War Crimes Against Children

 

A father carries the corpse of his 18 month old daughter - 18 months

My Jewish friends are going to block me, I'm sure.

What's going on over there is fucking awful. Yes, Hamas has committed atrocities. Yes, they took hostages. Yes, they have killed people.

Meanwhile, 6 Israeli children have died in this conflict, and that is fucking HORRIBLE! It is it's fucking horrible and horrifying and terrible and should have never happened. And there is NO excuse for the deaths of children in a conflict.

Meanwhile, we have this, from Save the Children (follow link):

Book Review: The Outsiders, by SE Hinton

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever read a book that changed your life?

For me, it was this book, which I first read when I was fourteen years old, over forty years ago.

Ponyboy Curtis lives with his two brothers, Darry and Sodapop, in Oklahoma, on the wrong side of the tracks. Their parents died in a car accident some time prior to the events of the book, and Darry is struggling to hold what's left of the family together, while working as a roofer.

One year stroke survivor!

An important anniversary passed and I didn't even notice.

One year and thirty days ago, on October 1 of 2024, I had a stroke. Luckily, it was VERY minor and I have had no residual issues. I have been absolutely RIGID about taking my blood thinners and all that, and seeing my cardiologist about my atrial fibrillation, to ensure that doesn't get any worse, which can cause strokes.

Yay for minor strokes and surviving!

I'm pasting in common signs of stroke. Watch for these in yourself and in your loved ones. For me, it was the fact that I couldn't type accurately with my left hand that made me think I best go to the ER.

If you experience any of these signs, get your ass to the hospital, PRONTO! Early and fast treatment is key to surviving with minimal lingering and disabling problems.

Common Signs:

• FAST:
  • Face: Facial drooping on one side
  • Arms: Weakness or numbness in one arm
  • Speech: Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or inability to understand speech
  • Time: Act quickly! Call 911 immediately
Sudden numbness or weakness in one side of the body
Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
Sudden severe headache
Dizziness or loss of balance
Confusion or difficulty understanding speech
Nausea or vomiting
Double vision 

Other Possible Signs: 

Seizures
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of coordination
Sudden changes in mood or behavior

Remember: 

Stroke symptoms can vary depending on the affected area of the brain. 
Some symptoms may only last a few minutes, while others can last for hours or days. 
Even if symptoms resolve on their own, it's important to seek medical attention to rule out a stroke and prevent future complications. 

Here we go again...

Here we go again, back on the chain gang...

If you believe the book of Revelation...

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Whoo, do I feel good!

 

Man, did I sleep well! 

I was absolutely exhausted yesterday. Still recovering from going to the doctor on Monday. It wears me out to leave the house, I'm telling you!

So yesterday I laid down for a nap at about 4 PM.

I woke up to my midnight medication alarm and did that, then zonked out until just now, 6:45 AM.

And boy howdy, was that a good, restful, rejuvenating sleep! I really needed this!

We're on the eve of destruction...

From CNN. Y'all, start practicing hiding under your desks again:

Trump in a post on social media said, “The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country,” naming Russia as second and China “a distant third, but will be even within 5 years.”

“Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” Trump said on the final leg of his trip to Asia.

 

Not Bob Thinks Cubby Makes An Excellent Pillow!

 

What's the difference between Hitler's 1938 Germany and Trump's 2025 USA?

There's no fucking difference.

If you were ever curious about what you would have done if you'd lived in Nazi Germany...

You're doing it now.

SIgns of Romance Scammers

Disclaimer: A fair bit of this was written by Microsoft Copilot AI  (the warning signs), but the information is solid. A fair bit of it is also by me. It is a mixture, and it is worth reading if you have an online presence.

Romance scammers aren’t looking for love; they’re hunting for vulnerability wrapped in hope. These digital con artists craft fake personas, often charming, successful, and conveniently far away, and deploy them across dating apps, social media platforms, and even gaming communities. Their goal isn’t connection; it’s control. Once they’ve hooked a target emotionally, they pivot to manipulation, often spinning elaborate tales of emergency, tragedy, or opportunity that require urgent financial help.

Scammers profile potential victims with surgical precision. They look for signs of loneliness, recent loss, or emotional openness. Public posts, dating bios, and comment threads become reconnaissance zones. Widowed, divorced, or newly single individuals, especially those expressing a desire for companionship, are prime targets. The scammer’s playbook is adaptive: they mirror interests, mimic emotional cadence, and escalate intimacy fast, all while steering the conversation away from video calls or in-person meetings.

In this article, we discuss warning signs of romance scammers, and how to avoid them.

The Big Beautiful MRI (As told by Donald J Trump) REBLOG

They did the MRI, folks,  a tremendous MRI, probably the best anyone’s ever seen. The doctors came in, they said, “Sir, we’ve never seen anything like it.” They were amazed, actually, one of them had tears in his eyes, beautiful tears, because it was so perfect. Perfect symmetry, perfect everything. They said, “Sir, your MRI, it’s magnificent, like looking at the Mona Lisa if the Mona Lisa had a brain.”

Health update

 

Went to the doctor today for blood tests and refills.

My A1c was 7.8, which is meh. It should be below 7 for a diabetic. Last time it was 6.8, so I'm doing something wrong.

I've gained 20 pounds since I went off Ozempic, so I'm going to go back on it, side effects be damned. I'd rather have the fucking headaches and exhaustion than keep packing on the pounds. So I'm back on the Ozempic.

Leaving the house is sheer hell for me. High pain levels today from all of the activity.

Gonna lay down for a nap.

You can't compare them!

 

It's not right to compare Trump to Hitler. It isn't. It just is NOT!

Not Another WORD, Mister!

 

I have just woken up.

Why is it that Sam expects me to be wide awake and able to make decisions and converse on current events when my brain is not fully booted up?

Twenty-one years of marriage and he still does not understand that just because I am upright with my eyes open does NOT mean that I am cognizant of a damn thing!

Men!