We’ve had a week of unseasonable warm weather the last week, to the point that I felt obligated to do one more pass through the garden. Yeah, I’m processing 35lbs of tomatoes this weekend. But we are headed into the ’60s next week, with rain forecast. An excellent garden season is coming to an end. I estimate I harvested around 120lbs of tomatoes off of two plants.
Links?
From my formal HazMat training, there are three kinds of “booms”. Boom, Ka-Boom, and Ka-Fucking-Boom. This was definitely in the latter category. I’m looking forward to reading the report, to see why there was such a large quantity of explosives in one building.
But we were told it wasn’t that bad. You mean…Joe lied to us?!?
I’m not sure why anybody gives a flying fuck about what Laura Loomer has to say about anything. Yes Laura, Qatar is going to get a hangar and some housing at Mt. Home AFB to train on the F-15s that we sold them and taught them how to fly years ago. Central Command is also located in Qatar. Nothing to see here, move along.
I’m thinking Xi overplayed his hand here.
Gaza Hunger Games begin.Time to posture and settle grievances.
Stop! I can only get so erect. Okay, I’m kidding. I hope they’re just warming up.
“Everybody does it!” No, I have never lied on a mortgage application. That’s how you go to jail.
That’s it for me. I have to go tear some stuff out of the garden before the rain. Peace out, Glibbies.
Lock her up!
Cold and rainy in Pocatello.
It’s either that or 115
As I said previously, shove a hot fuel rod up Biden’s ass.
That’s a violation of the fuel rod’s rights.
It’s coming. 81 yesterday, 61 today.
That’s not very hot for a fuel rod.
Missed it by thaaat much.
Maybe that’s 61 Pie units.
Israel withdraws from Gaza, death toll rises…
They sure are sneaky 🙄
We should send the Qataris to Nellis. They’d love Las Vegas.
I must be missing something. Why are we BFFs with them? I know they throw a lot of money around but a lot of that money funds terrorism and other anti-America activities at e.g. elite colleges.
Because they let a major hub of US power set up in their country.
I got my SS yesterday, someone must be working.
I was at a birthday party today for a classmate. Some woman walked up and asked if I was ,(insert real name here). I was the named person. I asked her who she was (is) and she told me. This was a cute girl, 2 years younger, that I had never spoke to, not once, in high school. She was a townie, I was a bumpkin from North of the river.
Now I hadn’t seen her for 70 years and had never talked to her ever but I guess just being alive was enough to make her curious. How she would ever recognize me I have not idea, I certainly would not have recognized her.
I did see a few others that I knew and recognized but I had seen them along the way, funerals mostly.
Thank you for sharing that story. For some reason it touched me. You seem blessed.
“How she would ever recognize me I have not idea, I certainly would not have recognized her”. Have you ever considered the possibility that you’re just that damn sexy?
Jeeminy criminy! Based on what that filmmaker is saying about Tish James’s apparent inability to get a mortgage without lying about it, if the Feds screw up this case, one or more of them need to be busted down to night court.
I probably over valued my snowmobile when I was applying for a commercial loan. I hope the feds aren’t after me.
If only there were independent sources lenders could consult regarding the fair market value of real property or of vehicles. Such a shame they have no choice but to take the borrower’s word for it. 🙄
That’s crazy talk.
I’m super cereal guys! Somebody could inspect* the property and look up the records of what similar properties have sold for…
You’re right. That would never work. 😞
*Disclaimer: NOT the same as a home inspection.
They’ll be called “praisers” right?
Except when they come back with a value the seller doesn’t like. Then they’re called names I am loath to repeat. 😳
Gilbert also explained how James misrepresented her occupancy to get favorable mortgage terms. “My colleague Sam Antar pointed out that Letitia claimed that would be her primary residence. It was actually rejected by the bank nine times. The tenth time, Letitia says, ‘That’s gonna be my primary residence.’ It gets approved, and that was illegal ‘cause she got the mortgage and lower interest rates because she’d be the primary resident.”
It’s curious that so many of OMB’s state-level tormentors are so… intensely mediocre, with a big dose of hubris-driven law flouting.
Similar story with that Des Moines school super. What is it with these people?
They are average with their peers.
That’s who goes for Government jobs, party loyal losers.
🤔
From my experience, people looking for government jobs are seeking order and stability. Maybe I don’t work with enough political appointees.
You are an outlier.
I dunno, Id say at Unciv and my level, we arent outlierers.
