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The fuckboggling stupidity of the idea that the government is seeding hurricanes is exemplified by the reality that if governments could engineer the weather, it would be far smarter for them to wait for a hurricane to appear, then kill it, and bask in the glow of hero worship.

Another reason to Vote Harris.

Harris proposes that Medicare cover more in-home health care, filling a large gap for older Americans and their caregivers.

theconversation.com/harris-pro

Only the newest one, Naldo and the Castle of Necessary Evil is not there, yet.

The historic, 19th-century Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Buncombe County, once home to the Vanderbilts and a major local attraction, was slammed by Hurricane Helene last week. It sustained significant flooding in its low-lying areas, including its farm. Some of the estate’s animals were lost but the “vast majority” survived. The site remains closed as crews assess further damage from last week. [NPR]

Today was the first day for early voting in New Mexico so we voted today!
Straight Democrat ticket all the way.
There were numerous Republicans running unopposed in local positions. I didn't vote for them, just left the slots blank as a kind of 'no confidence' gesture.

Been dealing with some deep artist's block and some lurking depression, but gonna try to paint something, anything, today.
Wish me luck.

And my fantasy epic sprawls on....Just did the cover art for my next Moleskine notebook. I try to use images that invoke the plot/characters. It's also how I can tell my notebooks apart.

@Lindy I was struck by his eloquence about his experience on the bench with so many people who are at the low ebb in their lives, having been dealt a terrible hand in life, and here is this woman who comes from privilege - even though she doesn't recognize it and complains about her life. He points out quite accurately that she shows no remorse and no respect for the law. What did she expect would happen? Honestly.

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