Calligirl
@calligirl.bsky.social
Farmer, writer, progressive, activist. Respect art, the written word, the comfort found in fellowship with others. These are dark times, but with the help of others we will come out the other side better than before.
I believe this was done purely to make the trump stock jump, and it did. How many shares of stock were purchased ahead of this announcement, and how many shares were sold after. Ditto for the company they merged with. Look for the connection between TAE and Nunes.
December 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I believe this was done purely to make the trump stock jump, and it did. How many shares of stock were purchased ahead of this announcement, and how many shares were sold after. Ditto for the company they merged with. Look for the connection between TAE and Nunes.
New to the work force then, wages bumped frequently because of inflation. Even so, my low wages gave me a better standard of living than my 'middle' class wages now. It was a crazy time, yet I had a lot of hope for the future. Now I just wonder when the apocalypse will begin.
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
New to the work force then, wages bumped frequently because of inflation. Even so, my low wages gave me a better standard of living than my 'middle' class wages now. It was a crazy time, yet I had a lot of hope for the future. Now I just wonder when the apocalypse will begin.
We all know the trajectory is not sustainable, especially in the insurance/medical arena, it will all come crashing down sooner rather than later. I don't understand this universal insanity of trying to make more and more money. Thankful I'm healthy and self sufficient. I worry for those who are not
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We all know the trajectory is not sustainable, especially in the insurance/medical arena, it will all come crashing down sooner rather than later. I don't understand this universal insanity of trying to make more and more money. Thankful I'm healthy and self sufficient. I worry for those who are not
The impact in our little piece of earth has been its own reward. We have hundreds and hundreds of birds, plenty of small mammals like gophers, skunks, and badgers, lots of insects, and a growing crop of volunteer plants brought in by the critters. A bonus is the fruit we get from trees.
December 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The impact in our little piece of earth has been its own reward. We have hundreds and hundreds of birds, plenty of small mammals like gophers, skunks, and badgers, lots of insects, and a growing crop of volunteer plants brought in by the critters. A bonus is the fruit we get from trees.
My observation has been that when people criticize the Israeli government for their actions in Gaza, it is labeled as antisemitism. or when people support the Palestinians, it too is labeled as antisemitism. How are those opinions expressed without the antisemitism moniker?
December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
My observation has been that when people criticize the Israeli government for their actions in Gaza, it is labeled as antisemitism. or when people support the Palestinians, it too is labeled as antisemitism. How are those opinions expressed without the antisemitism moniker?
Sometimes when statistics are telling you a story that would lead you logically down a path, you are left wondering how you ended up in the wrong place. When a candidate spends years claiming an election was stolen, hard not to believe that in this case it was in fact stolen.
December 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Sometimes when statistics are telling you a story that would lead you logically down a path, you are left wondering how you ended up in the wrong place. When a candidate spends years claiming an election was stolen, hard not to believe that in this case it was in fact stolen.
I would add that you can still see the ceiling, from the floor. In the US the top is so far out of reach, none of us near the bottom can see it. It was not that long ago that the floor and ceiling were much closer together, tax code changes gave the rich an edge, and it's been down hill ever since.
December 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I would add that you can still see the ceiling, from the floor. In the US the top is so far out of reach, none of us near the bottom can see it. It was not that long ago that the floor and ceiling were much closer together, tax code changes gave the rich an edge, and it's been down hill ever since.
I grew up in Eastern Colorado. I've lived the days you describe, and now live those in Northern California. More cows than people in this county. Your writing is spare, eliciting memories stored in hues of sepia, comforting. Loved every word!
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I grew up in Eastern Colorado. I've lived the days you describe, and now live those in Northern California. More cows than people in this county. Your writing is spare, eliciting memories stored in hues of sepia, comforting. Loved every word!
would love to see the survey so that I could see how he managed to get a positive score at all.
December 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
would love to see the survey so that I could see how he managed to get a positive score at all.
I read about the horrors that were visited upon the people of Syria. Post fall of al-Assad, they are still waiting for anyone to pay a price for the hundreds of thousands killed. We must guard against that happening in this country. when trump is gone, they must pay for their cruelty.
December 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I read about the horrors that were visited upon the people of Syria. Post fall of al-Assad, they are still waiting for anyone to pay a price for the hundreds of thousands killed. We must guard against that happening in this country. when trump is gone, they must pay for their cruelty.
I was happy to read about her running for the Texas senate seat. The combination of her education, intelligence, and willingness to call out the mf'ers that have been making a mess of this country for far too long will take her far. She will appeal to a very large segment of that electorate.
December 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I was happy to read about her running for the Texas senate seat. The combination of her education, intelligence, and willingness to call out the mf'ers that have been making a mess of this country for far too long will take her far. She will appeal to a very large segment of that electorate.
I look forward to the day when all of this is removed. The peoples house must reflect a subtle grander and permanence the years have imbued. Wash away the gaudy trinkets, the images of an aging buffoon, replacing it with seriousness and empathy. The stench of corruption will fade, eventually.
December 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I look forward to the day when all of this is removed. The peoples house must reflect a subtle grander and permanence the years have imbued. Wash away the gaudy trinkets, the images of an aging buffoon, replacing it with seriousness and empathy. The stench of corruption will fade, eventually.
