A special HillBetty to dream about...

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There's something worth noting about Amazon and the stuff you see on

 here. Their prices on items literally change every day depending on

 demand. Yesterday, there's was a pair of sneakers on here that went for

 $ 60.00. Today they're $ 70.00. Just be aware that I only allow ads on

 here if the price is their lowest available. You're welcome...

Lengths up to 100' are available. Click the ad for the whole selection.

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Little did she know...

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I hate to stereotype guys in Florida, but...

And that goes double for guys who live on either coast, on a lake, near a lake, near the coast, in the Keys, or just at a gas staion, on their way to go fishin'. Or to the coast. Or just goin' to work wherever.

Fishing shirt or faded tee, shorts year-round, flip-flops or worn boots, and a truck that’s seen sand, salt, backroads, and at least one “yeah -  I think it’ll make it through” situation. These are the guys grabbing coffee before sunrise, checking the radar with one eye, and waving at everyone like they’ve known them since elementary school.

The ones who can fix just about anything -  from an AC that gave up in July to a boat that decided to quit halfway out. You’ll hear someone say, “Hey, you know Mike?” And somehow within a minute, they figure out exactly which Mike it is, what he drives, what he fishes for, and which ramp he’ll be at this weekend. 

These are the same guys helping push a stuck truck out of sand, tying down a boat before a storm hits, and still showing up early the next morning like it’s nothing. This isn’t a stereotype. It’s respect.

These are the people who keep small-town Florida moving. If you're a guy who lives in Florida, you either know these guys, or you are one of them. Juss' sayin'...

I hope Miss WW Eleven isn't standing in front of the fan, 'cause...

 Reported By: The Blaze / May 6, 2026 - Representative Ilhan Omar has officially missed a hard deadline to comply with demands from Minnesota state officials regarding her connection to the massive "Feeding Our Future" fraud scandal. State lawmakers gave Omar until May 5th to hand over communications and answer written questions about her involvement with the convicted fraudsters, a demand she completely ignored.

The $250 million COVID-era scam involved shell companies and non-profits stealing taxpayer funds meant to feed hungry children, with several defendants tied directly to Omar's past campaign donations. Officials are pressing for answers on Omar's role in authoring the "Meals Act," which critics say stripped away the necessary guardrails and created the perfect environment for the massive grift to take place.

After ghosting the legislative oversight committee's initial hearing and failing to provide the requested documents by the deadline, officials are now weighing their next steps to hold the Congresswoman accountable for her silence.

It's funny how the folks who always preach about transparency are the first ones to lock the doors and turn off the lights when the questions get pointed in their direction. We all know that if you don't have anything to hide, you show up, answer the questions, and clear your name. Ignoring a direct demand from state officials who are trying to track down hundreds of millions of stolen taxpayer dollars doesn't exactly scream innocence. 

The hardworking people who actually pay the bills deserve to know how their money was taken and who left the vault open in the first place. You can't just dodge a hard deadline and expect a massive financial scandal to magically disappear. 

Thanks to Florida Hillbilly for the inspiration. 

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Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday.

If you order a gift for her by tomorrow

it'll get to you in time.

Click on the picture for more information on this bracelet.

It's simple yet elegant - and comes to you with free shipping!

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Hats ON for this fine HillBetty...

 

"I didn't know that about mushrooms - did you"?

 
When commonly consumed mushroom species are exposed to a source of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as sunlight or a UV lamp, they can generate nutritionally relevant amounts of vitamin D. The most common form of vitamin D in mushrooms is D2, with lesser amounts of vitamins D3 and D4, while vitamin D3 is the most common form in animal foods.

 

 Although the levels of vitamin D2 in UV-exposed mushrooms may decrease with storage and cooking, if they are consumed before the ‘best-before’ date, vitamin D2 level is likely to remain above 10 μg/100 g fresh weight, which is higher than the level in most vitamin D-containing foods and similar to the daily requirement of vitamin D recommended internationally. 

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The monsters under the bed keep trying...

Of course the bleeding hearts will be up in arms. Who cares - get 'em the fuck outa here...

The entire State of Commiefornia could learn a thing or two from this new law. Starting July 1, anyone found camping on public land in the state of Indiana will have just 48 hours to move on after a police warning, or risk being charged with a misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days behind bars. The rules were introduced to tackle homeless encampments popping up across the state. 

And right away, the Libs are bitching about it for all the wrong reasons. Kerry Thomson, the Dimorat mayor of Bloomington, blasted the law as she claimed it could force desperate people deeper into poverty instead of helping them get off the streets. “I don’t appreciate that bill,” Thomson said, adding the state-imposed deadline has become a “burning platform” forcing cities to act before support systems are fully ready. Indiana gets in excess of $ 30 million a year from the Fed fto waste on failed and failing programs. 

Despite these multi-million dollar outlays and a 55% increase in subsidized permanent housing options, Indiana's 'unsheltered' and chronically homeless populations have more than doubled over the last five to ten years.

This has prompted a pivot in policy focus. Recent state polling and legislative efforts indicate a growing push to direct future state and local funds toward on-site mental health and addiction treatment (Doesn't work - why bother), alongside enforcing bans on unsheltered street camping.

 

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Mother's Day will be here Sunday - 

you still have time to order.

Here's some great ideas for a gift for her.

Click on the picture for more information on this unique pairing.

It's simple yet elegant - and comes to you with free shipping!

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You can let me out here, driver...

