2026-04-12T04:35:09Z https://yabu.me Barbara Monaco https://yabu.me/npub19ksptdkg68lwsd6yjg2y8jx4v296lh08yly9qhz9xfua749rgrhq53ga7x https://media.mas.to/accounts/avatars/109/303/992/215/841/250/original/701918948c43e321.jpg https://media.mas.to/accounts/avatars/109/303/992/215/841/250/original/701918948c43e321.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp90h8r2k6z26xldxvxqf2kd5kzpt8fxzlvhxymqqr9p7m4jhy6nszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuxj266l Trump, who is trying to elimate voting by mail, just voted by mail. <br/>#votebymail <br/>#saveamericaact <br/> <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-votes-by-mail-florida-election-ballot/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-votes-by-mail-florida-election-ballot/</a> 2026-03-24T17:06:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqpfqjyq42434r72lp6eeeggzycmpfresa5svud2z54xzuyz9zx5gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu4ptw9a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspxgezpgtyfrdwdyhs937sahf3hujjycnf3z4kdmpew04edjnruaq74pj58'>nevent1q…pj58</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Another gorgeous capture, Bill.<br/>I can almost smell the cold crisp air and the evergreens. 2026-03-11T17:45:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqhz5t7337athues9a60chvqnyhgurzys503jeffl648u0pyfhqvgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuzrnude In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8nwjqdc2vpkqmgumtla33ddpptzr92njaskqg3v0cy2h6xvc2ulcmes54d'>nevent1q…s54d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Can&#39;t seem to find your show at that site. 😥<br/>Any other suggestion? 2026-03-10T04:36:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrnn5jjcrvu4perh63uuvharanarpfhczhp7tgnj0zz9vajh2tzcgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuuku6fj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8n7asy4cttyzq8gpsjcrar07psnn64n8d5e735el2vca8d77jj2gngfq7e'>nevent1q…fq7e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This fucker has had multiple accusations of sexual abuse levelled against him, and has settled at least one lawsuit.<br/>Somehow he remains a &#34;conservative&#34; hero.<br/>Fuck him and everyone who supports him. 2026-03-07T16:10:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs243v52vrr0nv6cdtrt4nnq370p7a8gk2tja2l28kryv5fg5t82rczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuuvulhd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst8t6sjrmu0sgr7gd6jg6ukedca0zfwl7m8jf6vte0kscefxvmvlqqxhhll'>nevent1q…hhll</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Deep thoughts today, friend, and fitting for the state of our world today. 2026-03-05T00:58:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspn9e9vzkl7g0s4zp6ncqqgsqltvmu4gxqh86cm6ntezn5c6s87mqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu9lpcv5 Tehran is a modern city with population of 10 million people. It&#39;s bigger than New York City and much denser.<br/>Some neighborhoods are home to as many as 45,000 people per square mile.<br/>It&#39;s estimated by news sources that 1000 civilians have died in 5 days of US/Israeli bombardment.<br/>Is that even remotely realistic?<br/> I remember that when two towers in New York fell, 3000 people were lost in a matter of minutes. The scope of the carnage in Tehran will be staggering. 😔<br/>#Tehran<br/>#waroniran <br/>#warcrimes 2026-03-04T21:21:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspk3c0sp9erff6w9cfw275nade6zylap9yg5spa2a7643jhkv4u4qzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwue4n0je In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszwu86s09usulfdfrgthzvazu8w94tk9234ccp9nadd665nqtvquq506xh5'>nevent1q…6xh5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Bay of Pigs redux? 2026-02-25T23:40:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdjcamzjlwgvnmxd9m0dfptujcl3380k9uty5fv6aljhj4qm4nyjgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuea9d3s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxm7czfc05a3aytpt8j7c4jfwlcltqj6cguer3kndpps3x0vdksfcd9fa06'>nevent1q…fa06</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Wow! Many of us suspected this. Here&#39;s the proof.<br/>It should end Noem&#39;s career and the careers of all involved in this perversion of law and order. 2026-02-23T23:54:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszum8x08l3n6uz6pv43f37g967vm5fgxu82kudgqpmt8petvmyfgczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwulp08f6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2egkm6r7lrg7d7xa7vmw0u9vtj3gz3q6hmw42fqekngmwqqsplwg96vxlm'>nevent1q…vxlm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My mom encouraged me to embroider when I was a child. Mom sewed, making beautiful matching outfits for us and constructing perfect Sunday best suits for my little brothers. She also crocheted and did needle work. I lacked her talents. Somehow she taught me to embroider. Haven&#39;t done it in years. Lack of time, lack of patience? <br/>Love the simplicity of your design. I&#39;ve got an old project sitting in a cupboard for ages. It might be a peaceful way to pass time on winter evenings. 2026-02-22T21:31:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsptvwn3djq36lhnshqge7hv56rmxyalmm28ev2jwu52q3a3rdmmtczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu4z62vw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqqz9hzze9qa66d5tgwm7gdrqud596s27cea36j78w40mujvqmv8s504fza'>nevent1q…4fza</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Look how fluffed out her feathers are! Must have been quite chilly out. Nice capture. 🌞 2026-02-17T20:29:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs28g000cka9t2jk26n7y9l98vd6n6f02g72t73mpjm93zatwy40jgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu3kcf9r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs02vr0q8gcp8dl6p75sdmyxuw6twprsxthnqk6awdmsrs2cf9eqhszhvecx'>nevent1q…vecx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A Democrat named Bob Butterworth was Florida AG during the 2000 election. He was state chair for Gore&#39;s campaign. <br/>Bondi didn&#39;t become AG until 2011. She was a county prosecutor in 2000, and didn&#39;t take part in the election fiasco that year. 2026-02-12T02:53:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2vludh4npfwzyz67533jxa528pkjw56kl5qazp8k8wf943v29pfczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuv07rxf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp3r23g08rkfyzn4t58hyn5pgyc7nnecwqu43nxksks9z0dh4grrq3sdzrj'>nevent1q…dzrj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Update shows that the suspected &#34;drone&#34; was actually a party balloon. 🙄 2026-02-11T18:35:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszlgtj3989yzwkgsy7ndnezp30rrn9ek5awcg0vtqh0luexq5gf5qzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu0w9hf3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfnafq6zx48e8v2frhycw7pkm3a2u84mf5l9vp5xnuhk5j9l4g4vc6tns35'>nevent1q…ns35</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Trump is now suing the IRS for $10 BILLION. He has also demanded that DOJ hand over $230 to him.