Today's shame was an American president accepting another leader's Nobel Peace prize, beaming with pride as if it actually did honor his work.🤡 (In case you didn't know, it doesn't.) He is like a child with a sparkly bauble.
This story made me laugh.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/karoline-leavitt-fumed-protesters-flipping-102422682.html
My kids loved this book and -ahem!- I do a very good Grover imitation. Just a thing you may not know about Debby.
I just thought you needed to know that book to understand this book, The Monster at the End of the End of the File. By Jeff Whitcher
A woman on Facebook reads it. I wish I could share. The reader's FB name is lyndseydotw
Also:
If you have Instagram and do not mind swearing, you can always begin following My Cluck Hut. Just a tip: they are a soap company and their motto is: "if you are not a fascist and you wash your ass, our soap is for you." Their videos are hilarious.
We have had people outside the country believing that things seem worse. In my opinion, they sure are. But the more outrageous this gets, the more it galvanizes people to stand up and speak out. That's exactly what is happening: more and more people are coming off the sideline. However, it is ugly. It is likely to get uglier.
All that to say, Tim and I believe that when your government starts quoting Nazis, we all better get off our behinds. We have committed to weekly demonstrations. It is encouraging to spend time with like minds. It is encouraging to get more people cheering us on from their cars. We have seen examples of increasingly hostile behavior, but they are the teensiest minority. We stand fast.
If you are feeling hopeless, find something to laugh at. Heaven knows we have the best comics on 'our' side. Share that humor. Be an encourager. Don't give up.
Things to be celebrated here: I have been having the worst trouble with bread, mostly because I have been trying new recipes. Yesterday, I went back to tried and true 🥳 Excellent results and Tim got cinnamon rolls.
Remember the successful toy giveaway before Christmas? There is a huge push to do it next year. A local storage company stepped up and offered a free storage unit for two months. They have offered to be a drop off site, so that people can drop of the toys for the entire six weeks before the event. We had such a great response but drop off was one day, and the giveaway was the following day. Extending the collection from one day to six weeks is going to be huge. I have a couple of other ideas percolating as well. Huge satisfaction out of that.
Princess dresses for the little princesses. That always makes me happy.
We did not get the lake effect snow we were were warned about. That was good news.
I can't be with her but my youngest will be turning 36. I will celebrate her anyway.
What are you celebrating today?
Basically I'm celebrating Friday, seeing as how that means clean sheets and martinis. It doesn't take a whole lot to thrill me.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way- I do a pretty good Grover imitation too, honed by hundreds of readings of that very book.
Ooh...then you must totally love "The Monster at the End of the Files"
DeleteThat's great news about the toy giveaway. Six weeks is a lot more breathing room and less pressure. You really started something!
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DeleteThat's so nice to read about the toy giveaway and it's success. The political stuff sucks of course, but I bet your Amish friends aren't too bothered by it. How do I go about joining the Amish anyway...
ReplyDeleteWe do not discuss politics. I know they see things very differently.
DeleteThe day after the storm it has been very cold but also calm and bright. It was so nice to walk and see the fresh snow.
ReplyDeleteWe were surprised to walk out a store here and find ourselves in the middle of a whiteout yesterday. By the time we got home - nothing. I see that we have another storm coming Monday through Wednesday. I assume it will affect you folks too.
DeleteThose books are great! I've been too sick to join protests but I do look forward to the day when I am well enough to be out there again. Thanks for all you do, Debbie, the protests, the toy collection - you are really fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt is very exciting to feel like I am a part of a movement t to make a difference.
DeleteSo much to comment on here! First- I love Gover and I’m pretty good at imitating him too! I didn’t grow up in this country, but I made sure my kids watched it every day (along with me!😁) One of my most amazing experiences was seeing all the real people of Sesame Street in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade , that’s how much I love it!😅Re. attending protests-I’m starting to feel a little worried about it, since I’m not a citizen, but I think I still will-hopefully I’ll only get shipped back to Norway, without a stop at Guantanamo Bay..?! What great news about the toy drive! You started something so beautiful! ❤️ And I love those princess dresses!! Xo, Rigmor 🥰
ReplyDeleteLol It seems that there are a lot of us. I loved the Muppet Show. How the world has changed!
