Author Archives: A Dreamer

Oh goody, hantavirus.

Posted on May 7, 2026 by A Dreamer

By now, you’ve probably heard about the MV Hondius and it’s hantavirus outbreak. Now, I follow some very smart, calm folks in the medical field, and they are not panicking. So, I am not panicking. But damn if my left … Continue reading →

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May Day, General Strikes, and other miscellany

Posted on May 2, 2026 by A Dreamer

I was part of yesterday’s general strike & economic blackout, though I kinda feel like I cheated a bit on the general strike part, cause that PTO has been on the calendar since the beginning of the year, and it … Continue reading →

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There has been too much for a Saturday

Posted on April 25, 2026 by A Dreamer

And I’m not even talking about whatever the horror du jour is coming out of the administration. I hate, HATE shopping for clothes and shoes, but I have done that, and now I would like to nap for like, a … Continue reading →

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Another No Kings coming up

Posted on March 22, 2026 by A Dreamer

And I’ll be there in some form or fashion, but I am telling you right now – I am pissed that we have to do this. Too many goddamn people believed anything and everything they could to justify not voting … Continue reading →

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*waves*

Posted on March 21, 2026 by A Dreamer

It’s been a while since I did a Saturday ramble here – lucky you, today is the day! Oh, first thing – Happy Eid! I hope Ramadan was good for you and that your pets are not waking you up … Continue reading →

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Shhh, do not startle 2026.

Posted on January 1, 2026 by A Dreamer

I think we’re all on the same page, right? No sudden movements, no loud noises – we do not want to spook 2026 straight out of the gate. Let it hide under the bed for a while if it wants … Continue reading →

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Well, 2025 has been…a year

Posted on December 28, 2025 by A Dreamer

It’s just been a total firehose of atrocities, cruelty, crassness, and stupidity. If the best you managed this year was Getting Through It – that is a hell of an accomplishment any year, but especially this year. You did good. … Continue reading →

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LET’S GO FEED SOME KIDS!

Posted on November 10, 2025 by A Dreamer

It’s time for the 11th annual Bull City Foodraiser!! This is an annual fundraiser I’ve donated to since at least 2017 and been a matcher on since 2021. Now more than ever, we’re all acutely aware of food insecurity here … Continue reading →

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On Empathy

Posted on September 13, 2025 by A Dreamer

Even before the events on Wednesday, I’ve noticed Republican voters – who are getting punched in the face by this administration – being very bent out of shape over what they perceive as a lack of empathy from the left. … Continue reading →

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Damn, it’s been a minute

Posted on May 4, 2025 by A Dreamer

But I am still here, flailing around but getting through as best I can. Not exactly a newsflash, but things in the US suuuuuuck. ICE, CBP, & DOJ are completely out of control – kidnapping and trafficking people, due process … Continue reading →

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