So, have you seen how much the insurance is going up…cost wise?
It is crazy.
Cartoons via Cagle:
These next images are interesting and far out:
Take it easy, be careful…this is an open thread.
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The Sky Dancing banner headline uses a snippet from a work by artist Tashi Mannox called 'Rainbow Study'. The work is described as a" study of typical Tibetan rainbow clouds, that feature in Thanka painting, temple decoration and silk brocades". dakinikat was immediately drawn to the image when trying to find stylized Tibetan Clouds to represent Sky Dancing. It is probably because Tashi's practice is similar to her own. His updated take on the clouds that fill the collection of traditional thankas is quite special.
You can find his work at his website by clicking on his logo below. He is also a calligraphy artist that uses important vajrayana syllables. We encourage you to visit his on line studio.
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SNAP benefits (food stamps) are ending on November 1st for 42 million Americans, many of them children, the disabled and the elderly. If people can donate foodstuffs or money to their local food banks, please do so now. Also consider becoming a “grocery buddy” to someone who is losing their SNAP benefits. A “grocery buddy” takes a person in need to the store and buys groceries for them. Or in the case of disabled and elderly people who can’t shop for themselves, the “grocery buddy” goes to the store for them and purchases what they need. Providing food for the hungry is a good way to fight fascism. The fascists want the most vulnerable to die. Do what you can to stop them from succeeding.
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Very interesting to see the manuscripts of famous authors. In a lifetime far, far away, I was an archivist in the manuscript department of a rare book library. It was a fascinating job.
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Oh, that’s a wonderful job! I imagine that it’s fascinating and kewl simultaneously.
I just love the handwriting examples! Where did you find them?
I am so close to becoming a hermit:
What ever happened to live and let live?
Trump is a sadistic monster.
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https://www.wafb.com/2025/10/29/loyola-student-government-votes-against-turning-point-usa-chapter/
Loyola student government votes against Turning Point USA chapter
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Loyola University’s Student Government Association voted to deny official recognition to a proposed chapter of Turning Point USA on campus, a decision that has drawn national media attention and criticism from Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.
Several students at Loyola petitioned the Student Government Association to officially recognize a chapter of Turning Point USA on campus. The students said Loyola needs a group focused on biblical and conservative values.RELATED: Gov. Landry calls for Charlie Kirk statue at LSU; students react
“As students who are conservative here on campus, we feel like we are a minority voice,” said Viviana Capasso, president of Turning Point USA at Loyola.
Capasso said since student government denied their organization, national media and the governor are weighing in. The group said differing opinions spark important conversations.
My state is a hell realm. They need to leave us alone here in New Orleans.