The research librarian was a goldmine. They also provided us with microfilm and microfiche. What a time it was.

I still have and use this one from the 90s.

Don't forget the Candle Salad! Lettuce, pineapple ring, banana, cherry, and yogurt (or whipped cream or mayo). Original credit to lileks.com and his Gallery of Regrettable Food. 😄

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Never again. 💔

Thank you for posting this. The breakdown by states is very interesting.

John Coffey in The Green Mile - Stephen King

I love honeysuckle. I've had jasmine growing by the front door since 1979 and in spring and summer the scent is so deliciously heady when it's full of blooms. Ahhh...

Over on XTwitter an ER physician asked what one life-saving tip do you want others to be aware of? He cited how heart attack symptoms are often very different in women. I posted that drowning is silent, so appoint a "water watcher" at pool parties. If everyone is watching, no one is watching.

These are the four Democrats who voted for the SAVE Act. You know what to do. #StopSaveAct Jared Golden Henry Cuellar Ed Case Marie G.-Perez

There's plenty of room. We're all with you.

I'm interested in knowing how people plan on showing resistance, especially given the events of today and the past week. Will you be making calls and emailing legislators? Working with a group online or in person? Resistbot? 5Calls? RedWineBlue? Other? There's power in numbers; share suggestions!

From X/Twitter:

This was our first family computer, with Windows 3.1. Loved it!

This finally showed up this morning. We've been waiting so long. Isn't it beautiful? 😊

I'm a transplanted Southerner and had black eyed peas today, as I do every New Year's Day. No collards or cornbread, but I really enjoyed some sauteed spinach with lemon and garlic. Had potatoes instead of rice or Hoppin' Johns

From California Retired Teachers Association today, 12/31: IT'S OFFICIAL! CalRTA President Susan Dixon will be representing us in DC on Monday, January 6th at the SIGNING of the Social Security Fairness Act! #RepealWEPGPO #HR82

Good news and progress on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. Presented to the President today, 12-27-24.

The Social Security Fairness Act passed in the Senate! On to President Biden. This is life-changing for so many Americans.

Vote on invoking cloture for H.R. 82 has passed! On to the vote on the bill. Thank you to everyone who has worked tirelessly for this repeal. #RepealWEPGPO #SocialSecurityFairnessAct

@SenSchumer @sendems @SenateGOP @AlexPadilla4CA @Senlaphonza #RepealWEPGPO #S597FloorVote Please encourage fellow senators to bring S. 597 to a vote! Time is tight, we've been waiting long enough for the #SocialSecurityFairnessAct