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Skepticat, 3 hours ago to random

This is the reason that I'm the Black Sheep of the family.

This is an actual family photo that accompanied an invite for the 'family reunion' this year. I was not present when the photo was taken.

My parents & grandparents were not this way.

This has only happened since Trump, although I've only ever fit with very few family members.

This is what has happened.

Please don't think badly of me.
It has never held my endorsement or beliefs or those of my children.

Skepticat, 4 days ago to random

My roses!

GottaLaff, 5 days ago to animals

Some-bodee got his pre-Big Moving Day haircut today! #Hammy #DogsofMastodon #CountdownToCanada

Skepticat, 5 days ago to random

King Charles reveals his official portrait.

It's kind of wild.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68981200

GottaLaff, 6 days ago to legal

NEW #TrumpTrial 🧵starts HERE. #Trump #legal

Remember: I cannot reply while live-posting, so plz use NFL (Not For Laffy.. no hashtag) so I can skip your replies. THANK YOU.

1/... Erica Orden:

Trump returned to courtroom accompanied by Eric, Lara Trump, + rest of entourage.

McB:

Back in overflow, the rules are as strict as ever—even Chris Hayes
gets ID'd.

"Press credentials?" a court officer demands, as another reporter gives a good natured, "You sure you're a member of the press, Chris?"

GottaLaff, 6 days ago to legal

#TrumpTrial 🧵starts HERE. #Trump #legal

Remember: I cannot reply while live-posting, so plz use NFL (Not For Laffy.. no hashtag) so I can skip your replies. THANK YOU.

1/…More color from Pagliery:

Eric Trump just swapped seats with Rep. Donalds just in time for the congressman to appear in photos behind Trump's defense table.

That's what this trial is now for Trump, a political photo opp.

More...

Skepticat, 10 days ago to random

My daughter's smart ass sent this my way this morning.
Lol was NOT my reply.

GottaLaff, 10 days ago to Canada

🇨🇦For those interested, finally, Part 3 of my #Canada series is done. Parts 1, 2 are linked in Part 3 but just in case, I'm linking here too.

This is for anyone interested in why, how we managed to get permanent residency.

Everyone else, ignore, although you may find it interesting regardless.

Part 3: https://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2024/05/im-moving-to-canada-part-3-its-happening.html

Part 1: https://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2024/01/im-moving-to-canada.html

Part 2: https://thepoliticalcarnival.blogspot.com/2024/01/im-moving-to-canada-part-two-how.html

GottaLaff, 11 days ago to legal

NEW #TrumpTrial 🧵 starts HERE. #Trump #legal

Please remember I don’t reply while live-posting. Plz use NFL (Not For Laffy, but no hashtag) so I can ignore those replies.

1/

McB:

...At 2:14 p.m., Trump walks in, entourage in tow.

Boris Epshteyn just handed a piece of paper with a photo on it to Kaitlan Collins.

I thought he maybe said "Conway" to her, but I'm not exactly sure.

GottaLaff, 11 days ago to random

Surprise house showing in an hour, so I'll be interrupting my live-posting for a few minutes while that happens, around 12:30 PT.

GottaLaff, 12 days ago to random

Oh, and to those of you who have been kind enough to ask, I just got word that the house showing today was 👎🏻. This day can’t end soon enough.

GottaLaff, 12 days ago to Canada

I think I'll get offline. Bleak doesn't begin to describe how I'm feeling right now.

So let's end the day on an up note.

19 days to go til we start driving up! Enjoy another dopey #CountdownToCanada gif 🇨🇦 and have a peaceful evening.

You've all been wonderful today, thank you.

#Canada

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GottaLaff, 13 days ago to legal

New #TrumpTrial #Trump #legal 🧵starts HERE.

REMEMBER: I can’t/won’t reply while live-posting. Please use NFL (Not For Laffy) so I can skip your reply, but NO hashtag on that. Thx.

Picking up after my "mistrial" thread/ 1/...

All via McB for awhile:

Counsel approaches, brief sidebar

"Binoculars down."

As I mentioned, courtroom rules strictly enforced. During sidebar, court security doesn't allow reporters to use binoculars they had brought to see exhibits and facial expressions better

GottaLaff, 17 days ago to random

I'm taking a break. See you later.

cfmccarthy, 17 days ago to random

A little tough to get a good photo, but here’s a cute quad of colorful Origami cranes I just folded. Far from perfect but fun.

cfmccarthy, 18 days ago to random

Oh my, not sure I want to know who or what the courtroom sketch artist is capturing in the yellow suit. 😂

cfmccarthy, 18 days ago to random

Nest with three Brown Thrasher eggs during a rare time their mom and pop aren’t sitting on them. Hope they make it!

GottaLaff, 18 days ago to legal

#TrumpTrial 🧵starts HERE. #Trump #legal
PLEASE NOTE: I likely can’t reply while live-posting. Adding NFL (Not For Laffy) helps! Thx.

1/…

Via Andrew Weissmann:

Court about to begin. The defense table, from left to right: Blanche, the defendant (ie Trump), Bove, and Necheles (notably farthest from Trump). Gaggle of photographers shoot Trump, inches from his face: he maintains an implacable and dour expression. ADA Josh Steinglass and his team now enter: Steinglass is very much the lead here.

cfmccarthy, 18 days ago to random

A photo collage of 5 of the 25 fairy gardens nestled around the grounds of a local plant nursery. If you find all 25, and write their names down on a scavenger hunt map they provide, you get to pick out a free 4” flowering plant. Such a simple activity and fun for all ages. Featured in this collage is “Garden Party”, “Happy Camper”, “Shroom Shadows”, “Mojo Dojo Casa Garden”, and “Mushroom Manor.”

GottaLaff, 20 days ago to legal

#TrumpTrial 🧵starts HERE. #legal #Trump 1/…

👀Via Katie Phang:

Interestingly: Eric Trump has accompanied his father to court today. Perhaps Trump’s legal team heard all of the chatter about the appearance to the jury with no family members being present?…

cfmccarthy, 21 days ago to random

Wow, just learned the Stones are doing a 16-US-city tour in May-June of this year. Very cool. Saw them in 1981 at what was advertised as their farewell tour...lol. Here's a screenshot of their tour title and infamous lips logo from their website...check out the sponsor...AARP...lol!

Correction: Tour not just US...Canada too! And runs into July, not just through June.

deewani, 26 days ago to random

Quite happy with the weather whiplash today from yesterday’s high of 80 to a breezy cloudy 60 today. Took advantage & opened windows to cool the house so I could tackle some spring cleaning. Hope to continue over next few days. It’s about 11 weeks since my 1st case of “mild” 🤨covid and the post-covid bronchitis is slowly subsiding but still wakes me up. Today was the first day I was able to do groceries & cooking & cleaning without being majorly exhausted after each of those things.