Republicans: grow a pair. Don't hand our future over to the Tea Party. You were a proud party once. Make us proud of you again.

Republicans: grow a pair. Don't hand our future over to the Tea Party. You were a proud party once. Make us proud of you again.

Originally shared by Barack Obama

We are hours away from a government shutdown. It's time for the House of Representatives to stop playing games and meet its budget deadline: http://OFA.BO/CRpzYz #EnoughAlready

Why should you have to press "1" for English you ask ?

Why should you have to press "1" for English you ask ?

My two cents are posted - check it out.

My two cents are posted - check it out.

Originally shared by Mike Elgan

Another non-user says Google+ doesn't matter.

Josh Constine, who has made only one public post on Google+ all year, claims that Google+ didn't matter until Google deployed G+'s awesome commenting system to save YouTube from being completely over-run by trolls and haters. 

If you believe, as I do, that Google+ "matters," and that snarky BS to the contrary is based on pure ignorance, share your views with our friend Josh here: 

1. Share this post with your circles. 

2. Post your opinion on the original article's comments: 
http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/25/google-plus-youtube/

3. Post your opinion in the comments of THIS post, and make sure you plus-mention Josh Constine. 

Let's make some noise! : )

Hmmm - maybe 42 is not the answer after all.

Hmmm - maybe 42 is not the answer after all.
(nor perhaps is 420)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FY74AFQl2qQ#t=1053

For this #sacredsunday I decided to revisit an oldy but goody post. It seems like everybody on both ends of the teeter-totter are a little tense. All the discussion communities are chock full of snarling, snarking, and unsportsmanlike behavior. The science guys and the religious ones, the right and the left, heck even the right and the "more right" are at each others throats...

For this #sacredsunday  I decided to revisit an oldy but goody post. It seems like everybody on both ends of the teeter-totter are a little tense. All the discussion communities are chock full of snarling, snarking, and unsportsmanlike behavior. The science guys and the religious ones, the right and the left, heck even the right and the "more right" are at each others throats...
The Not-Right Reverend Theo believes in "less mugging - more hugging". In other words, I think y'all need to get laid.
http://christiannymphos.org/

Size doesn't really matter, right. At least that's what every single one of my girl friends has told me.

Size doesn't really matter, right. At least that's what every single one of my girl friends has told me. 
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/which-is-the-largest-science-fiction-starship/

Take this test for no reason. I scored a 48...

Take this test for no reason. I scored a 48...
http://www.slideshare.net/ngyongzhi1989/dr-phil-test-26501114

When filling out forms I answer the "Do you drink" question with-

When filling out forms I answer the "Do you drink" question with-
only to excess...

Bwaahahah....

Bwaahahah....

Originally shared by Lucian Randolph

Geologist Humor - the bedrock of academic comedy :)

http://i.imgur.com/bB8IdnX.jpg

#hangoutsonairHope Jones

AUSTIN, Texas — It might not sound like crooners singing about love on the radio, but bats sing love songs to each other too, say researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University who are believed to be the first to decode the mysterious sounds made by the winged creatures. #baturday

AUSTIN, Texas — It might not sound like crooners singing about love on the radio, but bats sing love songs to each other too, say researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University who are believed to be the first to decode the mysterious sounds made by the winged creatures. #baturday  
http://www.utexas.edu/news/2009/08/25/bat_love_songs/

Michelle Fabio, an American expat living in Italy, reduces her stress with what she calls “goat zen in a pen,” spending time with Margherita, shown heer, and her other goats, Pasqualina and Carmelina.

