The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate. Praying is also welcome and appreciated.
2) Be kind. Be nice. Or at least don't get caught.
3) No! After the TXMoMe there is definitely no running with sharp objects.
4) May your weekend be great and your upcoming week a breeze.

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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:
9/18 – Random Dave posted an update to his job progress. He is still looking for FT work, but has accepted a substitute teacher position (more flexibility for interviews, some income to slow the bleeding). He asks for prayers that the interview results he is waiting on will get back to him soon, especially if one is the “right job”. If any are “not the right job”, they would fall away soon and get back to him, and that if all of them are “not the right job”, the ‘right job” would show itself aggressively, so he doesn’t miss it! He also thanks the Horde and the folks at church for their prayers and support.
8/14 Update – Random Dave needs continued prayers for his job situation, that God would guide him to the right one soon, and also for prayers for M’s grandmother, who fell the other day and tore a ligament.
10/17 Update – Random Dave is very frustrated with his job hunt. He is not giving up, but asking God to please, PLEASE shine a spotlight on where he needs to be applying.
10/22 Update – M’s grandmother is healing well. She is mostly mobile now (on crutches), and occasionally has bouts of bad pain. They praise God for the healing and humbly request additional healing. Random Dave reports no real change on his job situation. He continues to pray for God to make the path known as he applies, and periodically deal with “good” interviews that end up going nowhere.
9/18 – Brother Tim posted that he has been overnight in his car more than indoors. He is convinced that his retirement/resignation was a severe error, a result of fatigue and depression. He asks for prayers.
10/17 – Bother Tim posted that he has been in the hospital for 3 weeks.
10/8 – D asks for blessings on the Texas MoMe participants, as they travel and as they enjoy the event – and especially blessings on the organizers.
10/20 Update – Prayers of thanksgiving that (it sounds like) everyone made it safely home again, and had a great time at the meetup.
10/10 – Just Some Guy asked for prayers for his former work colleague, who had a heart attack and stroke.
10/10 – Mile, okravangelist, requested prayers for Mama Publius, for grace and fortitude, and that she passes in her sleep. Mama Publius is in home hospice care.
10/14 – NR Pax requested prayers for a friend, whose husband died on 10/10 after a long illness.
10/17 – Pooky’s Girl posted that she is in the hospital, because Wee Pooky is threatening to come early at 30 weeks.
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.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 08:00 AM

Comments

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1 Morning Horde
Mama Publius passed this week. Prayers for Publius and Miley.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 24, 2026 07:54 AM (2NHgQ)

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3) No! After the TXMoMe there is definitely no running with sharp objects.

Had a great time meeting people there. When I talked to Her Majesty, I said that everyone looked just the same as people at dog shows.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 07:55 AM (eRlcH)

3 st

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at October 24, 2026 07:58 AM (l26NL)

4 The picture resonates since I have to wait 30-45 minutes after taking medication for my first cup of coffee. If my doc had her way it would be my only cup of coffee/day. I told her it had to be at least 2 or someone might end up slapped vigorously due belligerence from lack of caffeine in my system.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 24, 2026 07:59 AM (2NHgQ)

5 Hadrian, It was such a pleasure to meet you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 24, 2026 08:00 AM (ua/lL)

6
It was such a pleasure to meet you.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 24, 2026 08:00 AM (ua/lL)

The same, ma'am! It was an honor to meet a living legend.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:01 AM (eRlcH)

7 I typically have only one 10oz cup of coffee a day. Habit, I guess.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 24, 2026 08:01 AM (RORbl)

8 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Caffiend at October 24, 2026 08:01 AM (EdP2u)

9
g'mornin' again, 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 24, 2026 08:01 AM (AMvSw)

10 7 I typically have only one 10oz cup of coffee a day. Habit, I guess.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

36 oz. here and every oz. is medically necessary.

Posted by: Caffiend. at October 24, 2026 08:03 AM (EdP2u)

11 I put ghee in my coffee. I'm a gheezer.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 24, 2026 08:07 AM (ujjRM)

12 Good morning again dear morons with thanks to annie and mh and y'all for praying
{grammie}{TiFW}{Some Rat}

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:08 AM (RIvkX)

13 Also, AK viking had a knee replacement

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:08 AM (RIvkX)

14 Most days I have 1.5 cups of coffee during the day, half a cup of ice coffee from the remainder and a cup of tea with some cookies at night.