They’ve never been held accountable before so they had no reason not to flout every law under the sun.
Still, cuts to the revenue-collection agency mean that Democrats’ efforts to increase government spending in the short term could backfire, with the ability to collect increased revenue diminished.
Somehow, I think that ability is not diminished at all.
I also would debate the use of “short term”.
Tragic. Gotta admit, “bomb factory” was never on my list of dream workplaces.
Particularly if that workplace had a history of explosions
Bucksnort.
You wouldn’t get a charge out of working there?
Vivaldi and Boston == one song, infinite variations.
“It’s more than a feeling…”
Been a Long Time
I don’t either but that article is so tediously biased I had to tap out.
Yeah, me too.
Is it too much to hope that hamas will get replaced by a faction that would like to give peace a chance? I’m probably being optimistic.
No, they won’t be. And Israel will fuck-up by funding the Hamas rivals who will eventually turn on them if they were to ever gain power. Rinse cycle and repeat.
At this point I’m ready for hamas to be replaced by new faces. They’ll probably still be murderous goatfuckers, but maybe they won’t all have a face that looks like a dog’s asshole.
Speaking of gardens, I found zucchini that was hiding from me. They’re like giant green alien monsters. I’m going to name one RJ.
Haven’t planted zucchini in ten years. *shudder*
No idea but I have long thought that there was something off about being entirely dependent on a totalitarian regime that practices genocide and slave labor to manufacture much of your shit. It is not sustainable in the long run, not to mention it is immoral.
…I like this guy…Have I mentioned that I like this guy?…I believe so.
I don’t know. Sounds like a foolproof plan to me.
Well, for some definitions of “you”.
But no worries. She has assured us that “no one is above the law”.
Gov. beaurocrats getting fired in the dozens and hundreds?
That’s Trump change. Do your worst, OMB.
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2025/10/11/mass-shooting-in-mississippi-n4944755
JFC.
Unpossible. I have been told many a time by many a smog proggie and black dude that mass shooters are only white dudes/kids. I saw a meme just today that said one thing you didn’t have to worry about at a black school was a mass shooter.
Holy Sailer’s Law, Batman! Let’s see if the internet can provide us with clues!
The total minority enrollment is 96%, and 100% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Let’s look across the state to Heidelberg, shall we?
Student Diversity
African American 99.6%
Literally could’ve happened anywhere. No teen in America is safe.
There appears to be similarities, but you’re not supposed to notice.
I’m almost half through a 24 hour workout fundraiser at the gym. I’m going to attempt stay for all 24 workouts this time. Pray for my soul.
I’ll pray for your body, especially your back. I hope you are younger than 50.
53. It won’t kill me, the workouts are 5-15 minutes long every hour.
I feel 53 today. My wife was doing a competition at her gym, doing all sorts of timed exercises. Meanwhile, I’m gimping around because my Achilles hurts after getting whooped by a 75 year old at racquetball on Thursday (ok, whooped isn’t right, he only won by 3 points total over 5 games)
GlibFit
Mom is going camping with Colin and the three boys (unsure about SiL) from Sun through Friday, staying at three or four sites along their route. That means I’m the Point Man for Dad. We’ve got a neighbor walking the pup in the morning, and a nurse -aid coming to help him out while I’m at work. He’s doing much better, but he’s still quite a bitch about it, at least internally. He’s good at not throwing *any* shade, tho. Mostly an internal struggle, feeling pathetic being helped.
Cubs tied with the Brewers in the 4th inning of their elimination game. I grew up playing, plus a batting cage in our back yard, but this year alone, I’ve likely watched ~100 games. Likely a bit more than that? Lots of (time) investment. I *really hope it doesn’t go 15 innings like the Seattle /Detroit game. *fingers crossed*
Checked in a couple times during hockey intermissions and the Cubbies were like the Keystone Kops out there.
I have no dog in this fight. Go somebody!
As that post being processed, that ugliness transpired. Odd, sloppy defense from a normally solid Cub-crew.
I lack confidence.
Quick as you like.
Sorry. 😛
I’m guessing you’re watching more ball because you’re stuck in the house watching dad. You’re a good guy, and doing fine.
It’s impressive that the neighbor has a sound system that I can hear from my front porch. I’m out here bopping along to some Mexican music. I didn’t even know I had Hispanic neighbors.
Or it it polka?
It’s in Spanish, so I assume not polka. I can hear it in my bedroom now, which is a bit less amusing than on my front porch.