Michelle Fabio, an American expat living in Italy, reduces her stress with what she calls “goat zen in a pen,” spending time with Margherita, shown heer, and her other goats, Pasqualina and Carmelina.
I think I need a goat... #goaturday  
http://allthingsgoat.com/2010/02/goat-zen/

Can I get a "_Yee-Haw_" for #caturday

Can I get a "_Yee-Haw_" for #caturday

The time the squirrel peed on my boss…

The time the squirrel peed on my boss…

Its time for a fun story. So….back when I was working my first full time job out of college, I had a gorgeous black lab. she was on a long chain in the back yard that encompassed a tree. Well, there was an annoying squirrel that would drop acorns on the dog while she was sleeping.
A very short story for #squirrelsaturday  
https://uncagedlion.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/the-squirrel-and-the-boss/

I saw this a few days ago and thought it was interesting.

I saw this a few days ago and thought it was interesting. 
http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Atheist-organization-launches-Irelands-first-ever-school-course-on-atheism-224766642.html

When your cat turns into a dirty rat ?

When your cat turns into a dirty rat ?
it must be #caturday  
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/pet-cats-dna-helps-convict-owner-who-killed-his-friend-after-an-argument-8761995.html

I got no clue - but #goaturday is the greatest #hashtag day ever !

I got no clue - but #goaturday  is the greatest #hashtag  day ever !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9za8VW7xBI8

Toast is the new Bacon !

Toast is the new Bacon !
http://foodbeast.com/2013/09/26/eau-de-toast/

A little help here ?

A little help here ?
I saw this shared privately and could swear I smelled b/s. The link to the study looks solid though so it made me wonder - why ? Seriously, why. Why would it matter ? 
http://factsandtrends.net/2013/09/26/new-study-growth-of-christianity-helps-the-national-economy/#.UkUCk4asj0s

Quitters never quit - or wait - quitters never win ? Whatever? West is at it again. He's trying to get ready for another run at the senate. If only that pesky Rubio would get out of the way...

Quitters never quit - or wait - quitters never win ? Whatever? West is at it again. He's trying to get ready for another run at the senate. If only that pesky Rubio would get out of the way...
Shoot- two buzzfeeds in a row - go figure ?
PJ Media is a total hoot, btw. I watched a few shows and was certain that it was a parody site. Nobody could be that stupid , right ? Well, they showed me. They're serious. Too much "tea" in the kool-aid is my guess.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/rosiegray/allen-west-out-at-pj-media

I'm not a big fan of "buzzfeed". Every now and then though, they "nail" it. They put together a great list of "story-telling" sources. I am a huge fan of most of these and will be checking the rest out as time permits. They only one I do know and don't love is "Snap Judgement". It's ok, but just somehow misses the sweet spot for me.

I'm not a big fan of "buzzfeed". Every now and then though, they "nail" it. They put together a great list of "story-telling" sources. I am a huge fan of most of these and will be checking the rest out as time permits. They only one I do know and don't love is "Snap Judgement". It's ok, but just somehow misses the sweet spot for me.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/josecuervo/12-storytelling-podcasts-that-you-need-to-be-listening-to

I am sick and tired of "you people" always saying that "they" hate Obama because he's "black". It's just not true.

I am sick and tired of "you people" always saying that "they" hate Obama because he's "black". It's just not true.
They would hate him just the same if he was "red", "yellow", or "brown" too.

Things you see on "the rez"

Things you see on "the rez"

Hope Jones

Hope Jones
1515 Garden Ln
Cookeville, TN 38501
C. Corey Fisk 
Thank you (three times) I'm so excited...

Hurry - Halloween is almost here...

Hurry - Halloween is almost here...
oh and circle these guys up - yes, they do jewelery but
they're also multi-faceted....
(gimme a plus if you "get" that)

Originally shared by C. Corey Fisk

And -- more importantly -- our Halloween stock is here! We have skeletons and skulls aplenty, and a pumpkin or two soon to come. Considering that I was a proto-goth, not all of this is for Halloween...

Pirate flags, too!

The salamanders are... a Colin thing. Don't get me wrong, I love the lizards, just not to the extent the C. man does.

Better pictures tomorrow.

Bracelets, earrings and necklaces to come! Got any requests?

Now if some celebrities would just adopt some some of my kitties...

