Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Open Thread.
Here is a thread likely to unravel the newly knitted sweater.
I remain completely confused over both the turn away from transparency and the insistence by many MAGA voters that “it’s fine; if you don’t like it don’t vote”. That boys and girls, is how we lose the coming mid-terms.
https://coldfury.com/WRSA/WRSA-WP/2025/07/17/make-america-gag-again/
calling out farce
or
promoting this ?
It is never wrong to question authority.
might wanna check
the knit and pearl
-pattern
or
crochet needle
-hook
size
I can affirm – after many many hours of knit and crochet
– stitches and rows are undone and redone
If the observed results are imperfect they must be redone
and if a skipped stitch is discovered, woe be the knitter or crocheter who ignores the mistake as the entire project is sunk
An error reveals what must be fixed, don’t ‘cha know?
Also it’s never wrong – in fact it is recommended – to question sources as to where they got their information and where is the proof of their allegations.
I don’t believe for one second that President Trump flipped on the Epstein saga, or that Lutnick is guilty of anything untoward. What I I believe is more likely is that President Trump has been informed that any evidence in FBI’s possession from Epstein’s “logs” that prove illicit activity by anyone in particular have long been destroyed….and that assertions of its current existence was exaggerated and/or misstated and/or misinterpreted. I also believe that PDJT did not accept that story when he was initially told but pushed back and demanded proof of the claim. He subsequently got that proof and has no choice but to trust the veracity of his appointed officials. That’s my take on it after reading a lot of posts by trusted accounts on Twitter and elsewhere. FWIW. YMMV.
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Well, maybe for your confusion to be assuaged you should go travel elsewhere with your sweater.
This has been discussed as nauseam on every thread throughout the Treehouse.
If you’re still confused there’s likely no hope for you here.
The Open Thread is a place of peace here at CTH – my thought, is it’s best to take this mystery to where contentious talk is more appreciated (& appropriate).
So…it’s NOT an open thread?
Have you Never read the first paragraph on the “Presidential Politics” thread?
Sundance defines what that thread is for your enlightenment,
“In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency.”
Which means the Open Thread is not for your ‘sweater unraveling’ comment regarding your political thoughts, encouraging more presidential political thoughts to hijack this thread.
Refer to the following:
Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency
Does that mean pretend everything is excellent when there are reasons to question whether it is?
Does that mean No Defeatist Talk, like in Nazi Germany or some such?
Are we nothing here but an echo chamber?
Those are reasonable questions and if we are so myopic to ignore possible problems we are in an unrecoverable spin.
Oh – lookie – here comes Godwin’s Law…
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/breaking-trump-blames-democrats-jeffrey-epstein-hoax-my/
Gateway Pundit…..BREAKING: Trump Blames Democrats for “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax” –
“My PAST Supporters have Bought into this ‘Bullsh*t,’ Hook, Line, and Sinker… I Don’t Want Their Support Anymore!”
Jul. 16, 2025 9:00 am
8385 Comments”
The number of comments would indicate there was a great interest in this subject. A lot of these people commenting were upset that President Trump seemed to have reversed his position on several matters which his supporters thought he shared with them.
They were hurt and offended by his saying that he did not value them anymore.
Surely one person can express his/her own views regarding this subject on the ‘Open Thread’ without being singled out for ‘group think correction.’
Thank you. My sentiments exactly.
Ad Nauseum.
And it has not been discussed so much as dismissed for being out of lock step. The switcheroo and insult from Trump is unacceptable and has not been explained in the least. If that statement bothers anyone then curiosity and skeptical inquiry are not part of the discussion, but blind allegiance is.
Religionism, Dan. Look it up. Your antisemitism is showing, dude. This the wrong place for BS. 🙂
It isn’t anti-anything. Dude.
Lutnick is a major donor, member of the inner Trump circle, and a member of the Administration’s Cabinet. What accounts for Trump’s change of focus from America First to the globalist inclusion we’ve seen this past few months?
The proper word is geopolitics, Dan, and it ain’t garden variety globalism. It is in fact something that DJT, as we have seen recently, very good at.
Apparently the effort of the dems and establishment Republicans to divide MAGA over the Epstein issue is not working!
