Good mornin’, Lucille! We have tons of cardinals at our place during the winter and summer. Peaceful to look out the window. Coffee’s on the way, ma’am.
Good morning, Texan! It’s always a rare delight to see red cardinals in my area. Apparently they are not native to Idaho. We used to have wonderful birds such as Canada geese year-round. Don’t know what happened but haven’t seen or heard any for a couple of years.
In addition, he got part of my banana, some broccoli when I was preparing dinner, and canned dog food for dinner, instead of his usual kibble. Now he’s sleeping peacefully.
Good mornin’, and happy Monday! I have recovered my sanity after listening to the next crop of democrat “foreign policy” experts. That was fun. I found something this morning that looks familiar, but a bit more modern. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee!
In keeping with the medicinal properties of coffee, your maker seems ready to dole out the medication which helps keep us sane. I’m sending over some chemistry mugs….
Lundi Gras Today, translated to Fat Monday. Parades and festivities continue. Grey and slightly windy, but expected to be nice later. Everywhere outside Louisiana it is just plain Monday.
Good day, aus! This is a good and proper “favor” for grouches….
YES to prayers for our President and all those in authority over us plus those judges and juries who are called upon to interpret our laws and our Constitution. May they all make positive decisions with true justice being their goal….
Mornin’ All. It is overcast and cold, as usual. We got a smidgen of snow, but it melted by evening yesterday. It is supposed to snow again early tomorrow morning, but I won’t get out a sled.
Mornin’ mom! It’s in the 50’s today, and enough snow has melted so that we can see patches of grass. Expecting a couple of rain days this week, and we won’t see freezing temps again until Friday night.
There’s also another signal issue involved in the upcoming elections, one that directly affects the Democratic Party: Americans believe it has gone too far to the left.
“You know, there used to be a lot of conservative Democrats,” CNN senior election data analyst Harry Enten said. “Right back in 1999, 26% of Democrats self-identified as conservative. Just 5% said that they were very liberal. It was a smidgen, a smidgen, a smidgen. Now that far left has gained considerably in power. Look at this. Now we’re talking about a fifth of Democrats, 21% say they’re very liberal. That conservative part of the Democratic Party, adios amigos, goodbye, just 8%.”
What’s more, 33% of Democrats and 42% of Democrats under 35 now call themselves Democratic Socialists.
That could be enough to scare off independent voters and fence-sitters come election time. As the I&I/TIPP data show, 18% of voters self identify as “conservative,” while 16% call themselves “liberal” and a big plurality of 43% see themselves as “moderate.” America is not a liberal majority nation, not even close, which could be big trouble for Democrats.
Stellars…
A few lovely paintings by Anders Andersen-Lundby (Danish 1841-1923)….
“Ice Pleasure In Sunset”…
“Farmer In a Winter Landscape” (1882)…
“Winter Landscape”…
Have a beautiful day!
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 12:22 am
Good mornin’, Lucille! We have tons of cardinals at our place during the winter and summer. Peaceful to look out the window. Coffee’s on the way, ma’am.
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By texan59 on February 16, 2026 at 6:28 am
Good morning, Texan! It’s always a rare delight to see red cardinals in my area. Apparently they are not native to Idaho. We used to have wonderful birds such as Canada geese year-round. Don’t know what happened but haven’t seen or heard any for a couple of years.
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Mornin’ Lucille!
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 7:35 am
Happy good morning, Miz WeeWeed!
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 2:15 pm
Morning Lucille!
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 10:09 am
Good morning to you, Stella, and happy birthday to Tucker. Give him a pat on the head from me.
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 2:17 pm
He got very excited when I sang “Happy Birthday” to him! I also gave him an extra treat this morning (just a dehydrated sweet potato slice).
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Tucker: You remembered my birthday!
Stella: Yes, I did, darling boy!
Tucker: Thanks, Mom!
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 6:27 pm
In addition, he got part of my banana, some broccoli when I was preparing dinner, and canned dog food for dinner, instead of his usual kibble. Now he’s sleeping peacefully.
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 6:52 pm
Listen to this to calm your nervous system!
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 1:39 am
Good mornin’, and happy Monday! I have recovered my sanity after listening to the next crop of democrat “foreign policy” experts. That was fun. I found something this morning that looks familiar, but a bit more modern. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee!
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By texan59 on February 16, 2026 at 6:31 am
Mornin’ T and many garcias!
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 7:35 am
Good mornin’, Miss Wee! That looks like fun. Maybe a belly flop or a double back-flip. 😀
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By texan59 on February 16, 2026 at 7:49 am
Very modern!
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By czarina33 on February 16, 2026 at 9:17 am
Mornin’ Tex. I like it!
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 10:10 am
Coooollll!!!
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By auscitizenmom on February 16, 2026 at 11:48 am
In keeping with the medicinal properties of coffee, your maker seems ready to dole out the medication which helps keep us sane. I’m sending over some chemistry mugs….
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Lundi Gras Today, translated to Fat Monday. Parades and festivities continue. Grey and slightly windy, but expected to be nice later. Everywhere outside Louisiana it is just plain Monday.
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By czarina33 on February 16, 2026 at 9:20 am
Morning czarina! Preparing for the big day before Lent.
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 10:11 am
National Do a Grouch a Favor Day
National Almond Day
Presidents’ Day
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By czarina33 on February 16, 2026 at 9:22 am
Mornin’ Czarina!
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 10:54 am
What kind of favor???
I really like almonds. Prayers for our President on Presidents’ Day.
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By auscitizenmom on February 16, 2026 at 11:51 am
Good day, aus! This is a good and proper “favor” for grouches….
YES to prayers for our President and all those in authority over us plus those judges and juries who are called upon to interpret our laws and our Constitution. May they all make positive decisions with true justice being their goal….
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Good mornin’, czarina. I’ll let Mrs. T know about the first one! 😉
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By texan59 on February 16, 2026 at 1:16 pm
Good day, Czarina! Love to have a dish of…
and almonds being used in delicious Danish almond paste logs…
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Lots going on this week -President’s Day, Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras! Hope you all have a pleasant day and exciting week.
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 10:17 am
Mornin’ Stella!
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 10:55 am
Because it’s still hilarious, that’s why – on this Presidents Day. 😀 bwaahaahaa……
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 10:58 am
Too bad she grew up to be such a f’n, lying, cheating, hateful, ugly, nasty, witch (with a “b”).
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By auscitizenmom on February 16, 2026 at 11:53 am
Mornin’ Mom!
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 12:11 pm
😀 😀 😀
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By texan59 on February 16, 2026 at 1:13 pm
She’s just a done-for has-been.
“Oh, what a world! What a world! Who would have thought [a good little girl like you] could destroy my beautiful wickedness!”
– Wicked Witch of the West –
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 1:15 pm
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 1:19 pm
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 3:18 pm
Good afternoon Wee and All.
The definition of hubris with a photo attached.
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By Reflection on February 16, 2026 at 5:46 pm
Afternoon Reflection!
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Mornin’ All. It is overcast and cold, as usual. We got a smidgen of snow, but it melted by evening yesterday. It is supposed to snow again early tomorrow morning, but I won’t get out a sled.
Hope you all have good weather and a nice day.
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By auscitizenmom on February 16, 2026 at 11:57 am
Mornin’ mom! It’s in the 50’s today, and enough snow has melted so that we can see patches of grass. Expecting a couple of rain days this week, and we won’t see freezing temps again until Friday night.
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Robert Duvall has passed away. Same age as Hackman – 95. A darned good run. RIP.
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/robert-duvall-dead-godfather-the-great-santini-1236664754/
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By texan59 on February 16, 2026 at 1:14 pm
“Oh, Augustus….” 😦
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By WeeWeed on February 16, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Mac & His Band Sing For The Crowd At The Plowboys Club | “Tender Mercies”
R.I.P., Robert!
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By Lucille on February 16, 2026 at 3:34 pm
Interesting early analysis of the 2026 and 2028 elections.
There’s also another signal issue involved in the upcoming elections, one that directly affects the Democratic Party: Americans believe it has gone too far to the left.
“You know, there used to be a lot of conservative Democrats,” CNN senior election data analyst Harry Enten said. “Right back in 1999, 26% of Democrats self-identified as conservative. Just 5% said that they were very liberal. It was a smidgen, a smidgen, a smidgen. Now that far left has gained considerably in power. Look at this. Now we’re talking about a fifth of Democrats, 21% say they’re very liberal. That conservative part of the Democratic Party, adios amigos, goodbye, just 8%.”
What’s more, 33% of Democrats and 42% of Democrats under 35 now call themselves Democratic Socialists.
That could be enough to scare off independent voters and fence-sitters come election time. As the I&I/TIPP data show, 18% of voters self identify as “conservative,” while 16% call themselves “liberal” and a big plurality of 43% see themselves as “moderate.” America is not a liberal majority nation, not even close, which could be big trouble for Democrats.
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By Stella on February 16, 2026 at 2:25 pm