 I gotta get me a dash-cam. They capture the most outrageous shit. This is the moment an obviously un hinged woman leaps out of a moving taxi because the cab driver reportedly looked at her in the mirror. 

Theair-raising footage shows the terrified passenger spring from her seat and fling herself face down into the busy road. 

Her shoes and phone go flying as cars suddenly brake to avoid smashing into the taxi escapee on the busy Malaysian highway. The woman told North Klang district police she had fled the car in fear as she felt anxious during the ride.

 

She explained to local police chief Vijaya Rao that she believed the driver had been looking at her through the rear-view mirror without any clear reason. Her anxiety about the allegedly leering driver was so great she leaped out of the car and landed spread-eagled on the tarmac.

You are what you eat - or something like that...

 Do you have any idea how big some of these 'brand names' 

really are? You'd be surprised...

 

Take this one, for instance. Did you know that Tyson Foods is one of the biggest companies in the entire world? In fact, it is responsible for producing around a fifth of all the beef, pork, and chicken that is eaten every day across the U.S. 

So, it's hardly surprising that you'll find its meat in Aldi's or any other supermarket's aisles.

We know for sure that, for example, Tyson Foods was producing Kirkwood Buffalo and Honey BBQ Crispy Chicken Strips for Aldi. Of course, we know this because it recalled them. This time, it was due to concerns that some of the strips might have been contaminated with metal.

To be honest, Tyson Foods is everywhere. The meat giant also sells products under its own name, and it also owns several other brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and State Fair. 

Tyson Foods produces chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods for retail grocery stores, national fast-food chains (including McDonald's - they make the Chicken McNuggets), restaurants, schools, hospitals, and military bases. 

As a major multinational, they supply branded products  while also acting as a key supplier for institutional foodservice and international customersBasically, if you're a meat-eater, there's a good chance you're eating Tyson Foods' products on a regular basis.

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Yesterday's news but still kinda relevant and funny...

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Kamala Harris is keeping her distance from California’s crowded governor’s race, and that silence is turning heads in Democratic circles. The former vice president rolled out a broad slate of endorsements for other races, but left the governor’s contest untouched, fueling speculation about whether she is staying above the fray or simply waiting for the right moment to jump back in.

The political backdrop is getting extra attention now that Harris and Doug Emhoff reportedly purchased an $8.15 million home in Malibu’s Point Dume neighborhood earlier this year. The 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, six-bathroom property was built in 1979 and comes with ocean views, a heated pool, spa, and fire pit, giving the couple a secluded coastal retreat far from the rough-and-tumble of Sacramento politics.

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I keep mine in my shop - great for the car & truck and for the little stuff around the garage.

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Try as I might, I haven't been able to discover where these stylized social statements originate. Normally presented in a vertical format, I edit them to be horizontal just for space' sake for here on the blog. You guys have any idea where they come from? They're kinda weird - but also mostle on point. It's a 'Karen' kinda thing, don'tcha think?

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Reported By: Politico / May 5, 2026 -  Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed a highly contentious, GOP-friendly congressional redistricting map into law, immediately triggering a fierce legal battle over the state's political boundaries. Within hours of the governor's signature, voting rights groups and Democratic organizations filed a lawsuit, setting the stage for a massive courtroom showdown over the new electoral lines ahead of the upcoming elections.

The newly enacted map aggressively reshapes the state's congressional districts, heavily favoring Republican candidates and dismantling districts previously held by Democrats. The lawsuit argues that the new boundaries are an illegal gerrymander that directly violates the state constitution's fair districting standards.

 The governor vetoed the legislature's initial proposals, insisting on his own map design and using his executive authority to force the issue through a special session. This legal fight could have major national implications, as the redrawn map is expected to significantly impact the balance of power in Washington.

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Sorry - can't help it. I love it here...

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Mother's Day is this Sunday.

Here's a great idea for a gift for her - 

and you still have time to order.

Click on the picture for more information on this bracelet.

It's simple yet elegant - and comes to you with free shipping!

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Molly Horn, chief mixologist and spirits educator at Total Wine & More, answers the pressing issue of the lifespan of those bottles sitting in your liquor cupboard. "There is a difference between a spirit-based product going bad, experiencing flavor fallout, and having a limited shelf life with a pre-opening expiration date," she says. "The most common challenges are with products that have perishable ingredients such as cream liqueurs, which should be kept in the fridge after opening and are best within six months of opening." 

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Basic - Ft. Dix. 1972.

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I'm no tree hugger, but...

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Mother's Day is this Sunday.

Here's a great idea for a gift for her - 

and you still have time to order.

Click on the picture for more information on this bracelet.

It's simple yet elegant - and comes to you with free shipping!

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/BjacksonJewelry

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The Wardens are Game...

It wasn't Wally, so it musta hadda been The Beaver...

 

Well I’ll be dammed. Wild video captured a beaver attacking a small child while he was fishing in a New Jersey lake - after earlier pouncing on other unsuspecting visitors.

The unidentified 8-year-old boy was with his family at Lake Henry in the Continental Soldiers Park complex in Mahwah around 6 p.m. Sunday “when the beaver exited the lake and charged him,” police told News 12 New Jersey.

Cellphone footage shared on Facebook shows the boy’s relatives trying to get the child out of the water and away from the beaver - just for the furious animal to give chase. One of the relatives kicked the animal as a pet dog also joined the fray, before someone managed to fling the wild attacker back into the water.

 

That is one seriously pissed off Beaver. The boy was transported to a local hospital by EMS crews for treatment. The extent of his injuries isn’t known.