"There's more beauty in the truth even if it is a dreadful beauty. The storytellers at the city gate twist life so that it looks sweet to the lazy & the stupid & the weak, & this only strengthens their infirmities & teaches nothing, cures nothing, nor does it let the heart soar." ~ John Stein

The Amazon I love is the forests, creating air for all of us to breathe, not Bezos’ automatized click-happy greed. Give me treehouses and books and wingbacked armchairs and Stickley and slippers and Persian rugs made of wool and natural dyes the old-way. Give me...

102..! Rest in Peace, Eva Marie Saint. "'North by Northwest’ Star and Oscar Winner for 'On the Waterfront', Dies at 102."

“In the entire New Testament, there are just under 1,000 mentions of Jesus. In the first half of the Epstein files, there are 38,000 mentions of Trump, his family, and private club. 38,000. What is he hiding?” ~ Robert De Niro

“Don’t walk in front of me…I may not follow Don’t walk behind me…I may not lead Walk beside me…just be my friend.” ~ Albert Camus

"When we're stressed, it's good to remember to connect with that which you love. Start by touching your own heart. Extend that soft warmth out—to a hot coffee, to a tree, to a dog, to your children or friends. Your love is the helpful path forward." ~ Waylon Lewis

"The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it." ~ Barry Commoner

"Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect [us]." ~ Stewart Udall

porta potties are so woke

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” ~ Archbishop Desmond Tutu

hah exactly.

Tubi is free, as are some other platforms. Best of all, the Library is free and offers an app with movies and shows, as well as DVDs with movies and shows... and books, of course.

all day long

is that true!?

exactly. He, and Trump, are pretend strong men. Real strong men don't have to bluster or support those who assault, abuse, hurt the weak and vulnerable.