The US leaving NATO means of course that Russia could expand its war beyond Ukraine, and the US wouldn't have the awkward issue of having to send troops to fight Putin. Has nothing to do with these excuses, and is instead an unwillingness to support the countries that have always supported the US.
December 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The US leaving NATO means of course that Russia could expand its war beyond Ukraine, and the US wouldn't have the awkward issue of having to send troops to fight Putin. Has nothing to do with these excuses, and is instead an unwillingness to support the countries that have always supported the US.
No cutting down trees for Christmas here. We plant about 100 or so trees every year - all kinds. Not a tree in sight when we bought the property, and about 600 trees later we can already see the impact to the environment - warms my heart.
December 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
No cutting down trees for Christmas here. We plant about 100 or so trees every year - all kinds. Not a tree in sight when we bought the property, and about 600 trees later we can already see the impact to the environment - warms my heart.
Every time a Dem or Ind win in a district previously held by a Rep, we are led to believe this was because the candidate had incredible energy, etc. Actually it was because the candidate organized, engaged, and made themselves visible to the electorate. Status quo has kept red districts red.
December 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Every time a Dem or Ind win in a district previously held by a Rep, we are led to believe this was because the candidate had incredible energy, etc. Actually it was because the candidate organized, engaged, and made themselves visible to the electorate. Status quo has kept red districts red.
I don't have confidence that Jeffries is the right person for the job of removing the administration via this method. To go this route we need someone far more persuasive and energetic.
December 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I don't have confidence that Jeffries is the right person for the job of removing the administration via this method. To go this route we need someone far more persuasive and energetic.
His own actions fuel his accusations. I do believe he knows little of what is happening via the autopen, or even the documents he signs himself. Hardly aware of those around him, it makes it likely everything placed before him comes with an explicit 'do this, sign here' directive.
December 6, 2025 at 3:37 AM
His own actions fuel his accusations. I do believe he knows little of what is happening via the autopen, or even the documents he signs himself. Hardly aware of those around him, it makes it likely everything placed before him comes with an explicit 'do this, sign here' directive.
He's my governor, and I sincerely hope he is not the nominee. When I realized that his ex-wife was Kimberly Guilfoyle, when we had to live through the scandal that was his covid lockdown dinner out, that told me all I needed to know about him. Chameleon, glib, looks the part but lacks sincerity.
December 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
He's my governor, and I sincerely hope he is not the nominee. When I realized that his ex-wife was Kimberly Guilfoyle, when we had to live through the scandal that was his covid lockdown dinner out, that told me all I needed to know about him. Chameleon, glib, looks the part but lacks sincerity.
I saw video of him the other day, his lips were blue. The combination of blue lips, sleeping away the day, rapidly worsening cognitive decline all made me wonder if maybe it was heart failure. Late stage drugs to treat heart failure are delivered via IV.
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I saw video of him the other day, his lips were blue. The combination of blue lips, sleeping away the day, rapidly worsening cognitive decline all made me wonder if maybe it was heart failure. Late stage drugs to treat heart failure are delivered via IV.
Perhaps these immigrants were afraid because they heard that gangs from South America were in the US, the same gangs that have terrorized so many that have sought asylum here. Trump promised to find and deport these criminals. Now they know those stories were false and that trump lies. go figure.
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Perhaps these immigrants were afraid because they heard that gangs from South America were in the US, the same gangs that have terrorized so many that have sought asylum here. Trump promised to find and deport these criminals. Now they know those stories were false and that trump lies. go figure.
I can tell you from direct experience that the ones at the top are the least capable of the bunch. The ones that actually code, the brains behind the software are not public facing and are rarely given credit for their contributions.
December 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I can tell you from direct experience that the ones at the top are the least capable of the bunch. The ones that actually code, the brains behind the software are not public facing and are rarely given credit for their contributions.
We were discussing the disconnect between the stock market and the reality in which we live. Job market sucks, commodity prices high, government expenses high, wages down or stagnate. The market is betting against prosperity, betting on the collapse and hoping to sell just before the crash.
December 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We were discussing the disconnect between the stock market and the reality in which we live. Job market sucks, commodity prices high, government expenses high, wages down or stagnate. The market is betting against prosperity, betting on the collapse and hoping to sell just before the crash.
There were more than 2 people in that boat. All of them were murdered. These boats are not a direct threat to the US, we are not at war with Venezuela. As has been done for years, these drug boats are intercepted by the Coast Guard, drugs confiscated, operators arrested. Not murdered.
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
There were more than 2 people in that boat. All of them were murdered. These boats are not a direct threat to the US, we are not at war with Venezuela. As has been done for years, these drug boats are intercepted by the Coast Guard, drugs confiscated, operators arrested. Not murdered.
There were more than 2 people in that boat. All of them were murdered. These boats are not a direct threat to the US, we are not at war with Venezuela. As has been done for years, these drug boats are intercepted by the Coast Guard, drugs confiscated, operators arrested. Not murdered.
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
There were more than 2 people in that boat. All of them were murdered. These boats are not a direct threat to the US, we are not at war with Venezuela. As has been done for years, these drug boats are intercepted by the Coast Guard, drugs confiscated, operators arrested. Not murdered.