Many wordsmiths have been credited with the saying, “never argue with a man that buys ink by the gallon,” but I heard it first from our smalltown newspaper’s owner and journalist. But thinking back — and having read The Crothersville Times forever — I don’t remember him taking sides on issues even though I’m 100% positive he had opinions on a whole lot of things he reported on.
It’s not that way anymore — not the ink nor the reporting. You now have social media influencers with great outreach and they don’t adhere to ethics or fair reporting. Once reputable media outlets now cross lines of fairness and unbiased reporting is lost. I was happy to see the arrest of Don Lemon. No matter which side of the political arena you stand on, that was wrong. It was a church and he obviously had an agenda.
And the score is… Jesus – 1 : Don Lemon – 0
Fact checking is a thing of the past and AI is boss.
Take for example, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC). They used an AI-enhanced version of Alex Pretti’s portrait sourced from the internet in their reporting. If the dude looks more wholesome, ICE agents look more sinister, I guess?
AI was also on full display to garner support on the Senate floor. Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin used an AI-generated image during a speech relating to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti that he sourced from the Internet. Durbin thought it was real… even though one of the ICE agents had no head. (Does his assistant hate him? Durbin wasn’t the one at Kinko’s getting a big ole’ print made.) Claiming “the photo tells the story,” he didn’t realize how right he was on that.
Not facts — manipulation. And I’m not even going to go there with Vogue’s manipulated photo of Ariana Grande — they think people are so stupid they wouldn’t notice she had 6 fingers on one hand? Good grief!
Website hacked and I’m even ok with that.
As a person that’s worked creating websites for years, I detest hacking. But doxxing is wrong. It’s never ok to publicly share another person’s private information (like their home address, phone number, or workplace) online to harass, threaten, or endanger them. That’s why when the website whose claim to fame is the biggest compilation of ICE agent data was hacked, I wasn’t sorry to hear of it.
The hackers even left a message for its visitors. (Currently, it’s showing a 404 error — yes, I looked.)
Right about now you may be thinking that my opinions above are merely political. But I promise you, they’re not. It’s common sense really…
I want to formulate my own opinions based upon facts.
Doxxing people doing their job — no matter if you agree with what they’re doing or not — endangers them and others. Stop that shit.
Churches are off limits. Protest outside if you want, but don’t disrupt worship.
And finally, on a personal level…
I can’t imagine living anyplace near where protesters are playing band instruments and blowing rape whistles 24/7. Instead of peacefully chilling, all 3 of my dogs would be flipping their ever lovin’ shit.
Now you know: In the U.S., protesting inside a church service is not protected by the First Amendment. Churches are private property and there are laws that prohibit intentionally disrupting religious worship.
I saw a meme that perfectly describes me. The person sharing it commented something about it pertaining to the people you should be afraid of.
It said: “Women can’t watch a movie where a dog dies, but they will watch a serial killer documentary where 27 people are murdered to relax at night.”
Have you ever seen a meme and thought, “that right there is ME!”?
What do color trends say about people in general?
Mother Nature hasn’t changed her favorite colors since the beginning of time.
Humans, on the other hand, sure have. It’s evidenced in color trends chosen throughout decades for interior and exterior paint choices. We’ve gone from vibrant to washed out.
Experts say the shift is because neutrals promote psychological calm, clarity, and focus by minimizing visual noise. In an era of constant digital overstimulation, washed-out colors feel restful and grounding, countering “chromatic exhaustion.” In uncertain times (economic shifts, rapid change), people lean toward conformity—neutrals don’t stand out.
What the serial killer watching senior living in the rural midwest thinks…
I believe the shift to desaturated colors is because the majority of people don’t want to take risks anymore. I had a deep purple living room at the Seymour house and I loved it. The new owners covered that shit up within the first week of purchase.
Conformity lacks personality, y’all. Where’s the self-expression in muted beiges and barely variated shades of white? It’s absent. The dominance of washed-out paints suggests humans today prioritize stability, calm, and practicality over bold self-expression or optimism.
I would say I’m in for everything before the 70’s — the time before I was born or before I noticed colors at all.
Where do your preferences align on the color trend chart?
Now you know: Only a single Kmart store currently exists in the continental United States. During its peak in the 1980s, almost 2100 stores were operating in the US and Canada. The only Kmart is located in Miami.
Somewhere on social media I saw a kitchen “decoration” that I’d never thought of. There’s a reason for that… I can’t understand how a dish towel can make a kitchen look better.
If you think that looks amazing, just fold your dish towel long-ways with the edges meeting in the center. Drape the towel across the bar, gather up the ends in a rubber band, and fluff the ends to look like a flower. 🙄
I much prefer my 2 large dining room decorations.
I don’t even care that they are hairy, make messes and are like forever toddlers.
Now you know: Christopher Columbus refused to accept he had discovered a new continent and insisted it was India until his death. He was initially denied funding by Portugal and Castile because scholars had correctly calculated that India was far farther away than his calculations.
What one thing has quietly absorbed your time today without giving anything back in return?
I’ll go first.
I spend a ton of time being a dog mom, but trying to keep footprints mopped off the floors today has been an exercise in futility.
At almost 50° just after lunch, the yard is wet and of course, yards are dirty even when there aren’t any standing mud puddles.
Time sinks are tricky!
Time sinks disguise themselves as productivity making it easy to underestimate their cost. Noticing them is the first step toward reclaiming time for things that actually move life forward.
I’m done mopping!
What’s your biggest time sink today?
Now you know: Quentin Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, is the only WW1 casualty in the Normandy American cemetery. He is buried next to his brother who died of a heart attack a month after D-day where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Quentin is the only child of a president to die in combat.
The last of the turkey, noodles, deviled eggs, and dressing have been eaten. The last of the pies are gone too. The only dish I wish I had more of is my Momma’s slaw. We all just love it and it goes quickly. I’m not sure I’ll be ready for more turkey by Christmastime even. When you have a small family, you eat turkey forever.
Snow last night and I wasn’t the only one feeling festive!
Dharma LOVES cold weather. While one might think it would be harder on her stiff joints, it makes her frisky instead.
The ole’ girl was ready to go back outside before the ice on her back was gone — even with Hugo helping out. 😉
My cousin Sherry visited before the snow hit…
We look soooo much alike, don’t you think? 😉
We reminisced about family gatherings from long ago. Her Dad was my Dad’s brother — and her Mom and mine were very good friends. That meant we visited their place quite often on Sunday afternoons — and they were at our house at various times too. Mom thought Sherry and her sister, Debra, were wild. I’m sure Aunt Irene thought the same thing about me and my brother. 🙂
Mom loves telling the story that I gave Sherry my brother’s coin collection because she cried. Ole’ Scott checked dates and put nickels, dimes, and quarters into books. I popped the money out of those slots and sent it all home with my bawling cousin.
It’s back to work tomorrow for most people.
But for Dharma, it will be more grunting to go outside. ARG!
Here’s hoping you and yours had a fabulous holiday. Christmas is right around the corner! 🎄
Now you know: The youngest mother in history, who gave birth at the age of 5, is still alive today at 92 years old. Her father was arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse but released due to lack of evidence.
