Indeed, I too am comfortable … IF I don’t move around!!! My a/c died last year and I was in no hurry to replace it because of my lovely trees and the general coolness of the house in the past. However this year the fans just aren’t helping unless I sit in from of them. When I do move the sweat just rolls off. So I’ve given in and called the a/c + heater people and am now hoping the new efficiency heater and air conditioner set that’s due for installation tomorrow will make a difference.
Re your annual trip, I’ll remember to look up to see your wave as you fly nearby and I might even wave back. 🙂
😉 😉 I think it’s still lovely (did some repairs about a month or so ago), but it has actually been hot, despite the large maple tree. Well, hot when I move around watering the plants, not to hot when I sit/stand still on the deck looking at said flowers. I don’t want to say this too loudly but I think I am sorta-kinda looking forward to winter; or at least to fall.
Hmm, @PFW. I didn't listen but am always leery of those who try 2 gain leverage by stomping down those who came before. Fwiw my advice to @RashidaTlaib et al = do a little more homework to know what YOU NEED TO BUILD on, instead of starting with destruction like Trump & GOPs. https://t.co/jR7uLcwMX8
NEW: "I will not relent," former CIA Director John Brennan says in response to Pres. Trump revoking his security clearance https://t.co/Zh9nnH8UDV pic.twitter.com/aQOdiat5Lc
We need to “revoke” the WH imposter. It has to be found that Russia STOLE the election for him. Scalia stole the election for Bush II was bad enough, but for a foreign enemy stole it for the orange-stool-bag.
Why do more and more congressional district races lean away from GOP and toward Dems? Because voters have seen their paychecks. They've also seen their healthcare bills. They know @realDonaldTrump and GOP lied to them.
Dems have #ABetterDeal that is #ForThePeople. https://t.co/3Vj8mJqtVJ
TY, and it’s painful to see, Judith. I think it’s most painful because I never in my wildest dream imagined that in the USA a malignant ‘leader’ could have gotten away with so much, so blatantly, with no one administering any pressure on the braking system. I hear a lot of talk but I see the train careening along with him and his minions yelling happily and boldly out the window. I can’t wait to see what changes November 6 will bring!
Despite the promises Trump & Sessions' DOJ is making in court, the government is making it more difficult for parents to reunite with their children. The Office of Refugee Resettlement is removing its contact data from the web & hanging up on callers seeking help. https://t.co/Oh7MnKtiFx
I am convinced that Trump is not the only one who need to go, the Republican House and Senate is just as bad as Trump. November is the beginning of getting rid of them. I hope Brennan continue to speak his mind.
Schiff explains how Trump has once again broken the law. Clearances are pulled when someone has released classified info which Brennan has NOT done - but Trump HAS done. And btw an enemies list is how it works in a dictatorship. Fmr CIA Director McLaughlin said Trump revoking Brennan’s security is a clear move towards Authoritarianism.
In the time I have known him, John Brennan has never been afraid to speak up and give it to you straight. Revoking his security clearance is an act unbecoming of a President. If you think it will silence John, then you just don't know the man.
Yeah, I watched … I was reminded he joined that crowd that has to start with something like “Not that everybody agreed with everything Obama did … ” Who cares about that, with trump in the WH now? Concentrate on not agreeing with what trump does, in my book. Not President Obama! End of rant.
Ain’t nothing like a woman when she’s out for a pound of flesh.
I believe a lot of what Omarosa says in her book is true.
While I won’t spend my own money, I won’t turn down an opportunity to read it.
CNN looked at all 48 assistants and deputy assistants to the president & found that none of them are black. Only a handful are “of Latino, Asian or Arab descent.”
A White House spox described West Wing staff as “diverse” and “focused on getting results.” https://t.co/uYZCwSy5Lv
While I don’t doubt what folks say about Omarosa being a total conniver, opportunist and perhaps craven BEE-ATCH, have you noticed how poised, striking and well-spoken she is? Specifically, she’s 1000X more articulate than prez blabbering fuckface.
In adding John Brennan to his enemies list, Trump demonstrates again how deeply insecure and vindictive he is — two character flaws dangerous in any President.