I used to drink cups and cups of coffee but that was because I was in a office.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 24, 2026 08:09 AM (mxLVM)

15 Good morning Mis Hum and Horde

Posted by: Skip at October 24, 2026 08:11 AM (Ia/+0)

16
Driving back to Houston on Sunday, I stopped at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Buffalo, TX for 9:00 Mass.

It was a shocking experience. A small, but lovely church. Novus Ordo Mass, but done ad orientem. No altar girls. No insipid music; indeed, no music at all. A Scripture reader not from the William Shatner school of recitation. A very good homily about punctuality (especially at Mass) and how it's an act of respect and charity to others. Plus an appeal to children to be a help to their parents. No handshaking. Nobody adopting the stupid orans position. A short Communion rail with many people kneeling and receiving on the tongue.

Usually, going to a Novus Ordo Mass is like checking off a box, a week-long renewal of anti-Hell insurance. But this was actually a spiritually refreshing experience.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:12 AM (eRlcH)

17 How's that Blue Wave coming?

I'm doing my morning news troll and seeing BigNews reporting that the Rs may now win Senate seats in MI and MN.

Unexepctedly.

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 24, 2026 08:12 AM (dtajH)

18 Oddly maybe, coffee is first thing I get in morning, then breakfast which lile today was a hour afterwards.

Posted by: Skip at October 24, 2026 08:12 AM (Ia/+0)

19 Thx MisHum
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need

Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 24, 2026 08:13 AM (vJPf4)

20 This should be a Holy Sh*t Headline, courtesy of InstaPundit Professor Reynolds.

"Via DataRepublican, we have learned that a group of Democratic governors, retired military and intelligence officers, and former USAID “color revolution” specialists, have for some time been plotting to pull off a color revolution in the United States. Or, to put it more precisely, they have been conspiring to overthrow the constitutionally elected government of the United States, and to replace the Constitution with something completely different."

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 24, 2026 08:15 AM (dtajH)

21 Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:12 AM (eRlcH)
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Imma have to step away awhile to research all this. brb

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:15 AM (RIvkX)

22 Had a great time meeting people there. When I talked to Her Majesty, I said that everyone looked just the same as people at dog shows.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 07:55 AM (eRlcH)

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So they look like their dogs?

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at October 24, 2026 08:16 AM (kOluj)

23 conspiring to overthrow the constitutionally elected government of the United States, and to replace the Constitution with something completely different."

No offense to the good works, but that's not exactly news... nor new.

Posted by: man at October 24, 2026 08:20 AM (pfXMo)

24 So they look like their dogs?"

Mrs claims that my shih tzu and I are a pair. And I'm not Chinese!

Posted by: man at October 24, 2026 08:21 AM (pfXMo)

25 Morning, caffeinators. I'm back from my half-hour workout, cleaned up, and having some eggs on an English muffin w/ cheese. Later Linda and I will visit World Market -- she has coupons -- and then tonight we'll look in on the free outdoor concert nearby with Gretchen Wilson and Amanda Shaw. I'd never consider an outdoor event in this climate normally in October, but we are having a strange "cooler" spell.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 24, 2026 08:24 AM (wzUl9)

26 The Leftie Devil is in the details:

"There’s a lot of data, including videos, recordings, transcripts of Signal chats, etc., but the gist is this: If the Democrats take the House and Senate (and maybe if they don’t), various leftist groups will stage violent protests, intended to press Trump into invoking the Insurrection Act and sending in troops. Once he does, Democratic governors in blue states will denounce his acts as illegal (whether they are or not) and mount resistance on various levels. The goal is to destabilize things enough that they can seize power and replace the Constitution."

IL Gov Pritzker is said to be a ringleader.

It's amazing what you can find in what the NSA collects.

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 24, 2026 08:26 AM (dtajH)

27 Nobody adopting the stupid orans position.

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You probably wouldn't like it when people prostrate themselves on Yom Kippur

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:26 AM (RIvkX)

28 but we are having a strange "cooler" spell."

Indeed. 55F this AM. Mrs grabbed more blankets. Shih is burrowed in deep...

Posted by: man at October 24, 2026 08:26 AM (pfXMo)

29 I've noticed that people do tend to choose dogs who look sort of like them. Since cats are pretty much the same across breeds -- all *about* the same size and conformation, not like a Great Dane vs. a chihuahua vs. a bulldog -- only certain sleek humans resemble their cats. I'd be pleased if somebody told me I looked like Stirling, for instance.

