Author Archives: A Dreamer

On this Memorial Day

I would like to stop sending young people off to die for the sins of the rich and evil in this country. We can crow all we want about our “all volunteer” forces, but if it’s the only way out … Continue reading

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Just…let people be pissed

I recently saw a video where someone was responding to a comment that was along the lines of “The administration is getting away with fucking everything…” and the response was basically “Oh, but they’re not, they’re losing a lot in … Continue reading

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Oh goody, hantavirus.

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

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

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

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*

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.

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

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!

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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