Julie Totsch

Agents of Influence by Henry Hemming. This is a fascinating read that should remind Americans that we are not really an isolated island. We need our Allies & they need us. Churchill was determined to get us into WWII by any means. This book tells us what those means were. #WWII #Spy #Britian

Creasy sleeping. He's such a great little kitty. He and Bentley like to lay against my legs.

In case anyone needs a history lesson. The Founding fathers (who did not make it official) preferred E pluribus unum - out of many, one.

If I die unexpectedly from an accident, it will be his fault. A.J. follows me everywhere and is so quiet, I forget he's there. Three times today, I turned around and nearly fell over him. (His tail is blurry because the only time it isn't wagging is when he's asleep)

No. Russia should NOT be allowed to keep what they've taken by an illegal war against Ukraine. Ukraine should be allowed to join NATO. If Ukraine capitulates now, Putin will not stop until he has the former Soviet Union back together. #StopPutin #FreePalestine #FreeUkraine

Do you ever wonder if the real reason we don't do anything about school shootings is because manufacturers can't make money off of the school systems? #Capitalism #SchoolShootings

@jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social Are you really interviewing Trump today? You're not going to meet the evil one alone, are you? Be careful and have your lawyer on speed dial.

Look, all this pump and dump is making the rich richer. Do NOT sell your stock cheap so some rich guy can buy it and sell it high. If you do not have to take money out of your account, DON'T.

That Thereau was on to something.... Lots of brain rot in the world today.

1. This proves what I've known about him. He's a big baby. He's just like every incel and every bigoted, sexist, racist yt male. Nothing going on but victim. 2. This is great news, maybe we can stop the undermining of our government workers from uneducated buffoons.

I think I have to switch to Marriott hotels, unless I hear the same from Hilton.

Tesla is down (as of this post) $137 for the year. That's 35% of it's value. The stock doesn't pay a dividend. That means you only profit if you bought low & sell high. I'm not a stock broker, but why would I give a company my money & not get anything back. I'll stick with my Ford Stock. Thank you.

Report from Dog School today. Inappropriate PDA. #BeagleLife

Worthy post.

Is it wrong that this isn't my cat, but I don't want to give him back? He's such a sweetheart. I know at some point, his mom will get better and be able to take care of him, but my heart will break 💔. I feel that way about his big brother, too.

"Those who burn books will, in the end, burn people." Heinrich Heine - Jewish poet

Everybody is a critic... #LifeWithBeagles

This is A.J. He's been snoring and making weird noises all night. Anyone else have a Beagle that sounds like this? Also, isn't it creepy on how they can sleep with their eyes open?

Take Unilever off the brands that do good. They fired the CEO because they want Ben & Jerry's to toe the company line, which is to pull away from social issues. youtube.com/shorts/gdC_i...

I thought you might like to hear about the ongoing Ebony adventures. She broke my bedroom blinds. But, she did it behind the TV, so I wouldn't notice. This way she can hide and look out the window.

Anyone else wake up this morning and had no idea that the clocks rolled forward an hour? No? Yeah, me neither.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge Day 5 of 20

Why is it that every time a white guy fails at something those of us who are not white guys are to blame? This brewery failed because they wrapped hate inside the American flag and people didn't buy it. This backlash against Dignity, Equity, and Inclusion won't end well for them.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge Day 4 of 20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge Day 3 of 20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge Day 2 of 20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge

Yep. Ukraine is full of heroes. Putin is a thug and bully. Trump is a puppet and not even a cute one.

I wrote this article on Medium. It only exists on my page, as I don't know how to publish it any place else. Please read and if you like it, please share. medium.com/@juliemariet...

I love Steve Hofstetter comedy.He was kind to grant me - a nobody - an interview that I loved. I admire him because of this. Because his convictions are worth more than money. Maybe, when I grow up, I can be like Steve. I hope my grandchildren become like Steve. youtube.com/shorts/Nygxr...

Being a white, straight male does NOT automatically make you a better fit for ANY position. PERIOD. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion does NOT mean not qualified. It means that when two candidates who are equally qualified, consideration is given to the one who is a minority.

Back in Chicago for the train ride south.

Spelled Willis, pronounced Sears!

Almost to Union Station in Chicago. Wish I had video the graffiti. Beautiful artwork. So much talent.

Arriving at Joliet... Love this adventure I am on today.

Today’s #LifeWisdom courtesy of @olbermann.bsky.social

Interesting fact: Archibald Cox, the first special prosecutor for the Watergate investigation, is the great-grandson of William M. Evarts who was Andrew Johnson's defense council during his impeachment trial. (Information from page 69 of Dark Genius of Wall Street by Edward J. Renehan, JR) #History

It a very sunny and windy day for the #birds This female northern cardinal was sitting right in front of me, ready for her glamor shots.

Arriving in Normal - On Chapter 8 in my book, still have half a cup of tea. So nice not driving.

These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business. Costco Meijer Kroger Giant Grocery Ben & Jerry’s Ulta, Macy’s Old Navy Nordstrom’s TJ Maxx GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…) Dollar Tree Walgreens Wegmans

Riding the rails... Stopped in Springfield, IL. I must have been a hobo in a former life, because I love riding trains.

I have retreated into pulling away from politics for my sanity. I'll be back in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, here is me annoying Gracie before bed last night

Bentley is on the move. He's put his body on my ankle. I wonder if he's working up to sleeping on my legs

Bentley no longer sleeps with his head under my chin. At 4 years and nearly 17 pounds, he thinks he's too big. But, he likes to sleep and touch me. His chin is on my ankle.