Yes, a Persian is different from a Maine Coon, which is different from an Oriental breed. But they are all pretty much recognizable as cats.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 24, 2026 08:27 AM (wzUl9)

30 "...and replace the Constitution."

With what?

Posted by: I gotta ask at October 24, 2026 08:28 AM (ujjRM)

31 Not just no, but f**k no.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 24, 2026 08:28 AM (CjHsb)

32 I read a post by Pookys Girl that the contractions have stopped. She isat 31 weeks, so every week he stays put is less time in the NICU.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at October 24, 2026 08:29 AM (JNr/z)

33 As Fat Guy once said, we don't know but it will be better

Posted by: Skip at October 24, 2026 08:29 AM (Ia/+0)

34 No offense to the good works, but that's not exactly news... nor new.
Posted by: man at October 24, 2026 08:20 AM (pfXMo)
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I think what is new and different is the abundance of documentary evidence of a very widespread, very organized, and highly placed conspiracy against the Constitution, timed for now.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:29 AM (RIvkX)

35
You probably wouldn't like it when people prostrate themselves on Yom Kippur
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:26 AM (RIvkX)

Not if it's what the congregation should be doing. But the orans position is one for the priest, not the people. When people do it, it makes Mass look like a revival meeting.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:29 AM (eRlcH)

36 Wolfus,

How did the discussion about the move go last night with Linda?

Posted by: Brunnhilde at October 24, 2026 08:30 AM (3AwA+)

37 Michael Moore, couldn't think of his name right off

Posted by: Skip at October 24, 2026 08:31 AM (Ia/+0)

38 "With what?
Posted by: I gotta ask "

They won't like it whatever it is. Nobody will except the people who want to see it all burn.

Posted by: fd at October 24, 2026 08:31 AM (MWfyi)

39 Good morning Hordelings! Prayers up for all of you - whether you asked for it or not!

Posted by: Doof at October 24, 2026 08:31 AM (QMAsf)

40 "...it makes Mass look like a revival meeting."

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Posted by: People who like revival meetings at October 24, 2026 08:32 AM (ujjRM)

41 and replace the Constitution."
With what?

Gladiator movies.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 24, 2026 08:32 AM (F7wxO)

42 I've been missing my dog and inquired about some GSD rescues but nobody ever replies. Maybe I'll just go find a puppy.

Posted by: fd at October 24, 2026 08:33 AM (MWfyi)

43
I've noticed that people do tend to choose dogs who look sort of like them.

Not always. We have Borzoi, tall and thin, whereas Her Majesty is short and (*ahem*) Rubenesque. On the other hand, one of the Toy dog handlers in the area is about 6' 6".

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:33 AM (eRlcH)

44 Ben Had, I’ll be waving hi as I pass your way up to Arlington today. Going with my first grade friend to see Ed Sheeran since we both turn another decade this year. She’s a retired liberal teacher so we never talk politics. But luckily, due to the years of reading JJs links, I’m ready if she says one word.

Posted by: TxAnn at October 24, 2026 08:33 AM (itAg7)

45 Morning, Dash! I liked your entrance here this morning 😁

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at October 24, 2026 08:35 AM (kOluj)

46 So they look like their dogs?
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at October 24, 2026 08:16 AM (kOluj)

They look like their firearms.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 24, 2026 08:35 AM (CjHsb)

47 I think what is new and different is the abundance of documentary evidence of a very widespread, very organized, and highly placed conspiracy against the Constitution, timed for now.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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It would be stupid of them to unleash anything before the election. Would just scare more LIV fence-sitters into our camp.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 24, 2026 08:35 AM (JzUSu)

48 Hadrian. I agree the orans looks ridiculous, like a revival meeting in church. Mr nec and I have also given up the hand holding deal and I foresee a time when the 3 minutes of peace greetings will go away if Fr. has his way. Fr. also wants an altar rail, a partial unlike what I knew in grade school which was the full deal. Vatican II, spit. We do a bit of Latin for weekly Mass and it's lovely.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 24, 2026 08:35 AM (2NHgQ)

49
With what?

At best, one of those phony-baloney constitutions the Soviet Union had. At worst, Year Zero.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:35 AM (eRlcH)

50 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 though 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.

Archangel Raphael, pray for us.

