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I've been doing a few watch parties on bluesky and I just don't like it at all. Everytime I got to like or respond to a comment it refreshes and ends up opening another window I didn't want to see. This site is so superior for these events. #FridayThrillerClub



This tracks....


MAGA Logic:
-TikTok: Ban it
-Abortion: Ban it
-Marijuana: Ban it
-Drag shows: Ban it
-Immigration: Ban it
-Public Schools: Ban it
-Dialogue on racism: Ban it
-Books by Black or LGBTQ authors: Ban it
-Guns: BANS DON’T WORK YOU SNOWFLAKES



I had forgotten about PCLOS. It was quite capable, but honestly, the support and attention that Mint gets made all the difference for me.


I've been using it for more than a decade now. Before that I spent about a year using Bodhi Linux, and PCLOS for several years before that. My first Linux love was Mandrake which morphed into Mandriva. I moved on when I realized that the company behind the distro was about the become a floater.



Linux Mint has been my daily driver for nearly a decade now. Once I got it installed, I never looked back. Good to see it getting some love!


It looks as if the Xfce edition of this will be my new OS for a while. I'm currently running Linux Mint 20 Ulyana, which will reach EOL in April, so 22.1 here I come: Linux Mint 22.1 is primed and ready for release - and I'm excited zdnet.com/article/linux-mint-2…

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I've been using it for more than a decade now. Before that I spent about a year using Bodhi Linux, and PCLOS for several years before that. My first Linux love was Mandrake which morphed into Mandriva. I moved on when I realized that the company behind the distro was about the become a floater.


Want a cabinet position? If you are pretty, famous, or rich, you're in a good position. If you are average, unknown, or poor, forget about it. . . .Even if you are the most qualified. . .or even highly qualified.



Going through a tough time


This songs says it all....

#hurting #therightone #relationships #healing




The Fine Print


Shamelessly "borrowed" from @pourmecoffee on the former birdsite. I couldn’t improve on it, so I didn't try.

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Such an amazing cast....everyone on this show was simple unreal in their roles.


It's a little late for me but I may watch on my own. Such a great show. I'm glad it's working well for the watch party. #FugitiveTV63 #Catsistu



We watched this ALLLLL the time when I was younger. Still holds up well!!!


We started watching Taxi last week at the Friday #Catitstu(5:15 P ET). I was wooried it may move a little too fast for a watch party, but it's working well and the episodes are super. It's free on plutotv and w/subscription on paramount+ if you're interested/available. #FugitiveTV63


This came out about the time The Martian movie hit cinemas...still a favorite!

time.com/4162254/cost-of-rescu…


Sorry I can’t watch with y’all tonight #Catitstu, #FridayThrillerClub, #TCMParty and #CultShelf friends I’m still in the hospital b/c of heart failure stuff but I should be home Monday or Tuesday. I hope y’all enjoy tonight’s films for me. I’ll see y’all later💕

PS- posters and such for tonight’s #FridayThrillerClub (mastodon.social/@analgesicslee…) and #CultShelf (mastodon.social/@analgesicslee…) available at those⤴️ respective links




My favorite book ever. And the movie is stellar!


This film was nominated for 7 Oscar's, including picture, actor and screenplay but received no statues. This is my first viewing. I like Matt Damon. #FridayThrillerClub



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“What are you good at?” she asked.
“I’m pretty good at being uncertain,” I said.
“Are you?”
“Um.” I paused to think. “I’m not sure,” I said.

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Tried to rub a balloon against the cat to see what happens and the answer is bleeding

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File this under "Because they can. . . ."


This is disgraceful

Republicans have played the long game since early 90s...packing the court with conservatives. This joker was a George W Bush appointee.

Judge Rejects Biden’s Title IX Rules, Scrapping Protections for Trans Students

archive.is/zBxb7

#trans #transrights #transgender #lgbtq



You aren't wrong...


Is “Kokomo” The Beach Boys best song? No.
Is “Kokomo” made infinitely better by having The Muppets perform it? YES
#RetroView



File under "Because they can...."


This is disgraceful. Republicans have played the long game since early 90s...packing the court with conservatives. This joker was a George W Bush appointee.

Judge Rejects Biden’s Title IX Rules, Scrapping Protections for Trans Students

archive.is/zBxb7

#trans #transrights #lgbtq #transgender




I can't say that I have necessarily missed social media over the past few years, as the bulk of what my family and friends consume in that space is heavy on celebrities, people who are aggrieved for the sole purpose of being aggrieved, and superficial conversations about topics they actually know nothing about. I can say, however, that I have missed thoughtful reasoning, witty banter, and fact-based discourse. Oh...and I missed meaningful conversations about #tacos.