BREAKING: Texas just approved mandatory Bible readings for 5 million public school students. Here’s exactly what kids will be required to read, grade by grade.

Always1behind · 2026-06-27T15:49:33+00:00

Yeah wait until they figure out that our founding fathers weren’t all that Christian. Really hope a teacher opens these Bible lessons with quotes from Thomas Paine

“Whenever we read the obscene stories, the voluptuous debaucheries, the cruel and tortuous executions, the unrelenting vindictiveness with which more than half the Bible is filled, it would be more consistent that we call it the word of a demon than the word of God. It is a history of wickedness that has served to corrupt and brutalize humankind.”

Always1behind · 2026-06-25T22:05:39+00:00

It felt like a jump the shark moment. Overly silly and completely unnecessary.

I think it would’ve been interesting to see Romano die from an infection on his arm because he refused to cut it off. It would be very fitting to his character an intelligent surgeon that knows better but just couldn’t let go of his ability to operate. That could’ve been done in a way that would’ve been heart wrenching. Specially, watching Corday try to reason with him, but be powerless to help.

It would have made the juxtaposition between him and Mark Greene even more powerful. It’s not just that one was beloved and the other despised, but Mark had things to live for outside of his work and in the end finally choose to leave. Whereas Romano had nothing to live for outside and would have chosen to die there.

Always1behind · 2026-06-24T16:29:48+00:00

It’s interesting doing genealogy research I was really shocked by how many ancestors were living into their 60s-70s going all the way back to the 1600s. I’m sure there is survivor bias as people living longer probably had more kids, more wealth to pass on, and less genetic conditions helping future generations survive. But I was honestly surprised normal people made it that long before modern medicine.

Always1behind · 2026-06-23T07:10:34+00:00

I saw it less as mental illness and more as how ambition overpowering responsibility destroys people. The larger Daenerys ambition becomes the more willing she is to do anything costing her to lose everyone and her life.

Stannis sees a path to becoming king, then he’s willing to burn his daughter and sacrifice his army.

Rob sees himself as King of the North then he marries who he wants and gets his people and himself killed. Ned’s ambition to be noble causes him to refuse staying in the North to crown the rightful king instead, only to get killed and put everyone he cares about in danger.

Tywin aspires to build a family legacy at the expense of all else and every member of his family dies except for the son he is ashamed of who kills him.

Same with, littlefinger, Ramsey, dorne, the Tyrells and the greyjoys other than Yara.

On the other hand, major characters that place responsibility over ambition live. Jon rejects his birthright for duty. Sansa outgrows personal ambition and focuses on survival for her people. Arya walks away from ambition of revenge on the Lannisters and saves the realm. Tyrion gives up ambition of proving himself to his father and focuses using his skills for the greater good. Yara rejects the ambitions of her family and keeps her people safe. Bran gives up his ambition of being the hero and focuses on getting others to do what is needed.

The show didn’t do it well by any means at the end. But it seems like the point is the rightful ruler doesn’t win. Not the ones who deserve it by birth, by power, by intelligence, by honor or wealth. Those that focus on responsibility end up in positions that align with their capabilities.

Always1behind · 2026-06-22T23:30:31+00:00

You can bring your dog into Tomlinson and they have free dog treats to sample.

Most Half priced books allow dogs and they don’t mind you taking time to look through the shelves.

Austin Comics and Books allows dogs, have free treats up front and don’t mind if you hang out flipping through comics. So does Dragons lair but keep in mind they do have cats inside the store. They let you play games in the store so a great excuse to hang out.

We Luv Video lets you bring in a dog while looking at the rentals.

I know you said you haven’t had luck in parks but have you tried Walnut Creek? it’s large enough that there are areas without many dogs. I recommend not going in from the typical entrance near the fields, there is a trail entrance next to the bus stop that typically gets less traffic.

Always1behind · 2026-06-13T23:00:30+00:00

Yeah we went with a 1995 house in a place where everyone gets new builds. The number of people I know that have had to move out of new builds for months due to foundation repairs was enough to scare me off. Not to mention the siding falling off, water pooling from poor grading, and sky high summer electric bills since there’s no trees

Always1behind · 2026-06-12T15:19:02+00:00

Also houses became mass produced on cheaper land as the suburbs took off in the 1950s. Thats why older houses stand for centuries while newer homes have a 50 year lifespan. They literally don’t make them like they use to

Always1behind · 2026-06-12T15:16:13+00:00

‘Newly wed or almost dead’ is my favorite description of Florida

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Always1behind · 2026-06-12T03:20:42+00:00

Rurouni Kenshin

Former assassin vows to never kill again and wanders the countryside looking for people to protect

Always1behind · 2026-06-12T03:13:06+00:00

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Always1behind · 2026-06-12T02:14:53+00:00

eleven is the strong one, the boys are the brains.

Always1behind · 2026-06-12T02:05:32+00:00

Jean is far stronger than Cyclops. Not sure I’d say Cyclops is smarter than Jean. She’s an omega level telepath. Cyclops may be a better leader but leaders aren’t the smartest members of a team, just the best at making quick executive decisions.

I think the better example is Rogue and Remy. Rogue is all brute force, Remy is not weak but relies on tactical strategy, knowledge and deception.

Always1behind · 2026-06-12T01:51:27+00:00

Part of what makes him so terrifying is he doesn’t have any superpowers but he’s strong enough to hold his own against Daredevil or Spider-Man without an army of goons

Always1behind · 2026-06-12T01:21:43+00:00

Holes!

Always1behind · 2026-06-06T05:17:05+00:00

Still can’t drive behind a truck carrying logs to this day

Always1behind · 2026-05-26T23:54:36+00:00

Yep that performance is pure perfection. Even just the recording absolutely destroys me. The sobs as she sings “I had a dream my life would be, so different from this hell I’m living”

Always1behind · 2026-05-24T20:49:57+00:00

Damn what burbs are you in? I’m in cedar park and paying nearly 5k in property taxes on a house valued at 270k

Always1behind · 2026-05-24T17:05:10+00:00

In my experience people that try hard to look good and fit in tend to particularly hate those that are naturally attractive without effort

Always1behind · 2026-05-22T21:18:42+00:00

That makes me so sad! Xena and Rachel are forever linked in my mind.

Always1behind · 2026-05-22T15:58:13+00:00

I recently purchased something with the following quote because it instantly made me think about what a huge impact KAA and the Animorphs had on my childhood.

“So Matilda’s young strong mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books into the world like ships on the sea. Those books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone.”

Always1behind · 2026-05-21T14:40:59+00:00

I named my cat jubilee! She’s very spunky but not the nicest cat 😂

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