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Lover of #mapoli, #jewsky. Celtics fan. He/him, views my own etc etc Love books, travel and a good cup of coffee. Gathering dreams at dreamsofthesetimes.com

The Boston Globe The sky looks ominous. When will it end?
Photo of old white dude with reading glasses (I assume) and a watch on holding a book about Ulysses S. Grant while on a big ass couch. Headline: Late-Blooming Dad Just Now Getting Into Civil War History
Marley’s Pride Joëlle Retener and DeAnn Wiley
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The Political Writings of JOHN ADAMS Representative Selections Edited with an Introduction by GEORGE A. PEEK, JR. Assistant Professor of Political Science University of Michigan THE LIBERAL ARTS PRESS NEW YORK
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A speaker at a podium next to a sign that says “Root. Nurture. Thrive.” Dozens of people surrounding her listening.
Putting aside the merits of this war, do you think people such as yourself and the Prime Minister misjudged Donald Trump? I know you said a joyful prayer on the air when he was elected in 2024. You must have had some sense of who this guy is— that he isn't loyal to anyone, that he had no real core values— Listen, I was really happy when he was elected. I admit it. I think it was good for Israel. And, in the beginning, it was. But today I don't know what to think. I am really in shock. It's hard to fathom. I don't have a lot of moments like this. I don't remember someone in modern history who would go with you and do wonderful things, and then suddenly disappear and go against you. So now I am the bad guy? I supported you! I was the good guy! How did I become the bad guy, and the Ayatollah is the good guy? This is why I was wondering whether you had ever observed Donald Trump.
The Boston Globe Many voters can't name a signature achievement for Healey, Suffolk/Globe poll finds. It may not matter in November. By Samantha J. Gross Globe Staff Picture of Gov Healey with two arms raised in front of a USA flag.
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The Boston Globe headline: 'Things are just tight: Mass. middle-class household budgets increasing faster than inflation, data show Dek: New MassINC research reveals ordinary households' financial woes being underestimated Byline: Katie Johnston, Globe Staff
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Google input: How many rocks should I consume per day Response Thinking a little longer
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Senator Fetterman wearing a sport coat (suit coat? I am not knowledgeable about clothes, but compared to Fetterman I’m the dieworkwear guy) with a blue tie around his neck … but no collared shirt. Instead he is wearing a sweatshirt, under the coat and tie. The sweatshirt has a hood which is at a weird angle. Overall, I’d say the look he is going for is “I am supposed to wear a coat and tie — so I am — but fuck you and your rules!” It’s supposed to give an air of rebellion, but instead has a decidedly “Fred Flinstone if he were sad, angry and perhaps a bit sauced.” Anyway he looks miserable in the tie and we are all feeling miserable about it. Like, I know he is supposedly “salt of the earth” and thus disdains ties of whatever, but salt of the earth folks sometimes have jobs that require a uniform and buddy you are a United States senator you can put on the uniform which is a goddam regular suit shirt? What are we doing here.
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A screen shot of George Takei post quote tweeting Stew Peters. Takei: They could never finish what they started, and now we all must pay the price for their folly. Stew Peters on X: MARCO RUBIO: "This is not an offensive operation, this is a defensive operation, and what that means is very simple, there's no shooting unless we're shot at first." Bro, you started the war. Nobody was shooting at you.
Boston Globe Headline: We know better than to look ahead, but after Game 1 against the Sixers, bring on the Knicks in Round 2
BlueSky post screenshot: Nixon Center for Crooke... @crookeddick.bsky.social if we're disqualifying everyone who ever had a nazi phase, that would remove like 90% of american men from the political process. its completely ridiculous. people change. 92 quotes 1 like 3 saves
Barack Obama Facebook post: Today's Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of "partisanship" rather than explicit "racial bias." And it serves as just one more example of how a majority of the current Court seems intent on abandoning its vital role in ensuring equal participation in our democracy and protecting the rights of minority groups against majority overreach. The good news is that such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers - not just in the upcoming midterms or in high profile races, but in every election and every level.
