Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

This country desperately needs a functioning fourth estate.

There is no right way to do the wrong thing.

Meanwhile over at truth Social, the former president is busy confessing to crimes.

They were going to turn on one another at some point. It was inevitable.

Within six months Twitter will be fully self-driving.

Every one of the “Roberts Six” lied to get on the court.

Many life forms that would benefit from greater intelligence, sadly, do not have it.

I’m starting to think Jesus may have made a mistake saving people with no questions asked.

Relentless negativity is not a sign that you are more realistic.

The low info voters probably won’t even notice or remember by their next lap around the goldfish bowl.

Come on, media. you have one job. start doing it.

Stamping your little feets and demanding that they see how important you are? Not working anymore.

Baby steps, because the Republican Party is full of angry babies.

Republicans firmly believe having an abortion is a very personal, very private decision between a woman and J.D. Vance.

If marriage is the equivalent of selling yourself into slavery, women with self respect should reject the offer.

When someone says they “love freedom”, rest assured they don’t mean yours.

They are lying in pursuit of an agenda.

Beware of advice from anyone for whom Democrats are “they” and not “we.”

There are some who say that there are too many strawmen arguments on this blog.

It’s pointless to bring up problems that can only be solved with a time machine.

Let us savor the impending downfall of lawless scoundrels who richly deserve the trouble barreling their way.

“woke” is the new caravan.

Teach a man to fish, and he’ll sit in a boat all day drinking beer.

I’d try pessimism, but it probably wouldn’t work.

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On the Road is a weekday feature spotlighting reader photo submissions.

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On The Road and In Your Backyard is a weekday feature spotlighting reader submissions. From the exotic to the familiar, please share your part of the world, whether you’re traveling or just in your locality. Share some photos and a narrative, let us see through your pictures and words. We’re so lucky each and every day to see and appreciate the world around us!

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Have a great day and weekend, and enjoy the pictures!

Time for some doggies!

Today, pictures from valued commenter Litlebritdifrnt.

I do baking fundraisers for several causes. My main focus is Wolfwood Animal Rescue Center. They serve as a go to center for the RSPCA who bring all their rescued wildlife to them for rehabilitation. In addition they home hard to adopt dogs (elderly, disabled etc.) My Mum’s rescue JRT came from there (as have all her elderly dogs). She gives them a home for the last years of their life. Anyhoo their big fundraiser of the year is the annual dog show and family fun day in Ryelands Park. It is a really fun day, full of laughs and hopefully sunshine and silly categories. I thought the Jackals could use a post of dogs as a respite from the craziness of the current times.

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Rylands Park, Lancaster, England

First up my Mum’s rescue JRT Fran. She is an absolute sweetheart and my DH adores her.

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Rylands Park, Lancaster, England

This cheeky little chappie was entered into several competitions and I think he won for best smile.

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Rylands Park, Lancaster, England

This guy won for Handsomest Boy and I think he deserved it.

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Rylands Park, Lancaster, England

Best Puppy winner

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Rylands Park, Lancaster, England

The one with eyes is deaf, the other one is blind. According to their owner when they are in the house they lead each other around. In the environment of the fair the owner thought it was best to keep them in the pushchair.

 

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    Mary G

    Just what I needed! Fran is a cutie, as are all the other winners. I am glad you’re enjoying being back home. Is there any news on your husband’s status?

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    Betty Cracker

    Kudos to your mum for rescuing senior dogs. That Boston terrier looks like he could be Badger’s grandpa! :)

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    OzarkHillbilly

    The one with eyes is deaf, the other one is blind. According to their owner when they are in the house they lead each other around.

    Aaaack! Too much sweetness! (ok, nice that they have each other)

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    Barbara

    I love those pictures.

    My daughter rescued a senior dog that had been given up after 8 or 9 years because someone in the family (probably a new child) developed an allergy. This rather large dog is so sweet that I let her sit next to me on my bed even though it drives my husband batty. She still exhibits separation trauma whenever she is left alone in a strange place.

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    Barbara

    @arrieve: It’s just amazing how well dogs adapt, and can navigate familiar places so long as they have their sense of smell. My sister had a very elderly dog that had lost most of his hair and hearing, and all of his sight, and yet, he seemed quite content to stroll around her house, and was more than capable of demanding tummy rubs and other doggy delights.

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