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Happy Fourth of July!

Today we celebrate the bold spirit of our forefathers who stood up against tyranny, defied the most powerful empire of their time, and chose liberty over submission. Their courage lit the path to independence and forever changed the course of history.

We don’t celebrate a government—we celebrate the timeless ideals of freedom, self-determination, and the bravery it took to become something new: a free people.

And let it be known—should tyranny ever rise again, the American spirit will rise to meet it. We are not a people easily broken. We are bound not just by borders, but by a shared belief in liberty, justice, and the right to live free. Across generations, we’ve proven that when freedom is threatened, Americans answer the call—not with silence, but with strength, unity, and resolve.

Here’s to the resilience, the sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of 1776. 🇺🇸

\#IndependenceDay #July4th #Freedom #Liberty #USA #AmericanSpirit #Patriotism #StandForFreedom

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These are videos I found online of the meteor today that passed over the eastern United States.

Around 12:24–12:30 p.m. Eastern Time on June 26, 2025, a bright fireball streaked across the sky over parts of Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The event was captured on multiple cameras and witnessed by hundreds. A flash was detected by satellite, and a loud sonic boom was reported across several counties.

The meteor is believed to have exploded midair near the Georgia–South Carolina border, and officials are investigating possible impact sites. NASA-affiliated scientists confirmed a meteorite fall near Blacksville, Georgia, and searches are underway for debris. The phenomenon lit up the sky in broad daylight and was powerful enough to rattle homes and trigger emergency calls.

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Did anyone else feel a timeshift in the last 24 hours? Like a timeline correction, a glitch in the matrix, a Mandela ripple, a dimension slip, a collective déjà vu, or one of those weird reality edits where something just feels... off? Curious if it was just me or if anyone else felt something shift.

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Don't try to fool yourself into believing anything different here's some facts for you.

Remember: We *had* a deal. The Iran nuclear agreement gave us eyes on the ground, international oversight, and a lid on uranium enrichment. But Trump tore it up like a toddler with a coloring book. Now we’re acting shocked that tensions escalated? This isn’t a surprise. It was the warning label.

The 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) gave the U.S. and international allies strict monitoring access and limited Iran’s nuclear activity in exchange for sanctions relief. In 2018, Trump unilaterally pulled the U.S. out, even though Iran was complying, and reimposed sanctions. Since then, Iran has enriched uranium beyond agreed levels and denied inspectors full access. Experts warned withdrawal would lead to instability and war. They were right. Stop being a puppet add some knowledge into your arsenal.

#Iran #MiddleEastCrisis #TrumpLegacy #JCPOA #NuclearDeal #ForeignPolicyFail #Geopolitics #ElectionsHaveConsequences #YouBreakItYouBuyIt

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President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States has conducted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran… A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are now outside of Iran air space.”

Fordow and Natanz are known uranium enrichment facilities, while Esfahan is believed to house near-weapons-grade enriched uranium. The Fordow site, heavily fortified and located underground, reportedly contains over 2,700 centrifuges.

The operation was carried out using B-2 stealth bombers launched from an airbase in Missouri. All aircraft reportedly returned safely.

Trump is scheduled to address the nation at 10:00 p.m. Eastern time from the White House, calling the mission a “historic moment” and urging Iran to “end this war.”

This follows Israeli strikes earlier this month and subsequent Iranian retaliation. According to the Associated Press, at least 657 people have been killed and over 2,000 wounded in Iran amid the escalating conflict.

Some U.S. lawmakers praised the action, while others raised concerns over the lack of Congressional authorization. Representative Thomas Massie and Representative Ro Khanna are calling for a vote on a War Powers Resolution to prevent further escalation.

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What is Juneteenth, many believe it marks the end of slavery. Not quite. Juneteenth actually commemorates the day—**two years after** the Emancipation Proclamation—when enslaved people in Texas finally learned they had been freed. Slavery had already been legally abolished, but they hadn’t been told. That’s what Juneteenth is really about.

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Top 10 protest dogs!