Het over there and get a few cervesas
There is a huge amount of Hispanic and Spanish polka.
Especially in Northern Mexico. Most Americans don’t understand the large influence German and Czech, even a little Polish, had on Mexico.
“It’s in Spanish, so I assume not polka”
The two are not mutually exclusive…or what DenverJ said.
Big Bad Bunny Rabbit?
I had absolutely no idea that this dude even existed before the announcement that he’s the performer for the next SB halftime show. That being said, no matter how shitty the songs are if Yosemite Sam guns him and every other popstar within range down it will all be worth it.
I don’t hear neighboring sound systems so much as yelling mental patients and meth-heads.
There is one guy that spends his days loudly whistling and throwing shit at traffic. Thank god Winter Is Coming so I can close my windows.
My nearest neighbors are cows, so when we leave the windows open we wake up to moos if the roosters are off their game.
If the party is happening where I think it is (based on the direction of the fireworks), the sound is carrying a half mile or more through dense woods most of the way. Thats some legit amplification.
That’s… nuts.
Kind of defeats the purpose of moving away from people. 😛
My thought exactly! I don’t mind, it’s like a taste of living back in the suburbs for a night. Almost nostalgic. I’m sure my reclusive next door neighbors are none too happy.
If it weren’t for the gullible permissive attitudes toward drug addicts and the mentally ill, it wouldn’t really be much different in “the city” because there are unspoken rules on how you are supposed to behave. So yeah, I like to bitch but it’s not as bad as I make it seem sometimes.
Special note for Sean and Shpip, I had my brother’s kids harvest my peppers before frost got to them. One ’40 oz’ paper bag of Reapers and one ’40oz’ paper bag of Ghost. Also small ziploc of the Tepins. Pretty good harvest for the small planter I have.
Nice. My datils and reapers are taking forever this year.
I had a bad season here. 🤷🏼♂️
Happy to hear you’re happy with yours.
I had 3 plants die off the bat. Thought it would be a shit season, but I got more than any other year with fewer plants.
Mrs F is becoming more Minnesodan as time passes. In days not so long ago we had some sort of tiny hot, hot, home grown peppers. She froze a bunch and would eat an occasional one as a garnishment. As time has passed I rarely see the peppers brought out for inspection.
My tastes are bland and extra bland. I’m certainly not going to eat any thing spicy.
You basic white man.
I like spicy but exploring flavors has been less than successful.
Just give me X-tra Hot Franks and I’m good.
Remember being young and happy? When you were young?
Of course I fucked it up
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ff0oWESdmH0&list=RDgGdGFtwCNBE&index=2
I didn’t feel young when that album came out.
Slightly used puppy for sale. Offers start from $1 and go from there.
Shocked at all?
Oh dear. Has it worn out its welcome?
He is the most stubborn, relentless little bastard I’ve ever met.
Just like his daddy
I only like other people’s dogs and even then it’s conditional.
Just found out my dog has cancer, trade? Chicks dig cancer dogs.
Sorry to hear that. This is my first puppy and mostly just blowing off steam, but everyone wants to get rid of the little bastard. Defending him constantly is a pain in the ass.
Good luck with yours.
Appreciate the sentiment. Mine’s old enough. If they can take just the leg and he can live a few more years, that’s the plan. If it’s metastized, we decided to let him go till he seems in pain, then let him go.
What is it it convert to Christianity from nothingness? How does one feel Immanence out of nothing? And if I do find faith, whatever that means, am I just a false believer for falling into faith out of literally nothing, ex niliho, as it were?
How do I atone? How do I begin to atone for what I’ve done?
I know the answer. There is no answer.
Joining, believing.
Not sure if there is a historical term.
Atone, Jesus said to go and sin no more. I’ve always liked the path that is belief first then repentance and walking the faith with the word as guide.
You dont come to him clean.
You come as you are and then get better. No one would have salvation if they had to be sin free first.
I don’t believe. I want so badly to believe. I want to feel immanence. But it’s elusive.
I don’t believe. I want so badly to believe.
I got word today that a good friend of mine and a brother in Christ died last night. I spent many Tuesday nights sitting with him and lending an ear to his earnest desire that his adult children would repent and believe. However, no matter what he did, no matter what he said, he knew that he couldn’t reason them or cajole them into believing. They had to find it on their own. They had to confront their own failures and either lean on their own understanding or return to their roots and lean on God.
