The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival there are just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Cold Spring)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice. Enjoy our sanctuary.
3) No running with sharp objects.
4) Have a great weekend!

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, "Annie's Stew" at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
5/23 - I used to have a Different Nic could use some prayers as he waits for the results of a biopsy of a mass on his prostate.
6/23 Update - The latest update is that he has stage 2, "unfavorable intermediate", which he notes is an awful name, but what it means is, it is in the middle, but bad enough that they want to treat it. It's more aggressive than previously thought. He is at the point where he has to decide on treatment options, which means choosing which set of pretty unfortunate side effects he prefers.
8/20 Update - He has finished his radiation treatment, so all he has left are blood tests and waiting. Thanks for everything.
6/20 - bluebell gave an update on grammie Winger. Grammie had some major surgery related to her cancer in March and is pretty much housebound. She said she isn't keeping up on news since her diagnosis; she doesn't have the energy. She said she thinks of her grey-box friends often with fondness. Please keep praying for her. Your prayers are a source of great comfort to her.
6/27 Update - grammie winger requested bluebell to let the Horde know that she is hospitalized again, with sepsis, and cannot eat or walk. She is very tired and cannot speak for long. She is being fed by tube. They don't know how long she will be hospitalized or where she will go after (rehab, hospice, etc.). Bluebell has a mailing address for grammie, so please contact bluebell to send a card or note to grammie winger. Please pray for her, that her suffering will be eased, and pray for her family, who are suffering along with her.
7/25 - grammie winger popped in to say thank you for all the cards, letters, and encouraging words. You are a treasure.
7/25 - Matthew Kant Cipher humbly asks for prayers for Marshall, a long-time friend and HS classmate of Mrs. MKC, who is currently hospitalized with heart failure.
8/7 Update - Marshall passed away after multiple organs failed. Matthew Kant Cipher humbly asks the Horde to pray for the repose of his soul and that God's perpetual light would shine upon him.
7/25 - Teresa in Fort Worth posted an update. She is still doing fine. Her chemo pump seems to be working and everything appears stable for now. She says she is incredibly blessed! She is working on a stocking for an as-yet-not-born grandchild. She would appreciate prayers for a successful IVF procedure and pregnancy for her daughter and hubby. Next week, Teresa and her husband will be going to California to visit their daughter who lives there and her family.
8/4 Update - Teresa was admitted to the hospital while on vacation in California. She has a bad infection - cellulitis - not due to the cancer. She is being treated with antibiotics and hopefully it will be cleared up in a couple of days.
7/29 - Notsothoreau asked for prayers for Billy Ray's mother, who was just admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. She is a cancer survivor and chemo destroyed her immune system, so this is a big worry.
8/2 Update - Billy Ray's mother is feeling better, on oxygen and medication. She is not out of the woods, but has stabilized. She appreciates the prayers from around the globe and says thank you very much.
8/16 Update - Billy Ray's mother is at home, recovering, and down to just needing a little oxygen at night. One of the doctors told her that he didn't think she was going to make it. Prayer works.
7/29 - TecumsehTea wrote that MrTea's diagnosis is colon cancer stage 4. They are praying for guidance for how to proceed.
8/12 Update - MrTea will start radiation treatments for the tumor in the sigmoid colon on Monday - 10 treatments. They are not sure what will follow; they are still looking at options. Surgery is not an option. The cancer has metastasized to the lymph node nearest the tumor and there are 3-5 small spots in the liver. There are also spots in his lung which are indeterminate. He continues on fenben and ivermectin. Prayers are appreciated.
7/30 - David sent an update on his wife, Susan, who we have been praying for as she is treated for cancer. Susan is still doing well and her numbers are headed in the right direction, but they are still having issues with the side effects of the chemotherapy. It is manageable, but they have to increase the number of office visits for additional treatments. Some days are really good right now, but others are only bearable with the Lord's grace. They are so grateful for the prayers on their behalf.
8/20 Update - Things are not going quite as well now. Please pray, as Susan has picked up a really bad cough. The coughing is so bad that she doesn't want to eat. Please pray that this illness passes quickly.
8/1 - Isophorone Blog requested prayers for his mother. His father passed this past Sunday. His mother had been in the hospital for an entire month previous to that, so they never got to see each other at the end. His mother is out of the hospital, but in declining health.
8/1 - Tonypete asked for prayers for his BIL, who is a developmentally disabled adult and has been living independently (sort of) for decades but the time has come for them to make some changes in his living arrangements and personal finances. This will not go well as he has VERY poor impulse control and anger issues. His dear wife has POA but that is limited in its reach and it is probably time for her to be granted guardianship.
8/15 Update - BIL was released from the hospital, so all is well.
8/7 - neverenoughcaffiene asks for prayers for Lynell, who was recently diagnosed with a rapidly growing brain tumor. Surgery was performed and they were not able to remove all of the cancer. Her prognosis for survival is one year. She is being treated with chemo and radiation. On top of her diagnosis and treatment, she recently broke her ankle. Please pray for Lynell and her husband as they navigate this new reality.
8/8 - Ace-Endorsed Author A. H. Lloyd posted that Mrs. Lloyd will undergo a double mastectomy to remove the breast cancer. She has advanced to Stage 1. Much hinges on the biopsy to determine the specific sub-category of cancer and whether chemo is necessary. Please pray for her in this time of need.
8/8 - Retired Buckeye Cop requested prayers for his nephew, Josh, who is losing his business due to overwhelming debt. Old addictions have returned; he is drinking heavily. He is currently estranged from his family. His mother is Mrs. Cop's kid sister.
8/12 - Joe Kidd asked for prayers for a friend's cousin, who is beginning chemo treatments for stage 3 cancer.
8/14 - Don Black requested prayers for his nephew Stephen, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
8/14 - RandomDave asked for renewed prayers for his job situation. He just found out that the position he was close to getting went to someone else, and doesn't know where to turn. He hates to ask, but is getting desperate. He has a GiveSendGo set up; please contact Annie's Stew for more info. Thanks to those who have already given and thank you for the prayers. They are keeping him from giving up.
8/15 - Donna V contacted Mis. Hum. to let the Horde know the following: "Please let the horde know I am doing fine in hospice." She would appreciate your prayers.
8/15 - Buck requested prayers for his wife. She is diabetic, and had a bad day on 8/14, with weakness, vomiting, irregular pulse, high blood pressure. She has had sepsis 3 times. They went to ER, but they only gave her meds for nausea, and now she's back home. Pray that she recovers quickly. Thanks to all.
8/15 - Intruder Driver asked for prayers for Tonya, who was burned over 90% of her body in a gas explosion in Cabo San Lucas. She is now in a hospital in Mexico City. She has a long road to recovery, if she survives.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