<br/>Unlimited extortion and greed. These are our tax dollars! 2026-02-01T17:58:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstqxlrsu0xqh9nantfa0qvmnd4z97l6ktyt9tx8ewf5gtrpfp4maczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu8quxzw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx53l3h7vl56feq3lt0u4zwgv3q8f4uwkgjz5kyugneref3zjapwg77wf0e'>nevent1q…wf0e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes, Maine!<br/>Stand strong! 2026-01-31T01:57:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstahdlwzp7vzemrmfk8vfru46mpwx9ldydfvynzd0t48sun86dlgqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuawxule In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszwx3jww3em9xqfh9zqznf3kgal9ejq7r8wu60gnjmnmwguppcyfq7ujeqz'>nevent1q…jeqz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>What I&#39;ve seen of &#34;The Great Healthcare Plan&#34; is so vague that it&#39;s meaningless. I&#39;m pretty sure there was no fanfare because it would stir up questions that supporters have no answer for. 2026-01-21T22:16:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstc0fy0rzlz847ax3t63h7ewazkpvwrezrzl6mhc597zk6y2353hgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwusedsqk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyf0px47jxvp6mc27pf6emz9deruzfnh6kx0ap27eptmzlzl26ucgr2ydgz'>nevent1q…ydgz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>He was a trained actor, FFS! A paid persuader.<br/>The first 100% corporate owned US president. 2026-01-18T21:27:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz265htuf2pc7a3u38947twq8mm934ttvfd0z6s80puaknux7w48qzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu5rggt5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrdappr87xrsf2dtnudz733p9hqauz53dj5vv0jj7s8wgw0xwq6ag7m6g06'>nevent1q…6g06</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Is she part Sharpei?<br/>Those cute wrinkles!😍 2026-01-11T01:31:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspw97w6vgm8w8wcda5vpqa5mzy9qmlw8lx5n8uu5nr5vctaaxct4qzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuwdy2sl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqeyntlwatn2dxcsgwq8qj4gu0exp3m7z05wtx26ua0uaw3cx2y8sa99mxj'>nevent1q…9mxj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Distiguished gentleman. Or is it a lady kite? 2026-01-10T19:34:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqhjqf2el203dwz0tau25exa935q3rx7xv9779ngde937d8dcdllczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuur4xr2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8vnjqgnqcyj4zg2z9facfq03p245rxm0mvyvx6qrd382lnaln7vqwmxm5g'>nevent1q…xm5g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am on the west coast, Wegmans are mostly in the northeastern quadrant of the US. There should be a fair number of options in the New York City area where this is happening. 2026-01-08T03:35:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs020kl6ja4096cyl5tt045nsevjf339wsh9c00zqx0qgcf59nwneszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwugvtav0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsru0y6a634dndys942cpr7mz02agwvse6gyzfhyx0nydf9e7dvzng497eeg'>nevent1q…7eeg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Apparently Greg Bovino was on the scene. Is US Border Patrol a perpetrator or accomplice to murder? 2026-01-07T19:09:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs062pclgznluq7m7rkn994ryvx44y06hhtejyv4f96cvm4n45r7wqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu20t2sh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstl4dxqgvvpe8x2yvkjt9jj3wqfdch9etqumulmgwvjq4m0c7fyzsflpfjp'>nevent1q…pfjp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The really weird thing about the eye and voice scans is that signs in their stores warn people that they are being scanned, but the company officially denies that they are scanning!<br/>Apparently the only Wegmans stores using facial recognition technology are in the New York City area. Their customers need to scream about this from the rooftops and shut down before it spreads. 2026-01-07T02:23:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9m30d68cvp92v8clysy7fqylrel9qvdd8fmd2kaxvncfunp88l9gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu6a8efh As of January 1, 2026 US citizens over the age of 16 must show government issued photo ID to enter 11 major national parks. Without an ID they will pay a $100 surcharge as well as the entrance fee, and a pass will cost $250.<br/>#nationalparks fee.<a href="https://www.thetravel.com/nps-new-id-rule-means-americans-may-pay-international-visitor-fees-up-to-250-usd-to-visit-national-parks/">https://www.thetravel.com/nps-new-id-rule-means-americans-may-pay-international-visitor-fees-up-to-250-usd-to-visit-national-parks/</a> 2025-12-31T12:15:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf90vjwj57su4zr0zpmeqpt3sllvevds5vq3garzxga4fuq0n2p6gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu6amuu8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxsszg26mzpdwst66lq6yexqc2z5c82d8nm8tqvq2tn6v9hjkw5kgsgrzd8'>nevent1q…rzd8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Handsome fellow! 2025-11-19T18:46:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgg3c8kf5fcweqcvluuj9svuydnry4jp27q6rag5zn86xma6r4nnczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu6d8j8m Sunday vibe. Prudence one year ago.<br/>#caturday<br/>#allcatsarebeautiful <br/>#catsofmastodon <br/>#silentsunday<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/115/561/738/507/890/620/original/acd4321228192fcc.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-16T22:39:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9s6rkrlqqyk5ku6kpyd8cg6furzgt8ewcfct89lj9lur3vy8fugszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwunkj9nd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8j5arzt3dsf5eewm5z2cdxtey3klxhhqzk3k3wnz4mw3jvcsnl6cjpy5ds'>nevent1q…y5ds</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Did you get any stormy weather/rain? North of LA we&#39;re ready for several days of it. I am making a corned beef and cabbage feast, listening to good music and rain on the roof.<br/>Glad you and Summer had a gorgeous day outdoors.🌞 2025-11-14T21:10:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs04xf623yrmlnsx9jhfqu7hnvcqgyas63v0f42c5dfvs4sm262n9gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwudavzap Emergency Medicaid for undocumented persons accounts for less than 1% of the Medicaid budget. Hospitals are required by a Reagan era law, EMTALA, to provide emergency care to all, no matter their legal or financial status.<br/>Republicans claim baselessly that these expenses are straining the Medicaid system.