Make believe

Fascinating article on kids, make-believe, imaginary friends, fantasy, self-hypnosis, myth — and, tangentially, fiction writing.

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15 hours ago

If you want to provide some on-the-record feedback to the National Park Service about the ghastly Arc d' Trump, here's the place: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?documentID=151576

Or you can email directly to ncr_planning@nps.gov

Will it matter? Likely not. Is it worth offering your voice: I think so.

6 days ago

Good to see the #Vicepresident is boldly and resolutely following in the inspiring footsteps of the #President... by being a blustering faux-alpha meddlsome hate-monger. Great leadership, JD!

"Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after #JDVance's #Nowak post"

#Vance #Trump #hate

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlplwn1jkro

6 days ago

Trump's capital building Lackey says of course his planned arch is exempt from federal laws about building height because he's the the guy in charge, fergoshsakes.

It's GOOD to be the King!

https://www.eenews.net/articles/must-trumps-arch-comply-with-washingtons-skyline-law/

6 days ago

" #Trump could also tear down the #StatueofLiberty, DOJ argues in defense of #WhiteHouse #ballroom - POLITICO"

It's GOOD to be the king!

https://share.google/OJn0fcxbOFWf7wyzz

2 weeks ago

The #grift goes on.

[The Washington Post] #Dell inks $9.7 billion #Pentagon contract after #Trump acquires #stock

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/28/dell-inks-97-billion-pentagon-contract-after-trump-acquires-stock-praises-company/

2 weeks ago

Good Lord. It really seems to be the case that with enough power and little enough shame, you can do *anything* to stroke your ego.

[The Washington Post] #Trump appointees push $250 #banknote with his portrait

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/05/28/trump-250-bill-pushed-by-treasury-appointees/

3 weeks ago

Easy Three Ingredient Tomato Soup https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/margie/easy-three-ingredient-tomato-soup.html

3 weeks ago

The Best Homemade Tomato Soup https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/margie/the-best-homemade-tomato-soup.html

4 weeks ago

Creamy Tomato Soup with Ground Beef and Noodles https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/margie/creamy-tomato-soup-with-ground-beef-and-noodles.html

4 weeks ago

Bourbon Vinaigrette https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/margie/bourbon-vinaigrette.html

1 month ago

Chive/Lilac Blossom Vinegar https://hill-kleerup.org/blog/margie/chive-lilac-blossom-vinegar.html

1 month ago

I have to say, my first question was "How the hell do I *avoid* getting a Trump Passport?"

Here's the apparent answer.

https://gizmodo.com/how-to-get-a-passport-without-president-trumps-face-on-it-2000752195

1 month ago

GOP: Parents, there are scary people out there who might do #gunviolence to your #kids. So buy them a bullet-proof backpack and tell them to cooperate with active shooter drills.

Also GOP: Nation, there are scary people out there who might do gun violence to our #DearLeader. So build him a yuge bulletproof bunker / #ballroom covered in gold with lots of security so that he can dance the night away safe from mingling with the dangerous hoi-polloi.

1 month ago

"Image of Trump to be featured inside new passports to mark America’s 250th"

There is no limit to the narcissistic ego of #DonaldTrump. We will be decades in erasing the self-serving graffiti of this creep.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/28/us-passports-trump-image/

1 month ago

New post from Popehat.com!

The Comey Threat Indictment Is A Grave Embarrassment To The United States Department of Justice And The Rule of Law
The Department of Justice Is Dead; Long Live The Department of Trump

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