Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

After dobbs, women are no longer free.

It’s always darkest before the other shoe drops.

Nothing worth doing is easy.

When we show up, we win.

Too little, too late, ftfnyt. fuck all the way off.

The “burn-it-down” people are good with that until they become part of the kindling.

Let there be snark.

Not all heroes wear capes.

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

Usually wrong but never in doubt

You’re just a puppy masquerading as an old coot.

The line between political reporting and fan fiction continues to blur.

You can’t attract Republican voters. You can only out organize them.

“What are Republicans afraid of?” Everything.

Wake up. Grow up. Get in the fight.

There are more Russians standing up to Putin than Republicans.

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

One way or another, he’s a liar.

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

Disagreements are healthy; personal attacks are not.

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

This is dead girl, live boy, a goat, two wetsuits and a dildo territory.  oh, and pink furry handcuffs.

I swear, each month of 2025 will have its own history degree.

They are lying in pursuit of an agenda.

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Balloon Juice Store Update

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An update on the Balloon Juice store:

I have just learned that the commissions generated from the Balloon Juice Online Store for Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue (with Little Bitsy being one of our shining star rescues) have passed the $500 mark for the first two weeks of being online. Thanks to the loyal Balloon Juice followers and animal lovers that amount of money will vaccinate, spay/neuter and Heartworm test nine rescued shelter animals. Or will be used for Heartworm treatments so often needed in the rural areas of NC, for Parvo treatment also prevalent in our shelter puppies, and for other medical issues such as worm medicines, blood work, x-rays, antibiotics, and a multitude of other medical needs. We also at times have to help our local rescue volunteers with gas money for transports and overnight stays. This is a wonderful blessing for the animals in Transylvania County, NC.

Wish I had adequate works to express my gratitude for this happening and your support for animal rescue.

And hopefully we will have more people enter the Charlie’s Angels logo contest. Lots of goodies for the winner…

Evelyn Bridges
Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue

Well done, folks! And I hope you enjoy your merchandise!

Thanks to Laura W., Ahab, and the many others who made this happen.

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Open Thread

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Took a bunch of pictures of Lily in the snow this morning, but none of them turned out very well except for this one:

We just had a bath, and now we are going to Woof’s to get some dog stuff and some catnip for his royal highness. No matter how many baths she gets, she always acts like I am murdering her, then the moment we are done she runs around he house flinging herself on the furniture like she is having the time of her life.

It’s pretty damned adorable, especially when she runs by Tunch and he takes a swat at her.

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Friday Night Early Bird Open Thread

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So what is on the agenda for everyone this weekend? It is snowing here, so I think I am going to give ME2 another shot.

BTW- I had the weirdest craving today. For some reason, I was just dying for pineapple, so when we went to the store, I picked up a fresh pineapple and some frozen pineapple juice. I have a friend who is pretty convinced that when she craves something, it means she must need the nutrients in that item, so maybe I needed some vitamin C. Do any of you have any first hand experience with research that attempts to explain cravings?

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