I am a proud American. I believe in democracy, protecting the rights of minorities from the majority, and shared responsibility according to one’s means. I believe wealth should be considered when making tax rules, not just earned income. I believe in a shared government, with 3 co-equal branches of government. I do not like the idea of any one political party controlling the entire government. I hold the senator from Kentucky and the head of the supreme court responsible for some of the mess we’re in. I hold the egos of democrats responsible for some of the mess we’re in. I believe it is time for some of these really old legislators to step aside. I believe in term limits. RIP, Bob Mackie. Check out the Presidential Term Countdown Clock.
Wild Cooking Woman 9/16/26
Did you know that the full retirement age permanently becomes 67 this year?
Ford’s Rouge Center factory in Dearborn, Michigan, where Ford’s F-150 and Raptor pickups are manufactured, was redeveloped around the turn of the 21st century and features a green roof spanning roughly 10-and-a-half acres.
The Kennedy Center’s board voted to close the Center. The board’s decision came after a federal judge ruled POTUS’s name could not be re-added to the building. The board said it will not begin a planned two-year, $257M renovation project funded by Congress until Trump’s name can be inscribed. A federal judge has ruled such inscriptions illegal, citing federal law that no memorials or plaques be added to the Kennedy Center without congressional approval. (1440.com) Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, accused President Donald Trump of having a “tantrum” on Tuesday after learning that a federal judge had sided with her and blocked the Kennedy Center board’s efforts to inscribe the president’s name on the building’s facade. (Forbes.com)
The United States is facing its largest measles surge in decades, with over 3,300 confirmed cases and four deaths reported in Pennsylvania as of today, according to the CDC.
Are interest rates going up?
Did you know that horseshoe crab blood is critical for public health?
Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) introduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sept. 15, 2026.
There’s an active recall on two types of cheese sold at Whole Foods Market in seven states, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
According to reporting by The Atlantic, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is mobilizing the National Park Service to display at least a dozen signs around the National Museum of American History warning visitors of “ideologies that distract from a coherent and accurate presentation of America’s story” before they enter the museum. (more) In 2017, during his first term, POTUS toured the National Museum of African American History and Culture ( NMAAHC) and called it “a meaningful reminder” of the need to fight “bigotry, intolerance and hatred.” In 2025, POTUS criticized the Smithsonian for focusing on the “horrible” history of slavery, and singled out the NMAAHC as “under the influence of a divisive, race‑centered ideology.” (more)
The US Environmental Protection Agency said it will strip itself of its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions coming from power plants under the Clean Air Act. The EPA calculated the move will result in 123m metric tons of additional carbon emissions in the next decade, saving power plant operators $370 million in direct compliance costs. In February, the EPA eliminated pollution standards for cars and trucks. (more)
“Never underestimate the power of a baby step. You don’t have to arrive all at once.”
– LESLIE JONES
Another Monday is almost here! Let’s watch videos. Don’t forget to support local and national NPR and PBS stations. Check out the Presidential Term Countdown Clock. 858 more days.
Kintsugi 9/13/26
One of my favorite people, gone now but not forgotten.
You go, Kardea Brown!
Unanticipated consequences.
Always fresh.
Joke.
Great sounds.
Yummy.
Protect yourself from gaslighting.
When in Rome…
Labor Day! I’m laboring… Lots going on, as usual. For the first time this year, fall is in the air. Nice. I grew up with Walter Cronkite on CBS. Look at what we have now. Ticks continue to be a menace. Don’t forget to support local and national NPR and PBS stations. Check out the Presidential Term Countdown Clock. 865 more days.
Wild Cooking Woman 9/7/26
What are the dirtiest places in your home? I was thinking of places like doorknobs and handles, and maybe places in the kitchen. I didn’t think of coffee machines and toothbrush holders.
In most states, there is no constitutional right to clean water – and no federal right at all!
Long-term melatonin use has been linked to 90% higher heart failure risk, according to sciencedaily.com. Spicy food is linked to longer life and lower heart disease risk, according to ynetnews.com.
Can you guess the real size of each country on the new world map? Take the quiz here.
Are you looking for a new news source? Try Ground News. Read the news from multiple perspectives. See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.
Republicans control all elected federal institutions (Senate, House of Representatives), the executive branch, and the Supreme Court. They generally bear the greatest responsibility for budgets, executive policy, appointments, and the legislative agenda. So why isn’t America great?
Do you participate in Bible study?
My September reading list
- Foods of La Frontera: New Taste Frontiers and Recipes from Both Sides of the Border by Pati Jinich
- I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney
- The Blue Flame by George Pelecanos
- The Best Dog in the World edited by Alice Hoffman
- Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q. Sutanto
- Women of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna Everhart
- The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore
- Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead
- Dèy: A Novel by Edwidge Danticat
