General Discussion, Thursday, March 12, 2026

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Stella

Day FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN of Presidential recovery.

 

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  1. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    March 12, 2026 at 2:30 am

    Stellars….

    A stream in the Rocky Mountains…

    Keystone Lake, Oklahoma…

    Bourbon Falls, Kansas…

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  2. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    March 12, 2026 at 2:46 am

    We Got This Veteran Off The Street!

    Posted by @HumanKindnessMovement – March 11, 2026

    This veteran is Thomas (TC) Johnson. He served in the US Navy for 4-1/2 years and has been on the streets on and off for almost 20 years. Jay from the Human Kindness Movement met him a number of times and assisted him over the months. Besides being homeless, TC had a heart problem and Jay helped him open a GoFundMe (at present $18,684 has been raised). TC is very thankful and appears to be regaining his footing. He just moved into an apartment using some of the money from that funding. TC is just one of the many thousand veterans who live on the streets of the USA.

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  3. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    March 12, 2026 at 6:27 am

    Good mornin’, and happy Friday eve. I have no idea how these work, but they are really interesting. While you’re leveling your table with Dr. Jill’s new “book”, have a cup or two! Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee.

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  4. czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
    March 12, 2026 at 9:47 am

    National Girl Scout Day

    National Popcorn Lovers’ Day – could eat this everyday.

    National Skin Barrier Day – lotions and creams

    National Working Moms’ Day

    National Plant a Flower Day – I’ll have to go to the store to buy one. Other than weeds it is a little early for most.

    National Baked Scallop Day – never see these around here.

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    • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
      March 12, 2026 at 10:32 am

      Mornin’ All. The wind is blowing like crazy here. It is 45*, but there is a wind advisory report out. They said the winds could be up to 75 mph. So, last night the people around here are saying they were concerned about power outages. Hope not.

      I haven’t seen the weather news yet. Hope you are all safe and sound. And, enjoy the day.

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      • WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
        March 12, 2026 at 10:33 am

        Mornin’ Mom!

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      • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
        March 12, 2026 at 3:30 pm

        Good afternoon, aus! We had a terrible night. I sure got a glimpse and sound of the reason why people say the wind is “tearing” across the plain. It literally sounded like material was ripping up outside. I kept waiting to hear my flower pots being blown off the patio etagere, but they survived.

        Don’t you get blown away, now!

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    • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
      March 12, 2026 at 10:34 am

      Love popcorn and need some skin barriers because my skin is so dry. I would love to plant some flowers, but the deer are still checking to see if I have planted any more food for them. LOL

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    • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
      March 12, 2026 at 3:35 pm

      Good day, Czarina! I’ll any or all these….

      Or plain buttered….

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      • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
        March 12, 2026 at 5:03 pm

        Good afternoon, Lucille.

        I agree on the popcorn, but it’s more of a treat than a nutrient when it’s so adorned.

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      • texan59's avatar texan59 says:
        March 12, 2026 at 8:46 pm

        One of my favorites is still plain ol’ Cracker Jack, but I might be persuaded to try most of those on display. There’s a popcorn store in O’Hare airport that is a Chicago staple, and I think they’ve got a cornucopia of corn, much like you show.

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  5. czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
    March 12, 2026 at 9:52 am

    Big storm came through last night, plenty of warning from the weather people, a few small tornadoes and some trees down. Lots of wind and hard blowing rain for about 10 minutes then light rain. Now very windy, lots cooler and grey, cloudy skies. Supposed to be great for the next few days.

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  6. Stella's avatar Stella says:
    March 12, 2026 at 11:00 am

    Good morning everyone! The sun is out today, after lots of rain, and it’s nice and warm – 69°
    I hear we have more rain coming later, though. I guess that’s just spring weather, although I imagine we will see more snow before this is over.

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  7. Stella's avatar Stella says:
    March 12, 2026 at 3:46 pm

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  8. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    March 12, 2026 at 3:50 pm

    Conquered: NYC Firefighters Angry After Bosses, Muslim Firefighters Make Startling Change to 9/11 Memorial Area for Ramadan

    By Samuel Short, The Western Journal Mar. 12, 2026 7:00 am

    These people lie to our faces, even after their history, their theology, and countless recent examples show who they are.

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/conquered-nyc-firefighters-angry-bosses-muslim-firefighters-make/

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  9. Stella's avatar Stella says:
    March 12, 2026 at 4:11 pm

    How many kids would love to do this? Great idea.

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  10. GodandCountry's avatar GodandCountry says:
    March 12, 2026 at 4:42 pm

    Afternoon All 😊

    Busy day today & lousy rainy, damp weather melting snow – very bad for allergies. Thankfully it will get colder soon. Glad everyone survived the crazy weather you’ve had.

    That cute ball of fluff Stella put on the top of today’s page looks to be:

    Blue tit birds do not naturally live in the wild in the USA. They are native to Europe, the Middle East, and parts of western Asia, including the UK and much of mainland Europe. 

    While there have been rare sightings of blue tits in North America—particularly in states like New Hampshire, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and California—these are not part of a natural population. These birds are believed to be escapees or releases from private exotic bird breeders. Such introductions are not sustainable and are considered a potential ecological risk, as they could hybridize with native species or disrupt local ecosystems. 

    The closest relatives of the blue tit in North America are chickadees and titmice, which belong to the same family (Paridae).  These native birds share similar behaviors and appearances but are distinct species. AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts.

    This what they look like all grown up

    Those puppies with the light up booties are just mesmerizing! they are so cute!

    Lovely photos, fun laughs, fascinating coffee makers, fluffy baby animals, & great people – no better place to be on the internet.

