General Discussion, Monday, July 13, 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Stella

Day FIVE HUNDRED FORTY of Presidential recovery.

 

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  1. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    July 13, 2026 at 5:07 am

    Rise and Shine, Stellars….

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  2. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    July 13, 2026 at 5:09 am

    This Laidback North Carolina Beach Town Is A Surfer’s Dream—Without The Crowds

    Spend time in the sand or explore the village of Wrightsville Beach.

    By Tara Massouleh McCay – Published on July 09, 2026

    https://www.southernliving.com/wrightsville-beach-nc-12014879

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  3. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    July 13, 2026 at 5:10 am

    Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

    One bite of this delicious chicken pot pie, and you will understand why families insist on the homemade version.

    By Karla Walsh

    https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/old-fashioned-chicken-pot-pie-recipe

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  4. texan59's avatar texan59 says:
    July 13, 2026 at 6:29 am

    Good mornin’, and happy Monday! Much like when the democrat party goes looking for new candidates, we can also find some interesting characters when looking for coffee pots around the world. This one fits the bill, and I don’t see a single tattoo. Keep your head on a swivel and carpe’ your coffee.

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  5. WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
    July 13, 2026 at 6:55 am

    Mornin’ sportsfans!

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  6. czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
    July 13, 2026 at 8:18 am

    National Beans and Franks Day – gotta get the beans just right, but I grew up on this

    National Barnershop Music Appreciation Day

    National Delaware Day

    Another wonderful day in National Ice Cream Month

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    • texan59's avatar texan59 says:
      July 13, 2026 at 8:32 am

      We did strictly hot dogs for the 4th of July, and momma made baked beans. Quite a treat, but not exactly the same. Gonna take a hard pass on Delaware Day, as I’m sure their most famous resident will be napping most of the day.

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      • Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
        July 13, 2026 at 9:28 am

        Do y’all use those Bush’s Steakhouse Recipe Grillin’ beans? My son turned me on to those and I’ve never gone back to anything else. Man, they are the beginnings of some great baked beans. We had that, burgers and brats in our neck of the woods.

        I love a good hot dog, but almost never get one because I happen to be married to the only American weirdo who hates them.

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        • WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
          July 13, 2026 at 9:40 am

          I hate ’em, too – but have learned to enjoy Hebrew National beef ones. Done well.

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        • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
          July 13, 2026 at 5:28 pm

          The Bush’s Grillin’ Beans are flavorful! Had to bid a fond farewell when I checked the sugar content. Sadly, most commercial sauced beans are loaded with sugar, even though they are tasty.

          Franks, too, are off the list, due to the high fat vs. protein content. They simply don’t taste good to me anymore.

          So, I add a flavorful less-fatty meat to plain beans and limit sweetening. It’s not the same, but it’s a change I can live with.

          I still keep searching.

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    • WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
      July 13, 2026 at 8:38 am

      Stickin’ with ice cream here, boss. Mornin’ Czarina!

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    • Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
      July 13, 2026 at 9:23 am

      Morning czarina!

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:
      July 13, 2026 at 10:39 am

      Morning czarina! More ice cream!

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    • auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
      July 13, 2026 at 11:01 am

      Beans!!

      More ice cream.

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    • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
      July 13, 2026 at 2:16 pm

      Good day, Czarina! I’ll take barbershop music….

      The Buffalo Bills. The 1950 Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champions singing in THE MUSIC MAN along with Robert Preston…

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    • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
      July 13, 2026 at 5:07 pm

      Good evening, Czarina,

      I agree with Lucille. Barbershop quartet. She’s selected an excerpt from a fine one.

      But here’s a little surprise.

      Mike Rowe and the influence of a very special teacher and a barbershop quartet.

      It’s a PDF from Harmonizer Magazine. Read online or save a copy for your enjoyment.

      https://harmonizer.s3.amazonaws.com/Best_Of_The%20Harmonizer.pdf

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  7. Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
    July 13, 2026 at 10:22 am

    I can tell you right now, we in the South are happy about this. That is, if people stop moving here!

    10 worst states to live in for 2026, per CNBC: 1. Tennessee 2. Texas 3. Indiana 4. Louisiana 5. Georgia 6. Utah 7. Missouri 8. Alabama 9. Oklahoma 10.Arkansas

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    • WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
      July 13, 2026 at 10:30 am

      Well, thank God!! Maybe the sumb!tches’ll stay up yonder! 😀 Leave us the hell alone!

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:
      July 13, 2026 at 10:36 am

      Morning Menagerie! I notice they didn’t include Florida. Wonder why?

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:
      July 13, 2026 at 3:06 pm

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      • czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
        July 13, 2026 at 3:19 pm

        sound like good reasons for SOME of us to move there…

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      • Menagerie's avatar Menagerie says:
        July 13, 2026 at 4:43 pm

        Tennessee is, overall, a wonderful place to live, with a few qualifiers. Memphis. Who would live there? I wouldn’t, not under even the most lucrative circumstances. Knoxville probably isn’t a lot different, plus you have the Vols fans, and, trust me on this, they are the epitome of the reputation we have as ignorant hillbillies. And they are everywhere in Knoxville. The whole town is consumed by football. I love it too, but damn y’all, Peyton Manning graduated decades ago, and he is retired now. Give it a rest.