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Comments

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1 Morning horde...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 22, 2026 08:01 AM (nbLIj)

2
g'mornin' again, 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at August 22, 2026 08:03 AM (AMvSw)

3 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Caffeinated Carlo at August 22, 2026 08:04 AM (JM9I6)

4 Say a little prayer, do a little dance, get down tonight.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 22, 2026 08:04 AM (FR9Sb)

5 Good morning late risers. Weird Dave's ONT is highly recommended, if you want some laughs (at memes).

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 22, 2026 08:09 AM (0uoWg)

6 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 22, 2026 08:09 AM (2Cry5)

7 This early i n the morning spinich doesn't sit well on my stomich....

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 08:11 AM (qgHp7)

8 The original is still the best: Powerline Week In Pictures.

https://tinyurl.com/56j8xx54

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 22, 2026 08:11 AM (0uoWg)

9 Cuba.

Posted by: Boss Moss at August 22, 2026 08:11 AM (2MN4W)

10
"Elbows up!" is good advice for people being sucked down a drain when their economy collapses.

Posted by: Auspex at August 22, 2026 08:12 AM (Y8DZL)

11 Made pour over coffee in the portable silicone cone into the portable silicone mug with microwaved water
Still goood

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at August 22, 2026 08:13 AM (PIx6+)

12 The Bond Market seems to be having a tough time.

Posted by: Boss Moss at August 22, 2026 08:14 AM (2MN4W)

13 3. No running with sharp objects.

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Rather terse. Care to elaborate?

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 08:15 AM (qgHp7)

14 NaCly dog: I just sent you an email.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 22, 2026 08:15 AM (DK5Sh)

15 Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Today is the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Theotokos, pray for us.

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I have prayed Rosaries for the Horde's intentions, both stated and unstated.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at August 22, 2026 08:15 AM (ksbjf)

16 Plexaderm also works wonders on crows feet, fine lines, and wrinkles!

Posted by: Annette Figueroa! at August 22, 2026 08:16 AM (JM9I6)

17 Reading thru the prayer list.
Prayers for each and everyone of those on the list, and those not on but in need

Posted by: vmom deport deport stab deport at August 22, 2026 08:17 AM (PIx6+)

18 The Bond Market seems to be having a tough time."

So there's no other news? Blame Trump.

Feh

Posted by: man at August 22, 2026 08:17 AM (XuXeR)

19 This early i n the morning spinich doesn't sit well on my stomich....
Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 08:11 AM (qgHp7)

Well, Early in the morning
I'm giving you my warning
Don't you whip up
a spinach smoothie.

Now go, cat, go!

Posted by: Roll Over, Beethoven at August 22, 2026 08:18 AM (wVcYX)

20 For instance, can I run while sharply objecting to the rules?

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 08:18 AM (qgHp7)

21 For all those attempting to derail the Prayer Thread already, please refrain for a while. Politics isn't going anywhere, and this thread helps focus the Horde on what's really important: a good relationship with the Triune God.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at August 22, 2026 08:19 AM (ksbjf)

22 I do the pour over coffee instead of the automatic drip coffee maker now. I feel like the coffee is much better for some reason.

I think it's because the automatic drip coffee maker doesn't heat up the water high enough.

Posted by: dantesed at August 22, 2026 08:20 AM (Oy/m2)

23 Good morning again dear horde with thanks to annie, mh, and you morons for praying

{grammie}{TiFW}{Some Rat}

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 08:21 AM (RIvkX)

24 It's an open thread, dipshit.

Posted by: one hour sober at August 22, 2026 08:22 AM (J4Dwc)

25 For all those attempting to derail the Prayer Thread already, please refrain for a while. Politics isn't going anywhere, and this thread helps focus the Horde on what's really important: a good relationship with the Triune God.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at August 22, 2026 08:19 AM (ksbjf)
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As a gentle reminder, and quoting from the post above.

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice. Enjoy our sanctuary.
3) No running with sharp objects.
4) Have a great weekend!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 22, 2026 08:22 AM (ENlBS)

26 {Donna Ampersand}

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 08:23 AM (RIvkX)

27 Good morning again Horde. Thx MisHum.
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 22, 2026 08:23 AM (rp63B)

28 What's the latest news about Pope Bob?

Posted by: one hour sober at August 22, 2026 08:24 AM (J4Dwc)

29 I have prayed Rosaries for the Horde's intentions, both stated and unstated.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop

Did you ever go to confession and talk about targeting people with Michigan licence plates for ticketing?

