TEMPORARY FIX: Trump announced they’ve made a deal to end the shut down temporarily. House/Senate still have to actually agree on the same version of the same bill before Trump can sign it. There was some gnashing of teeth by conservatives, but I agree that he did the right thing. And Pelosi is not going to have any excuse to block the SOTU, during which Trump can say whatever he wants while she sits behind him and scowls. Pass the popcorn.
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TO SOTU OR NOT TO SOTU: That is the question — President Donald Trump sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi saying that, since there are no security concerns regarding the State of the Union speech, he would be “honoring” Pelosi’s earlier invitation to deliver the speech as scheduled on January 29. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi just responded with a letter saying he will not be allowed to deliver a State of the Union speech from the House floor until after the government has reopened.
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TEA: I just learned something useful. After my kidneys failed in 2016 (they’re doing much better now, thank you!), I switched from coffee to tea. Lately, I’ve been trying to cut down on the caffeine by alternating my favorite black tea with a variety of herbals. I’ve discovered I ❤ rooibos (aka, red bush) tea, which is the preferred beverage of Precious Ramotswe, one of my favorite female detectives.
Recently, I purchased some jasmine tea, which I thought would be a gourmet treat, but the first time I made it, it tasted unpleasantly bitter. But then I was reading a new series of murder mysteries that are set in a tea shop. The master brewer was giving a lesson and mentioned that delicate teas like jasmine should not be brewed for more than 2 minutes tops. He also explained that the right time to pour the boiling water is when the tiny bubbles are starting to give way to big bubbles. Continue reading
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MASCOTS: Dearest was going to come home yesterday, but the snow, snow, and more snow. I’ve got power, food, and internet, so I’m fine. And the mascots clearly aren’t minding more time with Nonno! I haven’t heard about their weather yet this morning; looking out my own window revealed a solid blanket of snow as far as the eye could see. They were able to get to the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore yesterday, but plan to stay home after Mass today and continue letting Nonno doze off as desired. The march really wore him out. Tomorrow is a federal holiday, so no DC traffic; he’s planning to get up early and drive home in time to dig me out before it gets dark. Our wonderful neighbor took his big snow blower to our driveway, but there’s still 18″ blocking both doors and the front path that I absolutely should not even attempt to shovel.
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MARCH FOR LIFE: Dearest and Mama Buzz are among the thousands marching for life. Currently texting good signs:
- “If bacteria is life on Mars, shouldn’t a heartbeat be life on Earth?”
- “Make womb for life.”
- “Conceived in Rape. I love my life.”
And good news … the Catholic University of America has canceled classes in order to free students and faculty to attend the march. Please pray for good weather and no violence! Continue reading
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IRELAND’S SHAME: St. Patrick weeps with us all. I googled “black and white snakes” and I think this is a King snake, which is telling. Who is your King, Ireland, Jesus or Satan? Black vs white, good vs evil. Whoa.
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