<br/>#medicaid <br/>#EMTALA <br/><br/><a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Health/emergency-medicaid-undocumented-immigrants-accounts-1-state-spending/story?id=126359590">https://abcnews.go.com/Health/emergency-medicaid-undocumented-immigrants-accounts-1-state-spending/story?id=126359590</a> 2025-10-13T16:42:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdzqez80yd5n57xt3jhg09uhn65hrs9fn3glrqesyeshy2drcjpjqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu0tguqc Mario Guevara, an Atlanta journalist who was arrested by ICE while reporting on the No Kings Day protest, will be deported to El Salvador today.<br/>Detained for 100 days, Mr. Guevara was here legally and committed no crime. His family was not permitted to say goodbye to him.<br/>#freedomofthepress <br/>#firstamendment <br/>#ice <br/><a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/mario-guevara-deportado">https://www.commondreams.org/news/mario-guevara-deportado</a> 2025-10-03T14:01:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd84yzlzffwea3xcqxl4hyyu0vp9jmvw38lp83a6eaagcqjgt7hzczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuefhanh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdml2h5kl0434u9hhlhxzz49azhxc3rhm062fzhgyhs2hg2kf8z8s8zll7d'>nevent1q…ll7d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>$20 BILLION for Argentina. 🤬 2025-10-01T21:35:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsytfpyldlmn6s84j7npe6wv080lspanfuyfpxhp8c3599z2yp34kqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu79t9mv Wounded Knee was not a battle, it was a massacre of non-combatant indigenous people. Up to 300 Lakota Sioux were murdered. 25 US soldiers died.<br/>Hegseth says that 20 US soldiers who died there deserve the Medal of Honor and will retain the award.<br/>#indigenouspeoples <br/>#woundedknee <br/>#usarmy <br/><a href="https://apnews.com/article/wounded-knee-hegseth-soldiers-medal-of-honor-0310c47952ad7aeabb176f94d8af4d52">https://apnews.com/article/wounded-knee-hegseth-soldiers-medal-of-honor-0310c47952ad7aeabb176f94d8af4d52</a> 2025-09-26T16:28:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxefy69qyrt4ymllsryp73e7x6vnjk2gwn3f92yxqlxzf6l9ax7hgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwufe4lj2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst3spu0xh4mlch6xg8tytc8ruxmhnv34pauuwvduts2pmhvu3a3sg5uzcyx'>nevent1q…zcyx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I used to often see a pair of these in a half dead tree in my back 40. They are big, noisy, and gorgeous. Nice shot! 2025-09-24T15:36:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs90rw3kj5mvczap9l0c9h865t8qdxfhh33d626pvq6ul4gagyr4fqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuky8r6t So, Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine, after signing a bill that has shaken academic free speech to its core, is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. He wants &#34;more welcoming&#34; campus tours.<br/>SB1 regulates classroom discussion, meaning that professors must take a neutral position on issues like climate change, encourages students to report staff for bias, ends diversity programs, and much more. <br/>#mikedewine <br/>#Ohio<br/>#academicfreedom <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025/09/the-nerve-gov-dewine-wrecked-higher-ed-and-blames-the-tour-guides.html">https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025/09/the-nerve-gov-dewine-wrecked-higher-ed-and-blames-the-tour-guides.html</a> 2025-09-23T17:09:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf6te3x82cqse0n97cts8td54wrvc8rhx8q66w3mteydl84cwllxczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuxye0m9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs943975tny955jdxxha9wyf7apgrs99pplpf62vc5dx26ptyd7uvg6lluvj'>nevent1q…luvj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Trump&#39;s first known brush with the law was in 1973, when he was 27 years old. The DOJ sued him and his father for violation of the Fair Housing Act for bias against Blacks. After contersuing unsuccessfully, the trumps settled but did not admit guilt. <br/>Seems to me that he now has a chance to settle an old score and will eliminate fair housing if he can. It&#39;s all personal with trump. 2025-09-22T14:07:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw7ck99vfe6mjdl7uzl69lxz90ql99tsswtrawrrfjku3f3s8a47czyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuuv9cs3 Shots were fired at the home of an Illinois stare representative this morning. No one was injured. <br/>Suspect in custody. No motive known yet.<br/>#Illinois<br/>#gunviolence<br/><a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/09/17/shot-fired-illinois-lawmaker-home-meg-loughran-cappel">https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/09/17/shot-fired-illinois-lawmaker-home-meg-loughran-cappel</a> 2025-09-18T01:07:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspz8wjftzfc2m5c68r20jwz9s3t6rhkw9tnrdlrs7wmmfnet8d4dqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu6ew0mt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszuup6rku2q06q3k2298043arnzf4luvlzxzq4wx43gv665qd3qms77yv7m'>nevent1q…yv7m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Gorgeous capture! 2025-09-15T20:50:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspucvax4elvmtgy865ne59h637jkj3mdktqxs3qvtraagax8w5syqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu5y7dfj Pink rainbow at sunset after the storm. Bolivar, OH<br/>#silentsunday <br/>#ohio<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/115/165/606/125/808/175/original/9321c9f4209101ea.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-07T23:38:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstfyjqs2hpz9feku08d47pxt3cw8fndy8u7m0z5cp6dmet65pdmwgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu2v9y62 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2kprg0t6cjm0qnf72m7afc4rxvqq9tl3z24g6tj9tkj55ezghttcphx7xq'>nevent1q…x7xq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>One of my very favorite birds. I have been fortunate to get quite close to them when paddling a kayak quietly. Nice shot! 2025-09-04T21:48:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8t59ktkdwyzuty9hqzrf97uvnve546gkwpy79rarsgj39dlr6x5czyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwul8mk4n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqste6gtakg60lj43cd7ud0282uekr8fsrr45a4057h9e49dxw4jnpqddc6vp'>nevent1q…c6vp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lower middle. I like the long view 2025-09-03T19:09:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq3qfvh8fdt2gxpgz3xtyce36dpduay6jtmsdtt2y04a8llgd8ccgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuv9qxzx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyms6yhc2kgjz625scyylgpps7sf2lg84hjjgnmzkgyw6kmc5yd5q0934ml'>nevent1q…34ml</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>What a kind offer! I would love to have one of Matt Beard&#39;s books if still available. 2025-09-03T04:32:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs27gh4thxduen3g795dmajpqjvqkkfe79n34xlfw0nrtlwv0p7v8qzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuqwmd0r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2z7sh55mnquq02zv67y6ujfu99mn8rcuulxwgwdhghu9vuhhqzfgx0ll8g'>nevent1q…ll8g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s all so weird. Just surreal. We have truly become a rogue state. 