Posted by: Auspex at August 22, 2026 08:25 AM (Y8DZL)

30 I was going to make a snide crack or two, but after reading the prayer list, I once again realized how many people are truly in need of our prayers, so I will try to add my voice to the prayers ascending from the Horde.

Posted by: Hrothgar at August 22, 2026 08:27 AM (hOUT3)

31 Did you ever go to confession and talk about targeting people with Michigan licence plates for ticketing?
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That would be licentious!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 22, 2026 08:28 AM (1ZMia)

32 I was going to make a snide crack or two, but after reading the prayer list, I once again realized how many people are truly in need of our prayers, so I will try to add my voice to the prayers ascending from the Horde.
Posted by: Hrothgar at August 22, 2026 08:27 AM (hOUT3)
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I'll join you.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 22, 2026 08:28 AM (1ZMia)

33 Fifth ~~Horseman~~ Horseperson of the Apacolypse.

https://tinyurl.com/ydj7emxw

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 08:29 AM (ndZc7)

34 That's not funny!

https://tinyurl.com/n78vkwz7

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 08:32 AM (ndZc7)

35 Mornin' Horde. 5 nights overnight in the car. I think I have enough to do a hotel night tonight, that will be nice. The Lord is keeping me, though He certainly doesn't promise physical comfort!

Diff Nic, how are you holding up from the radiation? This was about the time it hammered me hardest...

Posted by: Brother Tim sez at August 22, 2026 08:34 AM (V4As3)

36 Colorado gray wolf update:

CPW releases results of investigation into January death of a wolf in NW Colorado.

https://tinyurl.com/w5xtwz6y

CPW said that after a joint investigation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service determined that the wolf died from an accidental gunshot wound from a licensed hunter who mistook it for a coyote on Jan. 16.

I would say the gunshot wound was intentional, not accidental. He aimed, shot, and hit what he was shooting at. He was cited but not charged with a criminal offense.

I can't say what was in the hunter's mind, but knowing the sentiments of the residents of that part of the state it is not out of the question the guy recognized what he was shooting at and pleaded the "I thought it was a coyote!" defense. I can't say I blame him.

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 08:35 AM (qgHp7)

37 Good morning, people of prayer and coffee.

Or consumers of any type of caffeinated beverage.

Posted by: Count de Monet at August 22, 2026 08:35 AM (wVcYX)

38 I'm getting some hate from some people, so I'm out of here for a bit. They're not making the point that they think they're making.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at August 22, 2026 08:37 AM (ksbjf)

39 Well, bye

Posted by: one hour sober at August 22, 2026 08:39 AM (J4Dwc)

40 There's not much difference between a grey wolf and a coyote, is there?

Posted by: dantesed at August 22, 2026 08:39 AM (Oy/m2)

41
So I guess we're being let off with a warning this time.

Posted by: Auspex at August 22, 2026 08:40 AM (Y8DZL)

42 Good Saturday morning, horde, from Perry County OH, where flood damage is extensive.

Not for me, thank God, as I live on a hill. Lots of destruction around us.

Prayers said for all on the list, and the rest of you, as well.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 22, 2026 08:42 AM (h7ZuX)

43 It's easier yo mistake a coyote for a dog than a wolf in many areas, but I can still see it in the right context.

Posted by: Brother Tim sez at August 22, 2026 08:42 AM (N/IBn)

44 I imagine Muldoon is right, given that ranchers and wolves compete. Front range residents might not understand.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 22, 2026 08:43 AM (CSa7p)

45 No good day ever started with a spinach smoothie?!

Why do you hate Piper?!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 22, 2026 08:48 AM (j9xS/)

46 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever. Amen.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 08:50 AM (ZOv7s)

47 There's not much difference between a grey wolf and a coyote, is there?
Posted by: dantesed

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Some similarities, but here are the notable differences:

https://tinyurl.com/wolf-vs-coyote

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 08:50 AM (qgHp7)

48 Good Saturday morning, horde, from Perry County OH, where flood damage is extensive.

Not for me, thank God, as I live on a hill. Lots of destruction around us.

Prayers said for all on the list, and the rest of you, as well.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

Where in Perry County? My late husband was from New Lex.

Posted by: Tuna at August 22, 2026 08:51 AM (lJ0H4)

49 A guy in Otsego county NY about 100miles nw of me shot what he thought was a coyote in 2021. It was about 90lbs and NYS Dec tested it and it was a wolf. Transients late here but no known breeding population. Coyotes are a dime a dozen

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 22, 2026 08:52 AM (rp63B)

50 New Lex for me, Tuna.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 22, 2026 08:52 AM (h7ZuX)

51 No good day ever started with a spinach smoothie?!

Why do you hate Piper?!
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
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Miss Piepuh - she dead.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 22, 2026 08:54 AM (XvL8K)

52 It's been a rough week at Chateau Lloyd. Mrs. Lloyd's surgery is healing ahead of schedule and the surgeon was amazed at her progress. She is still in pain and has limited mobility, but each day she is gaining more freedom of movement.

However, the news about the type of cancer and the likely need for chemo devastated her. In part, this was because of unrealistic expectations set by the medical staff, who went from "no need to take the whole breast, caught it early, no chemo" to "yeah, both need to come off, and some lymph nodes and chemo as well."

Since I have zero confidence in medical predictions (and most predictions in general) I just rolled with it and shrugged it off. I did predict she would recover faster than expected (she always does) so that "win" made me happy.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 08:55 AM (ZOv7s)

53 New Lex for me, Tuna.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

It's a small, small world.

