Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

This blog will pay for itself.

The republican caucus is already covering themselves with something, and it’s not glory.

Spilling the end game before they can coat it in frankl luntz-approved dogwhistles.

Give the craziest people you know everything they want and hope they don’t ask for more? Great plan.

The GOP is a fucking disgrace.

American History and Black History Cannot Be Separated

Is it irresponsible to speculate? It is irresponsible not to.

Reality always lies in wait for … Democrats.

Republicans don’t want a speaker to lead them; they want a hostage.

Following reporting rules is only for the little people, apparently.

Never entrust democracy to any process that requires republicans to act in good faith.

T R E 4 5 O N

Tick tock motherfuckers!

Nothing worth doing is easy.

After roe, women are no longer free.

Let me eat cake. The rest of you could stand to lose some weight, frankly.

It’s easy to sit in safety and prescribe what other people should be doing.

The poor and middle-class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the wealthy pay politicians.

The party of Reagan has become the party of Putin.

Technically true, but collectively nonsense

When do we start airlifting the women and children out of Texas?

Come on, man.

A lot of Dems talk about what the media tells them to talk about. Not helpful.

Perhaps you mistook them for somebody who gives a damn.

You are here: Home / Photo Blogging / On The Road / On the Road and In Your Backyard

On the Road and In Your Backyard

by | 8 Comments

This post is in: , , ,

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

From the exotic to the familiar, whether you’re traveling or in your own backyard, we would love to see the world through your eyes.

Submit Your Photos

Good Morning All,

Have a great day and weekend, enjoy the pictures, and we’ll see you next week.

 

Today, pictures from valued commenter Sloane Ranger.

I spend 3 very hot and sunny days in the birthplace of William Shakespeare, including a visit to the theatre to have a behind the scenes tour and later see the RSC production of “As You Like It”.

Here’s a view of the theatre from the park.

Taken on 23 July 2019

Stratford on Avon

This is the older end of the RSC Theatre that was saved from the fire that took place between the wars.

Taken on 23 July 2019

Stratford on Avon

This shows the terrace of the modern part of the theatre taken from the river.

Taken on 23 July 2019

Stratford on Avon

I took a walking tour with a guide who told us that the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust was founded to preserve this building after P.T. Barnum tried to buy it. He wanted to put it on wheels and transport it across the USA apparently. The entrance fee is extortionate. You get in through a modern building that is just out of shot.

Taken on 23 July 2019

Stratford on Avon

You have to pay to see the grave. The church itself is the usual mishmash of periods.

Taken on 23 July 2019

Stratford on Avon

This is a barge moving from the canal into the River Avon. There were loads of them when I was there. Mainly holidaymakers. The Avon itself is very busy with leisure craft of all kinds and lots of lovely riverside walks available.

 

Thank you so much Sloane Ranger, do send us more when you can.

 

Travel safely everybody, and do share some stories in the comments, even if you’re joining the conversation late. Many folks confide that they go back and read old threads, one reason these are available on the Quick Links menu.

Reader Interactions

8Comments

  1. 1.

    Mary G

    I went there for a day in 1975 while my companion was shopping at Harrods. The gardens were gorgeous. I don’t remember having to pay. The rooms were tiny with tiny furniture.

  2. 2.

    chris

    Lovely pics. Funny that it looks the same as it did when I was there in 1970.

    ETA: Yay! The site is working again!

  7. 7.

    Alain

    Sorry for sideways pics, folks.

    For some reason, when I edited this on my ipad mini in bed last night, I couldn’t see the photos, otherwise I would have corrected them. I noticed that I couldn’t see them but knew they were there. I was too tired to investigate so I scheduled the post and put my iPad down and was asleep in minutes.

  8. 8.

    Mart

    Went to a wedding reception in the modern portion of the RGT. We could walk out on the balcony seen in the picture and look across the river. We were kind of crashers, so I asked if the kitchen could accommodate vegetarians. You bet they could!

Comments are closed.