Likewise, there’s nothing that I can say or do that will cause a eureka moment where God just makes rational sense to you. I can’t zap you with a faith that erases the difficulties you have. I have no access to fairy tale magic.
That said, there is a deeper spiritual truth that exists. We’re not just stuff. There is a change that comes with the faith, albeit for most it is a gradual change, a change first in soul, and later in mind and finally body. It’s a growth, not a change per se, like exercising a muscle that hasn’t been used in a long time.
As my brother in Christ knew very well, we can be advocates, apologists for the faith, but we can’t drag anybody across the finish line, much as we’d like to. You’re welcome to join the community. Nothing holds you here eternally if you don’t want it to. We don’t sell timeshares, and you’re allowed to leave at any time if you just don’t believe it all.
Peace.
How do I atone? How do I begin to atone for what I’ve done?
You don’t. You can’t. How does the broken computer fix itself? How does the lame horse win the race? They don’t.
The beauty of the Gospel promise is that you don’t have to. The single most prolific writer in the New Testament made a career of killing Christians. If his sins were atoned for on the cross, so are mine and yours. That doesn’t make light of the depravity, it makes clear the depth of sacrifice on the cross.
Thank you for your time and I’m sorry to have taken any of it. I’ll try to be considerate.
I may need more.
Psh, take as much time as you want. I don’t bill by the hour for theological discussions. 😜
I’ve still yet to feel immanence
I’ve wondered for age why my grandfather “got” calculus and I didn’t, why he died believing and I haven’t. Because I’m not equipped with what he had. Parkinson’s. Yet.
Why is our most elusive question we are burdened with.
I’d frankly be blessed to die like he did. By his wife, beloved by his wife and sons and and grandsons
Why is a question only asked by seconders.
Why? To be First.
I thought that’s how to be Immortan Joe?
Sixty-two years ago today… the basis for one of the best inside jokes in television history was born.
Snakes on the mother fuckin plane?
Someone else here mentioned it years ago, but here goes:
In the movie version of the show, Nightmare at 20,000 Feet‘s main character was played by John Lithgow.
Fast forward to the TV comedy Third Rock From the Sun. Lithgow is an alien (from outer space, not some third world shithole) who’s living in the U.S. He gets a visit paid to him by his boss, who is conveniently played by Shatner.
Lithgow’s crew greets Shatner at the airport and inquires about his flight. When Shatner describes seeing something horrifying on the wing, Lithgow replies, “The same thing happened to me!“
And that, my friends, is what we call an inside joke.
A classic, I guess – but… still one of my least favorite TZ episodes. Or maybe it is just overrated.
Hell, even Shat’s other episode was better.
Vic Morrow hardest hit.
Dude took the phrase “Get to the choppa!” way too literally.
It’s important to keep your head when things go awry.
Too soon!
In my darkest hour, my man servant asked me, “Why do we fall, Master Bro? To First ourselves back up.”
I would eat everything on this menu
https://youtu.be/rd43YoaQaHo
Not all at one sitting though.
Mornin’, glibbies. I’ll be met with emptiness in the aisles until the after-church rush. Like 3Door, I’ve never felt God or faith, tho was raised Catholic. It never made sense. In some ways I’m envious, TBH, of that psychosocial *release.*
Until then, I’ve comfortable with my own thoughts on mortality.
That wasn’t meant to sound so sour. Twas early. A worse resaying of how I’ve never felt Faith.
Break #1 and The Faithful are occupied, and indeed, the aisles remain chill.
The Flock will soon return. (And they’re hungry!)
I wish my heart was cold as the morning dew… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfDg7Vz8Ow4&list=RDYt466jww2kU&index=2
You have to wake up pretty early in the morning to out-First The Bro.
can’t out crash the crash out bro
Fair morn, Glibnation!
🌧️☔️🥓
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRZ5OuyMuf8
🎶🎶
Good mornin’ to all y’all.
Warmer, maybe a little rain. It’s been a dry fall, I’d like to see some serious rain so the trees go into winter with a good soaking. Soon will be snow and I’ll get a chance to try out my new snowblower. Still have to wait another month or so though.
Wiah. CNN .. being positive? At least in the headline.. “Prospect.” (Ain’t wrong.)
“When Biden visited Israel, wounds were fresh and tension was mounting. Two years later, Trump arrives with prospect of peace”
Mornin’ all.
groat, reading through that hit home to me. I want to believe, but don’t really, and every time I feel like I draw close I pull back.