Pets, Photography

Best Boy

Shelly

Best Boy

I dug through a drawer full of old dog collars and found a plain black leather one that fits Thomas. And then I promptly called him Frances. I knew I had the wrong name, but it was too late. It was a very odd experience.

He looks pretty dapper, I think. This collar is definitely well used, but it’s got a lot of life left in it. He seems happy with it.

News & Politics

It began with words

Shelly

The Holocaust did not begin with killing; it began with words. The Museum calls on all American citizens, our religious and civic leaders, and the leadership of all branches of the government to confront racist thinking and divisive hateful speech.

Source: Museum Condemns White Nationalist Conference Rhetoric — United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

A few months ago, I shared an article asking the (then just hopefully rhetorical) question, “Would you hide a Jew from the Nazis?” I don’t think it’s rhetorical any longer. We are about to allow actual neo-nazis to take control of our country. They are dangerous, and we have to stand up to them. It’s no longer a question of “Could it happen here?” but a matter of “It is happening here.”

Photography

Toy Microscope

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New Toy #childrensmicroscope

I went to Goodwill today and found a children’s microscope. It only had one pre-made slide with it (cotton fiber), but it should still be a fun photography toy.

I also went to Kroger, where the Salvation Army bell ringers were giving everyone migraines. I don’t give to them. I don’t think it’s ethical to make people listen to your religious propaganda in order to receive help. Aid should be given freely.

At Goodwill, a guy asked me to buy him a pair of shoes, so that’s what I did instead of giving money to the Salvation Army.