2014 Flower Pr0n - Foodie Edition

So the Mechanicky Gal is a big ole hippie-dippy now, and is making inroads in growing her own food:

Some sort of squash thing that's fixing to grow a gourd.

The ever-present lemon.

And orange.

The prolific fig.

Peppers-r-Us

Eggplant. Why is this stuff purple?

Link Me Up, Scotty - Get in the Fucking Sack Edition

Who stalks, harasses and threatens the man who holds the WBC Heavyweight Title? This genius, that's who, and gets taught a lesson in manners. After the genius threatened Deontay's daughter, the boxer decided to take it to the gym instead of killing this mental defective in an alley somewhere. I don't know if I would have had the same forbearance in similar circumstances, so good for Deontay. 
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I love Cardboard Box Office. And I love the movie "NeverEnding Story." So how can the juxtaposition of the two be bad? It can't. Pure and simple.
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What the fuck is wrong with Americans? The Nordic Countries want to know.
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Video of the Week: An oldie but goody, Dara O'Briain discussing general quackery and why perpetrators of same need to "Get in the fucking sack."

Basenji Blogging Friday - Norman Bates Edition

Jackson stands guard to ensure Norman Bates has no chance of sneaking up on me during shower time. Such vigilance is required on a daily basis, because YOU NEVER KNOW.

Link Me Up, Scotty

Tennessee approved a plan to provide community college or certified technical college free to students who are qualified for admittance. I can't even imagine the long term value of this program to the State of Tennessee and its residents. Oh, wait. Yes I can. Post WWII GI Bill, anyone?
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Random Michelle shares her thoughts on poverty and potential.Quoted for truth.

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Fifteen reasons why shopping for women's clothes often resemble a trip to Dante's Inferno. 
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President George H.W. Bush receives the 2014 Profiles in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for his decision to raise taxes in spite of a campaign promise not to do so. The "decision to put country above party and political prospects" probably resulted in him losing a second term. I always liked George Sr. 
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Ten absurd right-wing Christian billboards. Presented without comment.
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Video of the Week: Instead of telling women to "be more careful" and "not take risks," male actors and politicians address the real issue when it comes to sexual assault - the fact that the problem lies with the perpetrator and not the victim.

2014 Flower Pr0n - Spring is Arriving Edition

Spring is making an effort to come to Colorado. This pleases me, wind notwithstanding. 

Ground cover for the descending tiers on the North side of the Big Yellow House

Bushes planted by the previous owner that have a plan for taking over the world.

Basenji Blogging Friday - Helpful Edition

 

Because nothing says "I'm a good dog" like helping with the laundry.

LInk Me Up, Scotty - A Day Late and Dollar Short Edition

First class science writer Ed Yong talks about the influence of privilege and luck for successful people.
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Republicans have blocked an increase in the Federal Minimum Wage to $10.10 an hour. Because apparently those lazy poor people don't need to buy food and pay for shelter.
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Looks like the ENTIRE state of Wisconsin isn't in bed with Koch Industries. A federal judge has struck down Wisconsin's egregious voter ID laws. I'm quite sure there will be appeals for days, but for now - go, team.
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My quasi-celebrity platonic boyfriend Eric Garland has a new essay up on the myths of America, and the dangers of embracing nihilism in lieu of striving toward a mythical ideal.
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Video of the Week: The VFA-27 Cruise Video teaser, taken while embarked on the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, CVN-73. Go, Navy.