    Have a great rest of the day everyone! 😉

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  11. Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
    March 12, 2026 at 5:09 pm

    Good afternoon, God and Country.

    Hope the weather breaks in your favor.

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  12. Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
    March 12, 2026 at 5:17 pm

    Good afternoon all Stellar posters, I missed! Still not accustomed to the new schedule.

    Came across this article on the new leader of Iran. Same old corruption at the expense of the Iranian people.

    Iran’s New Supreme Leader Owns a £200m London Property Empire. https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/03/11/irans-new-supreme-leader-owns-a-200m-london-property-empire/

    He was injured in an Israeli attack, and may or may not be alive.

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  13. Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
    March 12, 2026 at 6:29 pm

    Afternoon all, late to the party.

    In a follow up on yesterday’s discussion about dietitians and food recommendations, I just found this on Facebook. I’d do a teensy amount of salt in this. I’m increasingly offput by many ingredients in our food. And only found out months ago that you need to check the labels on avocado oil and even olive oil. They might have vegetable or seed oils as ingredients but be labeled differently. I’ve collected some good recipes for no sugar low sodium dressings, and they’d be great with vegetables too.

    From a FB post:

    Here’s what’s in the Wishbone Italian Dressing I had in my fridge:

    Distilled vinegar, water, soybean oil (highly inflammatory and linked to insulin resistance), sugar, salt, garlic… and then “2% or less of” onion, red bell pepper, spices, lemon juice concentrate, and annatto extract for color.

    So many unnecessary ingredients hiding in something that should be simple.

    And here’s what I made instead—in the same amount of time it took me to read that label:

    3/4 cup olive oil

    1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar (I used white)

    1 tsp garlic powder

    1 tsp dried oregano

    1 tsp dried basil

    1/2 tsp onion powder

    1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

    3/4 tsp salt

    1/2 tsp black pepper

    1 tsp lemon juice

    That’s it. Fresh, clean, simple ingredients meant to nourish—not to sit on a shelf forever.

    Sometimes the healthiest change isn’t about eating.

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    • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
      March 12, 2026 at 7:44 pm

      Menagerie,

      Thank you for keeping us informed about this. It is increasingly concerning that as soon as an ingredient becomes popular, that adulterated versions come on the market often without much notification that they are adulterated. I knew that olive oil was too often mixed with other oils, but I did not know that it was being done with avocado oil, too.

      I generally check the labels, but I’m going to double-check now.

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:
      March 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm

      I always make my own dressings. Easy and they taste much better.

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    • GodandCountry's avatar GodandCountry says:
      March 12, 2026 at 8:46 pm

      Hi Menagerie,

      Having multiple food allergies, I like you, read EVERY food label. I only have 1 pre-packaged product (a frozen pizza with very minimal all natural ingredients), everything else I cook from scratch.

      I have an old copy of “spices of the world” cookbook by McCormick. It has a long list of 53 pages of many spices with what flavor is similar, uses, suggested amounts in varied dishes & more, then more general info, & then recipes. I find this book useful as a reference. You may like it if you can find a copy. I don’t know if it’s still in print.

      I have somewhere (I can’t find now) a list of most used spices in varied country’s food such as italian or french. I just did a web search for Italian:

      Basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, parsley, sage, garlic, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves are among the most common herbs and spices in Italian cooking. 

      • Basil is iconic, essential in pesto, Caprese salad, and tomato-based dishes like marinara sauce and Margherita pizza. 
      • Oregano offers a warm, slightly bitter flavor, widely used in pizza, pasta sauces, and roasted meats. 
      • Rosemary has a pine-like aroma and is ideal for roasts, potatoes, and focaccia. 
      • Thyme adds a subtle, earthy note and is used in stews, roasted vegetables, and meats. 
      • Parsley (especially flat-leaf) is a staple garnish and key in gremolata and sauces. 
      • Sage provides a peppery, earthy flavor, commonly paired with butter for gnocchi, ravioli, and roasted meats. 
      • Garlic is indispensable, forming the base of dishes like aglio e olio and many sauces. 
      • Fennel seeds contribute a sweet, anise-like taste, crucial in sausages and meatballs. 
      • Red pepper flakes add heat to pasta dishes and pizza. 
      • Bay leaves are used whole in soups, stews, and sauces to add depth. 

      As you can see, there are certain herbs that are also common in the food of other countries. I started buying spices that occur in multiple flavor profiles in bulk from Frontier. It is much less expensive. I think they still sell it that way.

      As well as home made from scratch food being more healthy, it tastes better. I have tried to learn quicker methods of cooking 1 or at most 2 pan recipes. My days of spending HOURS cooking authentic coq au vin are over (although it did taste really, really good). I also must rotate my food so I do not eventually become sensitized to it, so cooking from scratch allows me to control ALL ingredients to allow me to continue to eat a wider, more varied list of foods.

      I hope there is some helpful info here for you. all my best to you.

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  14. Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
    March 12, 2026 at 6:31 pm

    Pray for me. My husband just informed me his favorite shooting range is having a family oriented open range day with entertainment this weekend. “Bring the family. Stay all day.” He thinks this is a great idea and wants me to go. I told him to call his buddies.

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  15. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    March 12, 2026 at 8:57 pm

    We’re just hearing about this now, though it happened last November!

    Likely long since sold for big bucks. I’m surprised they haven’t been used yet in multiple attempts to create havoc.

    “Four Military Drones Stolen from Fort Campbell in Kentucky”

    By Anthony Scott Mar. 12, 2026 7:30 am

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/four-military-drones-stolen-fort-campbell-kentucky/

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