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 To be clear...

The fact that Texas is not allowed to see pornhub is probably the funniest thing ever.

VPN services are going to sharply spike up so places like NordVPN might clear some cash. (Short the downside when everyone figures out the free versions and they come up short on earnings in two quarters)

Texans should not tolerate such massive overreach. Texans should specifically protect their rights. They should get very loud and very vocal. Abbott clearly doesn't understand fully mobilized groups of pissed off people angry at him. 

I hope they show him. 
 First apple donuts acquired! 
 Currently lost in Costco.  It was a new one, closer to the lunch place I visited.

Everything is different here, they are even missing an aisle but have a balloon covering it up.

If you don't hear from me, know that I succumbed to the maze of savings. Remember me. 
 Update, I seem to have uncovered a section of the store previously undiscovered.

It would seem they sell assortments of seasonal goods. I'm currently traversing the confections enroute to massive bottles of what appears to be cleaning solutions. 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 That is beautiful!  Did you... 
 @420f26f4 I don't think I did - I'm going to go creep your media timeline.  if you see boosts, don't be weirded out. :D 
 FYI - fn + return != cntrl+return 
 I often see those apartments that advertise "55 and fabulous" or other such age restrictions.

When I was younger I didn't really think about them, but now I find myself looking at them wistfully.  Like, will I eventually find myself standing outside with a boom box over my head screaming, "I understand this reference! Let me in!!" 
 Most of you know I cuss like a drunken lesbian sailor.  But since my transition started I've also... 
 @420f26f4 perhaps you are less angry? 
 I surprised someone with my age today. In a good way! So, I suppose today wasn't too bad! 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 mom knows these things... 😳 
 @1f749671 she was right about ONE THING. :blobcatgiggle: 
 For those of you who wear wired headphones, I have done some critical research for you.

They are more strongly attached to the computer, than the friction of the cup and will thusly toss your entire water cup onto the bed, on your cables which will cause it to bounce and fling water onto the nightstand. While this happens my mother will scream from the grave, "This is why you shouldn't set a water cup so close." Which...I mean, yeah. I get it mom. 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 Bruh. It's going to be a he... 
 @420f26f4 but so many crappy bagels and garbage coffee!!! 
 Spent all morning with my wife, going out to breakfast and having her take me to the airport. Was... 
 @420f26f4 welcome to the kickoff tour!

Stay safe 
 @420f26f4 :blobcatlaugh: I love it.

They are NOT focusing on you! Our personal neurosis is high, everyone is focused on them! 
 If I say there's been relatively little  mainstream coverage of a thing and you comeback with "bu... 
 @2a70c54d "survivors bias" is such a strange thing for people to flex into isn't it?

"There isn't enough..." You say, and have three people rush to prove you wrong because they exclusively have experienced this thing.

I mean I am glad they have seen it, but that doesn't mean others shouldn't as well. 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 I don't THINK I do. But I'v... 
 @420f26f4 oh jesus....
Good luck.

You should swing through good chemistry if you got time. 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 Colorado Springs next week,... 
 @420f26f4 oh wow that sounds fun. Colorado springs is pretty cool too, but I don't know if you know anybody in the area.

Houston is going to be hot. But it's a lot of fun and things to do there. 
 Sick kiddo today, do I'm staying home from work. Frankly, I didn't want to go anyway. They got me... 
 @420f26f4 3weeks of travel? Going anywhere fun? 
 nostr:npub1lnmwn6lz822geh8h0uu483j5eewmrm3vadw89rx9258qq59ega7sqd624t Beautifully put! 
 @3fe52772 @fcf6e9eb beautifully put, from both of you, I believe 
 I think I lost negotiations with my cat in regards to her treat schedule today.

I do believe in hindsight that extra snuggly kitcat session was just buying extra treats! 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 just the sweetest 😍 
 @d6c53e4a always. They are just begging for treats and sweet jawline scritches.  Such a sweet bby. 

Mac will be in my thoughts forever now. I just want to hold her and purr in her neck ruff. 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 It was a phase I was going ... 
 @420f26f4 I was like [REDACTED]!!! How could it be so long ago!!

I asked Chet (Thing3, comic book interests) if he'd even HEARD of it, and he had barely remembered Invader Zim because time is a piece of garbage jerkyface.

:blobcatsob: 
 TFW Someone brings up a comic book that was from 1997 and you are just *NOT* okay with that. 
 nostr:npub1hyg6027ltauafzycrd4lkqjnkjkefuqu6sgz9gjh0tm34h8aghuqvnmem5 It's very cute, but it does... 
 @420f26f4 omg it totally does!  I didn't even think about it! That is totally a riff on Nail. 
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 @420f26f4 I'm *from* the South - ouch. 😆