State House News article screenshot. Headline: House budget debate interrupted by sloths BY COLIN A. YOUNG The State House was already abuzz Monday morning with representatives settling in for a week of budget debate when a group of climate protestors dressed as sloths caused a stir around the building. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Aaron Michlewitz was introducing his fiscal year 2027 budget plan in the House Chamber when the protestors with Extinction Rebellion disrupted the session with shouts from the gallery. "Even sloths can pass a stool faster than Mass. bans fossil fuels," a woman dressed as a sloth chanted on the fourth floor outside the House…
BOSTON KREME RENAMED 'PHILLY KREME' DURING SIXERS-CELTICS PLAYOFF SERIES
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Denebola Vol XLIV Issue 4 Newton South High School Headline: Gradution arrives, class of 2004
Alphabetical Diaries Sheila Heti
A stack of 3 books [from top to bottom]: Crocosmia, Miranda Mellis Stoner, John Williams Here Where We Live Is Our Country, Molly Crabapple
Denebola Newton South High School 22 March 1996 Volume 36, Issue I On left column is a big black and white picture of two people dancing and on the right is a young BJ Novack. Caption reads: “BJ Novak and Megan Schiff star in "Anything Goes," South Stage's musical performed at Walnut Hill School, March 14, 15, and 16. See page 14 for review.”
Final score Boston Celtics: 123 76ers: 91
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This Easy Trick for Boiling Water Faster Is Brilliant—I Use It Every Time It's so obvious, but somehow I hadn't thought of it before. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Published on April 8, 2026
will say I should have seen this coming - that the right has and always will be against LGBT rights. And maybe there's some truth to that. But that just wasn't my experience. I was met with open arms by this messy coalition of ex-Democrats and lifelong Republicans, many of whom still support me and my right to marry. I found a community committed to reason and truth. Perhaps I'm simply realizing that there are fewer of us than I originally thought. The radical right is on the warpath against liberalism, trampling centrists, libertarians, and reasonable ring-wingers in the process. Ultimately, I don't regret my decision. I worked toward what I believed — and still believe - to be true. I still oppose radical gender ideology and Critical Race Theory in schools. I still believe that biological males shouldn't compete in women's sports or be housed in….
An instagram post by Dan Lander, candidate for State Senate, Suffolk and Middlesex, with a headshot of the candidate smiling. “Honored to receive the @mass_alliance endorsement! Excited to fight for progressive change!”
The New York Times Opinion Donald the Dove, Hillary the Hawk By Maureen Dowd April 30, 2016
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Markey: 25th amendment. Impeachment. I will support any avenue to remove Donald Trump from office. We cannot leave this man in charge of America's nuclear weapons as he threatens to end an entire civilization. And Congress must not fund this reckless administration.
Whip Katherine Clark tweet from X “We have an unhinged president threatening "a whole civilization will die tonight." Republicans in Congress hold the power to stop Trump today and protect our country and service members. What are they waiting for?”
X post screen shot from Hakeem Jeffries @RepJeffries: Disgusting and unhinged Easter message from Donald Trump. Something is really wrong with this guy. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Quoted above: Donald J Trump @realdonaldtrump Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP
Black and white photo of steam coming out of a train engine Hell yeah rivets
“This campaign is powered by people who believe in Dan’s vision for the future of our country and have seen him fight relentlessly against Trump’s attacks on our democracy,” Brandon said. “We have not and will not take a dime from corporate PACs because Dan has made a pledge not to accept corporate PAC money in this campaign.”
Someecards Pale blue background Roman dude in robes and military or official looking garb People are losing the spirit of the Ides of March. It's not about just stabbing. It's about coming together to stab in groups.
A paper sign duck taped to the wall: DO NOT TALK TO COMPU- TERS Should you ever find yourself in the company of a computer attempting to communicate, refuse to engage. Talking to computers damages your health. ————
Jaylen Brown tweet: This the shit I be talking about
From Wikipedia: Herbert Spencer's critique One of the most forceful critics of Carlyle's formulation of the great man theory was Herbert Spencer, who believed that attributing historical events to the decisions of individuals was an unscientific position.[15] He believed that the men Carlyle supposed "great men" are merely products of their social environment: You must admit that the genesis of a great man depends on the long series of complex influences which has produced the race in which he appears, and the social state into which that race has slowly grown. ... Before he can remake his society, his society must make him. — Herbert Spencer, The Study of Sociology[16]
My left hand holding a large blue book “Traversal” in hand against a table backdrop.