Now if some celebrities would just adopt some some of my kitties...
http://bit.ly/1ae2VsS

A little something for #spidersunday

A little something for #spidersunday  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8dSBWysmnM

#sacredsunday A musical offering for my Pre-Christian friends.

#sacredsunday  A musical offering for my Pre-Christian friends.

Originally shared by ted kelly

Meán fómhair
The Gaelic calendar (also known as the Irish calendar) is a pre-Christian Celtic system of timekeeping used during Ireland's Gaelic era and still in popular use today to define the beginning and length of the day, the week, the month, the seasons, quarter days, and festivals. The Gaelic calendar does not observe the astronomical seasons that begin in the Northern Hemisphere on the equinoxes and solstices, or the meteorological seasons that begin on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. Rather, the middle of the seasons in the Gaelic calendar fall around the solstices and equinoxes. As a result, for example, midsummer falls on the summer solstice. The beginnings of the seasons are roughly the halfway points between solstice and equinox: The Celtic year began on 1 November.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXYSJ9SoQU

Meán fómhair

Meán fómhair
The Gaelic calendar (also known as the Irish calendar) is a pre-Christian Celtic system of timekeeping used during Ireland's Gaelic era and still in popular use today to define the beginning and length of the day, the week, the month, the seasons, quarter days, and festivals. The Gaelic calendar does not observe the astronomical seasons that begin in the Northern Hemisphere on the equinoxes and solstices, or the meteorological seasons that begin on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1. Rather, the middle of the seasons in the Gaelic calendar fall around the solstices and equinoxes. As a result, for example, midsummer falls on the summer solstice. The beginnings of the seasons are roughly the halfway points between solstice and equinox: The Celtic year began on 1 November.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXYSJ9SoQU

A Baptist preacher and his wife decided to get a new dog. Ever mindful of the congregation, they knew the dog must also be a Baptist. They visited kennel after kennel and explained their needs. Finally, they found a kennel whose owner assured them he had just the dog they wanted.

A Baptist preacher and his wife decided to get a new dog. Ever mindful of the congregation, they knew the dog must also be a Baptist. They visited kennel after kennel and explained their needs. Finally, they found a kennel whose owner assured them he had just the dog they wanted.
The owner brought the dog to meet the pastor and his wife. 'Fetch the Bible,' he commanded. The dog bounded to the bookshelf, scrutinized the books, located the Bible, and brought it to the owner. 'Now find Psalm 23' he commanded The dog dropped the Bible to the floor and showing the marvelous dexterity with his paws, leafed through and found the correct passage, then pointed to it with his paw. The pastor and his wife were very impressed and purchased the dog. That evening, a group of church members came to visit.

The pastor and his wife began to show off the dog, having him locate several Bible verses. The visitors were very impressed. Finally, one man asked, 'Can he do regular dog tricks , too?' 'I haven't tried yet,' the pastor replied.. He pointed his finger at the dog. 'HEEL!' the pastor commanded. The dog immediately jumped on a chair, placed one paw on the pastor's forehead and began to howl. The pastor looked at his wife in shock and said, 'Good Lord! He's Pentecostal.'

Do we have an Occupy Friendly Vatican ? #sacredsunday

Do we have an Occupy Friendly Vatican ? #sacredsunday  
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57604049/pope-francis-decries-idolatry-of-money-over-man/

So there's a new "thing". I almost missed it... #goaturday

So there's a new "thing". I almost missed it... #goaturday

Whew- a little ironic musing on a wine. Or a little whining from a muse. Or something, but not about ironing anyway.No.  And not just any wine. Nope. It's about the good stuff. So pour yourself a glass and keep the bottle handy, and enjoy this.

This link has some enormous time-sucking power - click with care...

This link has some enormous time-sucking power - click with care...
http://www.somethingpositive.net/index.html

Some of your faces remind me of this man.... Ila East

Some of your faces remind me of this man.... Ila East 
http://www.thisman.org/

#caturday This is so damn hot !

