Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

The fundamental promise of conservatism all over the world is a return to an idealized past that never existed.

Petty moves from a petty man.

“Everybody’s entitled to be an idiot.”

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

Live so that if you miss a day of work people aren’t hoping you’re dead.

Wow, I can’t imagine what it was like to comment in morse code.

The lights are all blinking red.

“Loving your country does not mean lying about its history.”

At some point, the ability to learn is a factor of character, not IQ.

The world has changed, and neither one recognizes it.

Republican also-rans: four mules fighting over a turnip.

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

Let the trolls come, and then ignore them. that’s the worst thing you can do to a troll.

Dumb motherfuckers cannot understand a consequence that most 4 year olds have fully sorted out.

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If you thought you’d already seen people saying the stupidest things possible on the internet, prepare yourselves.

They don’t have outfits that big. nor codpieces that small.

How any woman could possibly vote for this smug smarmy piece of misogynistic crap is beyond understanding.

Republicans: The threats are dire, but my tickets are non-refundable!

🎶 Those boots were made for mockin’ 🎵

They spent the last eight months firing professionals and replacing them with ideologues.

Not so fun when the rabbit gets the gun, is it?

The arc of history bends toward the same old fuckery.

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

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  1. 1.

    WaterGirl

    I had planned to post this later in the evening, but I don’t see  either Cole or Adam in the backroom, so hit publish, but if one of them shows up soon I’ll just move this to later as planned.

  7. 7.

    TaMara

    It was a lovely moment in my day, for sure. Thanks Mousebumples.

    Galette looks lovely.

    I’m working on another cake recipe that doesn’t take eggs. But lots of chocolate.

  12. 12.

    WaterGirl

    @Jackie: is that the final floor vote?

    edit: I see David Anderson is working on a post on the House vote in the backroom.  And Cole is working on a post now, too.

  14. 14.

    TaMara

    @WaterGirl: The first one I made, was lemon cake – just box mix and lemon-lime soda.

    This one, is a full on cake from scratch that uses, wait for it, vinegar and baking soda instead of eggs. I’ll be interested to see what the texture is like. It’s from King Arthur, so I’m sure it’s pretty good.

  17. 17.

    WaterGirl

    @TaMara: I do have an air fryer function on my countertop oven now, but no, I haven’t tried the air frying function on cookies.

    Do you recommend it?

    edit: I make up a batch of dough, and then I bake 3 of the cookies a day. :-)

  20. 20.

    TaMara

    @WaterGirl: Yes, and I do the same. Freeze them into pre-made into dough balls and pull out and bake as needed. Kind of like “break glass in case of emergency” food.

    You might have to experiment with temp and time on your convection oven, but highly recommend air frying them. Crisp on the outside, super gooey on the inside.

  21. 21.

    FelonyGovt

    @TaMara: Lemon cake yum! My little dwarf lemon tree has decided to explode with lemons. I hope I can use them all.

    And I didn’t know you could air fry cookies? That could get dangerous…

    Sweet cartoon, WG.

  23. 23.

    Mousebumples

    @Baud: same here. I don’t know why you have such an aversion to pants, but you’re good people, so that’s your thing.

    More general thread comment – I got this from an LGBTQ friend on socials, and I think it works. You do you. I’ll be here to support your vision of who you are. 

  24. 24.

    Mousebumples

    @TaMara: happy to give you a smile. I would have included more FPers, but it seems you and WaterGirl are the main ones I email!

    Being a Front Pager is hard work – I certainly couldn’t balance it with everything else going on! Thanks for all your efforts.

  25. 25.

    stinger

    I like mine more tart and less goopy

    Me too, so thanks for the alternative measurements!  I have two sour cherry trees in my yard and am always looking for recipes.

  26. 26.

    Mousebumples

    @Kristine: I’m spamming replies it seems, now that I’ve found this thread. You’re very welcome. I’m keeping in my back pocket whenever someone complains about not understanding… Whatever. Some might be well-meaning, and this will hopefully make things more clear.

  27. 27.

    zhena gogolia

    @Kristine: The only thing that’s making me feel good these days is trying to be kind to the people around me. (It isn’t easy sometimes!)

  28. 28.

    Satanley (aka weasel)

    Hooray! Was just reminiscing about when this joint used to have recipes featured more frequently (and from a wide variety of FPers too!) That’s one delicious looking pie!

  30. 30.

    Rusty

    Somewhere along the line I realized that one my barriers to acceptance was not trusting people in certain ways.  Trust people to know themselves, know who they are, who they love and how they want to live in this world.  That is true freedom.   No one needs me or anyone else telling them who they are, should love and so on.  As my kids have grown up, trusting them in themselves and in their decisions has allowed us to have good relationships, something I often see other parents struggling about with their adult children.  The bear got it right.

  33. 33.

    NutmegAgain

    Yum, that looks delish!  Reminds me of the strawberry shortcake made by an acquaintance; she used cornbread instead of a biscuit or sponge cake. Also yum!

  34. 34.

    scribbler

    I was the one who asked, WaterGirl, so thank you!
    I love galettes, and have been wanting to try a cherry one.  Yours looks delicious!

  35. 35.

    WTFGhost

    It’s a nice cartoon. I like the idea of “I’m just a bunny – not an ordinary one; you don’t have to figure me out before you can be my friend.”

    I also like the idea that “you’re not *just* a bunny – you’re my special bunny friend, who is not a normal bunny.”

  46. 46.

    Glidwrith

    @WaterGirl: That would be me. I always make a blueberry version, three times now, and a fourth to be made this weekend.

    Family loves this recipe-no guilt because there’s so much fruit. Thanks for the treat!

  47. 47.

    Gloria DryGarden

    @zhena gogolia: yes, random acts of kindness, and senseless acts of beauty. And weird tidbits of unexpected generosity.
    I seek out the chance to chat warmly w the mailman, or the cashier, or someone I don’t know yet at a school I visit.

    really dumb easy stuff sometimes, can be the entry to some sweet delights:
    oh I love your shirt

    is that hello kitty on your backpack? I have something with hello kitty, too.

    oh, you have Minnie Mouse on your shirt, I used to have a Minnie mouse t shirt, I love Minnie Mouse

    your scarf, oh my god, the colors (the interaction was so wonderful and surprising, I wrote it up on blue sky)

    are those shoes comfortable?(adults) are those new? (Kids)

    that looks really soft, is it?

    I notice….

    Or at the food store, which if these is your favorite flavor; I really like this one, you must try it..

    Dont worry, I won’t accost you for long at the organic foods aisle, I use it more with kids at work. As a sub, I’m new every day, and I have to work the room quickly.

  48. 48.

    MCat

    @TaMara: So nice to hear from you!  I have missed your posts and your lovely Danes and ducks and cats and of course your views. Please come back. All your sweet animals have helped me in the past when I have been having a hard time with life. I wish you the very best. Sincerely.

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