😔 2025-09-03T01:59:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx800v7ajtv69df0hg0hp4et374cundyu573szh2z0wflexa6ladczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwun5986u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs29cmhpygtfns66y9wk7u0vxfly2hvcyr0vfprjwecmrtyxwuq02qv2q2f3'>nevent1q…q2f3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Saw this on news feed, maybe AP. Article said there was &#34;suspicion&#34; that the boat was operated by a gang and was carrying drugs. So, we now kill on the high seas, no proof needed?<br/>The Coast Guard, not the Navy, has been responsible for drug interdiction in US waters. They are instructed to fire warning shots if needed and shoot only to disable a vessel that does not comply with their commands.<br/>The Navy just became judge, jury, and executioner. Trump doing his best to provoke war. 2025-09-03T01:50:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdmewcx7wt7kgmu573ydpzwg3h7lqnkdulrwvcrj9swull3f6fvmszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuq0hqgu US Navy killed several people on a small boat in the Caribbean today on suspicion that it was carrying drugs as part of a gang operation.<br/>No proof. Our navy acted as judge, jury, and executioner.<br/>#caribbean <br/>#usnavy <a href="https://sg.news.yahoo.com/trump-says-us-forces-shot-205327537.html">https://sg.news.yahoo.com/trump-says-us-forces-shot-205327537.html</a> 2025-09-02T23:31:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxtgkd8yvalv7d2fq7x8s45w2vmgz7l39nfq4j9ejfh6er7ql3rcqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwurcxeks The Gouda, the Bad, and the Ugly<br/>#cheeseamovieorplay <br/>#HashtagGames 2025-09-02T02:10:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxuclyg5vp2lfhdrwnejjdtkccuykn9dp3pnel425cjdacmwg5hhqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu0thtur In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv3kgc0dkejv0gz650w2gq882m369jhxe2ezen9ec43wnqphuszcc5p83we'>nevent1q…83we</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This captures the fierce spirit of blue jays. They are not to be trifled with! 2025-08-28T17:48:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsradfk4vtj3dzq5sjg0z5p90gtrx68damqqlpxna0jxldscamzpeszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwux9p838 How bringing wolves back to Yellowstone has increased the height of aspen trees and improved the health of its forests.<br/>#Yellowstone <br/>#environment<br/>#wolves <br/><a href="https://www.earth.com/news/yellowstone-aspen-trees-are-growing-again-thanks-to-reintroduction-of-wolves/">https://www.earth.com/news/yellowstone-aspen-trees-are-growing-again-thanks-to-reintroduction-of-wolves/</a> 2025-08-21T16:02:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf76fzwvwqtj58jdh2tsjrqz7g3pmrxxp4aque3ena8ffhcsr43ngzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu5eccq9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0ae85szkd53zqvukufq5jxkkqkkh7qyss3540skld8essaw5v3cc8vz6hj'>nevent1q…z6hj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s protein and it nourished people who needed nourishment. It&#39;s no longer available, but I wish it was. Since trump cut funding to food banks, we have very little meat, eggs, or cheese to offer to hungry families. 2025-08-20T23:32:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9hsz54mc3un4htyymu3k00yp4d92ejjz9w6gzwqvd3auvvemzmgqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwue8l48t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz2nwptvkqrflvznq3ynpf79acp8htkgftzlp66uv395nqg82hycg03ezpt'>nevent1q…ezpt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>His EO isn&#39;t worth the paper it&#39;s written on. 2025-08-19T19:55:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyvx0vrn46j2elmnq2gqpzgpnrvtpuxyfx55xehnrzw2l7warhahczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuz9w3u6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxft34xvhca2t7purqs6cacj6hskudyspw0rh8aw5s8hfzxtnlw7qc362hs'>nevent1q…62hs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Vance often refers to his three children as his wife&#39;s kids. Coincidence?<br/>I think not. They are both abnormal, loveless men. 2025-08-18T20:00:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswet8uq9742nprx7erka8rdh20cqwsgmzt3p0hqjrgc6p68epfnvczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwua50sug In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd3y05vhsxrld90r2ex39dsw4h7v4lnz4kcjw282lukv5ywzx6gccuv64xq'>nevent1q…64xq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I find it almost impossible to listen to trump. Prefer to read transcripts. The crazy really shines through when you see hs words in print.<br/>I expect little of this meeting, except perhaps the Europeans will flatter trump into continuing aid to Ukraine. That will have to be enough for now. 😔 2025-08-18T19:44:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz5a4kkue2k84z3qhjrnvtd80ua2qslct4m3u2fxgpsuhvwfuuxwqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu5wwqw7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfaj29gqswlz5hwvq0mm4c8pyupcku4phnu800sy6xaaxlferykashsp200'>nevent1q…p200</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>As former KGB Putin certainly understands the assignment.<br/>If you have a chance, read remarks by Zelenskyy and other European leaders about today&#39;s meeting. World class ass kissing! Sadly it&#39;s absolutely necessary when dealing with a self centered freak like trump. 2025-08-18T19:37:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswh44hxf675esuv7yn6ae5lm584q8e8rcgsv40lxv4kpfzn7hcq6szyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwukkyzd8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxlgfc225szdzgtajsaat8200wlwv3tejyqtgcysvgmwmzcngxxtcr4nwdt'>nevent1q…nwdt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Maybe, but it ultimately doesn&#39;t matter. Trump always puts his own words in the mouths of others. That he thinks most Americans are willing to accept any of Putin&#39;s advice as legitimate is sickly comical. 2025-08-18T19:29:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp4f8t4rsy5nn0x2tuzxkwth34jkpeyjcae3tash4fnd8mjja4q9czyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwup0dwae In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0de652v6aqhasysyv0hz6fsjdyzs9vz2wwzlmmqgx3e2l7mw7zrcqsxagy'>nevent1q…xagy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I guarantee that Putin never said that. Russian does not have free and fair elections, but they pretend to, and they allow mail in voting as well as Internet voting.<br/>That trump would use Putin&#39;s advice as a reason for the American people to end mail in voting is practically laughable. 