NOT an effort from the dems, but from President Trump himself (with a billionaire Israeli donor at his side?).
And you don’t find that at all confusion or confounding?
Statements like Trump made are not tools for draining the swamp but for reinforcing it. Ask Bush the First and his “No New Taxes” pledge.
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That is hilarious.
Thank you.
Please leave us in peace on this thread. Your pigheadedness is unwelcome.
Right, rah. Trump is absolutely correct when he says nobody cars about Epistein.
I didn’t say that! I challenge you to quote me where I said or even implied that. The point was the issue is apparently not causing Trump to lose his backing from his base according to that poll. I don’t appreciate you or anyone attributing statements to me that I did not make or opinions I do not hold.
Oh screw it! Forget it, I won’t be here to read your response. I’ll see you all later. Time for me to take a break from this board. Catch you all on the flip side.
Didn’t say you did say that, rah. Your comment was that the base has not deserted Trump. He is instead quite strong relative to his opposition. Trump himself used his position to comment that people simply don’t care much about the Epstein issue. Except for a narrow anti-Trump political subculture, Epstein is old news.
I only wish that PDJT would make a statement that he is still committed to eliminating child sex trafficking in the USA and will have his DOJ go after any pedophile – no matter their position or power.
That is what matters to the MAGA base, the Epstein name is the name attached to that.
When did President Trump -even- insinuate
that he isn’t committed ❓
this stuff gives me a headache
but i do like the way you keep it simple Patience
That dog is going to make sure that little boy does not fall into the water!
Really like the Ute with his dog too. Black and white photos just have something special about them. Thank you.
after constantly reading about “utes” on the newspaper crime page, it’s rewarding to see an actual Ute
‘eyyyyy – I’m just sayin’
youths
utes
same thing
I attended a 70th birthday party for a former employees mom on Saturday that she is also Ute.
She looks really good and just survived breast cancer and just moved back here from being treated in Phoenix for the last few years.
Really nice “family” to me over the last 14 years here… she was the lead singer for the family band until cancer diagnosis.
was thinking this am
where’s the magic man
hi magic
Good to hear from you, Our Magic Wand!!!
-and, no less
with a muscian-related story
-this time about one surviving
My Cousin Vinny (4/5) Movie CLIP
– Two “Yutes” (1992)
———— had to 😂
Holy Father in Heaven, please bless President Trump this day. Please give him increased wisdom, strengthened faith and courage, and a renewed passion for truth, justice and righteousness.
Father God, would you please guide and direct President Trump today, keeping him on the straight path in accordance with your Law.
Heavenly Father, please protect President Trump from all harm. Work through him to accomplish your holy purposes.
I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, my risen Lord and Savior. Amen
Born on the Bayou
How’s
the baby
n
👼?
those are happy girls playing house
one on the left has a bouffant hairdo worthy of early-60s girl groups
I think it’s a pic of Patience and Betsy
how sweet…
same face shape
& hair cut
… laughing at big doll 🤭
could be me (really)
-minus vampire toots
You never miss, Nim! 😎
holding her now
her name is Charley Jo
keeping ya
good-busy
very busy
knitting and pearling
🥳
Is that you, Angelina – OR – PAPA ???
i haven’t read anything on Treehouse about this yet but heard that Stephen Miller said in an interview with Jesse Waters yesterday that 1 million illegals have self deported so far and that the trend is expected to accelerate. How awesome is that!
-love can be subjective
Perhaps Love by John Denver
gosh…..
imagine what music we all missed out on; John left tooo soon.
Had you not heard that before? Its a regular at ‘our’ house There is also a version with Placido Domingo singing along with John. Chills Guaranteed
have heard it; yes.
he may have given
a lot more
of his gift
had he not left so young
… he left so young …
That’s the kind of surmise that keeps me scratching my head. He was born a year and a half after I was. Per Wikipedia, he released about 300 songs (wrote about 200 of them). December ’43 to Oct ’97 … 54 yrs.
The magic of recording lets us keep on enjoying …
Mayhaps he had done all he was meant to do ? More than songwriting and singing, I mean …
When it’s time to go, there’s no saying ‘no, I’m not ready’.