#caturday  This is so damn hot !

Good morning Pam Adger

Good morning Pam Adger 
I saw this a little while ago and the op got a whiney gripe about it and removed it. The said it was just "wrong" I had him pm it to me to share because you are my arbiter, my compass, my yardstick of good taste...
I think I'm in deep doo doo-
(or maybe just flinging some around)
Anyhow- I thunked you might want to check out Tims posts. He seems to have a pretty good eye for funny stuff just slightly on the "wrong" side of the road. 

Originally shared by ****

Tim McDaniel Good morning - did you just post a picture of a nsfw sort of coffee mug ? If not then my bad...

Tim McDaniel  Good morning - did you just post a picture of a nsfw sort of coffee mug ? If not then my bad...
 I thought it was cute enough to share but I didn't quite make it before you removed it. If it was yours, would you pm me a copy. I know a lady who would love it...

This is how I usually start my #caturday mornings.

This is how I usually start my #caturday  mornings.

At the Edge of the Wood is a photo essay about the squirrels, chipmunks, birds and wildlife right outside our back door. Our outdoor photo studio is in Shelter Island, New York. With a few snacks, a Canon D5 MIII, some radio triggers, and flora, we were able to photograph all these animal friends. Enjoy. All images are ©K C Bailey 2012.

At the Edge of the Wood is a photo essay about the squirrels, chipmunks, birds and wildlife right outside our back door. Our outdoor photo studio is in Shelter Island, New York. With a few snacks, a Canon D5 MIII, some radio triggers, and flora, we were able to photograph all these animal friends. Enjoy.   All images are ©K C Bailey 2012.
http://www.attheedgeofthewood.com/tag/squirrels/ #squirrelsaturday  
 
 What is most impressive is the black-cap chickadee’s landing. Her claws are strong enough to perch through any storm yet delicate enough not to puncture the balloon. Her white-breasted nuthatch friend seems impressed too.

Thanks to Ayoub Khote for sharing this.

Thanks to Ayoub Khote for sharing this.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/the-truth-is-out-there-british-scientists-claim-to-have-found-proof-of-alien-life-8826690.html

I just had to try out the auto-awesome thingie...

I just had to try out the auto-awesome thingie...

At the suggestion of a fb "friend" - #psychoselfiesunday

At the suggestion of a fb "friend" - #psychoselfiesunday

What a relief...

What a relief...
Now if only the hundreds and hundreds of missing people turn out to be a hoax too.

Originally shared by Roxie Falco

Phew
http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2013/09/15/red-rocks-is-not-flooded-the-picture-going-viral-is-fake/77240/

I haven't shouted this out lately either.

I think this would make a nice tattoo...

I think this would make a nice tattoo...
hat-tip to Hadrian Micciche via https://plus.google.com/communities/110003482828263931918

did you see this one ?

did you see this one ?

Originally shared by matthew rappaport

Hope you had a nice squirrelly #humpday  Plussers!



(Yea it's a bit early for Vday, but this feels like it's got Halloween colors!)

I haven't shared this recently. Check us out.

I haven't shared this recently. Check us out.
Sandra Canning - have you see this one ?

A great idea. Watch and share please. h/t to JC Little

A great idea. Watch and share please. h/t to JC Little

Originally shared by JC Little

I approve of this. 
http://youtu.be/oDAw7vW7H0c

Steampunk may be in love with brassy steam-powered devices, but what about the horses? How would the modern world be if everything was still horse-drawn?

Steampunk may be in love with brassy steam-powered devices, but what about the horses? How would the modern world be if everything was still horse-drawn?
Besides; steampunk is just sooo last year century...
http://www.instructables.com/community/Horsepunk-Exhibit/

Good morning Dru Morgan

Good morning Dru Morgan 
I wasn't trying to be disagreeable. I'm solidly religious and this looked like it might be a very interesting thread. I do love to think/discuss observe/enjoy and learn about God and how He blesses me every day. I was raised Catholic and my fiance is a Baptist so you know we have some interesting discussions...

http://squirrelsofwisdom.blogspot.com/ #squirrelsaturday

http://squirrelsofwisdom.blogspot.com/ #squirrelsaturday  

I approve this msg.