DeleteIt will be very interesting to me to see what happens with this FIFA stuff. People are canceling, fearful of coming to America. Korea is opening factories in Canada and Carney and China have announced trade deals, Carney stating that China is a more reliable trade partner than the US. The world is adapting to a new world order. We will pay bigly for our foolish shortsightedness.
A literary introduction to The Monster. Not bad.
ReplyDeleteI guess there'll have to be a staffed weekly drop off day for the toy donations. How great that the effort was so successful.
How about daily staffed drop off?!! Since they have on site staffing, they have offered to accept donations and secure them.
DeleteAmazing how your idea has taken off, so many folks willing to help. I'm not sure I can celebrate right now. I just read that my MAGAt rep, a felon bootlicker, has offered for ICE to put a facility in my county. I am horrified daily and feeling helpless.
ReplyDeleteDo what you can. That's all we can do. DO NOT FEEL HELPLESS.
DeleteOur grandson loved that book and I have fond memories of reading it to him over and over (and over.....). Grover is such a lovely portrayal of childhood.
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Did you know that Sesame Street had a character called Donald Grump?
DeleteIt was sunny with blue sky today and there's no rain in the forecast for a while. I got my lawn mowed.
ReplyDeleteJust the fact that you can see your lawn makes me envious.
DeleteArriving safely in Singapore on route to Vietnam, quite exciting.
ReplyDeleteOooohh....sun...warmth...
DeleteMy grandkids love that book! I bought it for the oldest granddaughter who is now 16, and it is a favorite of the 3 younger ones, ages 2, 4, and 6. I’ve been going to protests, have sent postcards, and will continue to speak out. At a No Kings rally, I saw a sign that read … “Democracy dies in Silence”. Cannot allow Democracy to die without a fight! Great news about the toy giveaway! There are more good people in the world than bad. You are an incredibly strong person doing the right things Debby. We need more people like you these days. Cali
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of us Cali.
DeleteI wish you success in your demonstrations. We all need that success.
ReplyDeleteYes Red. You are right. There is an awful lot at stake.
DeleteA happy, positive post! Even with the difficult times acknowledged. I didnt know the Idiot h ad accepted that person's prize. Food grief. Such a fool he is. Sometimes not hearing the news is the best thing!
ReplyDeleteGreat news about the toy giveaway. It's getting to be a big thing!
That look on his face always gets me. He is so proud of himself. Has the man bever heard of the phrase 'stolen valor'?
DeleteWe live in a small town almost exactly in the middle of a triangle of large cities. In the good ole days, first when we had a tv antenna and then the first years we had cable, we were able to get all three PBS stations. And the top of the triangle had the Canadian versions with English and French! The other two stations had the States version with English and Spanish. We learned to count in three languages. I missed that with my grandchildren. I really want to hear your Grover impression.
ReplyDeleteI am so in awe of what you are accomplishing with the toy collection. You know, my friends and I often said we wished there was somewhere that accepted used toys for giveaways - especially indoor toys that were rarely and barely used. You put together a fabulous thing! Parents and children who would love to be able to afford everything requested to Santa and people who would just like to rehome items to make room for more. It was phenomenal! And now with more on board and an early start and a storage unit - Girl, the sky is the limit!! How many children's faces will be smiling just because of you and your idea. You Go Girl!
I admire your commitment to the cause. I try to do what I can but I will tell you honestly I am getting burned out. I think because I just want to spend so much time crying - I feel like we are hitting our heads on brick walls. All the stops in the system seem to have disappeared.
I am going to our peaceful protest tomorrow. Spotify discovered the error of their ways (boycotted) and has cancelled all hiring advertisements for proud boys and nazis so I started my subscription again and my amplifier on wheels is ready to go! I just finished my sign which makes me cry too. And I have laid out all my layers for tomorrow's temperatures.
In other news, one of the former heads of ICE is now running against the representative from a neighboring county. . .
Thanks for the recommendations - the Cluck Hut is a riot!
