The Bookworm Beat (11/8/14) — The illustrated edition (and Open Thread)
Since I spent yesterday learning CERT stuff (which is a good thing to do in earthquake country), I spent today, rather than my usual Saturday, being a domestic goddess. I’m pleased to say that, as a goddess, it was a good day. I got the laundry done; paid bills; cleaned the kitchen; went shopping; cooked dinner; took care of dogs, kids, and mother; and generally made myself a useful person.
About the only thing I didn’t have time for was reading, thinking, and writing. Rather than see this as a loss, I’ll look upon this weekend as a good opportunity to reboot my brain. The news has been overwhelming in so many ways lately that it’s probably good to take some time off.
Fortunately for me, given my nonexistent blogging output this weekend, Caped Crusader sent me a great batch of posters, with a special emphasis this time around on the Second Amendment. My favorite, though, doesn’t have to do with guns, but says a great deal about America’s culture, political parties, and elections. I’m placing it first, but all the posters are good: