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@erinldaly @vbspurs Thanks. Looking for my next read

@vbspurs So chuffed to see your thread on Ileana! My paternal grandparents came here from Romania and I have a deep love for the country and its history. And such a timely topic as well, as a dear friend sent me this book for my birthday and I was just about to start it.

Guys: I'm a little frustrated about some replies in the Princess Ileana of Romania thread. They seem too internet-flavoured -- you know, formulaic replies, without thinking about the situation she was in to have to sell her mother's tiara. So, I'm going to give you some details.

@EricLDaugh Open 24 hours

🚨 MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT: President Trump announces oil and gas companies have informed him they're 100% DITCHING the Strait of Hormuz — and are picking Texas, USA instead They like going through US better. Imagine that. "We've become very big on the filling station. We're a big filling station. And what's happening is, when this first, when people heard about losing Hormuz, they said, oh, this is, it's genius." "They're finding other locations. And some of those people, I spoke to companies in countries. Some of those people are going to continue to go to Texas." "They like it better. They said, it's an extra 45 minutes. They like it better. And it's sort of amazing, you know, it found its way." "So a lot of people thought oil would go to $250, $300. It's not. I mean, today it's at less than a hundred." "Think of that. Now, when this ends, you're going to see a drop like a rock." 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Scavino47 @JasonMiller 24/7 47

Moments Ago—At the conclusion of our meeting this evening, President Trump stepped out of the Oval Office to host a dinner in the Rose Garden, where he’s hosting a dinner with law enforcement officials in honor of National Police Week… 🚔🇺🇸🦅🚀

@Glinner Lesplaining

Oh God they're back!

@MichelleMarieAG @TheEXECUTlONER_ Cool looking man

Oh yikes. This reminds me of a when my dad used to prune tall trees on our property. One time he was standing on the 3 rung of the ladder cutting a large branch and the branch came back around on its way down and knocked the ladder out from under him and my dad went crashing to the ground landed on his back. My brother and I ran over to see if he was okay and his breath was knocked out and once he came to he said, did I spill my beer. My brother and I started laughing. He was always doing crazy things like that and falling off ladders. It’s amazing he never got seriously hurt. He was definitely a mountain man.

This guy showing off his tree service skills. Impressive. I’d be nervous I’d cut the wrong branch with my strap on it and plummet to the ground. 😬 Someone asked “how does he get down?” I guess he puts the straps around the branch stubs that he left on the way down? 😳 I don’t think I could ever do or have done that job. The Almighty created me with a fear of heights and I’m alright with that. 😂 Doesn’t this just give you anxiety watching it? Could you ever do or have done a job like this? Know anyone that has nerves of still who does or could?

@TheEXECUTlONER_ Nerves of steel and knows precisely where to cut each branch

@agwithemma @scottwestacre Thanks

I hadn’t seen the inside of a cattle pot until I moved to North Dakota so here’s a brief look for those who also haven’t seen the process!

@Gentleman_Ways Until the queen arrives

“A man’s home is his castle.” - Sir Edward Coke, 1604

@itslinklauren @thewriterme Sweet

Happy Mother’s Day! Not just to my mom, but to all the incredible moms and women who support me every single day. I wouldn’t have a career without the army of moms who have my back. We wouldn't have a planet if it weren't for the moms. I also know Mother’s Day can be tough for some. Thinking of and praying for all of you today. ♥️

Thisbabysaruler (Ruler) a 2012 gelding. 18 starts. Illinois bred. OTTB Hunter.

@MattPinner_ Golf

Name one

This door weighed more than the entire car you're driving now.

@Remisagoodboy Sharp looking jacket on a pretty lady

A surprise Saturday night sighting of our favorite Ambassador! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 I believe Ambassador Crowley is wearing a blazer by Max Mara in dark navy. 💙

@alt_w_v_g When you are ordering at a restaurant, do you say “I’d like”or “I’ll have”? Or do you say “I’ll do the . . . “?

Office hours open Ask me anything Answers will be direct Some will not be the answer you wanted That is the answer You are welcome Sent from my iPhone

Some believe spirits choose their parents The model has reviewed this theory The data supports it The analyst chose well A woman whose warmth can fill a room before she enters it Whose faith is not a Sunday obligation It is the operating system The recipes live in her hands Not on paper She learned it from her mother Her mother learned it from hers Three generations in that sauce All of them still in every bowl Sunday morning starts with church By the time we got home She had already been in the kitchen The whole house knew it Garlic Gravy Fresh bread A smell that starts Sunday morning And doesn’t leave until Monday Pop Pop sat at the head of the table Holding court The way only he could Life lessons delivered between bites Nobody was taking notes Everybody was taking notes The legal pad was full She put down the chalk when we arrived The classroom just changed addresses Some things live outside the model No spreadsheet was built to hold them Some things were never meant to be tracked Only felt The model stands down Happy Mother’s Day Mom I LOVE YOU 💕

Queen Elizabeth II played an important role over seven decades in maintaining the “special relationship” between Great Britain and the United States. She repaired the breach with President Eisenhower after the Suez Crisis, sealed the deal with President Reagan on support for the Falklands War, and calmed turbulent waters with President Trump. @SusanPage's new book “The Queen and Her Presidents” goes behind the scenes to reveal a skilled diplomat and a seasoned politician, gleamed from interviews with four presidents, three prime ministers and dozens of other officials on both sides of the Atlantic. This virtual event will be live streamed on the White House Historical Association's Facebook and YouTube pages starting at 5:30 pm ET on May 5. whitehousehistory.org/events/white-h… 📸: Courtesy of Henry & Carole Haller and Family

@leftyMctweet @HistoryWJacob Lincoln serve in the Black Hawk War 1832

@HistoryWJacob Obama didn't serve and I'm pretty sure Lincoln didn't serve. Trump might have served if he didn't get rejected because of bone spurs. He was in military school tho.

Presidents who served in the military Washington Monroe Jackson W.H. Harrison Tyler, Polk Taylor Fillmore Pierce Buchanan Lincoln A. Johnson Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur Harrison McKinley T. Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower Kennedy L. Johnson Nixon Ford Carter Reagan G.H.W. Bush G.W. Bush. Did I miss anyone? Military Appreciation Month 🇺🇸

@BoylanRoger The Duke and The Coop

John Wayne and Gary Cooper, Acapulco, 1953.

@AsherHouseORG Dog? What dog?

Sheep doodles are getting dumped at shelters at an alarming rate, Kelso is a perfect example ❤️