****

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

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 08:36 AM (ksbjf)

51 I like the word "voluptuous."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 24, 2026 08:38 AM (LOvBA)

52 Morning, Matthew Kant Cipher!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 24, 2026 08:38 AM (CjHsb)

53 Ora pro nobis.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 24, 2026 08:39 AM (LOvBA)

54 If the seditionists are serious, they'll act regardless of the election outcome. Since their plot was exposed they might just be more willing to kick it off sooner rather than later and see how far it goes.

The one thing about it is that it goes off win, lose or draw. If they lose, riots. If they win, riots.

The feds can't just sit idle if that happens... which is what the seditionists are planning on.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 24, 2026 08:39 AM (RORbl)

55 I'm sitting right here.

Posted by: The word "bodacious" at October 24, 2026 08:40 AM (ujjRM)

56 29 I've noticed that people do tend to choose dogs who look sort of like them.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 24, 2026 08:27 AM (wzUl9)

Hm. I have English Bulldogs.

*runs to mirror in apprehension

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 24, 2026 08:40 AM (CjHsb)

57 "Though our feelings come and go, God's love for us does not."

C.S. Lewis

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 24, 2026 08:40 AM (JrHfD)

58
Hm. I have English Bulldogs.

*runs to mirror in apprehension
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 24, 2026 08:40 AM (CjHsb)

Also: Affenpinschers, Brussels Griffons

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:41 AM (eRlcH)

59 Ask your proctologist if Affenpinscher is right for you.

Posted by: Big Pharma at October 24, 2026 08:43 AM (ujjRM)

60 Nobody adopting the stupid orans position.

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You probably wouldn't like it when people prostrate themselves on Yom Kippur
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:26 AM (RIvkX)

Hadrian is merely criticizing a liturgical abuse by laity within the Catholic Church. The orans posture is supposed to be reserved for the priest(s) during Mass. It's a bit "inside baseball" within the Catholic Church; I'm not a fan of the laity assuming the orans posture, myself.

He's not making a criticism of Jewish liturgical practices.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 08:43 AM (ksbjf)

61 I think what is new and different is the abundance of documentary evidence of a very widespread, very organized, and highly placed conspiracy against the Constitution, timed for now.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:29 AM (RIvkX)

The plan depends on massive “blue wave” election results and then a lot of popular riots and civil unrest. Personally I think it’s just a sad fantasy on their part.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 24, 2026 08:45 AM (jTKPp)

62 Coffee and meds. First thing.

Posted by: Eromero at October 24, 2026 08:45 AM (LHPAg)

63 Gladiator movies."

Turkish Prisons?...

Posted by: man at October 24, 2026 08:46 AM (pfXMo)

64 Blutarski shared this week-maybe Thursday or Friday ( I'm sorry. I’m very tired so I can't recall when) that he was having a tumor looked out. He didn't check in - or I missed it- what happened- and I guess it takes time to get results.
Waiting is hard. Please pray for him
And him for healing and for his loved ones.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 24, 2026 08:47 AM (JrHfD)

65 > No offense to the good works, but that's not exactly news... nor new.
Posted by: man at October 24, 2026 08:20 AM (pfXMo)

What's different is that there is an administration that might actually hold them to account.

It would be different if a Bush or a Romney were in the White House, but this is Trump.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at October 24, 2026 08:47 AM (qlLNh)

66 I didn't know it was a thing, I thought people were just being expressive.

The rabbi always prostrates during the high confession and a bunch of congregants would join. When I was a younger man they would volunteer me to go down there to help pick up some of them off the floor.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:48 AM (RIvkX)

67 Wolfus,

How did the discussion about the move go last night with Linda?
Posted by: Brunnhilde at October 24, 2026

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Exhaustingly. She was willing to think about Missouri as a place -- but she wants to live in something like Springfield, which has 500K people in its metro area. That's almost as big and clogged with hominids as this place is. I want something smaller that's *near* all the amenities she and I want and need.

She promised to do some research about Springfield on the areas she's interested in, like museums, universities, and shopping venues. (We already know the city has them.) I fully expect her to give me some excuse this evening when I ask.

Anybody who lives near Springfield: What's it like? Are there outlying small communities within a short drive of busier areas?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 24, 2026 08:49 AM (wzUl9)

68 From last night’s ONT, (after I had gone to bed) people were worrying about what happens when France becomes a caliphate. Basically worrying about France’s force de frappe: it’s nuclear weapons. Lot of worries about plutonium dust and a dirty bomb. If you keep the mass subcritical, the worry is more about heavy metal poisoning. People at Los Alamos would carry subcritical amounts of plutonium in a string bag. But if you bring two half critical amounts of the right isotopes together, you will die a lingering death of internal sunburn. Happened to two different somewhat careless researchers at Los Alamos. Of course the deaths were covered up for years after the war. Not a full explosion because the pieces won’t stick together, but bad enough. We studied the Manhattan Project my freshman year as a physics major.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 24, 2026 08:49 AM (rtIvC)

69 I've been really busy this week, and haven't been able to keep up much with what's going on. But Mr. Dmlw! does nothing else, so I get the whole rundown when I get home for the weekend.

