<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms">TALK TO ME, TEXT IT</a>The complex relationship between federal and local law enforcement comes to a head in this thought-provoking discussion centered on a controversial incident from Rochester, New York. When local police responded to a Border Patrol request for backup during a traffic stop, they found themselves publicly criticized by both their mayor and police chief for violating the city&apos;s sanctuary policies. This stunning rebuke of officers for assisting federal law enforcement raises profound questions about jurisdictional authority, police morale, and the practical implementation of immigration policies. We dive deep into the legal and ethical tensions at play when sanctuary resolutions conflict with federal immigration law. As one voice in our conversation argues, &quot;If federal law is being broken, then federal jurisdictions have the right to come in&quot; - but does that obligate local officers to help? The discussion explores how sanctuary policies create challenging contradictions for law enforcement officers caught between competing directives, potentially undermining their fundamental purpose. The conversation broadens to examine Governor Kristi Noem&apos;s controversial visit to a detention facility and the politics of border security before shifting to a lighter note with our question of the day about beverage preferences. Whether you&apos;re concerned about immigration policy, interested in the balance between federal and local authority, or simply wondering whether you&apos;re alone in your ice cube habits, this episode offers fresh perspectives on issues both significant and everyday. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on where you stand on these multifaceted issues. Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by <a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy">@FuryanEnergy</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks">Support the show</a><a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'>Tip Jar</a> for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - <a href='https://carolremarks.com/'>Carol ReMarks</a> X - <a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'>Carol ReMarks</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'>Carol.ReMarks</a> Facebook Page - <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;mibextid=REkXMA'>Carol ReMarks Blog</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms"&gt;TALK TO ME, TEXT IT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The complex relationship between federal and local law enforcement comes to a head in this thought-provoking discussion centered on a controversial incident from Rochester, New York. When local police responded to a Border Patrol request for backup during a traffic stop, they found themselves publicly criticized by both their mayor and police chief for violating the city&amp;apos;s sanctuary policies. This stunning rebuke of officers for assisting federal law enforcement raises profound questions about jurisdictional authority, police morale, and the practical implementation of immigration policies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We dive deep into the legal and ethical tensions at play when sanctuary resolutions conflict with federal immigration law. As one voice in our conversation argues, &amp;quot;If federal law is being broken, then federal jurisdictions have the right to come in&amp;quot; - but does that obligate local officers to help? The discussion explores how sanctuary policies create challenging contradictions for law enforcement officers caught between competing directives, potentially undermining their fundamental purpose.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The conversation broadens to examine Governor Kristi Noem&amp;apos;s controversial visit to a detention facility and the politics of border security before shifting to a lighter note with our question of the day about beverage preferences. Whether you&amp;apos;re concerned about immigration policy, interested in the balance between federal and local authority, or simply wondering whether you&amp;apos;re alone in your ice cube habits, this episode offers fresh perspectives on issues both significant and everyday. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on where you stand on these multifaceted issues.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy"&gt;@FuryanEnergy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tip Jar&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for coffee $ - Thanks &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Blog - &lt;a href='https://carolremarks.com/'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;X - &lt;a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram - &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'&gt;Carol.ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook Page - &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;amp;mibextid=REkXMA'&gt;Carol ReMarks Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The complex relationship between federal and local law enforcement comes to a head in this thought-provoking discussion centered on a controversial incident from Rochester, New York. When local police responded to a Border Patrol request for backup during a traffic stop, they found themselves publicly criticized by both their mayor and police chief for violating the city's sanctuary policies. This stunning rebuke of officers for assisting federal law enforcement raises pro...

Federal vs. Local: The Rochester Police Controversy Explained

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms">TALK TO ME, TEXT IT</a> Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by <a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy">@FuryanEnergy</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks">Support the show</a><a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'>Tip Jar</a> for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - <a href='https://carolremarks.com/'>Carol ReMarks</a> X - <a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'>Carol ReMarks</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'>Carol.ReMarks</a> Facebook Page - <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;mibextid=REkXMA'>Carol ReMarks Blog</a>

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Unanswered Questions: Military Deaths, Intruders, and Biblical Artifacts

