safety that vaccinated communities create.
*finger snaps*

A take down.
I would point an interested reader and careful thinker to two things.

One, the university recently built another top-down school without student demand or sustainable funding. It isn’t doing so well.

Two, I would point out that sports dynasties are built over generations.
Well, the UNC Chancellor is out in Silicon Valley with an interview on this... techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/t...
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I would point an interested reader and careful thinker to two things.

One, the university recently built another top-down school without student demand or sustainable funding. It isn’t doing so well.

Two, I would point out that sports dynasties are built over generations.