The Evening Blues - 10-27-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 3:46pm
Mauve journalism
Submitted by earthling1 on Tue, 10/27/2026 - 10:18am
Good morning everyone.
Well we've gotten our rain, finally.
It started early Sunday and hasn't let up since. Mostly sprinkles, but heavier at times. It certainly is washing the late summer pollen into the ground and raising the humidity everywhere inside and out.
Welcome relief from the sneezing attacks.
The Evening Blues - 10-26-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 4:48pm
10/26 Open Thread- Intersex Awareness Day
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Mon, 10/26/2026 - 5:00am
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The Weekly Watch
Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 10/25/2026 - 6:48am
The Mafia Model
Sanctions, tariffs, threats, bribes, coups, and out right war are US strategies used to make other nations comply with our demands. Like a mafia protection racket we offered the GCC countries protection, but failed to deliver. In the late 40's and 50's the newly formed CIA was mentored by the mafia, and maintains relations even today. Trump's mentor Roy Cohn was allegedly a member of the mafia. Perhaps the most ironic mafia link was with J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover was photographed in compromised positions while dressed in drag and was threatened with the release of them if he went after the mob. He denied the mafia's existence. What do you think, is the US a nation modeled on the mafia?
Album of the Week 10-24-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Sat, 10/24/2026 - 3:00pmAfternoon folks!
This week, we have the Blues Variety Pack, with a compilation from jump blues artist Wynonie Harris, followed by country blues harmonica player Dr. Ross and finishing up with some modern blues from The Mighty Flyers featuring harmonica player Rod Piazza. After all that, we're on to some blues rock with live albums from Free and The Guess Who.
Enjoy the tunes and have a great weekend!
Saturday Open Thread - 10/24/26: Odds and Ends
Submitted by on the cusp on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 11:11pmGood morning, good people! Hope you are all in fine fettle!
I watched this from the stands. This was the crowd favorite.
DMZ Troubles
Submitted by soryang on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 8:49pmThe situation in and along the DMZ between North and South Korea is more serious than I previously described.
The UNC is facing criticism for seeking to expand its authority over the DMZ while shirking its responsibilities.
Friday Night Photos Oregon Road Trip Edition pt1
Submitted by Socialprogressive on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 5:00pmHappy Friday everyone. You know the drill. Photos, memes, music, or whatever else you find of interest. Post em if you got em.
As most of you know I was in Oregon for a few days last week for the annual family get together to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving. Between family and friends there were 12 people there. Everyone had a great time. The weather was nice. Cloudy skies in the morning with temps in the high 40s and mostly sunny skies by noon, and temps warming up to the low to mid 60s in the afternoon.
The vrbo house we rented was right on the beach in Netarts. Question for our Oregon members. Is Netarts pronounced knee tarts or net arts? Inquiring minds want to know. How ever you pronounce it, Nertarts and near by Tillamook was a great place to spend a few days.
This farm and barn was on the drive from Portland to Netarts.
The Evening Blues - 10-23-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 10/23/2026 - 4:02pm