An enemies list is ugly, undemocratic and un-American. I also believe this action to silence a critic is unlawful. https://t.co/bfOhThIWfq
Man falsely imprisoned for 10 years, uses prison library to study law and have his conviction overturned. Becomes a lawyer and is now helping overturn other false convictions. https://t.co/lFnvyu1L9r pic.twitter.com/2moIgxyJhs
Wouldn’t that be wonderful! ICYMI, Lawrence O’Donnell just did his “Last Word” segment on Aretha Franklin. Said he’d been at her birthday party in 2015 and she implied to him that she watched his show - cool. He wished her well on behalf of her gazillion friends around the world, and played a clip of her singing at President Obama’s Inauguration. Sob.
Am waiting for EMT’s to show up w/ straightjackets & a fork lift & carry his so sorry arse out. Might need A mega bus too for all his grifters. (Maybe a bunch of horse & buggies since they’re so enthralled with yesteryear.) A beautiful QED! 😂
While I don’t agree with the lead singer’s violence, the Trump supporter needs to understand that people have a right to voice their concerns and dislike of Trump in any forum. If he doesn’t like that, he’s free to leave. He doesn’t get to limit other people’s voices when it comes to speaking out about Trump.
A mysterious Russian satellite displaying "very abnormal behaviour" has raised alarm in the US, according to a State Department official. https://t.co/DlcgQKNpR6
— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) August 15, 2025
Breaking: Reagan National Airport is experiencing an "airport wide" power outage. Travelers reporting terminals have gone completely dark. https://t.co/M6GXrtVx9F
I know I’ll think of that, every time something like this happens.
This is almost as bad as the feeling all of us kids had back in the ’50s, when we thought the “dirty rotten Commies” were going to come down our street and kill our family. I remember being afraid of the Russians at night, in my safe home in the United States, just because of something I heard during the day or during our “air raid drills,” at school - even though I know now that they didn’t really know, in particular, that my family and I existed!
@JuliaDavisNews @MalcolmNance @AdamSchiff @DianneFeinstein How did this Russian know about Trump's purge of the intelligence community on JULY 24, 2018??? From the verified of Artem Klyushin, an advisor to Russian minister of culture who claims to have put Trump in the WH. pic.twitter.com/6OsIpCT823
No, the Manafort trial did not disappoint. It painted a portrait of an operative who blithely defrauded his own government while working for pro-Russian entities—a striking microcosm of the question at the heart of the sprawling Russia investigation. https://t.co/pzI6ULwqYc
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) August 16, 2025
If HE did this so blatantly, A lot of other wealthy Republicans in Congress did or are doing it too. Now that the Russians have picked the Rethugs as their party and partners in crime they ALL need to be investigated.
Morning everyone. I agree with this. They are not “afraid” of trump…they don’t slap him down because they like/agree with what he does. WE know this…but others need to recognize this. NOW. Both sides, my ass.
New column: No, Repubs aren't "afraid" of Trump and his base. When it comes to Trump's assaults on democracy, they don't criticize him because they agree with him. It's important to understand this. https://t.co/LyZTsxGKdS via @thedailybeast
The Rethug-Putin-Party are letting this orange turd be their mouth piece. They know that they can not win elections without cheating and lying to the public. He says things they only hinted at and never came out and said until now. Their silence and soft push back if any push back is just a act and they are rotten actors.
Obama said of Franklin in 2016, "Nobody embodies more fully the connection between the African-American spiritual, the blues, R&B, rock and roll—the way that hardship and sorrow were transformed into something full of beauty and vitality and hope." https://t.co/IZxkjb4fOl
Aretha Franklin was as much apart of #Detroit’s fabric as the Olde English D, the auto industry, and maybe bigger than #Motown itself. If you’re from Detroit, especially of a certain age, Aretha is apart of you. The world lost an icon. My City lost part of its soul. #RIPAretha
— Jay Scott Smith (@JayScottSmith) August 16, 2025
dear goddess, smiling for you, happy for you. thank you for expressing our humanity, for letting a girl know it’s OK to shatter absolutely, to surrender over and over. until we all meet again. love. love. love.
The Queen has moved on to the station in her journey across the universe.
Aretha Franklin's iconic voice touched all of our souls. She sang from a place deep down, and for that reason, she will forever be the Queen of Soul. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/sGpYwgLhJK pic.twitter.com/ivj4O83nZM
— ESSENCE (@Essence) August 16, 2025
Rest in Peace, My Queen! #ArethaFranklin Thank you for blessing the world with your beautiful gifts and your extraordinary humanity.
