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Tired of the same ol' "Happy Birthday"s, "Congraderaultions", and "I Want Sprinkles?" Then consider these inspiring sentiments the next time you order a cake.

Perfect for the neighbor kid's party!

Assuming you're moving soon, of course.

Here's a solid, any-occasion choice:

Although it's especially effective when dropped off anonymously in the office break room.

For when the get-well and sympathy cards just seem too namby-pamby.

Because you can never be too specific.

I think I speak for Amy & Claudia when I say: that had better be chocolate.

There's this new "budget-friendly" home insurance plan around: It doesn't actually cover any losses, but you do get this nice cookie cake:

If only all bad news were delivered via cake. Can you imagine?

"He's breaking up with me?? Why that lousy, rotten, om nom nom ooh, hey! Raspberry filling!"

Thanks to Anony M., Kris K., Lauren M., Gal N., Amy D., & Melissa K., who might go back to cards after this.

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P.S. Prepare for a triple dose of "Awww," because LOOK HOW CUTE:

Rex the Green Dragon

This teeny pocket-sized dragon comes in a bunch of different styles: wearing aviator goggles, nursing a singed wing, even skateboarding, heh. It's hard to pick a favorite; they're all so stinking adorable!

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/move-over-hallmark-2025

Russia remains strategically aligned with Iran, despite online claims the Kremlin withdrew support

Posted by Taija PerryCook

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/russia-iran-ally/

Users pointed to a Bloomberg article for proof of a splintering between the two nations.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/russia-iran-ally/

New York Mets replaced US flag with Pride flag during national anthem?

Posted by ARRAY(0x5649799b45e8)

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/new-york-mets-pride-flag/

Social media users shared a video that only showed five seconds of the national anthem performance, which didn't tell the whole story.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/new-york-mets-pride-flag/

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The Day in Spikedluv (Wednesday, June 18)

Having visiting hours not start until 11am has really helped with being able to get stuff done before I go out.

I had a chiropractic appointment this morning. I didn’t do any shopping, but I did get in a longer walk around the park. I did a load of laundry, a load in the dishwasher, the usual amount of hand-washing dishes, and scooped kitty litter. I read more (currently one of the Duncan Kincaid books).

Temps started out at 66.7(F) and reached 83.8. It was overcast with some sprinkles in the morning, then the sun came out in the afternoon. It was so humid! For the first time since it was hot back in May we had to use the AC in the bedroom.

Mom Update:

Mom was still doing well, but she was more tired today. She’d had some issues, one of which may have contributed to her being so tired. ( more back here )

Shining light on Juneteenth's origins and history

Posted by Nur Ibrahim

https://www.snopes.com/articles/470345/juneteenth-history-origins/

The day marks the occasion when Union troops announced the freedom of all slaves in the U.S.

https://www.snopes.com/articles/470345/juneteenth-history-origins/

Life is still going on

I guess I don't have a whole lot to say about it, at least here.

Maybe I should?

I need some chocolate milk and donuts.

Current Mood: busy

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Birdfeeding

Today was warm and muggy. It stormed midday, then cleared up somewhat later.

I fed the birds.

I put out water for the birds.

At dusk, loads of fireflies are coming out. :D I've seen at least one bat too.

Digging into claims about crowd size at Trump's military parade

Posted by Laerke Christensen

https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/19/trump-parade-attendance/

The White House and parade organizers said 250,000 people attended the June 14 event. Democratic figures and social media users disagreed.

https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/19/trump-parade-attendance/

Crowd Scenery

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=5595

Remember this?

http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=5595

Hank Hill Fawns Over the Worst Presidential Museum in America in ‘King of the Hill’ Teaser

https://www.cracked.com/article_47051_hank-hill-fawns-over-the-worst-presidential-museum-in-america-in-king-of-the-hill-teaser.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv

By
JM McNab
Published: June 18th, 2025

https://www.cracked.com/article_47051_hank-hill-fawns-over-the-worst-presidential-museum-in-america-in-king-of-the-hill-teaser.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv

The New ‘King of the Hill’ Teaser Seems to Have Forgotten an Important Episode from the Original Ser

https://www.cracked.com/article_47048_the-new-king-of-the-hill-teaser-seems-to-forget-an-important-episode-from-the-original-series.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv

By
JM McNab
Published: June 18th, 2025

https://www.cracked.com/article_47048_the-new-king-of-the-hill-teaser-seems-to-forget-an-important-episode-from-the-original-series.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv

Fans Catch First Glimpse of An Aged-Up Nancy Gribble in New ‘King of the Hill’ Teaser

https://www.cracked.com/article_47047_fans-catch-first-glimpse-of-an-aged-up-nancy-gribble-in-new-king-of-the-hill-teaser.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv

By
Carly Tennes
Published: June 18th, 2025

https://www.cracked.com/article_47047_fans-catch-first-glimpse-of-an-aged-up-nancy-gribble-in-new-king-of-the-hill-teaser.html?newsletter-cat=movies-tv

Current Mood: hot

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Heat and stone

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Caldwall Castle, Kidderminster, 18th June 2025

138/365: Caldwall Castle, Kidderminster
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It's been a very warm day today -- the humidity that tends to accompany heat in this country means that even the high 20s °C can be quite tough to deal with if you actually have to do very much. In 2022 I experienced an extremely rare 36 ºC with dry heat in this country, and I actually found that easier to cope with. My photo for today comes from Kidderminster. This is Caldwall Castle, though its alternative name of Caldwall Tower is more accurate as the rest of the castle disappeared centuries ago. That was begun in 1347, but this tower itself probably dates from around 1500. Either way, it is likely to be the oldest secular building in Kidderminster. It is still used as a family home; note the TV aerial on the roof!