Happy Easter (Island)
- At March 27, 2005
- By Bob Howe
- In Blog Posts
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If you know anyone who still thinks the #FILIBUSTER makes sense in a democratic system, ask them to listen to this short talk by @AJentleson https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1381246406908768257
Mitch McConnell says the filibuster is ‘the essence of the Senate.’ Other Republicans say it’s how the framers envisioned the Senate and that it has a noble place in governing.
That’s all BS, says @AJentleson
160 yrs ago today, Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter, launching a war to secure the ugly principle that some people are created to be dominated by others. Thankfully the Confederacy was defeated, though at unfathomable cost. Today’s insurrectionists want to refight that war
This is a truly wise and lovely essay, about both dogs and writing. Brava. https://lithub.com/leaning-into-mystery-on-the-inner-life-of-an-aging-shelter-dog/
America in a nutshell. http://wondermark.com/c1526/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wondermark+%28Wondermark+by+David+Malki+%21%29
I think your timeline probably needs this bluegrass cover of "Take On Me."
https://youtu.be/QxSaNc8LFPM
holyoutlaw
Happy Easter to you, too. This is a funny comic.
admin
Thanks, Luke. Yeah, that strip really cracks me up from time to time.
So, did you color Easter Bunnies, or whatever it is you pagans do on the vernal equinox?
holyoutlaw
I did nothing for Easter, nothing! Hah!
admin
Awww. Here you go!
Luke’s Equinox Egg
holyoutlaw
Oh, that’s so cute. Thanks!
pegkerr
Bob, I just had a couple of friends of mine, a married couple who journal under the name friend you so that you could read this entry. Enjoy.
admin
Hey Peg! Long time no. Yes I heard from the K component of the Collective this morning, and plan to check out their blog, especially the Rapa Nui entries. Thanks for getting us together.