Jay Miley
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Tyromancy
(n.)
- Fortune-telling by observing the coagulation and other characteristics of cheese.
Use:
“Who could have guessed that your lovely wedding gift—that antique fondue pot once owned by the famous Madame d’Esperance—would lead me to the unexpectedly lucrative avocation of tyromancy?”
(n.)
- Fortune-telling by observing the coagulation and other characteristics of cheese.
Use:
“Who could have guessed that your lovely wedding gift—that antique fondue pot once owned by the famous Madame d’Esperance—would lead me to the unexpectedly lucrative avocation of tyromancy?”
September 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Tyromancy
(n.)
- Fortune-telling by observing the coagulation and other characteristics of cheese.
Use:
“Who could have guessed that your lovely wedding gift—that antique fondue pot once owned by the famous Madame d’Esperance—would lead me to the unexpectedly lucrative avocation of tyromancy?”
(n.)
- Fortune-telling by observing the coagulation and other characteristics of cheese.
Use:
“Who could have guessed that your lovely wedding gift—that antique fondue pot once owned by the famous Madame d’Esperance—would lead me to the unexpectedly lucrative avocation of tyromancy?”
I shall no longer walk 500 miles.
If you're losing relevance, just try transhobia. Even one-hit wonders are getting in on the action.
The Proclaimers defend Graham Linehan's trans views
The Proclaimers have waded into the trans rights debate, defending Graham Linehan as they promote their new album, You May Offend.
www.thepinknews.com
September 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
I shall no longer walk 500 miles.
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Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone. n.pr/4iCRc2f
How to fight with the people we care about, illustrated
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.
n.pr
September 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone. n.pr/4iCRc2f
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September 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Among other things, Elon Musk now makes clear his belief that women must be disenfranchised. And he's now the sole source funder of the Texas GOP. Shouldn't Texas GOP candidates who are running with his money be asked about this?
August 31, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Among other things, Elon Musk now makes clear his belief that women must be disenfranchised. And he's now the sole source funder of the Texas GOP. Shouldn't Texas GOP candidates who are running with his money be asked about this?
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macabre = “muh-KAHB”
Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer”
omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt”
reticent = “RET-uh-sunt”
epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee”
myriad = "MEER-ee-ud"
Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word.
It means they learned it by reading.
Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer”
omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt”
reticent = “RET-uh-sunt”
epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee”
myriad = "MEER-ee-ud"
Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word.
It means they learned it by reading.
August 31, 2026 at 2:53 PM
macabre = “muh-KAHB”
Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer”
omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt”
reticent = “RET-uh-sunt”
epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee”
myriad = "MEER-ee-ud"
Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word.
It means they learned it by reading.
Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer”
omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt”
reticent = “RET-uh-sunt”
epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee”
myriad = "MEER-ee-ud"
Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word.
It means they learned it by reading.
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It doesn’t get any cuter than this, folks. 😍
August 31, 2026 at 2:34 AM
It doesn’t get any cuter than this, folks. 😍
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Beneficent [ben-IF-iss-ent]
(adj.)
- Doing or producing good; performing acts of kindness and charity; characterized by beneficence.
Used in a sentence:
“Few stars have been so beneficent as Dolly, transforming a lifetime of legendary success into a legacy of gentle munificence.”
(adj.)
- Doing or producing good; performing acts of kindness and charity; characterized by beneficence.
Used in a sentence:
“Few stars have been so beneficent as Dolly, transforming a lifetime of legendary success into a legacy of gentle munificence.”
August 25, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Beneficent [ben-IF-iss-ent]
(adj.)
- Doing or producing good; performing acts of kindness and charity; characterized by beneficence.
Used in a sentence:
“Few stars have been so beneficent as Dolly, transforming a lifetime of legendary success into a legacy of gentle munificence.”
(adj.)
- Doing or producing good; performing acts of kindness and charity; characterized by beneficence.
Used in a sentence:
“Few stars have been so beneficent as Dolly, transforming a lifetime of legendary success into a legacy of gentle munificence.”
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Whoa. Sherrod Brown’s new ad is devastating for Jon Husted.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
August 20, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Whoa. Sherrod Brown’s new ad is devastating for Jon Husted.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
Sarah Bloom Anderson trusted Husted when he looked her in the eye and promised he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, the program that saves her daughter.
