Day: 11/14/2018

A week later dust and ashes from the Midterms are still smoldering – REBLOG

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We won. Not everything, but I think we can put a “thumbs up” next to our 2018 election.

 

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Rep.-Elect Deb Haaland was elected to (N.M. 1st Dist.) as one of the nation’s first two indigenous congresswomen in history.

The dust and ashes of the midterm elections aren’t settling — they’re smoldering.

Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and have vowed to open Donald Trump’s locked drawers.

With results still coming in, more than 100 women have won their House races, up from the current 84. Additionally, at least 13 women won Senate seats. Ten female senators were not up for re-election this year.

The reality of a change in the House has fueled talk of a female revolution in Congress in this the #MeToo era, but also that of potential investigations into the administration’s dealings. From the possible subpoenaing of the pussy grabber-in-chief’s elusive  tax returns to a probe of a possible attempt to block AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner.

For his part, Delusional Donald has…

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BEFORE VIDEO THERE WAS FILM – Marilyn Armstrong

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FOWC with Fandango — Video  and Ragtag Tuesday: Past Garry should be telling this story because it's his story, not mine. But since he's busy elsewhere, I'll tell the story -- as I've heard it -- and maybe he can write a better version later. Garry started working in the business -- television -- before the switch from … Continue reading BEFORE VIDEO THERE WAS FILM – Marilyn Armstrong

WORLD SHARING … IS IT ALMOST THANKSGIVING? – Marilyn Armstrong

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Share Your World 11-15-18 What’s the most ironic thing you’ve ever witnessed? I'm not sure that "ironic" is the right word here. Twice I've been in dangerous places and the dangerous people carefully got me to a safe place, but that's not ironic. Just ... surprising. Let’s talk turkey.  Pro or con?   If pro, which part … Continue reading WORLD SHARING … IS IT ALMOST THANKSGIVING? – Marilyn Armstrong

WATER LILIES ON RIVERS, PONDS, AND CANALS – Marilyn Armstrong

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Water Lilies On the Rivers, Ponds, and Canal We have water lilies growing on almost every water surface, from the tiniest canals to the widest ponds, and along the edges of all the river. Some summers, they nearly choke the rivers. The ducks, herons, geese, and swans don't mind because they eat them, but when … Continue reading WATER LILIES ON RIVERS, PONDS, AND CANALS – Marilyn Armstrong