As has been periodically mentioned around here recently, various groups have called for an “economic blackout” tomorrow, Friday, February 28th, to protest corporations’ choice to roll back DEI initiatives and otherwise kowtow to if not actively abet the MAGA agenda. … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Blacks Out
Yesterday, the weather here took a turn for the cold, and the news coming out of DC (and most places really) felt extra bleak along with the weather, so I turned to an old favorite to take a break: Mr. … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread’s Got Moxie
I cannot remember the exact circumstances, but my friend and I found this short story collection at a book sale of some sort. It made its way from the Alameda Free Library in California to either Louisiana or Minnesota (depending … Continue reading The 2/16 Day Thread Thinks Like a Dinosaur
The old state capitol building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is also known as the “castle on the river” — or, according to Mark Twain, “the ugliest thing on the Mississippi.” First completed in 1850, the old state capitol saw not … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Visits the Old State Capitol
As we wearily trudge into barely the third week but also the 187th year of this lunacy, I find myself once again thinking of signs of spring and summer — not that anything is necessarily going to be resolved or … Continue reading It’s the Thursday Politics Thread Season
It’s Thursday, and I’m going back to sleep! Here, have an adorable baby penguin to help you through the day. Be well, Avocados! Continue reading It Sure Is the Thursday Politics Thread!
The surprise lily — also known as a magic lily, resurrection lily, and naked lady (ooh la la) — is so named because it springs out of apparently nowhere, blooms exuberantly for a few days, then disappears again. Like strawberries … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Has a Surprise, Lily!
In 1999, French golfer Jean van de Velde was poised to win the British Open at Carnoustie in Scotland, with a three-shot lead going into the final hole at 18, a par four. A double bogey (six) would clinch the … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Will Get Through This
It feels like it’s been awhile since we’ve heard each other’s voices, so, if willing (and no worries if not), read the excellent opening paragraph from The Haunting of Hill House (or whatever you prefer) into https://vocaroo.com and share the … Continue reading Avocado Accent Thread
Gymkata is a film from 1985 starring American gymnast and thespian Kurt Thomas. Thomas plays CIA SIA agent Jonathan Cabot, who must go undercover to Parmistan (yes, Parmistan) to compete in the deadliest game. Luckily, his gymnastics skills come in … Continue reading The Gymkata Night Thread (1/3/25)
John Millington Synge was an Irish playwright who hobnobbed with Yeats, Lady Gregory, etc. His most famous work is The Playboy of the Western World, about a boastful fellow who doesn’t actually manage to kill his dad despite multiple tries … Continue reading The Synge Day Thread (1/3/25)
Welp, 2025 started off even more awful than expected with yesterday’s attack in New Orleans (and I’m sure other incidents less close to home). First, my best wishes to anyone and everyone struggling right now and my hope that this … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Makes a Resolution
Post-holiday haze — sorry! Be safe, and have a good Thursday, Avocados! Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Forgot It’s Thursday
So one time the god Thor went to the land of giants, repeatedly acted like a jackass, and got his comeuppance. First, he and “fun” brother Loki descended on a farmhouse without warning and offered up his goats to eat, … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Goes to Útgarðr
The kākāpō, also known as the “parrot owl” or “owl-faced parrot,” looks like this: Indigenous to New Zealand, the kākāpō is a heavy, flightless parrot with very few members left in the world — roughly 250 (Jeez, I have more … Continue reading The Kākāpō Night Thread (12/18/24)
“Everything’s going to be alright…” “…Now that you’re here.” Tango (Lindsay), Town Chef has been sent to The Penthouse. There are three flowers in a vase. . . . Whiskey has been activated. Day Five will end at 12:00pm … Continue reading Werewolf 234: Werehouse — Day Five
I haven’t come up with a theme for the Thursday PTs (in fact, I’ve only remembered to post once since saying I’d take it over on Thanksgiving — oopsie!), so for now, please just be civil and kind, accept one … Continue reading Be Kind to the Thursday Politics Thread
It’s time for your treatment.Topher Brink, Town Coder Recruiter (Owen) has been sent to The Penthouse. Mellie, November (MSD) has been sent to The Penthouse. There are three flowers in a vase. . . . Sierra has been activated. Day Four will … Continue reading Werewolf 234: Werehouse — Day Four
Shall I go now?If you’d like.Adelle DeWitt, Town Recruiter (Lamb Dance) has been sent to The Penthouse. Boyd Langston, Bomb Wolf (Indy) has been sent to The Penthouse. There are three flowers in a vase. . . . Echo has … Continue reading Werewolf 234: Werehouse — Day Three
It’s time for your treatment. Foxtrot (Chum Joely) has been permanently assigned to The Penthouse. Charlie (beinggreen) has been permanently assigned to The Penthouse. There are three flowers in a vase. . . . Whiskey has been activated. Day Two … Continue reading Werewolf 234: Werehouse — Day Two
There are three flowers in a vase. . . . Tango has been activated. Day One will end at 11:00am CST on Thursday, December 5th. Continue reading Werewolf 234: Werehouse — Day One
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