Beth Early

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I have a new cat. He is currently hiding in my basement. He is black, 3 y/o, #18, and I. CANNOT. FIND. HIM!!!! Cat tax below pictures from his foster mom.

Just wanted y'all to know I found my cat!!!

The only #Epstein controversy is the President of the United States won’t release the #EpsteinFiles because he raped children! Epstein controversy🙄

We need Democrats in Congress to grasp this moment. Trump’s thugs are shooting, abusing and killing people in our streets with impunity — and we need leaders to stop this lawlessness now. Wake up: This five-alarm fire will get worse without loud and focused opposition.

STOP TALKING ABOUT EPSTEIN!!!!!

Release ALL of the Epstein Files NOW!

I knit to keep myself occupied - I make neck wraps. I also do it because it makes me happy.

I found this to be a timely quote, certainly applicable in this era: "When any real progress is made, we unlearn and learn anew what we thought we knew before." Henry David Thoreau

I think I have coined a new term. It is not patriarchy or matriarchy, but hatriarchy (hate-riarchy) And, apparently it is new as AI keeps wanting to change it to the others. Please start using it so Webster will add it to the lexicon. And, thank you!

Keep the drum rolling: Epstein files! Epstein files! Epstein files! Don't let up on this!

"People who never change their mind never change anything." Again, "Our Darkest Hour". Winston Churchill.

"You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth." Winston Churchill, responds to request to negotiate with Hitler. "The Darkest Hour"

I am doing the hardest thing a pet owner can do for their elderly pet. I am saying goodbye.

Apparently, the only thing that Americans agree upon is: Release the Epstein Files.

I continue to read "The Reckoning". New term: "Sophiacide" - the killing of knowledge. A movement by southern whites to prevent black freed people to become educated. Kind of happening now, only with everyone, yes?

@redredryder.bsky.social I totally agree on the garlic!

Hey, guys. Guess what we’re not talking about any more.

Brene Brown (paraphrased) cont...disengagement is result of leaders who are not living by the rules they preach. And in an uncertain world the people they lead are desperate for absolutes. She wrote this book in 2012; not sure if she was prescient but sure does sound like it.

Brene Brown says (Daring Greatly): "Cruelty is cheap, easy, and chickenshit." She was not referring explicitly to DJT but we all know it does apply.

Catching up on the news...apparently our slogan is changing from "IN GOD WE TRUST" to "IN PEDOPHILES WE TRUST", as clergy should not be reported per DOJ.

Epiphany. Re-reading "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown. Among other insights, criticism (especially anonymous, as in social websites) comes from people trying to deflect shame from themselves. Their comments are a reflection of their own deep feelings of vulnerability. They deserve pity.

Discoveries: Harvard is (a lot) responsible for research leading to the GLP-1 blockers that almost EVERYONE is using to lose weight.

I am with someone at an event, talking about the protest that unfortunately, we are missing. I said: "I hope we just keep on protesting" and she said "We need a protest culture, not protest events." Solid statement.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: bake a favorite flavor pie for each parent. You have 8 hours. You may access the internet for advice but for the most part must use a recipe, your knowledge, and experience. There are no do-overs or gimmies. GO!

Still reading "Weapons of Math Destruction". Credit scores used as a proxy for employment, as a sign of trustworthiness, dependability. I wonder what the buffoon's scores are?

Question: I was at grocery store. Cashier was very polite ("please, thank you, find everything okay?") and EVERY TIME someone said "thank you" to her she said "of course!", same intonation pattern, same, same, same. I have thoughts but not sure what to make of it. Is this a thing?

Full confession: I have never seen any episodes of Ted Lasso. Until today. And now I have a binging situation. Wish I had started earlier today!

I am an nyc grade 4 teacher and I am having a read -a-thon to get my students to read after spring break next week. This will get students in the groove of reading in preparation for their upcoming state exams. Please repost. Bless you. They are my true superheroes. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

I am at my parents' home and their black lab is wearing the Cone of Shame! She don't like it! My parents claim that she bats at them with it on purpose.

Gone For two days. She missed me!

I found one of my cats. Now where the heck is the other????

Today's dinner:

FYI: COVID is still out there. No news. But, Trump cancelled all COVID funding. That means meds for treatment are not covered. How do I know? My 89 y/o mom has it. $1500 for Paxlovid. Be careful.

This will NOT win any awards for appearance but I can guarantee it will taste delicious! Lemon cake with limoncello, mascarpone and blueberries. I can't wait to cut into it and then deny myself a second piece!!!

Alas. I am sorry to report that I have misplaced my cat once again. I hope the CRDS has not gotten her. Anyone seen her?

Stumbled across a new word - "lumpenproletariat" - def: lower order of society not interested in revolutionary advancement. 🤔 Now, who does that remind me of? 🤭🫢🤫

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Question for the financial and legally savvy: someone asks you to hold 30k for them in your personal bank account, they will "pay" you a percentage for doing it while they are out of the country. I know it is a scam, but what kind and how are they making $?