2025-08-18T19:22:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfcgg6zdahq3det6ctxrfp034fh9fk63fn6qndjhvwv9d7cs20ecgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu0mz287 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqn628v43pkpx85zwt0dg5r9dhwxh4uvlu9ghgelnrgf7uutymnyc7qnezr'>nevent1q…nezr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Really nice shot of a bluejay trio. They are so feisty! 2025-08-18T18:46:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswz3dyn7c684096ng02fxa8nx3an7hzaht58k3s3uqlwugdlxpphqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwutfq8vx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyqzerlrlpny89gunzczh5kguc8h8mmfuvnxe3ve0p9nflqjnazhc8stehm'>nevent1q…tehm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Maybe build yourself a nice little cabinet for your weights?<br/>I have to keep them in sight to remind myself daily to exercise. Currently they are in the living room. I seldom miss a day. I keep heavier ones in a closet. 2025-08-13T18:09:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf6qnplrm0t6eph92gnf0yrvkxqd326jlhn8j0esk2nshtztmpq0szyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu4w5ajm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs02mc6du59dg6ju4n89uulm496zzgtzd2zmuwjpmrd96e20c69t3sy2zyv8'>nevent1q…zyv8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>All credible sources I&#39;ve found say that updated flu and Covid-19 vaccines will be available in the fall for the 2025-2026 season.<br/>As an older person, I plan to get vaccinated as soon as the new formulas are available.<br/>Children may not be given an option for Covid immunization. There is talk of FDA refusing to renewal approval of the pediatric vaccine. 🤬 2025-08-13T17:21:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswhrc5anf45avtnd5x6pakg9md2lvfm4fkzhkkps65qq2ug0y75yqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu3nqwrh Ice Plant. Invasive beauty.<br/>#silentsunday <br/>#californiacoast <br/>#bloomscrolling<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/966/834/412/325/977/original/0eb47766da10fe14.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-03T21:11:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf0t4cl5fdkv8h9ch4gqel2uagxdlsgnysswaaq7w8ucxf6tqaa0czyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwul2mppw Judge blocks trump from removing protected status of 60,000 central Americans and Asians.<br/>#immigration<br/><a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tps-nepal-honduras-nicaragua-noem-3a9de82ede381c6d969fd5aac13635f9">https://apnews.com/article/trump-tps-nepal-honduras-nicaragua-noem-3a9de82ede381c6d969fd5aac13635f9</a> 2025-08-01T17:59:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqkwclksz2ffzqsr7k4t8qwmv83etm0vt6kfrxqq50070cvlmzssqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwutj7zqu Bladeless wind turbine. It&#39;s quiet, safe, and efficient. New from a Spanish manufacturer.<br/>#windpower<br/>#renewableenergy <br/>#climate <br/><a href="https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/new-bladeless-wind-turbine-generates-clean-quiet-bird-safe-power/">https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/new-bladeless-wind-turbine-generates-clean-quiet-bird-safe-power/</a> 2025-07-28T15:35:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdsfjxf90v0hejetr9yx63av5ktp3gvnzxcq9eqq4l0jsmhjkweqszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu79we7f #silentsunday <br/>Sunsets with palms<br/>#california<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/926/828/645/884/574/original/3565886dcd994613.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/926/828/883/103/826/original/f49609acde4e154b.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/926/828/992/492/043/original/3df3fb65033ca7e0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/926/854/611/368/086/original/cd9348e5f752e18f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-27T19:53:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd0lfrrnsk5ls3hc99wwugg4mu5ezqvx4jw3780kyayrc05t9wzcczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu0e37su Pru bravely guarding the box.<br/>#caturday <br/>#allcatsarebeautiful <br/>#catsofmastodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/920/924/480/524/013/original/e7b664bfb3b29ec8.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-26T18:28:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0cv7fvfvjdpr5vac0xkm64ujsrcwf0fh59y79wvykjxwfyhuq6lqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu9yxm3s Trump regime getting rid of Forest Service regional offices. Nearly 200 million acres of federal forests will be overseen by one office in Colorado. <br/>#usforestservice <br/><a href="https://mountainjournal.org/forest-service-to-abandon-nine-regional-offices/">https://mountainjournal.org/forest-service-to-abandon-nine-regional-offices/</a> 2025-07-26T17:34:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg09m9w8udvfr0c4nj7z38pph3xu2ucv9pf06r0axsfq2q3qe7saszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwudtuw7p Dragon fruit<br/>#silentsunday <br/>#tropicalplants <br/>#food<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/887/485/434/326/410/original/69854c16d9690977.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-20T20:49:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0lecu6hqmkp9m5q57ljgwug87746ee74hgmv4ltqsdt6k2u5pfzczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwud5kks6 Normally, I do not post articles from Axios, but this caught my attention.<br/>Trump&#39;s FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, met with Skydance Media CEO before canceling Stephen Colbert and the Late Show.<br/>#stephencolbert <br/>#fcc <br/>#skydance<br/><a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/stephen-colbert-late-show-skydance">https://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/stephen-colbert-late-show-skydance</a> 2025-07-19T01:44:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrze4hxq5g9pgu0hucf39v2tspvq3aj8pwklfm84rpm34q6qr6mzqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu0utm73 Kansas and other Midwestern states states have been draining aquifers for farming for decades. The water is running out and can&#39;t be replaced.<br/>Farmers in America&#39;s breadbasket are considering alternative crops.<br/>#farming<br/>#Midwest<br/>#Kansas<br/>#waterconservation <br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/07/01/nx-s1-5405455/great-plains-farmers-consider-switching-crops-as-aquifer-runs-out-of-water">https://www.npr.org/2025/07/01/nx-s1-5405455/great-plains-farmers-consider-switching-crops-as-aquifer-runs-out-of-water</a> 2025-07-14T16:44:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxnrss0fe9cqjq5k3c6waxdp9jspmxe6lmkxvc5v57gext680m34czyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuk4zjux China has blown up 300 dams and decommissioned more than 300 hydropower stations to try to save upper Yangtse River ecology. It is the largest river restoration ever attempted.