I'd say "pay no attention to the fascist behind the curtain" but really, pay no attention to the fascist behind the microphone.
It's a distraction as usual.

3. The DOJ is legally required to release a "searchable and downloadable" version of the Epstein Files tomorrow and records can't be "withheld, delayed or redacted" due to concerns about "embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity."

With the pinkest snoot and beans, magnificent blissface & honestly the most unexpectedly sweet, affectionate temperament that has really bloomed in the last several months.
My beloved little foofbutt, he who wears his heart(mark) on his "sleeve". I'm pretty sure 5 has been his happiest birthday yet!

5 years and he's gone from a tiny halloween-silhouette arched back anti-social little sprite to a gloriously soft, still shy but friendly ploof.

I cannot overstate the level of difference this has ALREADY made to my mood and energy levels. I've made it through every day this week feeling up and able, getting things done (at work if not at home) and a little more confidence than usual.
It's so weeeeeeeeeird. I like it.

Cassie will get super playful and pounce-tap Newt's butt with a paw and he just hops up one step and rubs his face on the next one, so his head is higher than hers.

Both of them walk around with their tails high, getting attention from pretty much everyone. It's the cutest damn thing.

Lemmy follows me everywhere and if I'm already sitting downstairs will get into random things like the empty firewood ruck (the bars of which are slightly too high for him to just step into easily).