Ladyva – Ladyva’s Stomp
Lotta
lotta
-❣️
The Allman Brothers Band – Jessica
Love the Allman Brothers! That video made me happy! Thank you!!
Wheat Field with Cypresses, van Gogh
The Allman Brothers Band – Blue Sky
Bruce
this is from the same concert 1/16/1982 – University Of Florida Bandshell
Dickie Betts, a really good guitar player for a long time.
Song takes me back; biggly!
I am avoiding the Presidential Politics thread since it has been hijacked by a certain topic. I find this thread to be quite entertaining and refreshing.
let me guess
Epstein
its worth discussing
but everything has its place
the Treehouse has many branches
welcome to the OT
Thank you. If I never hear that name again it’ll be too soon.
likewise
Almost forgot it’s Cursday
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found elsewhere …
I really only wanted one (1) dog, but if God wanted me to have two (2) then 13 it is
with picture of 13 beauties
Port d’Antibes by Paul Signac
John Denver Sunshine On My Shoulders
That takes me back to 1973. I was an Air Traffic Controller at my ‘home’ airport. My ‘supervisor’ had recently lost his wife. This was his favorite song.
John shared my love of flying
air traffic controller
I hear that’s a very stressful job
1973 had MUCH less air traffic.
Also, it was a small airport that catered to private aviation.
Irises – Vincent van Gogh
Placido Domingo & John Denver – Perhaps Love
Good evening Peace. Very nice. I had the good fortune to see Placido Domingo in Hong Kong years ago while there due to my work. It was wonderful. Thank you for this video.
work hard all your life, have 2 incomes, all to be able to afford your home in the safe suburbs
only to have government say
“No problem … we’ll import welfare-class social dysfunction and violence right to you, here ya go”
Burn It Down, Build It Back Woke: Newsom to Dump Low-Income Housing in Million-Dollar Pacific Palisades Neighborhood
California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a plan to build low-income housing to replace property destroyed by the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.
Newsom’s plan will put low-income housing in the heart of the rolling hills of Pacific Palisades, a highly affluent area of Los Angeles that overlooks the Santa Monica Bay.
So, that is why they allowed the place to burn to the ground and make the owners unable to rebuild.
Exactly what has been planned.
Almighty God, we give you thanks for surrounding us, as daylight fades, with the brightness of the vesper light; and we implore you of your great mercy that, as you enfold us with the radiance of this light, so you would shine into our hearts the brightness of your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grant us, Lord, the lamp of charity which never fails, that it may burn in us and shed its light on those around us, and that by its brightness we may have a vision of that holy City, where dwells the true and never-failing Light, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord God Almighty, as you have taught us to call the evening, the morning, and the noonday one day; and have made the sun to know its going down: Dispel the darkness of our hearts, that by your brightness we may know you to be the true God and eternal light, living and reigning for ever and ever. Amen.
Seek him who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns deep darkness into the morning, and darkens the day into night; who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the surface of the earth: The Lord is his name. Amen.
Amos 5:8
https://www.beliefnet.com/prayers/christian/bedtime/evening-prayer.aspx
Deacon who helped prevent mass shooting at church surprised with new truck July 16, 2025
A deacon whose truck was totaled when he helped to stop a mass shooting on June 22 at CrossPointe Community church in Wayne, Michigan, has been blessed with a new truck.
The Christian Post reports that deacon Richard Pryor used his pickup to stop 31-year-old Brian Downing who had opened fire while approaching the church armed with a rifle and 500 rounds of ammunition.
Downing was then fatally shot by a member of the church’s security team.
A police report states that Pryor’s actions to stop Downing’s attack gave church security time to take down the attacker while getting members to safety.
Pryor described seeing the gunman as he arrived for the worship service, telling WXYZ, “As soon as he got out of the vehicle, I saw the fatigues, I saw the gun on his hip, and he pulled the weapon out of his vehicle.”
Pryor said he made the decision to drive directly at Downing, at which time the gunman opened fire on him.
The deacon explained, “He shot a round through the truck, and in those few seconds, I realized the truck was dead and I didn’t have a weapon on me.”
According to the Christian Post, last week the general manager of a local Ford dealership presented Pryor with a 2025 F-150 Powerboost on a two-year free lease for his act of bravery.