<br/>#China<br/>#riverrestoration <br/>#yangtze <br/>#environment <br/><br/><a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/world/china-destroys-300-dams-shuts-down-hydropower-stations-red-river-rare-fish-10120518/">https://indianexpress.com/article/world/china-destroys-300-dams-shuts-down-hydropower-stations-red-river-rare-fish-10120518/</a> 2025-07-13T04:22:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsza2kjg4x6qwxh8dhma3qhn3flmt030zflv52vv2rn9gpr7gealfgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwutvszqk Newspaper employee leads a double life.<br/>#HashtagGames <br/>#describeacharactergenerically 2025-07-13T02:38:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqlau7q2ryxnmamk6rpxtexky0uncxwdcyd29jx4042zv2qldc7jgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuhaqx7q Oregon sweet cherry growers produced a beautiful crop but are calling this year a disaster.<br/>Due to the migrant labor shortage and problems with packing plants, their cherries may not reach the market.<br/>#oregon <br/>#migrantworkers <br/><a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/07/a-disaster-of-a-year-oregon-farmers-say-2025-is-a-sour-season-for-sweet-cherries.html">https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/07/a-disaster-of-a-year-oregon-farmers-say-2025-is-a-sour-season-for-sweet-cherries.html</a> 2025-07-10T20:19:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsftwrlr75m4hyzwal4qd58u34juu2ha863pech0gaclkynae00lxgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuntmapz Democratic state lawmakers are denied admission to Alligator Alcatraz due to &#34;safety concerns&#34;.<br/>#Florida <br/>#alligatoralcatraz <br/>#immigration <br/><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/democratic-lawmakers-denied-entry-to-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-site/">https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/democratic-lawmakers-denied-entry-to-alligator-alcatraz-immigration-detention-site/</a> 2025-07-05T21:45:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8p83a94we9vrwne7pyalk8sg5z4njwelqsq75ghqqp8e8gymggsszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwut95sav Hegseth, acting on his own, recently paused weapons shipments to Ukraine, the third time he has done so in recent months. He did not alert the State Department, Congress, or Ukraine. He claimed that US weapons stockpiles are low, but that is untrue, according to military analysis.<br/>#Hegseth <br/>#Ukraine<br/><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/hegseth-halted-weapons-ukraine-military-analysis-aid-wouldnt-jeopardiz-rcna216790">https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/hegseth-halted-weapons-ukraine-military-analysis-aid-wouldnt-jeopardiz-rcna216790</a> 2025-07-04T18:02:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsytcuml64yz7pn2chwway5xultwnp6yv5hc45dteuyy7ps7v98w4gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuxq432q Month long boycott of Home Depot, Amazon, and Starbucks begins July 1st. These companies recently rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.<br/>I have been boycotting them for a long time for other reasons. The more you know...<br/>#DiversityEquityInclusion <br/>#homedepot <br/>#amazon<br/>#starbucks<br/><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/home-depot-boycott-july-dei-2092531">https://www.newsweek.com/home-depot-boycott-july-dei-2092531</a> 2025-06-30T19:41:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxexhq40wm4wkk72vg4aa6jrwezrp9dryumtclf7vrnmualuyv5qszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwunhsuf0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq0ee6cx6qm8lg0txtlz0ghdf2glp99gp52y8emeu8wlkvw0m44vg60y29q'>nevent1q…y29q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There were visible reminders of injuries from polio all around us. Kids and adults in braces and wheelchairs. Stories of children who died, stories of people living in iron lungs. <br/>You are exactly right. Most of US society has taken freedom from devastating disease for granted.<br/>There will be a reckoning. 2025-06-29T22:10:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs92q9xvqga63rva6l8fy33qjq3fa350yucdenqu8us8s6kmm6mg4gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu9lvt0v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstvuagfg24djmevxnmd8p60q2a0kvw2s29awvv4tuhukg3axyf65g7qmq8r'>nevent1q…mq8r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I remember our entire school lining up grade by grade in the cafeteria for polio shots. This was the Salk vaccine. Sabin vaccine on sugar cubes became available several years later.<br/>I don&#39;t remember any objection to mass vaccinations. Parents were understandably terrified of polio and were grateful to have protection for their kids. 2025-06-29T21:42:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspumcece3hke3qh5tl58nqzvjtevkq5w85pg2au68dfxlkj0ztlagzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu43wf3d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsryqmp2ahr6n36ffr2w4udy6u6hhmn8vkgfdq73meu6ga4rly09vggwxrha'>nevent1q…xrha</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Bravo! I wish US would follow suit. 2025-06-20T20:53:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf99mjz0nla0mqqmk0w2xcgc77dwy0f54ylhyzutdfy2pewzdgjrszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuc0swvm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsflcfr6rneca588ktxzrhqpm5drw9j84ghcvdfnxdkhk20rr3cacshj6kcy'>nevent1q…6kcy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I grew up in a small city in northeast Ohio that had a black population of about 11%. The city was so effectively redlined that I almost never saw a black person. My high school, with about 1100 students, was the biggest in town but had only 2 black students.<br/>When we sold the family home in the 90s, we discovered that the deed included a covenant. There are many ways to quietly maintain segregation, even in the north. 2025-06-19T19:27:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswq78ac36aqcf7u60rptldtrfly5u2wk5vcw6h7sajfkqhpfn3j2gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwucljxue In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfujrfekf3vd053lwed55fu4y7zqyp2z4w02fzlpdd5a8zyp5ql6qn8a0za'>nevent1q…a0za</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>As a child, my family took vacation trip to Virginia. I was confused as to why there were separate facilities for whites and blacks. My mom tried to explain why we couldn&#39;t use a particular water fountain, but it made no sense.<br/>Like many Southern states, Virginia did not end segregated facilities until 1964, when the Civil Rights Act became law! 😔 2025-06-19T18:30:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswveen060aaqudypdq3z3n55gqu9rhn58e9d96c7g2uuxwpsdvqgszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu7xeevu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqt34hrcqhncv65rymhjssj554u48g28epyey32chgwcfllvy2nlc246x5h'>nevent1q…6x5h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am old and may not be here to see it, but I still have faith that my fellow citizens will not go into the darkness of fascism without a fight.