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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
I am happy to report that, by the skin of my teeth,* I have successfully renewed my French ID card at the consulate.
[*I thought I didn't need to bring photos with me, but I realized about an hour before my appointment that I did. Thank god for the place I found nearby that took walk-ins and knew all the various specifications.]
I am less happy to report I have realized my spoken French is atrocious, not having had to use it in so long and working mostly on my Italian these days.
Excellente!
Bluesky is definitely close to what Twitter once was for international breaking news. I was following some Korean journalists immediately.
I tried making beeswax food wraps today but they didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped. Looks like folks are getting candles for gifts instead.
Timelies all!
I'm sorry for your loss, Calli.
It’s a few days late, but I’ve started putting up the tree. Usually this is an all-day thing the Friday after Thanksgiving, accompanied by the Lord of the Rings (extended editions). So I expect this will take several evenings, what with work and all. Javier isn’t quite the paws-on manager Leifur was, but he is sticking his nose in.
ETA: thank you, Sheryl.
one year, "our" feral cat watched us put the tree up.
Popping in to say that, while the AP hasn't officially called it, the GOP candidate has conceded in CA #13, leaving us with a 220-215 House. So Republicans have lost two seats since the 2022 elections.
For those keeping score at home:
2020: 222-213 D
2022: 222-213 R
2024: 220-215 R
Does that include Gaetz’s and Rubio’s seats? Or are those not being counted until they hold special elections?
Does that include Gaetz’s and Rubio’s seats?
That is all seats in the House (435). Gaetz was reelected, and could in theory take his seat, so that is included.
Rubio is a senator. His seat can be filled by appointment.
But his and any other defections to the administration will only be a factor once the new Congress convenes in January.
In Florida news, it looks like DeSantis might get Defense since Hegseth may go the way of Gaetz. It could be that DeSantis picks Lara Trump to replace Rubio and gets a seat at the table as a reward. DeSantis, Bondi, Rubio, Gaetz, and a bunch of others. Local newspapers say nine of his picks have been loyal Floridians. Best of the best, I tell ya.
Bad news for America, but good news for Florida! Congrats, Laura.