One week later, Husted voted to cut Medicaid.
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Gainstrive [GAYN-strahyv]
(v.)
- To contend or struggle against; to oppose, resist, or withstand.
Used in a sentence:
“As I passed the patisserie, I found myself powerless to gainstrive its intoxicating aroma; in I went, leaving my diet behind like a dog tethered to a ‘No Parking’ sign.”
(v.)
- To contend or struggle against; to oppose, resist, or withstand.
Used in a sentence:
“As I passed the patisserie, I found myself powerless to gainstrive its intoxicating aroma; in I went, leaving my diet behind like a dog tethered to a ‘No Parking’ sign.”
August 11, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Gainstrive [GAYN-strahyv]
(v.)
- To contend or struggle against; to oppose, resist, or withstand.
Used in a sentence:
“As I passed the patisserie, I found myself powerless to gainstrive its intoxicating aroma; in I went, leaving my diet behind like a dog tethered to a ‘No Parking’ sign.”
(v.)
- To contend or struggle against; to oppose, resist, or withstand.
Used in a sentence:
“As I passed the patisserie, I found myself powerless to gainstrive its intoxicating aroma; in I went, leaving my diet behind like a dog tethered to a ‘No Parking’ sign.”
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There should be a Zelda game called LinkedIn that is just Link trying to get an entry level data entry job requiring 5 years experience
August 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM
There should be a Zelda game called LinkedIn that is just Link trying to get an entry level data entry job requiring 5 years experience
Film you've watched more than six times with a gif.
The 1973 version is my favorite of them all. The cast is par excellence.
The 1973 version is my favorite of them all. The cast is par excellence.
August 3, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Film you've watched more than six times with a gif.
The 1973 version is my favorite of them all. The cast is par excellence.
The 1973 version is my favorite of them all. The cast is par excellence.
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Oikonisus [oy-koh-NYE-sus]
(n.)
- The urge or desire to start a family.
From “oikos” (house, home, or household) + Latin “nisus” (a striving or endeavor)
(n.)
- The urge or desire to start a family.
From “oikos” (house, home, or household) + Latin “nisus” (a striving or endeavor)
August 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Oikonisus [oy-koh-NYE-sus]
(n.)
- The urge or desire to start a family.
From “oikos” (house, home, or household) + Latin “nisus” (a striving or endeavor)
(n.)
- The urge or desire to start a family.
From “oikos” (house, home, or household) + Latin “nisus” (a striving or endeavor)
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Bodkin [BOD-kin]
(n.)
1. A small dagger or stiletto.
Used in a sentence:
“A bejeweled bodkin gleamed amid the décolletage of the bathykolpian Lady Widdlytink, serving both as an ornament and as a discreet admonition to any admirer of fondlesome inclination.”
(n.)
1. A small dagger or stiletto.
Used in a sentence:
“A bejeweled bodkin gleamed amid the décolletage of the bathykolpian Lady Widdlytink, serving both as an ornament and as a discreet admonition to any admirer of fondlesome inclination.”
August 2, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Bodkin [BOD-kin]
(n.)
1. A small dagger or stiletto.
Used in a sentence:
“A bejeweled bodkin gleamed amid the décolletage of the bathykolpian Lady Widdlytink, serving both as an ornament and as a discreet admonition to any admirer of fondlesome inclination.”
(n.)
1. A small dagger or stiletto.
Used in a sentence:
“A bejeweled bodkin gleamed amid the décolletage of the bathykolpian Lady Widdlytink, serving both as an ornament and as a discreet admonition to any admirer of fondlesome inclination.”
An important timeline, spelled out and easy to follow for those whose memory isn't that great about these things. Me included.
THREAD: A timeline for you of facts. I'm just sharing facts, so no need to get yelly or upset.
1. DoJ opened two investigations into Trump and the coup in January 2021 within two weeks of the attack on the Capitol 1/
1. DoJ opened two investigations into Trump and the coup in January 2021 within two weeks of the attack on the Capitol 1/
August 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
An important timeline, spelled out and easy to follow for those whose memory isn't that great about these things. Me included.
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Tired of using the very kind term “centrists” so I’ll be using “right wing liberals” from here on out.