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Let’s not forget this little tidbit from the Bible—Numbers 31. It's not something you’re likely to hear in Sunday school, but it’s there in black and white. After a battle with the Midianites, Moses—speaking on behalf of God—gives a brutal and deeply unsettling command:

“Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.” (Numbers 31:17–18, KJV)

Yes, you read that right. They were told to kill all the boys and all the non-virgin women, and to keep the virgin girls for themselves.

What follows is a detailed account of how the spoils of war were divided—livestock, gold, and yes, people. The spared girls were counted along with the other plunder and divvied up between the soldiers, the community, and the priestly class.

This was all framed as a divinely sanctioned act of vengeance against the Midianites, who had previously “led Israel astray” through a mix of idol worship and sexual seduction (see Numbers 25). That incident resulted in a plague that killed 24,000 Israelites, and this war was framed as payback.

It’s important to understand this didn’t come from rogue warriors acting on their own—this was commanded by Moses, who was said to be acting under direct instruction from God.

This part of the Bible is often glossed over because it’s so hard to reconcile with the image of a loving, just, and merciful God. But it’s there, and we have to wrestle with it.

Some people say, “Well, that was just the culture back then,” and yes, it was a brutal, patriarchal time. But that doesn’t change the fact that this is presented as divinely ordained. Others argue that this shows why we need Jesus—because without him, the Old Testament world is pretty grim. Still, others just avoid this chapter altogether because it's too difficult to justify.

But if you’ve ever wondered how myths, distortions, or selective storytelling shape what we believe—this is a good example to stop and think. Not everything in the Bible is inspirational. Some of it is deeply disturbing. And if we're going to be honest with ourselves and others, we can't cherry-pick the feel-good parts and pretend things like Numbers 31 never happened.

If you're going to believe something, you should at least know what it really says.

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Does anyone even remember STUXnet?

Wild how something can change the entire world and then just… fade into the background. I guess not everything leaves fingerprints. Or maybe some of us were just better at wiping them.

Anyway. Just thinking out loud.

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The glymphatic system is like the brain’s nighttime cleaning crew.

When you sleep—especially during deep sleep—your brain cells shrink a little, which creates space for cerebrospinal fluid to flow more freely through your brain. This fluid flushes out waste, toxins, and leftover proteins that build up during the day (like beta-amyloid, which is linked to Alzheimer’s).

Think of it like your brain running a dishwasher cycle while you sleep. If you skip sleep, the mess piles up.

We’re still learning how this system works, but one thing is clear: good sleep isn’t just about rest—it’s how your brain takes out the trash.

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Tonight’s full moon—known as the Flower Moon—rises over the swash, that quiet thread of water behind my backyard, always drifting toward the sea. After days of rain, the earth is heavy with life, and the frogs have answered the call.

Different species. Different rhythms. All singing in chorus beneath a silver sky.

This is late spring in the Lowcountry. Cool air. Swollen moon. And the natural ASMR of frogs absolutely losing their minds in the best way.

Turn up the volume. Let the sound pull you in.

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Meg and I headed out this morning planning to visit the farmers market—only to find out it wasn’t happening. So naturally, that turned into a craving for a flounder sandwich, and off we went toward Waterfront Seafood Shack.

On the way, we made a stop at Vereen Gardens, right on the border of North and South Carolina. There’s a grove of trees there with oyster shells hanging from their limbs. We picked up a few shells ourselves and left a little tribute in memory of Ninja. It was one of those picture-perfect days—blue skies, cool breeze, and just the right temperature.

Next stop: flounder sandwich secured. Then I crossed the lot to the Waterfront Seafood Shack Market, and grabbed shrimp, scallops, and crab cakes—planning to grill the shrimp and scallops tonight.

The drive back was peaceful. I took the business route and while there was a little congestion near Atlantic Beach, most of the traffic was light. Tourists were minimal, a lot of locals seem to have cleared out, and several businesses had already closed up for the weekend. I can hear the rumble of bikes rolling into town, the volume slowly rising—but so far, it looks like a lighter-than-usual crowd for Memorial Day Friday here in Myrtle Beach. Time will tell.

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