Aretha Franklin died today. In 1973, The Times said she was "the finest singer in the world" and wrote that "she knows more than we do about so many, many sectors of human experience." https://t.co/1KdK5cAVil pic.twitter.com/ERXRXb4Bgi
Aretha Franklin’s contributions toward the civil rights movement shouldn’t go unnoticed. She helped activists post bail, supported organizers financially, toured with MLK across the U.S. #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/lV7QpwjyPL
Aretha Franklin - she was more than the Queen of Soul. She was a true legend and inspiration to me as well as so many around the world. Her beautiful soul, songs and spirit lives on through each of us everyday.
Oh my GGail, you actually sang with Aretha. What a precious memory. For the last few days all I have been playing are Aretha’s songs. Her songs have been such a part of my life. Tears are flowing. We have lost an icon. Sending you {{{{hugs}}}}
Five years ago, #ArethaFranklin spoke with me about her father's role in the civil rights movement.https://t.co/ZEdY6TWgt2
It was a role she took on, a role as important as stardom. She paid bail, helped the movement make payroll and aided families.https://t.co/J2dy4Un46P#RIP pic.twitter.com/7HHu43pQ1z
— ROCHELLE RILEY 🌎 (@rochelleriley) August 16, 2025
Queen Aretha of House Franklin. First of Her Name. Dame of Detroit. Empress of Elevated Sound. Reverberation Royalty. Vocal Victor. Sovereign of Soul. Aural Authority. Your job is done. Rest with the stars. And SCATTER DEM at Heaven's next karaoke night. 🎤#ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/NXdInXft8L
WHAT MOST OF US AT THE DIARY…ALREADY BELIEVE…**Good Read**
They’re embarrassed by him here and there (tweets), and they disagree with him here and there (tariffs).
But for the most part, they don’t complain too much out loud or carefully limit the scope of their complaints when they do because they’re with him on the most fundamental commodity in politics: power, and its use. Trump’s anti-democratic instincts, which are so dangerous to so many of us, do not trouble Republicans in the least.
New column: No, Repubs aren't "afraid" of Trump and his base. When it comes to Trump's assaults on democracy, they don't criticize him because they agree with him. It's important to understand this. https://t.co/LyZTsxGKdS via @thedailybeast
Bill McRaven, retired U.S. Navy admiral who oversaw operation that killed Osama bin Laden, writes that he would “consider it an honor” for President Trump to also revoke his security clearance in solidarity with John Brennan. https://t.co/pqWxnrLPwn - @washingtonpost
NEW: Defense Department says in statement they are looking into dates in 2019 for Pres. Trump's military parade.
“We originally targeted November 10, 2025 for this event but have now agreed to explore opportunities in 2019." https://t.co/VU0uQcQp7L pic.twitter.com/RZIVIiDPLB
American Legion to WH: “Until such time as we can celebrate victory in the War on Terrorism and bring our military home, we think the parade money would be better spent fully funding the Department of Veteran Affairs and giving our troops and their families the best care“
Hi everybody!
Hi VC!
Helloooooooooo TOD family 🙋🏽♀️
Greetings, western sis! Are you sweating as much as I am, both from the weather and from the state of the nation etc?
We are actually comfortable (today).
I’ll be doing my annual trek to Georgia at the end of the month. I’ll wave as I fly near you 😘
Where are you going? Just texted you. 🙂
I texted you back 😘
Heeey, I’m in Georgia! Where ya headed?
Hey Dudette, I’ll be visiting with family in Rome and Marietta.
Cool! Marietta’s not that far from me. Would love to meet up if you have time!
Let’s try to make it happen!
Yay! DM me when you get a chance.
Indeed, I too am comfortable … IF I don’t move around!!! My a/c died last year and I was in no hurry to replace it because of my lovely trees and the general coolness of the house in the past. However this year the fans just aren’t helping unless I sit in from of them. When I do move the sweat just rolls off. So I’ve given in and called the a/c + heater people and am now hoping the new efficiency heater and air conditioner set that’s due for installation tomorrow will make a difference.