<br/>Without hope, there is no reason to go on. 2025-06-18T18:00:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqt34hrcqhncv65rymhjssj554u48g28epyey32chgwcfllvy2nlczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu4mht0h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyd5vszda70kjxm05t04s3ejsg9hmk855fujx06elfn8kka886f6s3r0lul'>nevent1q…0lul</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We&#39;ve known about this slow rolling disaster since at least 1983 when the last major adjustments were made to keep it solvent. Shame on Congress for 40+ years of inaction.<br/>Eliminate the cap. Problem solved. 2025-06-18T17:48:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv4p0m9tzwww3ujmyt7k84jnm9ms7hlp2ekwflq8pdgdaqpl45sggzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu34zlhy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyzg9c4ayzwsays92vvw7eqavehyxmtmpxtl6mrhnreneuajq5qpsn5xlac'>nevent1q…xlac</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Schiff has only been in office for a few months and will not be up for reelection for 5 years. He was a great Congressman before that, especially during trump&#39;s first impeachment. Padilla is less known to me, but has handled himself well in the wake of the abuse by federal officers in LA. They have time to redeem themselves if they choose to.<br/>Make no mistake, I will be contacting their offices for answers about the crypto bill. 2025-06-17T23:32:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspls4gsjdnl7udz8t82fgjkdw074uwhfj64zhh4fjqf887r452kyszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu8483g2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstcrq45555qu45gme62jp8d67hu4yu6nv6n4qlyqwpagnl73mun5q7udptj'>nevent1q…dptj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Happy anniversary! Sounds yummy! 2025-06-17T23:04:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqk35dmttt7k8elauwwpu5fafzu3kaj4ltjk5aj0dn92akf7c66lgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuthccn5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg983enjk4chr9exn6e4gg7yz2zw9xr0c250ghfnpcevgmw64jdqcq4t86p'>nevent1q…t86p</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Both my California Senators voted for it, Schiff and Padilla. Ugh. 2025-06-17T23:03:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2n2t4ysu4eq5mu5np03ppdjmtp05vrr3gkj6k00kf5ea578jkfcszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu4vr2ra In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspg7t3ng3sn3598kcmc28lrxc88cdecnmf7hn2tvfw8pdlsw0azxs2wg7c2'>nevent1q…g7c2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s ridiculous that the president&#39;s son is being interviewed about policy. No other president&#39;s relative in my long memory has ever done interviews like this. Totally inaappropriate. 2025-06-17T16:41:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8knymfgk5wsk5g9e8nctmkpmuh9pm9aqz3d8zf473mrtl4ewun9szyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwut26qc2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszct6t85w7rfdffren4e3ycdc0qnmrmu0l82gzu4mcukm3hr77p4spv430d'>nevent1q…430d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This was super offensive. Will we see a Fort Coinbase or the US Battleship Binance soon? 2025-06-15T21:14:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9l2yms085dlz2z8vv2mwnq8urxnrwjj7qdthrxtjkp7mxkw9sfuczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu03jyvw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0n8h0d35faqkcg0k957cx8rvj4mqu3pewe98tusasnv3y8dwxn8cvgk426'>nevent1q…k426</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Mr. Dude, I agree wholeheartedly. People can be triggered by many, many things. There is no way for me to possibly know what might upset each person who might see my posts. Self protection from triggers is the best protection. 2025-06-15T16:37:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstdjj3g0q4rfc6rtyjqfhyv09s3e2t3v8dqtrqcz4lqaweg3yvukgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuvrhm4m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrdr9n30wfgdl8vcpcwp6dmewmfy4ry0jfn9dfumf7yxut4cs68mcu82ywc'>nevent1q…2ywc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I live in beautiful Ventura County, surrounded by strawberry and celery fields and lemon groves.<br/>These crops are harvested by people, not machines. Every strawberry Americans eat has been touched by a farmworker&#39;s hand. In California, there is a 50/50 chance that the farm worker is undocumented.<br/>California has taken steps to protect the undocumented, but it&#39;s not enough. It won&#39;t be enough until US faces the situation honestly.<br/>Accept that we need migrants. Create a fair system. 2025-06-12T17:05:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8q2v4zxm26h5v046h3lhp5e384h5dj4a2glsa797xth057wqy8fqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu7kn7qt Cutting from prickly pear cactus bloomed for the first time. I potted it four years ago.<br/>#bloomscrolling <br/>#cactus<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/650/033/740/999/840/original/556df44e2a63cbb9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-08T22:23:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz877xc9gn6gevhnn5955tku7updvj9ymmp6574zk3gwtfg226zpczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu9sjsrn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvegrt5gs55dcsfx5yjv64xv28nc7pqquvlpgyrt4csxysxnyj7kgwewzlw'>nevent1q…wzlw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lucky you! I am a big fan of great blue herons, but have never seen so many in flight together. Nice capture! 2025-06-07T18:57:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs82nawah4rk3hnyekyjp4p3ufgrwpuyku9jrw9mx0ru0ajnlpsguczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuy45eqf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxq9qlfstr3hlnxsgra75xl9yxn7alqmelcrf2yvsjk2gpyv9ma2qxxmdtk'>nevent1q…mdtk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You are feeling better, I hope? 🌞 2025-06-01T20:56:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg5f6g9l629hn9dkz4l6jl6hn2ljtdgsq0c8sunkgskkzlklmy44gzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuzzf8pv The (Free) Weight. <br/>The Band and the Staples Singers<br/><br/>#gymequipmentasongorpoem <br/>#HashtagGames <br/><a href="https://youtu.be/KWp4_Et-6K0?si=VJUkWa2kHSrPEbVf">https://youtu.be/KWp4_Et-6K0?si=VJUkWa2kHSrPEbVf</a> 2025-05-22T01:59:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs277m7xwz2zkp6d6evwpzdf6vmdpy9g8564rajj9ydvtpy83dpvcczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu7n9wr2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqzy8acw59ljemqukpek25yupm66qfxznefmzeuvhk4x6snwwxthgmy6d0r'>nevent1q…6d0r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have not wanted to sound hyperbolic or conspiratorial but every day it seems clearer that this regime wants to thin the herd. The disabled and the old-&#34;useless eaters&#34;-will go first.