August 1, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Tired of using the very kind term “centrists” so I’ll be using “right wing liberals” from here on out.
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Irascible [ih-RAS-uh-bul]
(adj.)
- Having or showing a hot, irritable temper; easily provoked to anger; cranky or crotchety.
Late Middle English from Old French “irascible” from Late Latin “irascibilis” from Latin “irasci” (be angry, be in a rage) from “ira” (anger) - Late 14th century.
(adj.)
- Having or showing a hot, irritable temper; easily provoked to anger; cranky or crotchety.
Late Middle English from Old French “irascible” from Late Latin “irascibilis” from Latin “irasci” (be angry, be in a rage) from “ira” (anger) - Late 14th century.
July 31, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Irascible [ih-RAS-uh-bul]
(adj.)
- Having or showing a hot, irritable temper; easily provoked to anger; cranky or crotchety.
Late Middle English from Old French “irascible” from Late Latin “irascibilis” from Latin “irasci” (be angry, be in a rage) from “ira” (anger) - Late 14th century.
(adj.)
- Having or showing a hot, irritable temper; easily provoked to anger; cranky or crotchety.
Late Middle English from Old French “irascible” from Late Latin “irascibilis” from Latin “irasci” (be angry, be in a rage) from “ira” (anger) - Late 14th century.
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Novel idea. Investigate Rand Paul. Probe his ass with a microscope, plenty of corrupt dirty shit there to find, no doubt.
July 30, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Novel idea. Investigate Rand Paul. Probe his ass with a microscope, plenty of corrupt dirty shit there to find, no doubt.
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This story is terrifying
“Two detectives, an Ohio county Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) caseworker, and a Cleveland Clinic physician met on Zoom to discuss how the 2-year-old daughter of a congressman and granddaughter of a US senator wound up with a broken collarbone...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Assault, misogyny, verbal threats: Records detail new allegations against Rep. Max Miller
Police reports and filings in a bitter custody dispute raise new questions about the conduct of an Ohio Republican as he campaigns for a third term.
www.motherjones.com
July 27, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This story is terrifying
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Slunge [slunj]
(v.)
1. To move or walk in a slouching, languid, or lethargic manner.
2. To skulk, loiter, or move about furtively.
From Scots and northern English dialect.
(v.)
1. To move or walk in a slouching, languid, or lethargic manner.
2. To skulk, loiter, or move about furtively.
From Scots and northern English dialect.
July 21, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Slunge [slunj]
(v.)
1. To move or walk in a slouching, languid, or lethargic manner.
2. To skulk, loiter, or move about furtively.
From Scots and northern English dialect.
(v.)
1. To move or walk in a slouching, languid, or lethargic manner.
2. To skulk, loiter, or move about furtively.
From Scots and northern English dialect.
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A Police Executive Research Forum report from 2014 showed that CBP officers were purposely placing themselves in front of moving vehicles, and then shooting at them. This isn’t something that can be reformed. Abolish ICE. www.npr.org/sections/the...
Border Patrol Releases New Use-Of-Force Guidelines, Critical Report
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske said the release was a push for more transparency. The agency had previously declined to make changes recommended by the panel.
www.npr.org
July 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A Police Executive Research Forum report from 2014 showed that CBP officers were purposely placing themselves in front of moving vehicles, and then shooting at them. This isn’t something that can be reformed. Abolish ICE. www.npr.org/sections/the...
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He won't share his academic records -
his medical records -
or his tax irecords...
But, the same arch-villain who refuses to share his personal information with America now demands that voters provide a valid U.S. passport or a certified birth certificate and a valid photo ID in order to vote.
his medical records -
or his tax irecords...
But, the same arch-villain who refuses to share his personal information with America now demands that voters provide a valid U.S. passport or a certified birth certificate and a valid photo ID in order to vote.
July 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
He won't share his academic records -
his medical records -
or his tax irecords...
But, the same arch-villain who refuses to share his personal information with America now demands that voters provide a valid U.S. passport or a certified birth certificate and a valid photo ID in order to vote.
his medical records -
or his tax irecords...
But, the same arch-villain who refuses to share his personal information with America now demands that voters provide a valid U.S. passport or a certified birth certificate and a valid photo ID in order to vote.