I laughed when I saw this in one of Ace's posts yesterday: Lisa Britton @LisaBritton
Society: Mankeeping is a burden on women! Why don't men have friendships?! Ugh, men.

Mr. Dmlw! greeted me at the door yesterday, then followed me around the house reciting the news of the week while I put stuff away and lavished attention on the dogs and set out food I brought home for dinner, and poured wine, and ate the food, and lavished more attention on the dogs.

And then he took a breather. LOL! So, I'm all caught up.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 24, 2026 08:49 AM (CjHsb)

70 then a lot of popular riots and civil unrest"

Ah yes. Recall the hysterical predictions of upcoming riots, mass arrests, gunfire in the streets of every major US metro area after the ICE actions of this past winter?

Without funds how'd that work out?

Hmmm

Posted by: man at October 24, 2026 08:50 AM (pfXMo)

71 Any plan that depends on JB Pritzker as a highly popular and motivational leader is not a plan I can take very seriously.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 24, 2026 08:50 AM (jTKPp)

72
The plan depends on massive “blue wave” election results and then a lot of popular riots and civil unrest. Personally I think it’s just a sad fantasy on their part.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 24, 2026 08:45 AM (jTKPp)

Popular uprising from people who say they can't even get out of bed due to psychic strain. Half the country not minding if cities in blue states get burned to the ground.

Also, a more diffuse power structure. An uprising in capitals like Paris, London or Berlin is different from one in NYC or LA.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:51 AM (eRlcH)

73 He's not making a criticism of Jewish liturgical practices.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 08:43 AM (ksbjf)
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Of course not I didn't mean to imply that.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:51 AM (RIvkX)

74 I have what may be seen as an odd question and maybe it doesn't have one answer, but I would like to know if one breed of dog is particularly known for its loyalty. It's related to a worship service I am doing. Thx.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 24, 2026 08:51 AM (JrHfD)

75 Anybody who lives near Springfield: What's it like? Are there outlying small communities within a short drive of busier areas?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

I've never thought of Springfield as "busy". Maybe just when I've been there...bucolic is a word that comes to mind.

Posted by: MkY at October 24, 2026 08:51 AM (ik4bQ)

76 Went through Hermann, Missouri once.
Cute place.
All German all the time.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 24, 2026 08:52 AM (ujjRM)

77
I would like to know if one breed of dog is particularly known for its loyalty.

Ours are extremely loyal, so long as there's a constant and copious supply of treats.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 08:53 AM (eRlcH)

78 This Spencer Pratt video has been going viral and it's really, really good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEPL9AgnFSA

"They stand on the shoulders of giants and bitch about the view" is too perfect for today's Democrats. And calling Hasan Piker an "Ankara baby" is gold wordplay.

Much as with Trump in 2020, I think the commies committed a grave error stealing his election.

Posted by: Ian S. at October 24, 2026 08:53 AM (tUj8P)

79 Is there someway people like Neville Roy Singham or whatever his name is , can be defunded from giving money to leftists in the U.S.?Soros, as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 24, 2026 08:54 AM (JrHfD)

80 Turnout. Turnout. Turnout.

"Seasoned pollster and commentator Frank Luntz warned CNN last week that flawed polling practices may be giving Democrats a false sense of security about the upcoming midterms and could crush their hopes of a blue wave.

"He outlined why voter turnout is the most important statistic in an election, then described how the polling industry has failed to ask the right questions to determine those numbers."

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 24, 2026 08:55 AM (dtajH)

81 Prayers said for the listed intentions above and for all the 'rons & 'ettes who light up this world.

https://youtu.be/VHwHgpR7-fc

"Virtue exalts a nation, but sin is a people's disgrace." Proverbs 14:34

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at October 24, 2026 08:56 AM (kOluj)

82 I would like to know if one breed of dog is particularly known for its loyalty.

Chows are very loyal.

it's a double-edged sword, but one I'm very comfy with.

