interesting piece about Putin's secret ("secret") family, which people know about because apparently his personal security is very bad? (should be a gift link)
Russian journalists and activists have recently obtained extraordinary access to the presidentās inner circle.
I can't believe this common sense needs to be offered in a moment of crisis for millions, but President Biden visiting hurricane-devastated areas right now would be an enormous distraction from recovery and rescue efforts. That's why he's waiting. Focus should be on survivors.
vet appointment for teeth-cleaning and lump-cauterizing is October 22!!!!
probably mute Brianna Wu's name if you haven't already. she went on a really cruel tear this morning on Twitter and it's being discussed/screencapped over here.
the dog popped the lump on her tail once this weekend and again this morning so there is blood spatter at tail-height all over the entire house and I'm just not. able to cope at the moment. going out of town tomorrow night til Sunday. everything's just going to have to sit.
also I desperately want a mocha but today is the last day of the month and I have not met my goal for five no-drive no-spend days for the month so this is the LAST CHANCE or I am a FAILURE at arbitrary goals I made up.
everything on this website is pissing me off today. I suppose I could do my job instead of looking at it. but at what cost.
Need motivation? Your goal is to write 500 words today. Every time you complete a sentence, a guy you hate gets kicked in the balls. Your goal is for him to end up on his knees, holding blood where his dignity used to be. You donāt have to be a good person today, just a writer.
I have FINALLY trained those parents. My dad is getting some tests done at the hospital tomorrow and Mom called and told me so I'm in the loop. Gold star, positive reinforcement, now a small panic before bed. (Supposedly the doctor isn't concerned, just checking boxes. We'll see.)