<br/>There are predictive models that suggest that half of US jobs could be eliminated by AI and robotics in as little as 20 years. From the stand point of the wealthy far right, half of US workers will not be needed. When human beings no longer have value terrible things happen. 2025-05-21T21:02:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrqzm9udks7p99xd0j9p0qqr69ddr7v8z5l6x40hlnqtmww532hsszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwufmxngm Diseases are spreading in the US, but CDC is not keep Americans informed.<br/>#cdc<br/>#infectiousdiseases <br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5387723/cdc-communications-cuts-social-media-public-health">https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5387723/cdc-communications-cuts-social-media-public-health</a> 2025-05-21T20:46:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9qvwje7us6mr5na52m9ym2zg668zd2jatxmk0u2y8j6tswyfkjsqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuz6yp0q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrxqverz42j574a6wr880knknjfq6swcvqz0su9h7cm3w7xc324tcspcnae'>nevent1q…cnae</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sorry I missed this sad news. Ben was obviously much loved and cared for. He lived a long and happy life. What more could be asked for of life, except maybe a little more time to live it.<br/>Condolences on the loss of your buddy. 💔🐶 2025-05-18T20:51:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq597lhpngj6q5an9yprf80xyttwuc7es3vtntm2u9tmjj66pjg2qzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu0wv2e3 Got the new modem. Prudence passed out in the box. 😹<br/>#caturday <br/>#catsofmastodon <br/>#allcatsarebeautiful<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/114/525/181/826/045/327/original/f284568e5e9f175a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-17T21:07:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqtf06t7lqzqqeml88d4ju55mp23yzh4wynnu9hp34qgqe9xmardgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwutlqzza In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf9pnxfv3dvn7ewa3hq96ap39c5wpgjc2lw2zcg93735s4r5a4a0qc7s7d6'>nevent1q…s7d6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Love the lighting. Even though it was taken outdoors it has the feel of an antique still life.<br/>Great capture!🌞 2025-03-05T00:48:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgq0xsyz90v4allwusx3rvn4hjnjaurgjad4dfxjgaru9ps4cjpsgzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwumnjmc0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspyn2rz3jm5hrffspjv2tue5qclvkt47juyvrt8qzaet92zms3f5qr87zns'>nevent1q…7zns</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I would not wish maga on anyone. Palestinians have suffered enough.<br/>I can only imagine the despair and horror Palestinians are feeling as they wake up this morning.💔 2025-02-05T04:39:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvtnh2gh5j4w3gt6fpw5ugdcu7fm5pee9mpk58qplag83sk82afzqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwupwnvez In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyq09lapajswymcyyvy5ege4quqwcz6d9vv8tvxj7pmhm6luqc7dq05k8me'>nevent1q…k8me</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Richest man in the world now calling the shots for US Congress<br/>&#34;...hard right conservatives rejected the increased spending, egged on by Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk who rejected the plan almost as soon as it was released on Tuesday night.&#34; 2024-12-19T02:51:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyfmwakd0qh0m54kd0jdzjaghpd682dqwlkxp2kpjxjr6h8akdhpqzyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu3cd39a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8xydq2vxgu9pznsn6l9t4vx5lnsgk0h4k45ytv6lcjt0f6dmtujg9yqlr9'>nevent1q…qlr9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My mother wasn&#39;t yet born when the ERA was first presented before Congress in 1923. I was a very young woman when ERA was finally passed by both houses in 1972 and turned over to the states for ratification. Now I am old and don&#39;t expect to see it ratified during my lifetime. It&#39;s heartbreaking. Is this too much to ask of our fellow Americans?<br/>#ERA<br/>#womensrights<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/113/669/856/731/929/898/original/e10b7f29c406a5b3.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-17T19:46:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqlczm9580l9t5hg45p877s0x679rx5cavep9sxpaymgkjkanqcfczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu3ccj7k Sunset view from the patio.<br/>#silentsunday<br/>#sunset<br/> <img src="https://media.mas.to/media_attachments/files/113/658/432/170/245/980/original/29bccc47b09e6f6f.jpg"> <br/> 2024-12-15T19:14:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrrpuwgjuppza2csqjx8d6cah6vmg935mgdl5a27ujz9y47v6lrvszyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwuaugfmd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvv0y75zpspgmh8msnmce7z8j5zus940wczp3nghhmdqf3fye5y2s0curg9'>nevent1q…urg9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I will never forget the MS St. Louis. 😔<br/>Anyone who has not seen the Ken Burns trilogy, &#34;The US and the Holocaust,&#34; should look for it. It presents unvarnished and painful truths about the US and anti-semitism. 2024-12-05T18:40:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspu7fq3l532e0m2n0wqxl8ggelrega3d4yahn6yssg734qf0pz0sczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu2pkha8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0pgh5euu8jqdsm75q74hdx8l0xkkz4a44at8anjfpgddlt2c3mscq40242'>nevent1q…0242</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The arc of justice is long.... often too long. 😓💔 2024-12-02T17:55:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszlnthvup5u4009278c3fllp7zse8wdjg5myljt0ywpu83xzldmcczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwulsdmam In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8v6s8c3rqhwy595e0rtm78nzzgegmw9czfr5gdzjj3stphpm5vjg2fklu6'>nevent1q…klu6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Was Stephens this outraged when trump pardoned his in-law Charles Kushner?<br/>&#34;(Kushner) was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering after hiring a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, arranging to record a sexual encounter between the two, and sending the tape to his sister. He was sentenced to two years&#39; imprisonment, which he served in the Federal Prison Camp, Montgomery. As a convicted felon, he was also disbarred in three states.&#34; 2024-12-02T17:46:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsftd9l3n9j9g3tcgdd6myyq5l2nck879s5jsf46m42fatqercqntczyqk6q9dkergla6phgjfpgs7g643ght7auunus5zug5e8nh655dqwu3hjun8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrkxxtx3j2zttyd5lwq3w6c7rmt8prym2qgxg7plkq23w5gdyqk7cutf8qg'>nevent1q…f8qg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>With care, indeed! Were you wearing shoulder length leather gloves?<br/>Love the look! 2024-11-26T18:54:50Z