Posted by: Tuna at August 22, 2026 08:55 AM (lJ0H4)

54 I really can't stand a smoothie of any kind. They're just so thick and gag-inducing.

Black coffee is the way. Pure and clean!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 22, 2026 08:57 AM (h7ZuX)

55 It's a small, small world.
Posted by: Tuna at August 22, 2026 08:55 AM (lJ0H4)

Indeed! I am not from here, though I grew up not far away, and have lived in other places for years on end.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 22, 2026 08:59 AM (h7ZuX)

56 Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 08:55 AM (ZOv7s)
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A prayer for her speedy and complete recovery.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 08:59 AM (RIvkX)

57
2nd cuppa Waffle House coffee. Sadly, no brawling or fighting.

On my way to visit Mom in Diana, Texas.

Posted by: BifBewalski at August 22, 2026 08:59 AM (123L+)

58 How will the Trump Ballroom affect the midterms? Will Independents be willing to swallow that?

Posted by: Paul at August 22, 2026 09:00 AM (GIuL5)

59 It's a small, small world.
Posted by: Tuna

But I wouldn't want to paint it all.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 22, 2026 09:01 AM (0U5gm)

60 The Clancy fan club is getting increasingly bat shit nuts. None of them are paying the slightest bit of attention to the fact that three children are dead. Now they are alleging that the husband wasn't at the store or was someone else. Even crazed Candace is backing away from them.
Pray for their souls

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 22, 2026 09:01 AM (rp63B)

61 It's a small, small world.
Posted by: Tuna

But I wouldn't want to paint it all.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 22, 2026 09:01 AM (0U5gm)

Buy it a Coke and teach it
to song in perfect harmony instead?

Posted by: Count de Monet at August 22, 2026 09:03 AM (wVcYX)

62
Prayers for Mrs. Lloyd.

Between trolls swallowing and holy outrage it's quite a thread!

Posted by: Auspex at August 22, 2026 09:03 AM (Y8DZL)

63 Now a fresh Brussels Sprout Smoothie is the way to really start your day!

Posted by: Hrothgar at August 22, 2026 09:03 AM (hOUT3)

64 How will the Trump Ballroom affect the midterms? Will Independents be willing to swallow that?
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What a strange, twisted view of reality.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 09:03 AM (RIvkX)

65 I had to look up where Diana, TX was.

Posted by: Cow Demon at August 22, 2026 09:04 AM (jPziU)

66 The larger lesson is that we often work against ourselves by setting up expectations that can't be met, or worrying about things that may never happen.

That's important in every aspect of life, including politics. So many black pills, so many doomers, and no amount of being wrong stops people from buying into their gloom.

There is another path, one of hope. One of trusting in God and opening yourself up to little blessings, which should be celebrated. As yourself: do you spend more time complaining about things that never happen than expressing joy at the good things that have? It's easy to fall into the trap, especially if you are Gen X and sarcasm and snark is your language.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:04 AM (ZOv7s)

67 58: the previous ten Presidents wanted one. STFU.

Posted by: Cow Demon at August 22, 2026 09:05 AM (jPziU)

68 >>2nd cuppa Waffle House coffee. Sadly, no brawling or fighting.

We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations. In planning for future visits, please know that brawling window at all Waffle House locations is from midnight to 4 a.m. local time. Enjoy your visit with mom.

Posted by: Waffle House Customer Care Team at August 22, 2026 09:05 AM (J4Dwc)

69 Buy it a Coke and teach it
to song in perfect harmony instead?
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 22, 2026 09:03 AM (wVcYX)
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The Yard Sign Calvinism is strong in my neighborhood ("By these signs you are saved"). There's a house with "Imagine all the people living peace" next to "Free Palestine."

And I'm sure they see no contradiction.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:05 AM (ZOv7s)

70 I'm beginning to think it’s not only white women who are the problem.

Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Jasmine Crockett says her party needs to have a "reckoning" after her primary loss to Talarico.
"The racism was very clear."
Have fun with her after November, Democrat Party.

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Popcorn futures skyrocket!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (ndZc7)

71 Mixed feelings when your child leaves for college, and you realize they aren't going to be at home every day ever again.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (0U5gm)

72
differences:
https://tinyurl.com/wolf-vs-coyote
Posted by: muldoon

Looks like the wolf has more forehead, aside from being huge.

Posted by: BifBewalski at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (123L+)

73 There's a house with "Imagine all the people living peace" next to "Free Palestine."

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That's going to take some imagination!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:07 AM (ndZc7)

74 68 >>2nd cuppa Waffle House coffee. Sadly, no brawling or fighting.

We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations. In planning for future visits, please know that brawling window at all Waffle House locations is from midnight to 4 a.m. local time. Enjoy your visit with mom.
Posted by: Waffle House Customer Care Team at August 22, 2026 09:05 AM (J4Dwc)

…and we better not catch you sharing.

Posted by: Waffle House at August 22, 2026 09:07 AM (jPziU)

75 Mixed feelings when your child leaves for college, and you realize they aren't going to be at home every day ever again.
Posted by: Thomas Paine

Granddaughter is starting her senior year in high school and looking at colleges now. Sigh. They grow up so fast.

