Lola Gayle
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Word of the Day 12.07.25 -- Graft (noun | graft): The acquisition of money or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics or business.
December 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Word of the Day 12.07.25 -- Graft (noun | graft): The acquisition of money or advantage by dishonest, unfair, or illegal means, especially through the abuse of one's position or influence in politics or business.
Hahahaha! Good morning!
December 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Hahahaha! Good morning!
Word of the Day 12.06.25 -- Festoon (verb | fe-STOON): Adorn with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations.
"The Christmas tree looked amazing after it was festooned with lights."
Synonyms: bedeck, deck, decorate, drape, garnish, hang, trim
"The Christmas tree looked amazing after it was festooned with lights."
Synonyms: bedeck, deck, decorate, drape, garnish, hang, trim
December 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Word of the Day 12.06.25 -- Festoon (verb | fe-STOON): Adorn with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations.
"The Christmas tree looked amazing after it was festooned with lights."
Synonyms: bedeck, deck, decorate, drape, garnish, hang, trim
"The Christmas tree looked amazing after it was festooned with lights."
Synonyms: bedeck, deck, decorate, drape, garnish, hang, trim
Finally got to work on my latest project. Trust me...it's a serious work in progress, but it's so much fun. Waiting for the ink to dry before moving on is hard on my patience though. 🤣
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Finally got to work on my latest project. Trust me...it's a serious work in progress, but it's so much fun. Waiting for the ink to dry before moving on is hard on my patience though. 🤣
This meme was prescient last December. I wonder what the meme will be for 2026.
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This meme was prescient last December. I wonder what the meme will be for 2026.
Word of the Day 12.05.25 -- Potentate (noun | POHT-n-teyt): A monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.
"In fact, he brought him along on his Middle East Grift Trip where he was hawking his companies to all the same kings and potentates." - Heather Digby Parton, Salon
"In fact, he brought him along on his Middle East Grift Trip where he was hawking his companies to all the same kings and potentates." - Heather Digby Parton, Salon
December 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Word of the Day 12.05.25 -- Potentate (noun | POHT-n-teyt): A monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.
"In fact, he brought him along on his Middle East Grift Trip where he was hawking his companies to all the same kings and potentates." - Heather Digby Parton, Salon
"In fact, he brought him along on his Middle East Grift Trip where he was hawking his companies to all the same kings and potentates." - Heather Digby Parton, Salon
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These people are deranged, bloodthirsty monsters, including the Republicans in Congress who have no problem with murdering people. They treat murder like a football game.
These people are deranged, bloodthirsty monsters, including the Republicans in Congress who have no problem with murdering people. They treat murder like a football game.
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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These people are deranged, bloodthirsty monsters, including the Republicans in Congress who have no problem with murdering people. They treat murder like a football game.
These people are deranged, bloodthirsty monsters, including the Republicans in Congress who have no problem with murdering people. They treat murder like a football game.
Still too dark and dreary to art today, so here's another blast from the past. "Lightning in a Bottle." 2021
December 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Still too dark and dreary to art today, so here's another blast from the past. "Lightning in a Bottle." 2021
All too real. 🤣
I will add one thing: "RFK Jr declared that brain worms will be mandatory for all children over 10. Oh, and breaking news, Brad...Kashyap brought his own jacket today. Details at 10."
I will add one thing: "RFK Jr declared that brain worms will be mandatory for all children over 10. Oh, and breaking news, Brad...Kashyap brought his own jacket today. Details at 10."
December 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
All too real. 🤣
I will add one thing: "RFK Jr declared that brain worms will be mandatory for all children over 10. Oh, and breaking news, Brad...Kashyap brought his own jacket today. Details at 10."
I will add one thing: "RFK Jr declared that brain worms will be mandatory for all children over 10. Oh, and breaking news, Brad...Kashyap brought his own jacket today. Details at 10."
Word of the Day 12.04.25 -- Loquacious (adjective | loh-KWEY-shuhs): Tending to talk a great deal.
"The normally loquacious man stopped only briefly to speak with reporters on his way to board the helicopter."
Synonyms: chatty, garrulous, long-winded, talkative, voluble
"The normally loquacious man stopped only briefly to speak with reporters on his way to board the helicopter."
Synonyms: chatty, garrulous, long-winded, talkative, voluble
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Word of the Day 12.04.25 -- Loquacious (adjective | loh-KWEY-shuhs): Tending to talk a great deal.
"The normally loquacious man stopped only briefly to speak with reporters on his way to board the helicopter."
Synonyms: chatty, garrulous, long-winded, talkative, voluble
"The normally loquacious man stopped only briefly to speak with reporters on his way to board the helicopter."
Synonyms: chatty, garrulous, long-winded, talkative, voluble
WAPO - Cartoon by Joe Heller
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
December 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
WAPO - Cartoon by Joe Heller
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Too dark to art today, and it probably will be again tomorrow. So here's one from last year. Enjoy!
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Too dark to art today, and it probably will be again tomorrow. So here's one from last year. Enjoy!
Word of the Day 12.03.25 -- Bicameral (adjective | bahy-KAM-er-uhl): Having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body.
"An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress." — Dan Perry, Newsweek
"An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress." — Dan Perry, Newsweek
December 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Word of the Day 12.03.25 -- Bicameral (adjective | bahy-KAM-er-uhl): Having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body.
"An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress." — Dan Perry, Newsweek
"An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress." — Dan Perry, Newsweek
The grey areas are the days the House is in session this month. Must be nice.
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The grey areas are the days the House is in session this month. Must be nice.
Weeee! Got a little sun today!
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Weeee! Got a little sun today!
The true honor goes to the @lincolnproject.us
December 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The true honor goes to the @lincolnproject.us
Ummmm...who printed the name placard? I like to think they're talking about the SS Hegseth's imminent sinking. Just like the Titanic. 🤣
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Ummmm...who printed the name placard? I like to think they're talking about the SS Hegseth's imminent sinking. Just like the Titanic. 🤣
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Word of the Day 12.02.25 -- Hors de combat (adverb | awr duh kawn-BA): Out of action due to injury or damage.
"Allegations of summary executions of people hors de combat should be promptly, fully and effectively investigated, and any perpetrators held to account." - New York Times
"Allegations of summary executions of people hors de combat should be promptly, fully and effectively investigated, and any perpetrators held to account." - New York Times
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Word of the Day 12.02.25 -- Hors de combat (adverb | awr duh kawn-BA): Out of action due to injury or damage.
"Allegations of summary executions of people hors de combat should be promptly, fully and effectively investigated, and any perpetrators held to account." - New York Times
"Allegations of summary executions of people hors de combat should be promptly, fully and effectively investigated, and any perpetrators held to account." - New York Times
I will yeet myself home faster than the Roadrunner getting away from the coyote. 🤣
December 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I will yeet myself home faster than the Roadrunner getting away from the coyote. 🤣
Yes, I am working on a new piece. It's super dark today, but I'm still pushing on. No filters. This is the natural lighting.
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Yes, I am working on a new piece. It's super dark today, but I'm still pushing on. No filters. This is the natural lighting.