My name is Stephanie Ballard. I love art, music & international travel. I’m an amateur genealogist. Learning how to play the Kalimba & Lap Harp (Zither).
15 Most Affordable Cities in Europe for Tourists
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@georgetakei Seems like a human rights violation. But then the US doesn’t believe in human rights anymore.
They’re skipping the whole “confirm they’re here illegally” part. My family and I got no due process when they put us inside a Japanese American internment camp for years because we looked like the enemy.
Do you ever feel like a paper bag?
How to Spend 3 Days in Iceland
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A small, cheap EV you can’t buy in the US? We test the BYD Dolphin.
BYD now outsells Tesla, so we decided to see what the fuss is about.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/04/a-small-cheap-ev-you-cant-buy-in-the-us-we-test-the-byd-dolphin/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Monty Python and the Holy Grail turns 50
Ars staffers reflect upon the things they love most about this masterpiece of absurdist comedy.
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2025/04/monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-turns-50/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Street Art by Happiness Maker David Zinn (21 Photos)
Chalk Artist David Zinn David Zinn is a street artist known for transforming ordinary urban landscapes into imaginative worlds. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Zinn has been creating street art since the 1980s. His medium of choice is chalk, which perfectly capturing the fleeting nature of street art. Zinn's creations often feature playful creatures, such as his well-known character Sluggo—a green monster with endearing eyes—and a flying pig named Philomena. These characters are […]8 Optical Illusion Street Art Pieces That Play Tricks on Your Mind
Which one is your favorite?
@mattblaze too funny!
@GossiTheDog lol:thinkerguns:
Chicago Activists Allege ICE Violated Rights of a US Citizen and 21 Others During Arrests
Associated Press | Sean Keenehan | March 20, 2025, 6:32 pm
https://news.wttw.com/2025/03/17/chicago-activists-allege-ice-violated-rights-us-citizen-and-21-others-during-arrests
@greentothebone beautiful image!
@georgetakei I think we are making that mistake again.
This is a must-watch YouTube video of a history professor answering people’s questions about dictators, communism, fascism, autocracy and coups. Where do we fall on this spectrum?
A BBC interview of the Canadian author Margaret Atwood on her book the Handmaid’s Tale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljvVUW2vrRU
My father eating dinner at his favorite restaurant in LAs Vegas. He loves fish & chips. My father is a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War.