Posted by: Tuna at August 22, 2026 09:08 AM (lJ0H4)

76 How will the Trump Ballroom affect the midterms? Will Independents be willing to swallow that?

As a student of politics for the past 50 years, I'm going way out on a limb and say it will have no impact at all. None.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at August 22, 2026 09:09 AM (R86kT)

77
Alright. Back on the road, should arrive around 0900.

A short quick prayer for safe driving would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: BifBewalski at August 22, 2026 09:09 AM (123L+)

78 Mixed feelings when your child leaves for college, and you realize they aren't going to be at home every day ever again.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (0U5gm)
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Mrs. F. didn't let me cry until we were 5 miles down the road back home.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 09:11 AM (RIvkX)

79 The Clancy fan club is getting increasingly bat shit nuts. None of them are paying the slightest bit of attention to the fact that three children are dead.
Posted by: Smell the Glove

**********

Ironic that the psychologist for the defense essentially said she had indications of postpartum psychosis when seen for a prenatal check-up. Some kind of early-onset postpartum condition? /s

If she couldn't appreciate the "wrongfulness" of killing her own three kids and then failing at killing herself, she should not be out on the streets.

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 09:12 AM (qgHp7)

80 Good morning Horde, prayers for all of you and your loved ones.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 22, 2026 09:12 AM (ibDUx)

81 Speaking of imagination . . .

Western Lensman
@WesternLensman
Mark Cuban:

Taxes in California are insane. The billionaire tax is ridiculous. You're driving out companies. You're cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Mark Cuban, minutes later in same interview:

Vote for Talarico. Do what's best for Texas and your wallet. What have Republicans ever done for you.

This can officially put to bed any misguided ideas that Mark had some kind of political epiphany after his dust up with Ro Khanna.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:12 AM (ndZc7)

82 Morning again, caffeinators,

I'm shaved and cleaned up enough to be presentable in public. Off to my meeting in a few minutes, then, if I feel like it, a dash out to the pipe shop on the other side of the river. It's going to hit 97 today, and that's before heat index, so I intend to be back home well before noon.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 22, 2026 09:12 AM (wzUl9)

83 So, a coyote is much smaller than a grey wolf. I didn't know that.

Posted by: dantesed at August 22, 2026 09:13 AM (Oy/m2)

84 @74/Waffle House: "…and we better not catch you sharing."

That's a thing?

Not according to the House Rules:
https://tinyurl.com/4bvw8553

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at August 22, 2026 09:13 AM (O7YUW)

85 The Bond Market seems to be having a tough time.
Posted by: Boss Moss at August 22, 2026

***
But what of the Bourne Market, the Solo Market, and the Drake Market?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 22, 2026 09:14 AM (wzUl9)

86 Mixed feelings when your child leaves for college, and you realize they aren't going to be at home every day ever again.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (0U5gm)
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Only one of our three has managed to leave the nest, so Mrs. Lloyd and I will be popping champagne corks when the next one departs.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:15 AM (ZOv7s)

87 Popcorn futures skyrocket!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (ndZc7)
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But the fake polls have Texas as a swing state!

*lights hair on fire*

Posted by: Typical Doomer at August 22, 2026 09:17 AM (ZOv7s)

88 Mark Cuban is the Jim Kramer of Ross Perots.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 09:18 AM (RIvkX)

89 Popcorn futures skyrocket!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (ndZc7)
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But the fake polls have Texas as a swing state!

*lights hair on fire*
Posted by: Typical Doomer at August 22, 2026 09:17 AM (ZOv7s)

Methinks they is trynna sell popcorn futures to all sides.

Posted by: Count de Monet at August 22, 2026 09:19 AM (wVcYX)

90 Come to think of it: There's a Farmer's Market on Saturday morning near the church where I'm going. Parking may be tougher than I expect. (It usually is.) I'd better head out a little early.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 22, 2026 09:19 AM (wzUl9)

91 It's a small, small world.
Posted by: Tuna

But I wouldn't want to paint it all.
Posted by: Thomas Paine

***********

We've got it covered!

https://tinyurl.com/mwwknukb

Posted by: Sherwin Williams at August 22, 2026 09:19 AM (qgHp7)

92 Mixed feelings when your child leaves for college, and you realize they aren't going to be at home every day ever again.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 22, 2026 09:06 AM (0U5gm)

We had a delayed reaction but now they’ve been out of the house for a few years and it feels…. Empty

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 22, 2026 09:19 AM (M+uMR)

93 There's a house with "Imagine all the people living peace" next to "Free Palestine."

And I'm sure they see no contradiction.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:05 AM (ZOv7s)

LOL

Also, prayers continue for Mrs. Lloyd.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 22, 2026 09:20 AM (h7ZuX)

94 And another encouraging sign at a local church:
"Exercise daily. Walk with God."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 22, 2026 09:21 AM (+hwtP)

95 I wouldn't know about kids leaving home, as I've never sired any or raised any. Certainly a home feels empty when a pet has passed on, but that's not the same thing; your child has left home, but is proceeding along the path of life and will come back to visit.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 22, 2026 09:21 AM (wzUl9)

96 The entire state of Texas is a living testimony to what Republicans with a conservative, traditional God-Fearing philosophy, and the courage to protect liberty can do.

Look at the tremendous growth. Look at the strides they have made in the interest of individual liberty, less reliance on government and capitalist ideals.

Now look at what follows that success in people like Talarico. They not only want to steal from the people who accomplished all of that, they want to tell you it’s really all bad, and if they steal more from the productive people you will get utopia. It’s about dividing people to tear things down.

Cow pies. And that is all easily proven false.

People must overcome the emotional pleas and look around them at the truth.

Democrats showed you what they are all about last time they were in power. They are telling you what they are going to do. Their only argument with each other is how much they should hide it and the pace of destruction.

Don’t fall for it.

Posted by: Vengeance at August 22, 2026 09:22 AM (VnVVA)

97 Mark Cuban:

Taxes in California are insane. The billionaire tax is ridiculous. You're driving out companies. You're cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Mark Cuban, minutes later in same interview:

Vote for Talarico. Do what's best for Texas and your wallet. What have Republicans ever done for you.