Re your annual trip, I’ll remember to look up to see your wave as you fly nearby and I might even wave back. 🙂
I remember your lovely backyard 😊
😉 😉 I think it’s still lovely (did some repairs about a month or so ago), but it has actually been hot, despite the large maple tree. Well, hot when I move around watering the plants, not to hot when I sit/stand still on the deck looking at said flowers. I don’t want to say this too loudly but I think I am sorta-kinda looking forward to winter; or at least to fall.
Have a wonderful time in GA, GGail!
Thanks Betsy, I don’t leave till the end of this month
Hello VC.
Great award….Au ⭐ Furst. Congrats.
Thank you, NW for this post.
Hi & ty, Nena. Hope you are well.
We need to “revoke” the WH imposter. It has to be found that Russia STOLE the election for him. Scalia stole the election for Bush II was bad enough, but for a foreign enemy stole it for the orange-stool-bag.
Happy Birthday…..Rep Waters.
This lady turned 80yo today. Wow!
Happy birthday Auntie Maxine 💃🏾
Congrats, VC! The crazy train went off the rails in the WH quite a while, but they are getting more and more lost.
TY, and it’s painful to see, Judith. I think it’s most painful because I never in my wildest dream imagined that in the USA a malignant ‘leader’ could have gotten away with so much, so blatantly, with no one administering any pressure on the braking system. I hear a lot of talk but I see the train careening along with him and his minions yelling happily and boldly out the window. I can’t wait to see what changes November 6 will bring!
THERE ARE NO WORDS.
Lock Them All Up.
🤔👀🤷♀️ Wow!
Wow is right 🙂 I bet no matter his size, he still acts like a 13yr old.
That’s a BIG boy!
I am convinced that Trump is not the only one who need to go, the Republican House and Senate is just as bad as Trump. November is the beginning of getting rid of them. I hope Brennan continue to speak his mind.
Trump is not making America great again. He is making it worse.
Ryan and McConnell is just as bad as Trump,
Schiff explains how Trump has once again broken the law. Clearances are pulled when someone has released classified info which Brennan has NOT done - but Trump HAS done. And btw an enemies list is how it works in a dictatorship. Fmr CIA Director McLaughlin said Trump revoking Brennan’s security is a clear move towards Authoritarianism.
“Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, don’t give up the fight.” — Bob Marley
#NOMATTERWHOVOTEBLUE
Love Bob Marley!
Ari Melber is having Dyson on to praise Pres Obama record…..re: the jobs number of Blk people …..smh.
I always thought Dyson was jealous of President Obama. Can’t quite recall why!
I think he was jealous of PBO. I think he was a Bernie guy.
Ugh.
Eric Dyson is trying to be relevant any where he can.
Who gives a rats ass what he thinks! 😡
Take a seat - in the corner, EMDyson
Yeah, I watched … I was reminded he joined that crowd that has to start with something like “Not that everybody agreed with everything Obama did … ” Who cares about that, with trump in the WH now? Concentrate on not agreeing with what trump does, in my book. Not President Obama! End of rant.
Other than that, enjoy your evening, GGail!
Love you J’OB 😘
Glad I peeked back in here before going to sleep! You just made my night, GGail. Ha. Love you back. ❤
Manafort trial closing arguments are done. Jury starts deliberation tomorrow.
Ain’t nothing like a woman when she’s out for a pound of flesh.
I believe a lot of what Omarosa says in her book is true.
While I won’t spend my own money, I won’t turn down an opportunity to read it.
BYE, FELICIA
Wow!!!!! This is way overdue.
While I don’t doubt what folks say about Omarosa being a total conniver, opportunist and perhaps craven BEE-ATCH, have you noticed how poised, striking and well-spoken she is? Specifically, she’s 1000X more articulate than prez blabbering fuckface.
And she’s got them plenty nervous
God bless him
Oh Yea baby!!!!
-what an incredible photo. Fingers and eyebrows crossed for a good recovery…omg.
Wouldn’t that be wonderful! ICYMI, Lawrence O’Donnell just did his “Last Word” segment on Aretha Franklin. Said he’d been at her birthday party in 2015 and she implied to him that she watched his show - cool. He wished her well on behalf of her gazillion friends around the world, and played a clip of her singing at President Obama’s Inauguration. Sob.
I’ll drink to that Lootenant. 🍷😉
Hand Salute, Sailor!!!!
“A STAIN” - said the Dicktraitor who has flooded the joint with sh*te from Hell to Breakfast.
