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Malmsy

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April 3, 2024

Nashville folx - do you recognize this "high school principal?"



This "man on the street" interview by a forced birther org claims that he wants to show their abortion 'video' in the school where he's a 'principal' because he suddenly became "pro-life' after seeing it...

I wonder if he's an actor in the region, because I've gone through all the public and most of the private high school websites for the Nashville area and didn't see any 'principals" or school headmasters that look like him.

if he is a principal, then his school board needs to see this video.

Full video is on FB: https://www.facebook.com/reel/955958252712731

I want to expose this man either as a fake, or let his school board know that he's talking about how "everyone" was trying to "force a girl to get an abortion' and he as a principal didn't state that this was abusive.

And now he wants this fallacy filled video to be part of the curriculum.

Many thanks.
February 11, 2024

Found this Mid Century framed tile composition at Goodwill - it's a mystery.

This got my spidey senses tingling. Midcentury, I think 50's or 60's. It's a heavy, framed tile composition on plaster or some other hard medium.

The words "Tromp Muziekconcours" appear with a logo, which I found translates to Trumpet Music Festival from Dutch. I can see two birds, but can't find anything looking like a trumpet.

There's a signature on the back, which I assume is the artist.

Maybe a commemorative plaque given to the winner of the festival? Ideas?



August 15, 2023

How to help the Maui Humane Society - they are slammed.

From their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MauiHumaneSociety/posts/pfbid02sQkr1BRqBkf8Xu77Vj1zUkwPrfUmwbHPHN7xLYSEoSZedNNSXYdRiSorhyoH92Ssl

With our population over capacity before this tragedy, we are running extremely low on space, supplies and fosters. As we are experiencing tragedy or know someone who is, we will need to band together as a community for both our humans and animals. If you are in a position to help, please do - and there are multiple ways to help. Fires continue to burn with new fires popping up across the island. In this time of crisis, Maui Humane Society is rallying the community to work together and extend a helping hand and paw to those affected. Whether you are on island or on the mainland, here’s how you can help:

We need SOS Dog Fosters. Come into the shelter and temporarily foster a dog. We are expecting an inundation of hundreds of animals who have been burned, lost during the evacuation process and those in need of critical care due to smoke inhalation. We need the kennel space to be able to house these animals in hopes of reuniting them with their Ohana's once this is all over.

We need donations. Pet food, pop-up kennels, and litter are pivotal to providing sustenance to animals, as staff and volunteers are putting together kits for families and animals in need. We need these supplies ASAP to provide to our community members who had to quickly evacuate and leave all their belongings behind. Pet food and treats can be used or purchased at Costco, Petco, Safeway. These donations can be dropped off directly at Maui Humane Society. For those on the mainland looking to help, supplies can be delivered directly to us via our Amazon Wishlist and monetary donations will be crucial to cover the costs of the lifesaving medical treatments necessary to save animal lives affected by the fires.

We need help communicating. Communication to facilitate coordination and support within the Maui community, a mutual help Facebook group, "Maui Fires Pets Help Group," has been created. This group serves as a platform for individuals who are able to help to connect with those in need, without straining the resources at the shelter. We encourage community members to join this group and collaborate with fellow Maui residents to ensure that animals stay with their owners as much as possible.

Learn more about SOS fostering, our Amazon Wishlist, how to donate and the Maui Fires Pets Help Group using the link in bio.

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1817BTQ5MWOOG?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR3gMqU49sKu2PGiiwb6sMFIo_YzBhc95pUvYuQkZfvNaPWRCdLKhLMiDyQ

Donate here: https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/donate-olx/

Maui Fires Pets Help Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mauifirespets




Learn more about SOS fostering: https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/sosfoster/





July 27, 2023

When Kris Kristofferson believed and stood by Sinead

In a world of Jason Aldeans, be a Kris Kristofferson

From a FB post:

https://www.facebook.com/hamckinney/posts/pfbid02KoKubuwsjA4Lnm2upcA87pauxDhLt3yrVf5BgRcshWFmeT1uqS7Mh1sMFLTzRvvsl


The week after her SNL performance in 1992, Sinéad O’Connor was scheduled to perform at a tribute to Bob Dylan. Under the circumstances, most artists would have canceled. She was not most artists. She came, and was booed, loud and long and near universally by the crowd, as soon as she stepped on the stage. She stood at the mic, waiting. Later she would describe how awful it felt, but in the moment, she looked resolute. The organizers sent Kris Kristofferson to get her off stage. Kris, who is a saint in his own right, declined to do so and instead comforted her, whispered encouragement, and stayed by her side until she was able to perform. He is said to have told her “Don’t let the bastards get you down,” and she replied “I’m not down.” And she was not. She was brave and strong and talented and fierce and RIGHT about the Church’s cover ups of abuse. This world burns women like her at the stake. Life wasn’t fair to her. We did not deserve her or her gifts, but I am so grateful for what she shared anyway. May she rest in peace, and may we fight the real enemy in her honor.

Kris Kristofferson later wrote a song about that night called “Sister Sinéad.” I don’t love that he refers to her as a “little girl,” she was a woman, not a child, though it reminds me that even with good intentions we men have to be aware of our role in the patriarchy and minimizing women. I very much like the line “some candles flicker and some candles fade/and some burn as true as my sister Sinéad.”

I'm singing this song for my sister Sinead
Concerning the god awful mess that she made
When she told them her truth just as hard as she could
Her message profoundly was misunderstood
There's humans entrusted with guarding our gold
And humans in charge of the saving of souls
And humans responded all over the world
Condemning that bald headed brave little girl


And maybe she's crazy and maybe she ain't
But so was Picasso and so were the saints
And she's never been partial to shackles or chains
She's too old for breaking and too young to tame

It's askin' for trouble to stick out your neck
In terms of a target a big silhouette
But some candles flicker and some candles fade
And some burn as true as my sister Sinead

And maybe she's crazy and maybe she ain't
But so was Picasso and so were the saints
And she's never been partial to shackles or chains
She's too old for breaking and too young to tame




June 9, 2023

Name this Musical:



How to Succeed at Treason Without Really Trying

Jailhouse Rock

Fiddler with the Proof

Definitely Misbehavin'

Sunday on the Golf Course With the FBI

Bring on the Subponeas, Haul out the Junk

Up the River

Melania, Get Your Prenup

The Book of Garland

Surveillance on the Roof
June 9, 2023

Hey Dad....

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