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Oh, yeah. But when the 3 didn't turn up, it didn't take long for somebody to buy the place. Nope. They didn't seem to care that it was stigmatized,...

That does seem like a lot. I suppose many came here for work and went back. It seems to me like a lot of those millions have been here for a long...

I don't know, although I do recall an ICE estimate of approximately 2.5 million encounters at the border during the first Trump administration and...

Having to spend time in a crime ridden sprawl land where every major arterial road looks exactly the same, I stopped by a stigmatized property...

I wonder what that number would be. Those let in, minus deportations, as a percentage of 10-15 million. In the last four years. And what the...

I believe there were just over 250,000 deportations in calendar year 2024. With only a few months of 2025 to compare it would appear that there may...

I took all the flattened cardboard from several months of Amazon and other mail orders to the recycler. I must have done a lot of online shopping in...

I'm still not sure why they are disappearing supposedly "alien enemy" people to a foreign prison with a possible life sentence rather than just...

The last numbers I saw only went out to the end of March but according to them there were just over 100,000 illegal immigrants deported between...

okay----this just in: loyyer accused of having accepted drugs in exchange for legal services. (see photo). But yeah---not a bad idea, is it???

that is great, one data point. Aren’t you the person who is always pontificating about adequate data? that said, I would probably be happy...

One thing I've been curious about is why the people they are sending to El Salvador as purported gang members, possibly for the rest of their lives...

I'm vacuuming out and deep cleaning our cars today - it's hard to keep them clean when the yard consists of shredded bark and desert dirt and gravel....

Yes, definitely on value of license. WSJ had this article today on the licensing exam. ...

Here the Beeb says wait lists for NHS transgender care is five years. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-68588724 or perhaps that is “up to...

That reminds me that when I gave blood last week, the Red Cross has a new device to test your hemoglobin, and they no longer have to prick your...

So glad to hear that, bae. Until recently, I had to test my blood at least 3 times daily, which was painful after a while. Two weeks ago I was...

Hello and welcome Justcrochet. Congrats on the new puppy! Just got a new one in our household as well. I also enjoy crocheting - what kind of top...

TMS, good thoughts your way. Bae, yes, that is unfortunate scheduling.

TMS: We are all hoping for the best for you as well.

Hello, Justcrochet! I hope you will be sharing photos of the new puppy with us!

yes… trans phob.

Spring list: Finish a crochet top Clean the all the floors with vinegar to prevent ants Clean carpets of small items for new puppy Clean out...

I agree. Thinking of you, TMS.

My daughter lives in the UK, and is a great fan of the NHS.

Popularly known as “TERF!”

You are doing such a good job with this! I really admire you. Hang in there, my friend.

Oh, I can guess…. My ‘free’ health care! I KNOW it’s not free, and that I pay for it from my taxes. It still costs me nothing for meds, services...

Goodness, I wish I knew what the stooshie was about!

Sending prayers and energies, TMS. I know this may sound strange, but I so admire you and appreciate what you are sharing of this journey. Thank you.

Well, I was *supposed* to be in Rome this week, at the Archivio Apostolico Vaticano, but my fellow researchers and I have rescheduled.

You, obviously, are a trans phob. I have not previously responded to your over the top ranting posts but wish you would stop. Let everyone live the...

Sending wishes for a peaceful day for you, TMS.

I wish. So many side effects COULD be chemo or cancer, but then there is one that leads me to believe it's the cancer (lost 15# last week). So...

in that spirit, I’m going to delete my comment and thank you!

How nice to be remembered! Thank you.

So quiet in the forums! Hope that means everyone is out and about doing stuff that brings them joy. I've been "puppy" sitting. Sally has learned...

Because I was really just trying to welcome Ishbel back, I don't want to divert the welcome to taboo topics like religion and politics. We have a...

I'm glad to hear your health conditions are under control!

Nice to hear from you, Ishbel!

okay---well, guess what? I sat-n-watched a youtube that showed zer german auto being assembled by robots, and yeah---it reminded me that summa these...

I don’t know about that, but whoever wrote the executive order “Defending Women Against Trans Ideology…”that came out on January 20, 2025 knew their...

Dr. Oz? (joking) No guesses how it might turn out, but I'm putting the promise into the same bucket as I'm going to make groceries more...

We are flying from the UK next Friday, to visit our daughter and son in law on the Greek island of Corfu. They moved there about 6 years ago and...

Catherine. Thank you! I have often checked in, but not posted. I’ve not been too great, health wise. But, my diabetes and lung conditions are...

Are there any qualified people who filled cabinet posts?

Thank you! I do check in every so often. Nice to be remembered.

Nice to see you again Ishbel!

Someone I follow on Instagram just took a trip to Indonesia, then Edinburgh, then York.. ending in London York is so charming and Edinburgh very...

OMG, Ishbel! So great to hear from you! How've you been? And yes, by all means, Jackie, take Ishbel's advice!

I’m from Edinburgh. PLEASE try to visit other areas of the UK, not just London!

I have visited just once. The heat, the crowds the chaos was too much for me. However, I love the food, particularly Bengali. Luckily, it is...

nswef. Thank you. I check in every so often! Sauce Balmoral can be used for both steak and chicken. It is a whisky, cream and mushroom sauce. ...

That does sound good!

Made a new recipe to me, dumpling salad--you cook potstickers and combine with a prepackaged Asian salad mix from the grocery-- it was super easy and...

Friend brought over a pork loin, so have not quite half in the cp and will give the other half to next door neighbors. Will have it with the leftover...

The $800 exemption goes away May 2. You will have to pay something like $100 more. I don’t have the full details in front of me.

Yes. Well. I just ordered $100 worth of doll clothes from China, but we shall see how that works.

IL, don’t buy anything from overseas going forward until we see how things shake out. I’m serious.