Am waiting for EMT’s to show up w/ straightjackets & a fork lift & carry his so sorry arse out. Might need A mega bus too for all his grifters. (Maybe a bunch of horse & buggies since they’re so enthralled with yesteryear.) A beautiful QED! 😂
Donald J. Trump look in the mirror if you want to see the stain on this county. It’s you.
one day, the headlines will say what we have been waiting for => the arrest of that traitor-in-chief
O please, o please, any day now would be perfect, dear lord/karma/??/ !
Let’s have a parade when that happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While I don’t agree with the lead singer’s violence, the Trump supporter needs to understand that people have a right to voice their concerns and dislike of Trump in any forum. If he doesn’t like that, he’s free to leave. He doesn’t get to limit other people’s voices when it comes to speaking out about Trump.
^^ THIS !!
Thanks, Putin.
Russian hackers making a practice run? Can’t rule it out.
I know I’ll think of that, every time something like this happens.
This is almost as bad as the feeling all of us kids had back in the ’50s, when we thought the “dirty rotten Commies” were going to come down our street and kill our family. I remember being afraid of the Russians at night, in my safe home in the United States, just because of something I heard during the day or during our “air raid drills,” at school - even though I know now that they didn’t really know, in particular, that my family and I existed!
Thanks, trump.
Goodnight, TODville, and all the ships at sea!
THIS IS WEIRD.
прощать = forgive. Translation says all these officials were ‘forgiven’ ‘pardoned’ or ‘excused’.
yeh wierd!
If HE did this so blatantly, A lot of other wealthy Republicans in Congress did or are doing it too. Now that the Russians have picked the Rethugs as their party and partners in crime they ALL need to be investigated.
Morning everyone. I agree with this. They are not “afraid” of trump…they don’t slap him down because they like/agree with what he does. WE know this…but others need to recognize this. NOW. Both sides, my ass.
The Rethug-Putin-Party are letting this orange turd be their mouth piece. They know that they can not win elections without cheating and lying to the public. He says things they only hinted at and never came out and said until now. Their silence and soft push back if any push back is just a act and they are rotten actors.
God has call the Queen of Soul home. R.I.P.
I’m watching it on MSNBC.
I love what you said about God calling Aretha home. She is no longer in pain. She will be missed.
Aretha has passed. May she forever Rest in Peace.
RIP, Queen of Soul. Aretha.
Rest In Peace Aretha. We love you❤️
Dear woman…you are loved and will be deeply missed. Truly an American icon. Your music will live on forever as a sweet reminder of you.
Has to be one of my favorites. Sweet sleep, Queen of Soul.
She was 76 and never missed a note.
dear goddess, smiling for you, happy for you. thank you for expressing our humanity, for letting a girl know it’s OK to shatter absolutely, to surrender over and over. until we all meet again. love. love. love.
Love!
The Queen has moved on to the station in her journey across the universe.
STRUGGLE NO MORE MY SISTER…REST! 😢
😭
AMEN.
Well I’m not gonna get much done today. Might as well surrender to it. 😭
I have been dreading this news since it became a real possibility => Queen of Soul, Rest in Power and Peace … Heaven and your dear father await you
Rest In Peace Our Queen of Soul, Humanity, and Love.
😭😭😭
Hang on!
I have to stop reading the tributes while I’m here at work. Can’t keep the tears at bay.
I sang in the church mass choir with Aretha in her father’s church in Detroit.
Oh my GGail, you actually sang with Aretha. What a precious memory. For the last few days all I have been playing are Aretha’s songs. Her songs have been such a part of my life. Tears are flowing. We have lost an icon. Sending you {{{{hugs}}}}
These young folks outchea thinking they invented sump’n. Teh!
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2018/08/16/the-queen-of-soul/
Yes, she got to lay down her burdens! Rejoicing and singing.
WHAT MOST OF US AT THE DIARY…ALREADY BELIEVE…**Good Read**
They’re embarrassed by him here and there (tweets), and they disagree with him here and there (tariffs).
But for the most part, they don’t complain too much out loud or carefully limit the scope of their complaints when they do because they’re with him on the most fundamental commodity in politics: power, and its use. Trump’s anti-democratic instincts, which are so dangerous to so many of us, do not trouble Republicans in the least.
👀👀
Now the Price tag is $92M
🤦♀️🤷♀️