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Friday 7 August 2026 Mike this morning: Didn’t we just do Friday? Me: Yes. It is indeed Friday and cleaning day. No matter how much I love having the house cleaned, I dread it with every fiber of my being. We finally got Eddie to eat yesterday afternoon. For those who weren’t with us yesterday, Eddie is the gray and white autistic kitty who just had a tooth removed. He is still extremely skittish, but at least he ate. He came… Read more: (no title)

Thursday 6 August 2026 They are trying to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress this morning. And, the government evidently is telling people that if they join the military, their families won’t be deported. First of all I don’t even think this is true. Second, this is not the best way to recruit quality soldiers. Good God. Every morning, I say this: “Good God.” Alva Edison is home from the vet minus one tooth. Mike said he sat in his lap… Read more: (no title)

Wednesday 5 August 2026 We just came back from taking Eddie to the vet to have his teeth cleaned. What a ruckus. The cats were everywhere, saying “What’s up?” “Mom, why are you up?” “Why is everybody walking so fast?” “What did Eddie do?” “You’re taking him away without even giving him a last supper?” “Why are you walking towards me?” And I spilled cat food all over the floor. Every time they started eating, something would happen and they would… Read more: (no title)

Tuesday 4 August 2026 Tillis and Cornyn are thanking Blanche for setting to writing a non-binding agreement to ditch the slush fund or the January 7 trash. It is revolting, just revolting. I think the news got to me last night in a way it hasn’t in a long time. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia an Washington are holding contests today which will be influential in who holds Congress next year. The Michigan race is probably the most important one. There, two… Read more: MICHIGAN PRIMARY, IMMIGRANT DEATHS, EBOLA, RUSSIA, LIFE WITH CATS

Monday 3 August 2026 After an extraordinary rant on Friday, Joe Scarborough is nowhere to be seen this morning. Trump has backed off a major attack on Iran again. He has little option but to declare victory and get the hell out. Trump has lost control of this war. David French of the New York Times calls it the war that could “swallow the world.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/opinion/iran-war-russia-ukraine-world-war-threat.html More than 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid after changes to SNAP.… Read more: KENNEDY, ISRAEL AND WAR.

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Sunday morning 2 August 2026 TOPICS: · The Democratic Party · DSA · Cuba · Israel · Trump: Biggest Scam Artist EVER · Trump: Putin’s Puppet · Russia · Ukraine · Podcasts · Books · Art · Life with Nine Cats It is smothering hot outside. I just tried to go for a walk. No-go. I can’t believe the cats put up with it. They stayed outside for over an hour. A report which appears to be the brainchild of Secretary… Read more: Cuba

Sunday 2 August 2026 Saturday afternoon, 8/1/26 TRUMP: SCAMS Trump’s fascination with Arctic Icebreakers, which he views as crucial in dominating the Atlantic (or so we are told), led him to make a deal for 11 icebreakers worth almost $7 billion. The contract was to be awarded without competitive bidding (just like the Reflecting Pool and we see how that turned out). 1) The first four ships are to be built in Finland, which would require waving a law that prohibits… Read more: TRUMP SCAMS, ISRAEL

Saturday 1 August 2026 ISRAEL Trump announced an agreement for Hamas to disarm and Israel to pull out of Gaza. Now, there is disagreement on both sides about what was actually agreed to. Article: Ayyoub, Abeer (8/1/26) “Latest Gaza Peace plan runs up against reality. Wall Street Journal. Hamas is demanding that Israel withdraw from Gaza before it disarms. Article: NPR Staff (7/31/36) “Trump announces deal…” NPR. TRUMP: SCAMS The Justice Department is going to dismiss a criminal case against a… Read more: ISRAEL AND TRUMP SCAMS

Purchase a greeting card featuring the painting “Ruins by a Forest Pathway” by Christina Johns. A serene scene features a rustic gate amidst lush greenery. A curious black cat sits near the gate, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. — Read on fineartamerica.com/featured/ruins-by-a-forest-pathway-christina-johns.html

LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM AN OVER-EDUCATED, ELDERLY, RED-HEADED CHILDLESS CAT LADY (PER J. F. F…ING VANCE) BEAVERING AWAY IN ONE OF THE COLD SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK. TRUMP: THE MOST CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION EVER Article: Roebuck, Jeremy (7/29/260 “Blanche’s attorney general nomination paused as 2 Republicans hold out. Washington Post. · The delay in the vote for Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General was announced just hours before it was to take place. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis… Read more: THE TRUMP SCAM MACHINE AND ISRAEL

Wednesday 28 July 2026 It is beautiful this morning. The wind is blowing and the Live Oak branches and the Spanish Moss are wafting across the luminous moon. Oh Good Grief. Morning Joe is showcasing Joe Machin this morning. Great, after spending almost the entire show yesterday dissing the Democratic Party. Great. Now Joe is arguing that it’s hard to see if the Democrats have what it takes when you see all their advantages and the fact that some polls show… Read more: Israel and treason LIFE AND NEWS NOTES. BY CHRISTINA J JOHNS

LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM AN OVER-EDIUCATED ELDERLY CHILDLESS CAT LADY (AS PER J. D. GOD…. VANCE) BEAVERING AWAY IN ONE OF THE VERY COLD SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK. Tuesday 28 July 2026 LIFE NOTES I can’t see the marsh yet, just blackness out the library windows. Cool mustard. An enormous orange Kitty is laying like the. Rock of Gibraltar at my left, down by my legs. Coffee, darkness, computers, laptops, iPads, writing pads, notepads, heating pads. All part… Read more: ISRAEL AND TREASON by dr. Christina johns

LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM AN OVER-EDIUCATED ELDERLY CHILDLESS CAT LADY (AS PER J. D. GOD…. VANCE) BEAVERING AWAY IN ONE OF THE VERY COLD SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK. Tuesday 28 July 2026 LIFE NOTES I can’t see the marsh yet, just blackness out the library windows. Cool mustard. An enormous orange Kitty is laying like the. Rock of Gibraltar at my left, down by my legs. Coffee, darkness, computers, laptops, iPads, writing pads, notepads, heating pads. All part… Read more: ISRAEL AMD TREASON BY DR CHRISTINA JOHNS.

LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM AN OVER-EDIUCATED ELDERLY CHILDLESS CAT LADY (AS PER J. D. GOD…. VANCE) BEAVERING AWAY IN ONE OF THE VERY COLD SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK. Tuesday 28 July 2026 LIFE NOTES I can’t see the marsh yet, just blackness out the library windows. Cool mustard. An enormous orange Kitty is laying like the. Rock of Gibraltar at my left, down by my legs. Coffee, darkness, computers, laptops, iPads, writing pads, notepads, heating pads. All part… Read more: (no title)

LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM AN OVER-EDUCATED CHILDLESS OLD LADY (PER J. D. VANCE) BEAVERING AWAY IN ONE OF THE SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK Well, we’re still trying to get Sam Clemens, our youngest, back inside and it’s almost 12 noon. We had to bribe Pete three times with plates of fresh tuna to get him to come inside and stay. He’s got the trick. “If I come inside, they’ll bribe me with tuna. So, if I come inside,… Read more: SUNDAY CUBA SHORT ARTICLE SUMMARIES

LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM A CHILDLESS CAT LADY WORKING AWAY IN ONE OF THE SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK: “And Cuba must be free of Spain and of the United States.” Jose Marti As part of the ideological work necessary to legitimize the invasion of Cuba, Trump is busy adding fuel to the fire. He has stated flatly that he can “take” Cuba. “I can do anything I want with it.” (Schmidt and Faiola, 3/16/26). While at the moment… Read more: THE NEW RED SCARE

apple.news/AtlC5SuNsQDC6yvsuB_uexQ “A 100-page report released on Monday by the U.S. State Department argues that Cuba has sought to bring down the United States through decades of subversive operations, many of them tied to U.S. domestic left-wing causes. The report frames Cuba as more dangerous than U.S. officials have typically done in the past. According to the report, Cuban “agents and operatives” operate within “hundreds” of organizations and “collectively represent one of the single largest, most sophisticated and dangerous vectors for hostile… Read more: cuba. Stste department

22 July 2026: CUBA As part of the ideological work necessary to legitimize invading Cuba, Trump adds fuel to the fire. Article: Smith, Benedict (7/20/26) “Cuba fueled George Floyd riots, claims Trump administration.” The Telegraph. LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM A CHILDLESS CAT LADY WORKING AWAY IN ONE OF THE SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK · A report by the US State Department (www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/Cuba-Report.pdf) claims that Cuba provided “gleeful support” for the protests in 2020 after the murder of George… Read more: LIFE AND NEWS NOTES. CUBA

LIFE AND NEWS NOTES FROM A CHILDLESS CAT LADY (ACCORDING TO VANCE) BEAVERING AWAY IN ONE OF THE SUB-BASEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY OF SNARK NEWS NOTES We have two fascinating elections coming up – the American mid-terms and the Israeli elections. It is extremely interesting and disturbing to read about the Israeli elections since there are so many similarities in what Netanyahu is doing and what Trump is doing to ensure a victory for themselves. Quote of the Day: “Israelis who… Read more: ISRAEL And THE AUTHORITARIAN MOVEMENT

http://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/us/immigration-chicago-prosecutors.html Prosecutors have fled the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago, angry about the cases they’ve been told to bring against protesters and immigrants.

http://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/us/politics/fbi-ice-agents-investigations-shootings.html Federal agents around the country were told in recent days that the F.B.I. would no longer investigate confrontations with immigration agents — cases that sometimes yield evidence that could be used to prosecute Department of Homeland Security agents implicated in violent encounters, according to people briefed on the decision.