@dgjones@dgjones Second, having heard about how terrible/useless/insert description here that John, Henry III, Edward II, and knowing about Henry VI, who do you think was the most useless/worst king?
@dgjones Hi! I just found the podcast about a month and a half ago, and I am really enjoying it! I started from the begining, and Ive made it up to Roger Mortimer escaping the Tower ....
I have two main questions right now.
I’m not writing this as a fan, but as a dad. A football-loving, middle-aged man who’s watched the noise online grow louder and uglier. And I can’t stay silent anymore.
I’m talking about Taylor Swift. Not her fashion or fame, but the way people grown adults mock her simply for cheering, smiling, and showing up for someone she loves. That’s what bothers you?
Our kids notice. Daughters hear the jokes about “too much Taylor.” Sons learn from the eye-rolls about which women society chooses to ridicule for being visible and joyful.
Here’s the truth: Taylor Swift has earned over 300 awards, including multiple Grammys. Her Eras Tour added nearly $5 billion to the U.S. economy. She donates to food banks in every city she visits, quietly and without asking for applause. Her lyrics are studied at the world’s top universities, not because she’s famous, but because she’s brilliant.
And when a radio DJ assaulted her and sued her, she didn’t hide. She counter-sued for one symbolic dollar, won, and reminded young women everywhere: you matter, and your voice matters.
So no, I’m not a fan because of her music. I’m a fan because she uses her platform with strength, dignity, and purpose. Our daughters deserve better. Our sons need to learn that kindness, success, and womanhood are never reasons for ridicule. Via~Nature Mind
@goiowa@CaitlinClark22@WNBA She will break her own record next year for sure. Next year she will have the advantage of at the beginning of the season her teammates knowing how she plays instead of her getting a turn over when trying to dish an assist. We love CC; Go Fever & Iowa! 🖤💛
@ChrisGloninger@caraNYT Hi Chris. I watched you regularly and I miss seeing you here on KCCI. I'm sorry that this happened to you, but I always loved how informative your reports were.
@BCrawford247 I've known who Angel Reese is for a couple years.
I saw her play basketball in college.
In the national championship.
Against Iowa.
That I was watching because of Caitlin.......
@ChrisGloninger I will say my husband and I have greatly enjoyed your forecasts and are very disappointed to see you go, but understand. We've learned a lot and enjoyed what you brought to central Iowa. Good luck in your future!
@TheRock My daughter turns 4 later this month, and is dying for Maui, aka "her boyfriend" to come to her birthday. She says he's excited to see her. Any leads on someone in Des Moines area to help out?!
@davidhogg111 $72k in federal loans, down to $40k private (started at $63k I believe). About 2.5 years left until I qualify for PSLF. I am 37 years old. With the cost of childcare, am worried about how I'm going to make these payments once they restart in Jan...
@winsomenomad2 @BW Don't know if this is the case for your niece or not, but there are hospitals that are paying retention bonuses to try to keep the employees they do have....because so many are leaving to travel.
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