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Husband, coach, educator, UK alum

[Matt Wallace @MattWallace888]

James Van Der Beek’s final message to the world is one of the most powerful things I have ever heard. Stop whatever you are doing and listen to this! 🥺

[hal bender @halbert112]

Caleb Wilson > Cameron boozer

[Justin Talks Hoops @J_Talks_Hoops]

If Anthony Edwards came out and said “we are not taking the court until ICE is out of our state” he would be the most beloved athlete since Muhammad Ali

[The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline]

Stephanopoulos: “The Democratic proposal is designed to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance, losing Medicaid coverage, or paying higher health care premiums. Why are you against that?”

Johnson: “That's an absurd statement.”

Stephanopoulos: “Here are the facts. The proposal does not provide health care for illegal immigrants. Illegal immigrants cannot buy health care under the Affordable Care Act. They cannot receive health care subsidies. Immigrants are ineligible for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Program. The Democratic bill does not make them eligible.”

[hal bender @halbert112]

@nicksortor The American government raking in $500 billion from American spenders!! Sounds like winning to me!

[hal bender @halbert112]

@JimSichko Praying for you father!!

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

Our former Secretary of Labor explains it well.

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

When I started talking about Oligarchy, many people didn't understand what I meant.

Well, that's changed.

When the 3 wealthiest men in America sit behind Trump at his inauguration, everyone understands that the billionaire class now controls our government.

We must fight back.

[hal bender @halbert112]

What is the maximum number of replays ever witnessed in a basketball game that resulted in having no effect on the game?

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

This will never get old

[Dana Goldberg @DGComedy]

Jesus Christ. Listen, if your drop your kid off a boy and he comes back a girl, take that child back to school because you took home the wrong child. Enough of this bullshit! Teachers can’t even give your kid an Advil without parental consent.

[MAGA are MORONS @getawaytwo]

Fox refuses to air this…you know what to do..#ProudBlue

[hal bender @halbert112]

@DerrickEvans4WV 😂😂😂

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

President Truman: “General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to the United Nations. The flags of freedom fly over all Europe."

79 years ago today.

https://t.co/wijwDADX7R

[hal bender @halbert112]

@clernst5 Congrats man!! Go get it!

[Andy Beshear @AndyBeshearKY]

Right now in Kentucky, about half of our children are showing up for kindergarten unprepared. That’s a failing grade.

Universal pre-K would change all that.

[hal bender @halbert112]

@barstoolsports Sports can hype us all up to insanity. Credit to these guys for reeling it in and just being good human beings

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[hal bender @halbert112]

@ChiefWhiteRhino I thought fsu qb played great! Kids good