First they came for the carbon dioxide, and the world said, “OK”. Then they came for the nitrogen, and the world said, “Hmmm”. Then they came for the oxygen, and the world said, “Aaaargghh”.
Texas mourns the loss of Army Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, killed in action serving our nation in Jordan. She was just 19 years old. Her courage and sacrifice represent the very best of Texas.
Cecilia and I pray for her family, and for the family of 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan of Hawaii. Our nation is forever indebted to them both. God bless our fallen heroes, and God bless Texas.
@LauraLoomer@JDVance Separate the people of Ukraine and the government of Ukraine and you may come to a better understanding of reality. Previous US administrations made Ukraine a pawn in a global game. Color revolution. Kamala stating they intended to let Ukraine join NATO, etc.
One of the most magical moments in The Two Towers (2002) begins with Gandalf standing near the edge of Fangorn and whistling into the distance.
For a few seconds, nothing answers him.
Then Shadowfax appears over the hill.
The scene does not give him an elaborate entrance or stop to explain why he matters. He simply races across the open land, and by the time he reaches Gandalf, the film has already convinced you that this is not an ordinary horse.
Legolas recognizes what he is seeing.
“That is one of the Mearas, unless my eyes are cheated by some spell.”
Gandalf smiles.
“Shadowfax. He is the lord of all horses and has been my friend through many dangers.”
That phrase should be difficult to sell. In another film, “the lord of all horses” might sound like fantasy dialogue trying too hard to make an animal seem important.
Here, it feels completely natural.
Shadowfax does not approach Gandalf like a mount waiting for instructions. He answers his call and comes to him like an old companion. Gandalf reaches out and greets him with affection, while Legolas watches in awe.
There is no explanation of the Mearas’ lineage. No speech about Shadowfax’s history. The film gives us the empty landscape, the distant galloping, the rising music and Gandalf’s expression when he sees his friend again.
That is enough.
Middle-earth feels ancient partly because its wonders are rarely presented as new discoveries. The characters already know they exist. Legolas knows what a Mearas is. Gandalf has ridden beside Shadowfax through many dangers.
Shadowfax was not created for this moment.
He belongs to a much older story that continues beyond the edges of the film.
For less than a minute, a horse runs across a field.
By the time he reaches Gandalf, he feels like a legend.
Happy 75th Dad!
Today I'm remembering your weirdness and your extraordinary capacity to love.
And for the folks out there who'd like to celebrate with me, go do something kind for someone. Make someone laugh. Put a little more good into the world.
Love you forever.
🚨 BREAKING: TRUMP IS READY FOR "ALL-OUT WAR" WITH IRAN 🚨
POTUS has just been BRIEFED on the WAR-PLANS and NOW ISRAEL is on HIGH-ALERT 💣
Trump just confirmed that PICKAXE MOUNTAIN is on his HIT-LIST... WOW! 🔥🔥
This video of Latvians singing The Lord's Prayer is so unbelievably moving and beautiful that I am going to pin it for a quick and easy timeline cleanse when needed. Bookmark this.
🚨WOW!!!
Firefighters and college football players showed up to a Tennessee senior home...to pull grandmas and grandpas down a MASSIVE slip 'n slide!!!
Seniors with dementia and Parkinson's laughed like little kids again.
This is the annual "Ride 'n Slide" at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where a giant tarp is stretched across the lawn and the Murfreesboro Fire Department keeps it soaked and lifts residents safely on and off.
The Middle Tennessee State football team spent their day pulling grandmas across the water on inner tubes and cheering them on every single ride.
One resident, Mike Mitchell, an Army veteran and a retired minister who preached for SIXTY YEARS, talked himself into it right there on the lawn.
One grandma went down FOUR times and came up smiling saying, "Well that was fast!"
Organizers say the residents with dementia and Parkinson's light up brightest of all.
For one afternoon, no diagnoses, no age, just water, laughter, and people cheering your name.
That's so amazing...
GOD BLESS THESE PEOPLE!!!! 🇺🇸