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“We must journey forth,” commanded the good Wizard Byroncorn to Luanne Wyldsmith, the graceful ager and chosen one, user of hyaluronic face potions and seeker of bargain discounts. “Why do you dally so?”
“If we wait until tomorrow’s pay period,” replied Luanne Wyldsmith, “I can use my membership card points to book our next stay at the inn.”
“My lady, the dragon warlocks grow nearer as we speak. Every moment we delay is a moment we may not get back.”
“If I book with the rewards program, I go up another tier. It comes with a lot of perks.”
The chosen one had spoken. They would wait until the morrow to seize the best deals on travel and accommodations.
“Can we take a break?” panted Luanne. “My pack is so heavy, and I didn’t get a chance to stretch today.”
Luanne never made time to stretch, but that was not the point.
“It’s a day’s walk if we intend to reach the Fey Highlands by nightfall,” Byroncorn testily replied.
Medea Benjamin uncovers the truth behind Senator Graham’s tirade against the ICC’s investigation into Israeli war crimes. Explore the hypocrisy and threats aimed at preserving impunity for US and Israeli leaders.
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On 30 January 2024 a rare unanimity was evidenced at the Scottish Parliament. Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) gathered to debate a motion brought by Richard Leonard, Labour MSP for the Central Region, to remember miners’ leader Michael ‘Mick’ McGahey on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his passing. The motion was signed by representatives from […]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new initiative led by Programs Manager, Joi Garrett. This program is designed to support the success of Drupal Local Associations by engaging directly with community leaders who work to promote the Drupal project in their global regions.
Connecting Communities
The heart of the Local Associations Initiative lies in fostering meaningful connections. We recognize the efforts of local leaders and the unique challenges they face. By hosting a series of virtual meetings, we aim to create a platform for leaders to share their experiences, successes and challenges. These sessions will not only provide valuable insight to the state of various local associations but help to strengthen our global community.
Though her family sometimes received food stamps and occasionally had their utilities cut off, Marcie Alvis Walker’s parents led her to believe that they were an average middle-class Black family. They encouraged her to pursue her dreams and told her that if she worked hard enough, she’d achieve them. The small catch was that Walker’s dream was an elusive one for any cash-strapped and undereducated Black woman: being a New York Times–bestselling author. Now, as a published non-bestselling author, she wishes she’d had a backup plan.
I rock large appliances and furniture back and forth, ensuring that my body is beneath them.
I remove all tags from my towels and mattresses before purchasing.
I light lighters ANYWHERE.
I lean small children against window screens while the window is open.
I press irons up to my face to see if they’re hot enough to iron my clothes. Then I leave them hot and face down on top of my linen shirts while I make a smoothie.
While I’m making that smoothie, I leave the cord dangling where small children can grab it (at least, those children that haven’t yet fallen out of a window).
Back to that iron I left on: if the shirt I’m wearing seems wrinkled, I iron it while I’m still wearing it.
I ingest anything liquid from any container or receptacle.
I take all the small parts I can find and mix them in with baby toys.
If the iron or blender—or really any device—ever has a problem, I will attempt to repair it while it is plugged in, turned on, and moving parts are still moving.
I remove my safety belt and exit all moving vehicles before they have come to a complete stop.