        Finally, my home, Chattanooga. I returned here in 2020 to find it being taken over by progressives in a steady and powerful march. We are a fast growing city, and politicians must be lining their pockets because the citizens, actually mostly from both sides, are in an uproar. Home prices outrageous, not nearly enough to buy or rent, no infrastructure improvements, no schools built, and the traffic is at a standstill most of every day. Also, they keep tearing down historic and beautiful old buildings to put in condos that would so Soviet era Russia proud. Hispanic population is huge here, and I believe, a major % of that is illegal.

        Things are probably better in most smaller places but I have read that lots of Muslims live in certain areas.

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    • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
      July 13, 2026 at 3:18 pm

      How did Mississippi luck out?  It’s surrounded by states on the list.

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      • czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
        July 13, 2026 at 3:23 pm

        MS comes out 51st after Puerto Rico for most progressive ideology. They’d rather forget we exist, which is ok with me.

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        • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
          July 13, 2026 at 3:46 pm

          Us Idahoans sure wish the West Coast hadn’t en masse turned leftie. We’re getting scads of their folks who want to get away from over-regulation (aka communism) but still vote in progressives.

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  8. auscitizenmom's avatar auscitizenmom says:
    July 13, 2026 at 11:14 am

    Mornin’ All. It is 64* right now and partly overcast. It didn’t cool off until about 4:00 in the morning so it was hard to get to sleep. I may have to buy a better fan. The one I have in the bedroom has a whine to it. So, I have to keep it on low. Here I am complaining, but this will be over pretty soon. It is supposed to rain tomorrow, so we will see if that cools it off a little.

    Hope it is comfortable where you are, either with the temps or an air conditioner. At least we don’t live in Europe.

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    • WeeWeed's avatar WeeWeed says:
      July 13, 2026 at 11:18 am

      Mornin’ Mom!

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    • Stella's avatar Stella says:
      July 13, 2026 at 12:12 pm

      Morning, mom! Hotter than Hades here. Supposed to be 100° tomorrow.

      Remember the two YouTube ladies who had their waters break early and were hospitalized? (Italian Eva and Irish Keely). Both are out of the hospital on limited release (have to stay close to the hospital) and still pregnant! Keely says that her amniotic sack has apparently repaired itself, she hasn’t had a leak in three weeks, and her levels are back to normal. Thank the good Lord!

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    • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
      July 13, 2026 at 5:46 pm

      Good evening, Aus!

      I wonder how European Tourism is fairing.

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  9. Stella's avatar Stella says:
    July 13, 2026 at 2:25 pm

    What do you think? Claims on X that this is a lie.

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    • czarina33's avatar czarina33 says:
      July 13, 2026 at 3:26 pm

      even the wrinkles in his shirt!

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      • Stella's avatar Stella says:
        July 13, 2026 at 3:46 pm

        If it’s true that this photo was first released in 2023. I haven’t seen absolute proof of that. I’m sure somebody will confirm, IF it is true.

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        • Reflection's avatar Reflection says:
          July 13, 2026 at 6:15 pm

          The site says the blogger, Gaetano, is “Blue to the Core”, and that he is a “Community Builder”.

          He also asked a number of personal questions about his readers.

          Like you, I would proceed with caution.

          Under normal circumstances, whether or not this photo was used in 2023 should be easy to verify, as such news would have been widely spread.

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    • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
      July 13, 2026 at 3:32 pm

      AI says: what method is used to keep a brain-dead person “alive”

      To keep a brain-dead person “alive,” medical professionals typically use mechanical ventilation and intravenous fluids to maintain organ function and circulation. This method allows for the preservation of organs for potential donation, as the body can still exhibit some physiological responses despite the absence of brain activity.

      Methods for Maintaining Organ Function

      Several techniques are employed to sustain bodily functions in brain-dead individuals.

      Temperature Regulation — Maintaining normal body temperature is essential for organ preservation, often achieved through external warming devices.

      Mechanical Ventilation — This device artificially supports breathing by delivering oxygen to the lungs, ensuring that the body receives necessary oxygen even without brain function.

      Intravenous Fluids — Fluids are administered to maintain blood pressure and hydration, which is crucial for organ viability.

      Hormonal Support — Hormones may be administered to regulate bodily functions and maintain homeostasis, which can be disrupted after brain death.

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    • Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
      July 13, 2026 at 3:47 pm

      AI says: To keep a deceased person “alive,” medical professionals typically use mechanical ventilation and intravenous fluids to maintain organ function and circulation. This method allows for the preservation of organs for potential donation, as the body can still exhibit some physiological responses despite the absence of brain activity.

      Methods for Maintaining Organ Function

      Several techniques are employed to sustain bodily functions in brain-dead individuals.

      • Mechanical Ventilation — This device artificially supports breathing by delivering oxygen to the lungs, ensuring that the body receives necessary oxygen even without brain function.
      • Intravenous Fluids — Fluids are administered to maintain blood pressure and hydration, which is crucial for organ viability.
      • Hormonal Support — Hormones may be administered to regulate bodily functions and maintain homeostasis, which can be disrupted after brain death.
      • Temperature Regulation — Maintaining normal body temperature is essential for organ preservation, often achieved through external warming devices.

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  10. Stella's avatar Stella says:
    July 13, 2026 at 3:13 pm

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  11. Lucille's avatar Lucille says:
    July 13, 2026 at 4:18 pm

    Latest Update….

    Saudi Arabia Enter Iran War – Trump Orders U.S. Navy To Resume Hormuz Blockade

    TousiTV – Posted July 13, 2026

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  12. Stella's avatar Stella says:
    July 13, 2026 at 6:13 pm

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