On the eve of the Russian invasion in 2022, Rubio made a series of informed tweets about the situation. Sounded like a thoughtful man with genuine care. Surprised me. Then shortly after, he went back to red meat conservative inanity. Made it obvious how his party makes smart people stupid.

Closest I've ever come to that is storm season when I worry about tornadoes shredding my small town. But, even in the worst years, that's only 6-10 times a year. I can't imagine facing that fear night after night.

Sometimes, I end up just staring. Not even thinking depressing thoughts. Just a mind blank as a blizzard. Think I'm practicing for becoming an unobtrusive ghost. Or for my future career as zen master.

My partner is also immunosuppressed. With rare exceptions, I haven't been anywhere in 4 years. And that's ok. Occasionally, the isolation gets to me. But I wouldn't think about complaining. It's not her fault and I chose to be here.

Can you tell more about the Italian brought in to do the paintings? A little fascinated by that detail.

Haven't seen the movies yet but it always bugged me when people thought the books were all-in on the messiah thing. Even the first book made it clear that there wasn't going to be a happy ending.

The sad thing about the US is that a reproductive rights amendment would probably have overwhelming support. But would be impossible to pass.

Hope your day goes great anyways. But that would be a funny way to mildly annoy your husband. To send "May the 4th..." on every month's 4th. And then not do it in May.

Always give honest opinion. Straight from Ohio Oblast.

I haven't seen Minnie's newsletter before. That... wasn't what I was expecting. Ended up reading all of it. Beautifully done.