Instead of writing something catchy here - I'm going to go check out the "Home" page on this blog. Enjoy your #squirrelsaturday  fellow freaks.

I enjoy finding #caturday posts almost as much a seeing them in my stream.

I enjoy finding #caturday  posts almost as much a seeing them in my stream. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2cuFpVt_T8k#t=38

Thanks to Moema Dias for passing this along.

Thanks to Moema Dias for passing this along.

Originally shared by matthew rappaport

Hope you had a nice squirrelly #humpday  Plussers!



(Yea it's a bit early for Vday, but this feels like it's got Halloween colors!)

I saw this on the stalker bar ticker on faceboo...

I saw this on the stalker bar ticker on faceboo...

Is this a good guy ?

Is this a good guy ?
#spider

Pavlov Poke

Pavlov Poke
Hopelessly addicted to email, social networking, or other online distractions?
Robert R. Morris and Dan McDuff created Pavlov Poke to wean themselves off Facebook and finish their dissertations.
Shocking
http://www.robertrmorris.org/pavlovpoke

The high-functioning “cells” that Cronin has built are constructed from large polyoxometalates derived from a range of metal atoms, like tungsten.

The high-functioning “cells” that Cronin has built are constructed from large polyoxometalates derived from a range of metal atoms, like tungsten. 
http://www.utaot.com/2013/01/01/scientist-creates-lifelike-cells-out-of-metal/

Prayer for Animals and Their Masters

Prayer for Animals and Their Masters
#sacredsunday  
Hear our humble prayer, O God,
for our friends, the animals,
especially for those who are suffering;
for animals that are overworked,
underfed, and cruelly treated;
for all the wistful creatures in captivity,
that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted,
or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put to death.

We entreat for them all
Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them,
we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves,
to be true friends to animals
and so to share
the blessings of the Merciful.
Albert Schweitzer, from a Catholic Prayer Book

Good morning my Arachnifriends... #spidersunday

Good morning my Arachnifriends... #spidersunday  
http://www.luckymojo.com/spider.html

I don't know what made me do it, but here.... Pam Adger

I don't know what made me do it, but here.... Pam Adger 

Originally shared by Morgaine LeFaye

http://sensual-eye.tumblr.com/post/60570747439

Wow! Just wow. It turns out that squirrels really are supercool.

Wow! Just wow. It turns out that squirrels really are supercool.
#squirrelsaturday  
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=arctic-ground-squirrel-brain

Happy #squirrelsaturday in 53 seconds.

Happy #squirrelsaturday  in 53 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVwKgsyrKw

Happy #caturday

Happy #caturday  
http://www.npr.org/2013/09/05/219254626/whats-mittens-thinking-make-sense-of-your-cats-behavior

Please join us - and share this too.

Please join us - and share this too.

Originally shared by ****

Pope Francis has called for a worldwide Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace in Syria, the Middle East, and the world to be held on September 7, 2013, the vigil of the birth of Mary, Queen of Peace.                                           http://www.ucatholic.com/syria/

Let's participate!

I started playing with this earlier. A little Snapseed while it was still in the phone and a little Picknik Google photo editing and maybe...

I started playing with this earlier. A little Snapseed while it was still in the phone and a little Picknik Google photo editing and maybe...
Just a little too much ?

Just trying something out...

Just trying something out...

how cute is this ???

how cute is this ???

Originally shared by Maria Herodt

This isn't your average squirrel. It's an Indian Giant Squirrel and you probably won't get a chance to see this guy in the wild unless you're very high up in the canopy of an Indian rainforest....

new updates !

new updates !
http://hopeandtheogetwed.weebly.com/