Monthly Archives: April 2017

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 23, 2017 by rikyrah

Emily Levine reads “On the Fifth Day” by Jane Hirshfield

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on April 22, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. ICYMI

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Sally Yates will testify on Russia during an open congressional hearing

Posted on April 21, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates, who was fired by the Trump administration earlier this year for refusing to defend President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel from multiple Muslim-majority countries, will testify about Russia during an open congressional hearing … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | PRINCE

Posted on April 21, 2017 by rikyrah

Today marks the one year anniversary of Prince’s death. Feel free to post some photo & videos, folks! I’ll post some fresh photos after I visit Paisley Park today. WE MISS YOU, PRINCE.

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on April 20, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Thursday, Everyone. It’s all I can muster, bringing You a Higher Love.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz won’t seek reelection

Posted on April 19, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Rep. Jason Chaffetz will not seek re-election in 2018, two sources who have been informed of his decision told BuzzFeed on Wednesday morning. Chaffetz later confirmed in a statement on Facebook that he will “will not be a candidate for … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on April 19, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone! Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel will face off, following a race that had 18 candidates. Ossoff faces an uphill battle in the district that has voted reliably Republican for years. Runoff in June.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on April 18, 2017 by rikyrah

ICYMI "Answer the question! Answer the question! Answer the question!" —Constituents shout at Dean Heller town hall, via @American_Bridge pic.twitter.com/usxtQOIkgm — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 17, 2017 "How many Russian spies do we have to have in the White House … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on April 17, 2017 by rikyrah

Welcome to Monday, folks! Houston National Black Film Festival ICYM & want to explore this new enterprise further.

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Sunday Open Thread- Happy Easter!!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Hope that you are enjoying this Easter Sunday!

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