When your government begins using nazi tactics, quoting nazis, attacking citizens, it is time to speak up.
DeleteI'm pleased a judge has ordered that ICE no longer spray or drag at people. I noticed the Idiot's giant smile when holding his Nobel "gift." I'm sure he was anxious to rip it out of the back and put it on. When he was given the fake FIFA medal, he stepped right over to the box, picked it up and put it on himself instead of waiting for any ceremony. I think chains will look good too. Lovely that your town wants to do the collecting and distribution again. Storage might result in bigger / appliance items being donated. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThis is toys. This is for kids. This is an ingathering with kids and one special day in mind. I don't know how anyone looks at these 'awards' and sees anything but a vain simpleton. There is an idea floating around the interwebs that people should gather up all their children's sports trophies and send them to the white house.
DeleteI wish it were still as simple as just celebrating being able to wake up each morning feeling well and contented but life is becoming more complicated for that.
ReplyDeleteIf we have nothing to celebrate, we have no reason to push back.
DeleteI am celebrating having Tam and Rosie here for the weekend, and for having slept better and woken up feeling almost human again!
ReplyDeleteGood news (though more organization) for the toy give away. Hope you can get lots more people on board to help out.
Less said about the Monster you have "in charge" there the better.
Yay for Tam and Rosie time! the cool thing Jennie is that people are stepping up to get involved. Everyone has the same vision: bigger, better, more. It is really an amazing thing to be a part of.
DeleteHere in Southern Maine, a great deal of apprehension about ICE surge due to appear here in the next week or so. We have a Somali community here in Lewiston and many are reported to be leaving town in preparation. Most new Mainers are in either Lewiston or Portland. Rumors are flying, and people on the left are arguing amongst themselves as to how to respond. We have established immigrants rights and Indivisible organizers who have their act together so hoping their guidance prevails. We've a much smaller population than Minneapolis so the reported 200 agents coming may have a proportionate effect to the 2,000+ in MN. As a 71-yr-old with balance issues, my protesting is limited, but I worry about my slightly younger brother who has been attending peaceful protests since last spring getting caught up in bad situations.
ReplyDeleteThe timing of this is no accident. Trump was enraged over Susan Collin's vote on limiting war powers in Venezuela. His profane phone call didn't work. He will punish her and her state. I am hearing that there are enough bipartisan votes in both the house and the senate to rule out action in Greenland. There will be a lot more states to be punished.
DeleteWhat a pathetic fool that man is. Standing there grinning and drooling over an award that was given to another person. He doesn't even realize what a fool he made of himself, best meme generator ever. I have to say, the more I see of Ms Machado the more I question the decision of the Committee to award her the prize in the 1st place. She has forever disgraced herself with her actions, but hey, she got a goodie bag full of MAGA swag, no doubt a red hat and if she was truly lucky a trump meme coin........
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Jim. This woman is seen far differently in her own country. I will have to do more reading on her. I see that Nobel prize as a way to placate a child who is a very real threat to her country.
DeleteBravo for finding a way to turn your energy toward the positive. Trump and his "used" Nobel Prize -- so ridiculous! Machado just wants to be president of Venezuela and she knows kissing the ring (or the butt) may make it happen.
ReplyDeleteShe is sacrificing for the good of her country, something that our leaders will never understand.
DeleteOur Monster at the End of the Book got so used its back cover fell off - but we still keep it because of the great memories with the girls. Happy birthday to your darling girl.
ReplyDeleteAs my kids became parents, I bought that book for them.
DeleteReasons to celebrate... finishing the Shirts quilt top. Giving some furniture away . A cleaner and tidier house.
ReplyDeleteCalmer mind, hopefully better sleep.
Thinking of Fresca and all the folks in Minneapolis.
That shirt quilt is just beautiful. You are an artist in so many mediums.
DeleteMy four grew up with Sesame Street, The Muppets, Fraggle Rock (Sprocket!!!!) ....
ReplyDeleteI lived in the same building as one of the teachers who helped put together the original concept for Sesame Street when I lived in Gaithersburg 40 years ago.
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