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 24, 2026 08:56 AM (qBivk)

83 The plan depends on massive “blue wave” election results and then a lot of popular riots and civil unrest. Personally I think it’s just a sad fantasy on their part.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 24, 2026 08:45 AM (jTKPp)

This isn't even logical. Massive wins shouldn't provoke protests. Which tells you their plan is massive protests no matter what, just because it's what they do.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 24, 2026 08:57 AM (CjHsb)

84 I think what is new and different is the abundance of documentary evidence of a very widespread, very organized, and highly placed conspiracy against the Constitution, timed for now.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:29 AM (RIvkX)

The plan depends on massive “blue wave” election results and then a lot of popular riots and civil unrest. Personally I think it’s just a sad fantasy on their part.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 24, 2026 08:45 AM (jTKPp)

Here in Ohio, most of the Democrat electioneering is about about "data centers bad!!! ree!!!" and "corruption!!! ree!!!" and "end the war with Iran!!! ree!!!" There is one young black man running for a State Rep seat that is all about "defund the police" but he seems to very much a lone [public] voice among the Democrats here in my region of Ohio.

The Republicans are pretty much piggy-backing on No Taxes on Tips and Social Security, and Democrats are Crazy. I think the ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton's mom left a mark: the Donks don't like it at all.

I knew Acton was a lunatic from her behavior in 2020, I didn't know she was also a fabulist that created a back-story.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 08:57 AM (ksbjf)

85 My dad was so loyal to the German shepherd he had in Vietnam he carried a photo of that dog his whole life.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:57 AM (RIvkX)

86 Thanks for the Sat Morn posts MisHum. It tells me it is the weekend, now that I'm retired.

I'm headed north soon, not sure when.

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at October 24, 2026 08:58 AM (4Qj8V)

87 "He outlined why voter turnout is the most important statistic in an election, then described how the polling industry has failed to ask the right questions to determine those numbers."
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Are you a registered Republican, Democrat or Independent?

Do you plan on voting in the mid-term elections?

Posted by: now was that so difficult? at October 24, 2026 08:59 AM (/66RC)

88 All that I know about Springfield, MO, is that it has the original and largest Bass Pro in the country. Visited it once, huge associated aquarium and wildlife exhibit. Tell her it’s like redneck Disneyland. Well maybe not that.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 24, 2026 08:59 AM (jTKPp)

89 He's not making a criticism of Jewish liturgical practices.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 08:43 AM (ksbjf)
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Of course not I didn't mean to imply that.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:51 AM (RIvkX)

Okay, thanks for the clarification. It seemed that you took Hadrian's comment the wrong way; I was trying to place it in context for you.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 08:59 AM (ksbjf)

90 I have a Shiba Inu. Like Chows and Huskies, they're an ancient breed and closest to wolf DNA.

Shibas have a reputation for being cat-like and aloof, which is wrong. They love their pack mates, humans included.

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 24, 2026 09:00 AM (dtajH)

91 Hey Farmer

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at October 24, 2026 09:00 AM (fOVgY)

92 They will frame election losses as "stolen" thereby legitimizing street violence.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 09:00 AM (RIvkX)

93 Good morning guys! I have not seen this Orans posture thing. I think I'd crack up.

the insurrection - yeah they'll do it either way. BUT post election it's gonna get chilly, plus even lefty losers are busy with holiday stuff.

it won't go well.

meanwhile having fun following Bukele's takeover of Haiti! man I do love that guy.

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 24, 2026 09:01 AM (qBivk)

94 > You say that like it's a bad thing.
Posted by: People who like revival meetings at October 24, 2026 08:32 AM (ujjRM)

Indeed. Probably just my hillbilly genes coming out, but I think every church service should be a revival meeting.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at October 24, 2026 09:02 AM (qlLNh)

95
Of course not I didn't mean to imply that.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 08:51 AM (RIvkX)

I would never criticize the practices of anathemized heretics and hell-bound schismatics. (/s)

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 09:03 AM (eRlcH)

96 You want a loyal dog, look up the Vizsla. The problem is they are far too smart and incredibly athletic,

Posted by: Hrothgar at October 24, 2026 09:05 AM (hOUT3)

97 Wolfus - I have customers in Springfield and travel there a few times a year. It's a sprawling town, but the traffic doesn't strike me as bad. But, to your point, there are much smaller outlying communities all around it. It's generally a very nice area with lots of amenities. Within 2 hours of Branson and Lake of the Ozarks. But in terms of pace and/or crime, it's worlds away from NOLA. You should check it out.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at October 24, 2026 09:05 AM (kOluj)

98 Morning, all!

I need to get up and do things. Morning walk, morning prayers, maybe morning coffee. Then I need to go shopping for Mom's birthday, then job searches...