This can officially put to bed any misguided ideas that Mark had some kind of political epiphany after his dust up with Ro Khanna.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:12 AM (ndZc7)

Cuban is insulated from stupid decisions like voting for James “God is not Christian” Talarico.

Brace yourself: apparently we are a true Christian nation only when we have socialized medicine, forgive student loans, and otherwise make America socialist.

Posted by: Cow Demon at August 22, 2026 09:22 AM (jPziU)

98 We went to Yosemite once with a Texan (cousin of friend). He saw a coyote and remarked how healthy and big it looked. Not everything is bigger in Texas.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at August 22, 2026 09:23 AM (36x1j)

99 I don't think I ever formally asked to be mentioned here, but thanks to the various horde members who've sent positive thoughts my way over the past few months.

I had two through-the-pee-hole surgeries for bladder cancer ("transurethral resection" they call it in Fancy Doctor Talk), and one follow-up through-the-pee-hole scoping and biopsy to check for recurrence, all under general anesthesia. Also a through-the-pee-hole removal of a large stone, also under general.

The follow-up showed NO recurrence, either visually or under microscopic examination -- good enough that the next scoping will be done in the urologist's office under local. I'm happy... four general anesthesias since the beginng of the year is four too many. My poor pee hole is also happy about that. I'll be getting scoped a couple of times a year for the rest of my life.

I'm still doing intermittent self-cathing to make sure I get all the pee out. Supposedly that will improve, and the intermittent cathing is definitely better than having a Foley in there constantly.

If it doesn't get better, I'll be looking at a prostate procedure at some point.

I start immunotherapy next week, again as a precautionary measure.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (IG3/x)

100 Brandon Gill: Deep Loathing for America, Hatred for Trump Unifying the Democrat Party

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Is that two things or just one?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (ndZc7)

101 So, a coyote is much smaller than a grey wolf. I didn't know that.
Posted by: dantesed

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Considerably so. About twice the size. Wolves can be about six feet long including the tail, +/- 30" tall at the shoulders. To me wolves faces look more dog-like, while coyotes look fox-like. Also all the coyotes I've ever seen act furtive and 'skulky'.

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (qgHp7)

102 May GOD bless all of us. We would appreciate prayers for Mrs. E as she is having a double mastectomy this coming Tuesday. The cancer is classified stage zero, or very early. Doctors are confident and so are we.

Posted by: Eromero at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (LHPAg)

103 Empty nesters take heart, you may get them back soon enough, because about one-third of young adults age 18-34 are presently living with their parent(s).

Posted by: Realtor.com at August 22, 2026 09:26 AM (J4Dwc)

104 Cuban took over a company built it into Broadcast.Com and sold it to Yahoo for $5b. Yahoo discontinued it a couple years later. A lot of experts called it one of the worst deals ever for Yahoo. Cuban admitted he was lucky. Smart but no Musk or Jobs

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 22, 2026 09:27 AM (rp63B)

105 We had a delayed reaction but now they’ve been out of the house for a few years and it feels…. Empty
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 22, 2026 09:19 AM (M+uMR)
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Our house is the perfect size for two adults and three kids. Four adults and two kids leave it feeling cramped. For a long time this place was a nightmare, with tubs lining the hallways, the family room turned into a warehouse, kitchen countered covered in stuff. It has been a long slog to restore some sort of order to the place. Yesterday I finally removed the last tub from the floor of the family room, with everything either moved elsewhere, sitting on the hearth (the next target) or placed in a dresser and two wardrobes recently brought up from my father's basement.

Yesterday I shampoo'd half the carpet and today I will shift everything and do the other half. The goal is to have the place fully functional in time for Sunday night when I will start showing the grandkids the complete series of Battlestar Galactica 1978. We'll be doing it on Sunday night, just as it originally aired.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:27 AM (ZOv7s)

106 the automatic drip coffee maker doesn't heat up the water high enough.
Posted by: dantesed

Run the water thru without grounds 1 time first.

Posted by: DaveA at August 22, 2026 09:27 AM (FhXTo)

107 @99 great to hear Rodrigo. Good luck and God bless with the next step

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 22, 2026 09:28 AM (rp63B)

108 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever. Amen.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 08:50 AM (ZOv7s)
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Amen.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 22, 2026 09:28 AM (YlYJ8)

109 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!

Heaps of blessings for all of God's children this day.

And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 22, 2026 09:28 AM (D/6p1)

110 May GOD bless all of us. We would appreciate prayers for Mrs. E as she is having a double mastectomy this coming Tuesday. The cancer is classified stage zero, or very early. Doctors are confident and so are we.
Posted by: Eromero at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (LHPAg)
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God bless you!. That was us two weeks ago.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:29 AM (ZOv7s)

111 * raises hand meekly *

I have a job interview scheduled for Tuesday. If you can spare a thought around 10:00 central, I would appreciate it.

Posted by: Oddbob at August 22, 2026 09:29 AM (vTZFs)

112 I start immunotherapy next week, again as a precautionary measure.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (IG3/x)
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b"h for good health

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 09:30 AM (RIvkX)

113 Good morning good people. Prayers for all Hordian intentions both requested and those known but to God.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 22, 2026 09:30 AM (he2p7)

114 Cuban took over a company built it into Broadcast.Com and sold it to Yahoo for $5b. Yahoo discontinued it a couple years later. A lot of experts called it one of the worst deals ever for Yahoo. Cuban admitted he was lucky. Smart but no Musk or Jobs
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 22, 2026 09:27 AM (rp63B)
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Americans in particular seem to equate wealth with virtue, probably due to the Protestant Work Ethic and residual Puritan culture that was once pervasive. "Poor people just need to work harder" kind of thing.

