Observing Women’s History Month

I haven’t made a Women’s History Month post in a while; it’s difficult to feel celebratory in the face of what both very bad men and women are doing in our names in the US these days. However, to make up for being remiss in re-recording history, please accept this post about Rose O’Neill. I first learned of her when my grandparents moved to Springfield, MO in 1970, and took us to her small museum at the small, then-non-commercial Shepherd Of The Hills area. (It was great back then!) I knew of Kewpies (I don’t care for the cutesiness, but they are art nonetheless,) but had no idea a woman created them, nor that she did so much art right in the area where we were then living. I began to be a fan, but sort of let it go as I got older. Below will be a PBS documentary that is excellent, and inspired me to make this post for March 21st. There is also some other info. Enjoy, and remember, we all have history, and it doesn’t go away just because someone makes it more difficult to find (yes, that is encouraging myself as well as readers who’ve made it this far!)

Here is a link with a snippet, about the museum now in Walnut Shade, MO. I bet all the things I remember will be there. Maybe I’ll make it over there and try again. It looks far less commercialized than Shepherd of the Hills last time I was there.

Rose O’Neill’s Bonniebrook

“I love this place better than anywhere on earth”
-Rose O’Neill about Bonniebrook

Bonniebrook is a historic home and museum located in Walnut Shade, Missouri, just a short drive from Branson. Our museum is dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of artist, writer, and activist Rose O’Neill, best known for her creation of the Kewpie dolls.

Bonniebrook Museum features Rose’s original drawings, paintings, and sculptures, artifacts from the O’Neill home, a large collection of Kewpies and other characters, the O’Neill family cemetery, and much more!

As one of the only art museums and historical homes in the Branson area, Bonniebrook is a must-see destination for those looking for things to do in Branson, Missouri and the surrounding areas. Come visit this well-preserved piece of history!

Mission Statement:
Bonniebrook Historical Society (BHS) was founded in 1975. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, and make available for educational and historical purposes artifacts, documents, personal items, and any work or items directly relating to the history and life of Rose O’Neill. In addition, BHS accumulates research, materials that document, authenticate, explain, and provide detailed information about the character, personality, and accomplishments of the talented and generous Rose O’Neill.

https://www.roseoneill.org/

And here is the documentary I watched yesterday and mentioned above. It’s very worthy of views!

You just grew up intolerant.

For The Weekend On A Friday Night

Ballad of the Wandering Charms: Weekend Edition

A Softening of the Day

Richard Hogan, MD, PhD(2), DBA

O come now, friend, and rest your bones,
the week’s been fierce and long;
but Ease comes stepping down the lane
to hum you its soft song.

A Lantern glows along the path,
a stubborn, golden spark;
the kind our grandfolks swore was left
to guide us through the dark.

Stillness drapes its woolen shawl
around your weary frame;
it whispers like an old seanchaí
who’s long forgotten blame.

The Hearth is warm for wanderers,
its welcome deep and wide;
it keeps a chair for every soul
the world has weathered tired.

Then Solace pours a quiet cup
the colour of the dawn;
it doesn’t ask what burdens ache—
it simply sits till they’re gone.

Your Breath returns like gentle rain
across an Irish hill;
it fills the fields inside your chest
and bids your heart be still.

And Grace—ah sure, it comes uncalled,
the way good blessings do;
it settles on your shoulders light
as morning’s silver dew.

An Ember glows beneath it all,
a spark that won’t give in;
the same that warmed our ancestors
through storm and winter’s din.

So walk with Gentle in your step,
let kindness be your guide;
for those who move with softened hands
find strength they need not hide.

And Here you stand, upon the earth,
your troubles set to rest;
the world leans in a little close
and wishes you its best.

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Thank you.

NPR: Trump is dismantling democracy at ‘unprecedented’ speed, global report finds

Trump is dismantling democracy at ‘unprecedented’ speed, global report finds
Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump’s goal is to rule as an autocrat.

Read in NPR: https://apple.news/Am8g7m0seSWi61lA5h7KbDg

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Best Wishes and Hugs,Scottie

FWIW, All My Very Best

for a fine Spring this year. As I type, the Equinox will occur in 54 minutes. This is a striking photo!

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2026 March 20

Spring Equinox at Teide Observatory
Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado (Starry Earth, TWAN)

Explanation: The defining astronomical moment of the equinox today is at 14:46 UTC (March 20). That’s when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving north in its yearly journey through planet Earth’s sky, marking the beginning of spring for our fair planet in the northern hemisphere and fall in the southern hemisphere. Then, day and night are nearly equal around the globe. In fact, both day and nighttime exposures from a spring equinox at the Observatorio del Teide in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, are used in this composited skyscape. Over 1,000 images were taken with a fisheye lens and merged in the ambitious equinox project. The apparent motion of the Sun setting along the celestial equator on the equinox date follows the bright linear, diagonal track from the sequence of daytime exposures taken over 6 hours. After sunset, nighttime exposures recorded startrails, with the celestial equator as a linear track and concentric arcs circling the north celestial pole near Polaris at upper right and the south celestial pole beyond the lower left edge (and below the Teide horizon). The foreground includes the distant Teide volcano peak and the observatory’s pyramid-shaped solar laboratory building.

Tomorrow’s picture: NGC 1300 and Friends

Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share. 3-20-21

Image from Assigned Male

throwback thursday

Regular comic updates will be on Tuesdays and Fridays from now on and until further notice!

#The Lord of the Rings from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

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#Pablo Neruda from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

#books from Book Quotes

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#equality from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

#educate from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

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#German from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

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#literature from literature quotes

#whitepeopletwitter from White People Twitter

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#Those Who Cannot Remember the Past from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

Image from Democracy Underground

Someone should tattoo ‘E Pluribus Unum’ across his forehead.

Ogles is from Kentucky. They have a .4% Muslim population. Roughly 18,000 people.

This dickbag is trying to pick on a marginalized community because HE HAS NOTHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT. He protects pedophiles and explodes the deficit. He delivered nothing to his constituents and will die a thousand cowardly deaths for enabling Dementia Donnie.

Image from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

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#Theseus from What Are You Really Afraid Of?

It is not just the oil

Trump and Hegseth do not understand supply chains. Or China, or Russia, or Yemen. They only follow Israel.

They were blackmailed into war.

THE GUARDIAN: US deportees face sudden, ‘traumatic’ separation from their children, report f inds

US deportees face sudden, ‘traumatic’ separation from their children, report finds
Dozens said they weren’t given chance to arrange care for their kids after being deported at short notice, study shows

Read in The Guardian: https://apple.news/AQZXNgUvUR8iryl1SDTqQiA

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Political cartoons / memes / and news I want to share. 3-19-2026

A man onstage in a tuxedo opens an envelope. Squares show the reactions of five audience members one of whom is rising...

“I searched ‘funny cat videos,’ but things are so bad that they’re all making serious ones.”

Punish the rich? They have been underpaying their taxes for decades.

Also, at 70, they likely have no income from a job, but are managing their wealth. Capital gains tax rate is 15% up to $600,000, and 20% for over $600,000.