A central Texas public library is shutting down for 3 days as librarians have been tasked with sifting through books for children and young adults to see if they contain “objectionable content” including LGBTQ issues. Continue reading “Librarians Asked To Search For ‘Objectionable’ Children’s Books”
Swing & Sway With Michael Bublé “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”
Check out this bombastic, big band “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” from Michael Bublé’s 2011 release Christmas. Continue reading “Swing & Sway With Michael Bublé “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town””
News Round-Up: December 20, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • White House: President Biden tweeted the photo above today announcing “Welcome to the White House, Commander.” Commander joins fellow First Dog, 2-year-old Major. Champ Biden passed away this past June at 13-years-old. Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 20, 2021”
First Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Approved By FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first long-acting, injectable form of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). Continue reading “First Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Approved By FDA”
Report: Manchin Told Colleagues Parents Use Child Tax Credit For Drugs
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has publicly announced he won’t vote for the Biden administration’s Build Back Better legislation because of the cost. But behind the scenes, he’s reportedly told colleagues he thinks low-income folks will squander the government assistance. Continue reading “Report: Manchin Told Colleagues Parents Use Child Tax Credit For Drugs”
Trump Booed After Revealing He Got Booster Shot
Frankenstein meets the anti-vax monster and mob he created: Donald Trump received boos from the audience when he revealed he had received a booster of the coronavirus vaccine on Sunday. Continue reading “Trump Booed After Revealing He Got Booster Shot”
My Favorite Thing Today: ‘Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)’
One of my favorite discoveries in 2020 while scrolling through the land of Twitter was finding this gem of a song, “Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)” by country music artist Aaron LaCombe. I’m re-upping my interview with LaCombe because I really, really encourage you to stop and take a listen. Also, LaCombe is donating 50% of all proceeds from the song this year to The Trevor Project. Continue reading “My Favorite Thing Today: ‘Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)’”
News Round-Up: December 19, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Instagram: Brody, my ceaselessly energetic wonder pup, couldn’t decide what toy to play with last night. So, he pulled out an assortment (above). Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 19, 2021”
Manchin Is Definite ‘No’ On Build Back Better Bill
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) told “Fox News Sunday” viewers he is now a firm ‘no’ vote on the Build Back Better Act. With no Republican senators supporting the legislation, Manchin’s announcement means the bill is basically dead. Continue reading “Manchin Is Definite ‘No’ On Build Back Better Bill”
InstaHunk Round-Up: Weekend Edition
Checking in with some of my favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Thara, who found some festive holiday flavor in Bangkok. Continue reading “InstaHunk Round-Up: Weekend Edition”