Posted by: RandomDave at October 24, 2026 09:05 AM (aJQbY)

99 Thanks for the answers about the dogs, folks. I can tell you love your dogs ❤️🙂 and that's a cool story about your dad and the German shepherd, San Franpsycho.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 24, 2026 09:05 AM (JrHfD)

100 Also, they now have a Buccee's!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at October 24, 2026 09:05 AM (kOluj)

101 I would never criticize the practices of anathemized heretics and hell-bound schismatics. (/s)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 09:03 AM (eRlcH)

I would have expected no less!

Posted by: Hrothgar at October 24, 2026 09:06 AM (hOUT3)

102 > Probably just my hillbilly genes coming out

Speaking of, the fam originally came from the Springfield area of the Ozarks. They decamped for Alaska 50 years ago for numerous reasons, not the least of which was that there was starting to be way too many fucking people in the Ozarks.

Lefties whine about "gentrification" in the cities, but they see nothing wrong with them invading formerly rural areas with their fucking condos and their fucking Starbucks and whatnot.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at October 24, 2026 09:06 AM (qlLNh)

103 Anybody who lives near Springfield: What's it like? Are there outlying small communities within a short drive of busier areas?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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I've never thought of Springfield as "busy". Maybe just when I've been there...bucolic is a word that comes to mind.
Posted by: MkY at October 24, 2026

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Supposedly it has some 180K people in the city proper. That's 2-3x what I'm looking for.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 24, 2026 09:07 AM (wzUl9)

104 Mornin' Horde. Still in limbo and wondering what, if anything, my future holds. Not the greatest to be in such a position...

Also, my dislike of phlebotomy is being reinforced.

Episode of The Rifleman on with a very young Michael Landon. The other day Wagon Train with Ronald Reagan.

Wednesday my uncle on mother's side passed. We had the same birthday, but he was in his eighties...a good run. I miss the Minnesota family but as things stand I'm unlikely to ever see them again.

Hope y'all are having a pleasant Saturday so far.

Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at October 24, 2026 09:07 AM (ENA4W)

105
then job searches...
Posted by: RandomDave at October 24, 2026 09:05 AM (aJQbY)

Not that I have any influence Upstairs, but I remembered you specifically in my Rosary intentions this morning. Hope Our Lady is listening.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 09:07 AM (eRlcH)

106 then job searches...
Posted by: RandomDave at October 24, 2026 09:05 AM (aJQbY)

Not that I have any influence Upstairs, but I remembered you specifically in my Rosary intentions this morning. Hope Our Lady is listening.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 24, 2026 09:07 AM (eRlcH)

I've also done the same.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 09:08 AM (ksbjf)

107 Joplin, MO, has 55K people or so. That looks good. There are colleges nearby, a mall too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 24, 2026 09:08 AM (wzUl9)

108 96 You want a loyal dog, look up the Vizsla. The problem is they are far too smart and incredibly athletic,

I promise you, Chows are not that smart, and definitely not athletic

lol I got my first when I lived in the city. my neighbor had a pair in his apartment and I never even knew he had dogs! they are nice and quiet.

walking my PUPPY (adorable btw) around town I had people (shady people) cross the street. that's how I knew I was on to something lol.

they are reesrved. they watch the house. they know their fam and protect their fam. I only had to see that once, with a very calm sweet girl when a "yute" lunged at me. Shocking. She scared the hell out of that guy. Super fast from 0-1000 as far as threat response.

meanwhile, I take them everywhere and make sure they are socialized, and never had a problem. you need a fairly strong persona (but not a strong hand as they are sensitive and hold grudges).

anyway! will never be without at least one.

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 24, 2026 09:08 AM (qBivk)

109 I have what may be seen as an odd question and maybe it doesn't have one answer, but I would like to know if one breed of dog is particularly known for its loyalty. It's related to a worship service I am doing. Thx.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 24, 2026 08:51 AM (JrHfD)

Here’s a link about a famously loyal dog:

https://shorturl.at/RUeeY

Hachikō was an akita, I believe.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 24, 2026 09:09 AM (rtIvC)

110 Good morning, one and all. The friend of mine I requested a prayer for is bringing her dogs over today so she can handle things.

