Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Putting aside our relentless self-interest because the moral imperative is crystal clear.

After dobbs, women are no longer free.

Perhaps you mistook them for somebody who gives a damn.

Dear media: perhaps we ought to let Donald Trump speak for himself!

You would normally have to try pretty hard to self-incriminate this badly.

They punch you in the face and then start crying because their fist hurts.

Never give a known liar the benefit of the doubt.

Our messy unity will be our strength.

We are builders in a constant struggle with destroyers. keep building.

I don’t recall signing up for living in a dystopian sci-fi novel.

Stop using mental illness to avoid talking about armed white supremacy.

This blog will pay for itself.

He really is that stupid.

… riddled with inexplicable and elementary errors of law and fact

Tide comes in. Tide goes out. You can’t explain that.

It is possible to do the right thing without the promise of a cookie.

Sometimes the world just tells you your cat is here.

Giving in to doom is how we fail to fight for ourselves & one another.

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

“Jesus paying for the sins of everyone is an insult to those who paid for their own sins.”

A norm that restrains only one side really is not a norm – it is a trap.

“Just close your eyes and kiss the girl and go where the tilt-a-whirl takes you.” ~OzarkHillbilly

I like political parties that aren’t owned by foreign adversaries.

Lick the third rail, it tastes like chocolate!

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  7. 7.

    Jeffro

    Very cool, Cole!

    We just saw our first lady slipper flower (ETA: orchid, my bad, ORCHID!) here in the neighborhood a few days ago, and our first box turtle this morning.

    My understanding is that there was also a Dark Brandon sighting last night, so that’s also a good sign.  ;)

  9. 9.

    bbleh

    The particular frog doesn’t matter: it’s an instantiation of the garden’s frog guardian spirit.

    Important to leave frog treats (whatever exactly those are; I’m sure they have them at pet stores) as offerings of appreciation.

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    kalakal

    We had a toad that lived in a light fitting outside the front door. He was smart, every night the light would go on and a zillion moths would zoom in, Uber Eats for amphibians. His dinner came to him.

    We called him Platoad

  13. 13.

    dmsilev

    It’s hooded oriole season again around here. They always look so silly trying to pretend that they’re hummingbirds at the feeders.

  14. 14.

    geg6

    We have a frog pair populating the lily pads in our koi pond.  They are obnoxiously loud if you have the windows open or sit on the deck.

    ETA: They’ve either been here several years or they are progeny of previous obnoxious frogs.

  15. 15.

    Jackie

    John, tell your mom her pond and garden is STUNNING! I would spend a lot of time in that serenity!♥️

  20. 20.

    Suzanne

    @Baud: Mr. Suzanne and I just got some fireplace renovation done in our living room, and we also got some decorative shelves installed adjacent to the fireplace. Mr. Suzanne asked if it would be okay if he got a figurine of Hypnotoad for the shelves. Of course.

  25. 25.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @schrodingers_cat:

    Inspired by you — and because I have always loved colouring incredibly detailed and complex drawings — I ordered three of the Kerby Rosanes books: Worlds Within Worlds. Fragile World, and Mythic World. Cannot wait to dig out my coloured pencils and fine-line markers!! Beautiful, whimsical, respectful artwork.

  27. 27.

    Suzanne

    @Omnes Omnibus: Yeah, I don’t know why he asked (it’s really because he doesn’t buy decor stuff, like, ever). As long as it’s not a crappy plastic Hypnotoad, I am cool. I want, like, a high-quality porcelain Hypnotoad.

  30. 30.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @schrodingers_cat:

    I have a huge variety, from the pricey Faber-Castells to the cheapo Crayola pencils (Crayola are great on the metallics — gold, silver, bronze, brass, pewter, and the metallic pastels) and everything in between. My art supplies are boxed up at the moment, but I should be able to get at them soon. Have stacks of colouring books and periodically go on great binges. I’m definitely ready for the next binge! And thank you for reminding me what a gratifying pastime it can be.

    ETA: Your frog is amazing, BTW, and I love all the little dragonflies!

  35. 35.

    SiubhanDuinne

    @schrodingers_cat:

    I have always loved Ruth Heller’s drawings. Over the years I’ll bet I’ve gone through half a dozen of her Seashells books. I also love any detailed and complex mandalas and abstract geometric patterns. When I unearth the markers and pencils I’ll be able also to give you some artist names. Can’t conjure them right now.

  36. 36.

    Odie Hugh Manatee

    That is definitely a frog. You gonna try licking it? ;)

    I had to laugh at Biden mentioning the NYT pitchbot in his WHCD routine. DougJ has arrived!!

    Congrats to you,d00d!

  39. 39.

    zhena gogolia

    The PBS Tom Jones is pretty good, if people can tear themselves away from The Diplomat. James Fleet, Shirley Henderson, Alun Armstrong, and some young hotties.

  45. 45.

    Another Scott

    I saw Mr. Frog’s Virginia cousin Mr. Toad on a sidewalk during an evening walk yesterday.  He didn’t like Ellie sniffing at him, but everyone survived the encounter with no issues.

    Seeing amphibians about is a good thing!

    Cheers,
    Scott.

  51. 51.

    BSChief

    Mr Frog is (presumably) dead, long live Mr Frog!  Credit to your Mom for maintaining a frog-friendly pond.  We can’t have too many of those.

  53. 53.

    Mart

    Last week I was thinking to myself I miss Mr. Frog, seriously. Now he is back! But how do we know this one isn’t Ms. Frog?

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