Pryor, while grateful for the gift, also showed reluctance in accepting the vehicle.
The deacon has also seen more than $47,000 donated to a GoFundMe campaign that was started to support him in replacing his destroyed vehicle.
In a message to donors, Pryor wrote, “I wanted to personally thank everyone who contributed to this GoFundMe. I don’t have words to express how grateful I am. The incident that led to my truck being destroyed has obviously changed me. But the level of love and gratitude I have experienced since has changed me so much more.”
in those few seconds, I realized the truck was dead and I didn’t have a weapon on me
I’ll bet he goes out this week and buys a sidearm
Any opinions on Paul Sperry?
https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2025/07/16/exclusive_secret_meeting_opens_document_floodgates_on_trumprussia_hoax_1123108.html
What every it takes to drain the swamp
-the best is yet to come
Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia: Tsar Nicholas II, the Royal Family, and those martyred with them
July 4th
Orthodox Church Calendar
July 17th
civil or commercial calendar
The Wanderer Above a Sea of Mist,1818 Caspar David Friedrich
Dion – The Wanderer – 1961
Thank you for this video. I really liked Dion and the Belmonts as a young teen growing up. Brought back some very fond memories.
KEEP PRAYING FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP
Amen
Amen.
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen
✝️
Amen!
Amen.
Amen
Plus prayer for Tina Peters.
Amen.
Sweet Home Alabama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYAnUA5vwRg
This delightfully entertaining romantic comedy stars Reese Witherspoon as sophisticated Melanie Carmichael, a rising New York clothing designer who suddenly finds herself engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. But this is no fairy tale romance for Melanie. She has skeletons in her fashion-filled closet that include Jake — the backwoods husband she married in high school who refuses to divorce her. Determined to end their marriage and sever all ties with her past once and for all, Melanie returns to Alabama. But home starts to tug at her heartstrings, and what she thought she wanted may not be what she wants at all.
Release date2002
Running time1:48:49
AudioEnglish
SubtitleEnglish
ActorsReese Witherspoon
Josh Lucas
Patrick Dempsey
Fred Ward
Mary Kay Place
Jean Smart
Candice Bergen
DirectorAndy Tennant
ProducersNeal H. Moritz
Stokely Chaffin
WritersDouglas J. Eboch
C. Jay Cox
GenresComedy
Romance
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watched it ♥️
… and a Happy Birthday ! to you ! ♥️
TANKS, ANNIE !!! ❤️ 🧚🏻♀️ ❤️
Happy birthday duchess
TANKS, MONTI !!! 💙 🧚🏻♀️ 💙
Happy Birthday Duchess!
TANKS, PAT !!! 💖 🧚🏻♀️ 💖
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The beatles birthday
night friends
https://www.reddit.com/r/memes/comments/prb6b6/godwins_law_is_still_true_today_this_meme_was/#lightbox
Not ready for prime time. “Searching for a song to play.”
“searchin’ .. for so long”……… ♥️
In the spirit of SCTV, anyone remember that? (Second city TV)
And the start of MTV…..
Last offering for those not quite ready to call it a day.
Don’t play this one when you’re driving, it encourages bad behavior….lol. first time I heard it was driving to work and it was suddenly race time.
This is what I sleep to…
Where The Heart Is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMp6SYssCu4&t=28s%5D
Novalee Nation (Natalie Portman), 17 and very pregnant, has never been part of a real home. The closest thing to family for the hard-luck teen is her selfish, would-be musician boyfriend, Willy Jack, with whom she’s traveling from Tennessee to California in a rust bucket that used to be a Plymouth. A bathroom stop en route, at an Oklahoma Wal-Mart, changes Novalee’s life forever. For when she leaves the store, she discovers that Willy Jack and the Plymouth are gone. Forced to take refuge back in the store, Novalee has her baby in the aisles of Wal-Mart and becomes an overnight celebrity. At long last, Novalee begins to put her life together with the help of the quirky strangers who become her surrogate family.
Release date2000
Running time2:00:00
AudioEnglish
SubtitleEnglish (United States)
ActorsNatalie Portman
Ashley Judd
Stockard Channing
Joan Cusack
James Frain
DirectorMatt Williams
GenresComedy
Drama
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✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.