Are you sure they are not bots?

Folks, today is my last day as a federal employee. At least, for the time being. I'm going to keep trying to be a librarian (feel free to send job leads my way), but I can't work under current conditions. So, I'm walking away. And am sad.

4 Fast 4 Furious

It is movie worthy of deep thought. I think the acknowledgements that predators tend to be victims as well and that it is systems that are mostly to blame (here symbolized by ineffectual and cruel Christianity, in the form of holy warriors through the ages) are critical to understanding the film

Ryan's Steakhouse, Jacksonville, FL, huge yeast rolls, 1980s-1990s

Sam, you are making an assumption that they actually want to collect tariffs that I don't think history or reality bears out. I think tariffs are just an excuse to get rid of income tax; efficacy is the last concern

You know, Steve, if there is one person on earth who exudes self-confidence and a sense of peace with their position in the world and in public opinion, that person is Mr. Musk

It is rich people misery porn

I have long held that someone could make a mint with a boojie hot chocolate shop in Utah County

Thanks, Ann. I’m glad to hear you’ve found a way to God (or whatever) that’s working for you.

Committed So committed! Recently, members of this blog have been accused of “drifting away from commitment to the Church.” It is an interesting accusation. Not because there is an implication of …

I wrote a thing. Very Mormon-y. But also, very sincere. Especially the last two lines.

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No judgement, just jealousy

Clearly you’re awesomeness is too intimidating

I love that their wearing that fern like boa

See, that’s how we get you!

Y’all need to read up on Kennedy’s nomination. “Would a Catholic disobey the pope?” was a political talking point

The 40K cross-over we’ve all been hoping for

Wait, is there a difference?

If only

I hear what you are saying, but I need them to understand the real harm they have caused. Blaming Trump is just another means for them to avoid responsibility

Mitt did say and believe a lot of questionable stuff but this was right on. Of course, at the time, I assumed China was the bigger threat.

I forgot about that movie. Now I must track it down

I’d say go to your local library, but I use Google to find stuff for patrons all the time. However, think of the stress and frustration you get to offload onto those librarians; they do this stuff for job satisfaction.

This is the way

Golly, it makes you wonder what could happen here if someone who believed those things got elected

Speaking as a lefty Mormon federal employee, at least for now, I love this thread and every single damn one of you. Hatch Act note: I do not represent the federal government or, obviously, the Mormon Church. Or even the left, really

Speaking as a lefty Mormon federal employee, at least for now, I love this thread and every single damn one of you. Hatch Act note: I do not represent the federal government or, obviously, the Mormon Church. Or even the left, really

Folks, it is with great regret that I must report that Mitt Romney may have been right about the “Russia being our greatest threat” thing

My cat sitter has brought over a self-warming blanket

Taylor, did you know this is how Russians talk about holding off the Mongols from the rest of Europe? Because, if you did or didn’t, great zing!