It's weird how guys who basically won the lottery like Cuban or Bill Gates are suddenly treated like oracles whose wisdom transcends the very narrow expertise that made them rich.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:31 AM (ZOv7s)

115 This lady that killed her 3 small children (one a baby 3 months old I believe) is wicked. These horrible people making excuses for her are wicked. I’m sorry, there is no excuse… the whole thing is disgusting. Can you imagine the trauma the husband/father is facing? This lady needs to face the death penalty pronto. Society cannot tolerate this…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 22, 2026 09:31 AM (M+uMR)

116 May GOD bless all of us. We would appreciate prayers for Mrs. E as she is having a double mastectomy this coming Tuesday. The cancer is classified stage zero, or very early. Doctors are confident and so are we.
Posted by: Eromero at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (LHPAg)
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{{{E}}}

Prayers up for wife's healing...and for you.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 22, 2026 09:31 AM (YlYJ8)

117 I have a job interview scheduled for Tuesday. If you can spare a thought around 10:00 central, I would appreciate it.
Posted by: Oddbob at August 22, 2026 09:29 AM (vTZFs)
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God has plenty of blessings to spare.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:32 AM (ZOv7s)

118 May GOD bless all of us. We would appreciate prayers for Mrs. E as she is having a double mastectomy this coming Tuesday. The cancer is classified stage zero, or very early. Doctors are confident and so are we.
Posted by: Eromero at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (LHPAg)
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A prayer for her complete and speedy recovery.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 09:32 AM (RIvkX)

119 My sister in law and her husband live up around Columbus, OH. They (the area) had some pretty serious storms earlier in the week.

Indianapolis also had some significant flooding issues.

Been a stormy, sometimes violently so, August.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 22, 2026 09:33 AM (2Cry5)

120 Apparently he's also a doctor.

White House Fires Back at Rosie O’Donnell: “Nasty Woman” Whose Brain Is “Destroyed by Trump Derangement Syndrome”

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:33 AM (ndZc7)

121 Oddbob, good luck!

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 22, 2026 09:36 AM (aJQbY)

122 > The cancer is classified stage zero, or very early. Doctors are confident and so are we.
Posted by: Eromero at August 22, 2026 09:25 AM (LHPAg)

We are so fortunate to be living in a time when cancer can often (not always, alas, but often) be caught early enough that there's a fighting chance of licking it.

When I was a child, if you got cancer of any kind, you died and that was it.

You and Mrs. E have got this. Looking forward to good news from you.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 22, 2026 09:37 AM (IG3/x)

123 I will start showing the grandkids the complete series of Battlestar Galactica 1978. We'll be doing it on Sunday night, just as it originally aired.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:27 AM (ZOv7s)

Sounds fun! Even though we’re empty nest now I wouldn’t be shocked if one of ours comes tumbling back in a few years; will have to wait and see. The rest are definitely out for good… life is unpredictable

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 22, 2026 09:37 AM (M+uMR)

124 Mark Cuban is waaay more lucky than he is smart.

Have you ever listened to him talk?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 22, 2026 09:38 AM (RIvkX)

125 Prayers for all of you facing health challenges. God is good

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 22, 2026 09:38 AM (M+uMR)

126 Happy weekend! In the continuing saga of "getting old sucks," there's a chance that my occasional dizzy spells are the result of Ménière's disease, but apparently the only way to know for sure is an autopsy. No thanks; not just yet. They're also ordering an MRI just to make sure "it's not a toomah" or something. I'm not too worried, and the spells are generally not that bad and resolve on their own within an hour or two.

I'm also getting my heart checked out again. I have this mixed bag of intermittent symptoms that either don't show up on an EKG or don't merit a trip to the ER, but are concerning nonetheless. Where's Dr. McCoy with his medical tricorder when you need it?

Posted by: PabloD at August 22, 2026 09:39 AM (zDDmD)

127 Angel Reese tries to Sophie Cunningham.

https://tinyurl.com/566v7zrb

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:39 AM (ndZc7)

128 Good morning, Legendary Commenters of the AOSHQ. Prayers for y'all and your loved ones.

I'd appreciate Horde prayers for my cousin and her husband. He's in the ICU.

Posted by: screaming in digital at August 22, 2026 09:39 AM (PcoR0)

129 I will start showing the grandkids the complete series of Battlestar Galactica 1978. We'll be doing it on Sunday night, just as it originally aired.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:27 AM (ZOv7s)
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I was nine years old when it aired, and I was hooked.

Might have to show the granddaughters...

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 22, 2026 09:39 AM (YlYJ8)

130 Ann Richards thought she was talking about George HW Bush but she could’ve been talking about Mark Cuban. Poor Mark…. He was born on third base and thought he hit a triple…

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at August 22, 2026 09:40 AM (M+uMR)

131 Rodrigo Borgia, prayers for you and your pee hole.

I'm serious - just hearing about those procedures gives me the willies.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 22, 2026 09:40 AM (he2p7)

132 Good luck OddBob.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 22, 2026 09:41 AM (he2p7)

133 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at August 22, 2026 09:42 AM (fdN7I)

134 I'm pretty sure grey wolves don't shop at Acme.

Posted by: Buck Ofama at August 22, 2026 09:42 AM (VbwMS)

135 > They're also ordering an MRI just to make sure "it's not a toomah" or something.