Viewing tomorrow, service on Monday. Her husband had been in hospice care for several months so the end of his suffering is a relief.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 24, 2026 09:09 AM (/k3in)

111 Okay, thanks for the clarification. It seemed that you took Hadrian's comment the wrong way; I was trying to place it in context for you.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 08:59 AM (ksbjf)
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It was I who made the comparison in unusual prayer positioning. No worries.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 24, 2026 09:09 AM (RIvkX)

112 Anathemized Heretics was our garage band name when we were just starting out.

Posted by: The Grateful Dead at October 24, 2026 09:10 AM (ujjRM)

113 "Do you plan on voting in the mid-term elections?"

People say a lot of things and often don't act.

Potential swings in Turnout are hard to "scientifically" predict, so they get ignored until after-the-fact.

The pros missed Trump winning in 2016. I didn't as I thought that White Non-College would turnout for Trump. I boosted their Turnout by 5% and had Trump winning with 300+ EVs.

Mid-terms are trickier, but I sense that the Silent Majority will get off their asses and vote.

Meanwhile, many loyal D voters who'd never vote for an R will stay home. Jews among others.

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 24, 2026 09:10 AM (dtajH)

114 Wolfus - I lived in Springfield back in the 80s (Jr. High / HS time). Back then it was what we called an overgrown cow town with a rail yard. It has expanded outwards quite a bit and swallowed up much of the surrounding countryside, but there are plenty of small towns just down the road. I think there's a lot more to do now. Branson's tourism explosion changed things a lot.

Posted by: PabloD at October 24, 2026 09:10 AM (mXZsC)

115 Correction after reading another website: Joplin seems to have about 84K people. Still good. Eleven colleges nearby, too.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 24, 2026 09:12 AM (wzUl9)

116 Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 24, 2026 09:09 AM (rtIvC)

Thanks. I had read that story. It's heartwarming.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 24, 2026 09:13 AM (JrHfD)

117 "Hachikō was an akita, I believe."

Akitas are similar to Shibas, and share being intensely loyal. They look identical when they're young, but then the Akitas grow to be 5x.

Akitas were for the Samuari, Shibas for farmers.

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 24, 2026 09:14 AM (dtajH)

118 > Joplin, MO, has 55K people or so. That looks good. There are colleges nearby, a mall too.

The terrain around Joplin is more Oklahoma-esque or Kansas-esque than Ozark-esque, however. If you want scenic hills and so on, you want to go southeast of Springfield, not west.

There are still some fairly backwoodsy places in Douglas County and Ozark County, not too far from Springfield.

Avoid Webster, Christian, Taney, and Stone Counties. Webster and Christian are just bedroom communities for Springfield/Greene County nowadays, and Taney and Stone have been eaten by the Branson behemoth.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at October 24, 2026 09:14 AM (qlLNh)

119 This Spencer Pratt video has been going viral and it's really, really good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEPL9AgnFSA

"They stand on the shoulders of giants and bitch about the view" is too perfect for today's Democrats. And calling Hasan Piker an "Ankara baby" is gold wordplay.
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Posted by: Ian S. at October 24, 2026 08:53 AM (tUj8P)

Last while having brunch after Mass with the youngest grandson (the one that's discerning the priesthood), he made a comment "I don't see how you can be Liberal and be Catholic." We've never really talked about politics (he's 16) but we've discussed Church teachings on abortion, homosexuality, and transgenderism. But he's very observant and understands what embracing those teachings entails.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 24, 2026 09:14 AM (ksbjf)

120 Akitas and Shibas are amazing! there are other related breeds in that Aiko category

Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 24, 2026 09:15 AM (qBivk)

121 Hope y'all are having a pleasant Saturday so far.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at October 24, 2026 09:07

So very good to hear from you Brother Tim. Keep on keepin on.

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at October 24, 2026 09:15 AM (4Qj8V)

122 That’s Akita, should be capitalized. The link also has some stories about other loyal dogs towards the end.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 24, 2026 09:15 AM (rtIvC)

123 Loyal? I'll be EXTREMELY loyal.

Posted by: Every dog at the shelter at October 24, 2026 09:15 AM (ujjRM)

124 I understand there's a book-loving tree rat just up I-44 a couple hours from Springfield. There are probably enough Morons in the Show-Me State to cobble together a MoMee.

Posted by: PabloD at October 24, 2026 09:16 AM (mXZsC)

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