Had one of those a while back myself... Your ENT probably already told you this, but those tumors are apparently quite rare. My doc said he'd only seen one in a decade and a half of practice.

But of course it's gotta be ruled out.

In my case, it was just the normal consequences of a misspent youth involving firearms, power tools, and heavy metal concerts. "Hearing protection? What's that?"

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 22, 2026 09:42 AM (IG3/x)

136 Bill Gates stole features from other software companies like Lotus. His lawyer father convinced him that licensing was where the big money was.

Posted by: Unkaren at August 22, 2026 09:43 AM (bwExE)

137
This can officially put to bed any misguided ideas that Mark had some kind of political epiphany after his dust up with Ro Khanna.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:12 AM (ndZc7)

Cuban is such a stereotypical leftist ass. He sees nothing wrong with oppressing the rest of us; but as soon as it has an effect on him and his money, he blows up with howls of rage.
But if he can get it back to where it’s just us, but he’s given an exception, he’s fine with it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 22, 2026 09:43 AM (o3ajz)

138 These guys are awesome.

https://www.martinarchaeology.com

They are in discussions with CBI about doing a coordinated inn-depth search on the property in question. These things take time...

Posted by: muldoon at August 22, 2026 09:44 AM (qgHp7)

139 My sister in law and her husband live up around Columbus, OH. They (the area) had some pretty serious storms earlier in the week.

Posted by: Martini Farmer

I70 out by Buckeye Lake was closed for a time due to flooding. It has been flood prone ever since it opened up in the early 60's. Some civil engineer should hang his head.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 22, 2026 09:45 AM (he2p7)

140 > I'm serious - just hearing about those procedures gives me the willies.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 22, 2026 09:40 AM (he2p7)

May you never experience it first hand, my friend.

It's freakin' AMAZING how long the various probes, catheters, and other instruments are. Looking at one you'd think the damned thing might wind up coming out your nostrils or something.

It doesn't seem to hurt as much as it once did, or maybe I'm just getting used to it. I'm not sure if your urethra can develop calluses. Heh.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 22, 2026 09:45 AM (IG3/x)

141 Enough right wing extremism!

Maoist Faction of DSA Rejects AOC as Potential 2028 Candidate for Being Too Moderate

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:45 AM (ndZc7)

142 I loved the original BSG - I too was about 9 when it aired - but I've seen bits of it as an adult and it can be cringe-inducing. You really notice how they recycled footage because the show was so damned expensive to make. BSG 2.0 had flaws, but overall I think they did a good job with the underlying idea.

Posted by: PabloD at August 22, 2026 09:45 AM (zDDmD)

143 I was nine years old when it aired, and I was hooked.

Might have to show the granddaughters...
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 22, 2026 09:39 AM (YlYJ

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The grandkids are the same age I was when it originally aired, so the timing is perfect. Honestly, it gets a bum rap. I've watched the complete series several times since buying it and there are some really good episodes. The character arcs are excellent, and the writers managed to turn the problem of cast turnover into a virtue because no one had script immunity.

Established names got killed and guest stars ended up sticking around. Too bad network politics killed it. The "reimagination" was hot garbage.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:46 AM (ZOv7s)

144 Good morning, friends. Prayers said for all who asked, and those who haven’t.

Posted by: Piper at August 22, 2026 09:46 AM (ZdaMQ)

145 Empty nesters take heart, you may get them back soon enough, because about one-third of young adults age 18-34 are presently living with their parent(s).

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This is one of those dumb statistics that can be true but also misleading. 18-22 year olds could be going to college but live at home while doing so. Hell 18 is still high school, of course they’re living at home. And even after college a year or two at hime was fairly common back in the olden days.

This really should start at 25 not 18 to show “adults” living with their parents.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at August 22, 2026 09:46 AM (ebQ8P)

146
Stewarding at today's show. Much calmer than yesterday's fiasco.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 22, 2026 09:46 AM (FSyrt)

147 I was 14-15 when the original Battlestar Galactica was on . Maren Jensen was a major attraction

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 22, 2026 09:48 AM (rp63B)

148 Texas Court Cuts Alex Jones’ $50M Damages Award to $1.5M in Sandy Hook Case

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He went Candy Oh! before it was cool.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Oh yeah? Well, You're Another One! at August 22, 2026 09:49 AM (ndZc7)

149 After a CT scan, I was told that I had heart damage from a heart attack. So, I was told to get a PET-CT heart stress test. I go back for the results and the cardiologist breezes in and was about to send me on my way in three minutes. I said, “What about the heart attack?” He told me there was a shadow on the CT scan that looked suspicious.

Posted by: Unkaren at August 22, 2026 09:50 AM (bwExE)

150 This really should start at 25 not 18 to show “adults” living with their parents.

Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at August 22, 2026 09:46 AM (ebQ8P)
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Multi-generational homes has been the default setting for all of human history. For a couple of decades explosive and unprecedented prosperity allowed young people to marry, buy a home and basically move about the continent with ease.

We are now returning to normal. It used to be expected that one kid (usually the youngest) stayed at home and eventually inherited the house. If our youngest moves out, the grandkids will get their own room as will my daughter, and that will make things easier for a while.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 22, 2026 09:51 AM (ZOv7s)

151 I want to mention I stopped by the Turning Point USA booth at the fair yesterday. It is run primarily by the young women of our local high school. These gals were polished, sharp, cute as all get out and very well read. The type of teenagers that can look adults in the eye when they are speaking to them. I had no idea TPUSA had HS chapters but one of the gals said they are the fastest growing group organization of this type in the US. Lovely folks!

Prayers for them and their work.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 22, 2026 09:51 AM (he2p7)

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