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms">TALK TO ME, TEXT IT</a>A Michigan couple&apos;s vacation turned nightmarish when they were arrested at Cancun customs and thrown into a maximum-security prison. Their alleged crime? Disputing $117,000 in charges from Palace Resorts three years ago – charges American Express had already ruled in their favor on. Now they&apos;re being held without bond as the resort allegedly demands $250,000, an NDA, and a public apology with no guarantee of release. The wife has lost 25 pounds in just 20 days while being served food she&apos;s allergic to. Meanwhile in Arizona, a sixth-grade teacher faces indecent exposure charges after allegedly urinating in a can at his desk in front of students. His excuse? He claimed he didn&apos;t know how to get another staff member to watch his class so he could use the restroom, saying he &quot;reverted to military behavior&quot; of not leaving his post. The students reported hearing water sounds before realizing what their teacher was doing. In Hawaii, a disturbing case involves a Maui anesthesiologist charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing his nuclear engineer wife off a hiking trail at the famous Pali Lookout. According to police, he attacked her simply because she refused to take a photo with him, repeatedly punching her and bashing her head with rocks. He was arrested after an eight-hour manhunt. We also explore the curious case of AI bias, as ChatGPT&apos;s new image generator willingly creates images of &quot;sexy men&quot; while refusing to generate &quot;sexy women&quot; due to &quot;content policy&quot; restrictions – a discrepancy even acknowledged by OpenAI&apos;s CEO. What does this reveal about the encoding of societal biases in our technologies? What food hill are you willing to die on? I believe nuts have no place in ice cream or any desserts! Share your unpopular food opinions with us! Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by <a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy">@FuryanEnergy</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks">Support the show</a><a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'>Tip Jar</a> for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - <a href='https://carolremarks.com/'>Carol ReMarks</a> X - <a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'>Carol ReMarks</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'>Carol.ReMarks</a> Facebook Page - <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;mibextid=REkXMA'>Carol ReMarks Blog</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms"&gt;TALK TO ME, TEXT IT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Michigan couple&amp;apos;s vacation turned nightmarish when they were arrested at Cancun customs and thrown into a maximum-security prison. Their alleged crime? Disputing $117,000 in charges from Palace Resorts three years ago – charges American Express had already ruled in their favor on. Now they&amp;apos;re being held without bond as the resort allegedly demands $250,000, an NDA, and a public apology with no guarantee of release. The wife has lost 25 pounds in just 20 days while being served food she&amp;apos;s allergic to.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Meanwhile in Arizona, a sixth-grade teacher faces indecent exposure charges after allegedly urinating in a can at his desk in front of students. His excuse? He claimed he didn&amp;apos;t know how to get another staff member to watch his class so he could use the restroom, saying he &amp;quot;reverted to military behavior&amp;quot; of not leaving his post. The students reported hearing water sounds before realizing what their teacher was doing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In Hawaii, a disturbing case involves a Maui anesthesiologist charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing his nuclear engineer wife off a hiking trail at the famous Pali Lookout. According to police, he attacked her simply because she refused to take a photo with him, repeatedly punching her and bashing her head with rocks. He was arrested after an eight-hour manhunt.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We also explore the curious case of AI bias, as ChatGPT&amp;apos;s new image generator willingly creates images of &amp;quot;sexy men&amp;quot; while refusing to generate &amp;quot;sexy women&amp;quot; due to &amp;quot;content policy&amp;quot; restrictions – a discrepancy even acknowledged by OpenAI&amp;apos;s CEO. What does this reveal about the encoding of societal biases in our technologies?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;What food hill are you willing to die on? I believe nuts have no place in ice cream or any desserts! Share your unpopular food opinions with us!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy"&gt;@FuryanEnergy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tip Jar&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for coffee $ - Thanks &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Blog - &lt;a href='https://carolremarks.com/'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;X - &lt;a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram - &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'&gt;Carol.ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook Page - &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;amp;mibextid=REkXMA'&gt;Carol ReMarks Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A Michigan couple's vacation turned nightmarish when they were arrested at Cancun customs and thrown into a maximum-security prison. Their alleged crime? Disputing $117,000 in charges from Palace Resorts three years ago – charges American Express had already ruled in their favor on. Now they're being held without bond as the resort allegedly demands $250,000, an NDA, and a public apology with no guarantee of release. The wife has lost 25 pounds in just 20 days while being ...

From Classroom Chaos to Hawaiian Horrors: Midweek Madness Report

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms">TALK TO ME, TEXT IT</a>The alarming rise of politically charged rhetoric and its real-world consequences takes center stage in this candid morning reflection. When Representative Jasmine Crockett suggests Democrats need to &quot;punch&quot; in races against Senator Ted Cruz, we must ask: how do such statements impact our already volatile political landscape? With Tesla dealerships becoming targets of what can only be described as domestic terrorism—complete with incendiary devices and armed suspects—the connection between inflammatory speech and dangerous action becomes impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson&apos;s declaration that &quot;it&apos;s more embarrassing than ever to be an American&quot; sparks a fascinating exploration of celebrity influence and fan reactions. As social media critics suggest she leave the country while longtime fans wrestle with disappointment, we&apos;re confronted with a deeply personal question: where do we draw our own boundaries when it comes to separating art from political views? The conversation evolves into a thoughtful examination of consumer choices and personal values. Can we still enjoy Streisand&apos;s voice while disagreeing with her politics? Should we continue watching Clooney&apos;s films despite opposing viewpoints? These aren&apos;t simple questions with universal answers—they&apos;re individual judgments that reveal much about how we navigate our increasingly divided culture. What&apos;s your threshold for boycotting? Have you ever stopped supporting an artist, product, or company based solely on political statements? Join the conversation and share where you draw your own lines between appreciation and principle in today&apos;s complex political landscape. Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by <a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy">@FuryanEnergy</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks">Support the show</a><a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'>Tip Jar</a> for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - <a href='https://carolremarks.com/'>Carol ReMarks</a> X - <a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'>Carol ReMarks</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'>Carol.ReMarks</a> Facebook Page - <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;mibextid=REkXMA'>Carol ReMarks Blog</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms"&gt;TALK TO ME, TEXT IT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The alarming rise of politically charged rhetoric and its real-world consequences takes center stage in this candid morning reflection. When Representative Jasmine Crockett suggests Democrats need to &amp;quot;punch&amp;quot; in races against Senator Ted Cruz, we must ask: how do such statements impact our already volatile political landscape? With Tesla dealerships becoming targets of what can only be described as domestic terrorism—complete with incendiary devices and armed suspects—the connection between inflammatory speech and dangerous action becomes impossible to ignore.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Meanwhile, Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson&amp;apos;s declaration that &amp;quot;it&amp;apos;s more embarrassing than ever to be an American&amp;quot; sparks a fascinating exploration of celebrity influence and fan reactions. As social media critics suggest she leave the country while longtime fans wrestle with disappointment, we&amp;apos;re confronted with a deeply personal question: where do we draw our own boundaries when it comes to separating art from political views?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The conversation evolves into a thoughtful examination of consumer choices and personal values. Can we still enjoy Streisand&amp;apos;s voice while disagreeing with her politics? Should we continue watching Clooney&amp;apos;s films despite opposing viewpoints? These aren&amp;apos;t simple questions with universal answers—they&amp;apos;re individual judgments that reveal much about how we navigate our increasingly divided culture.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;What&amp;apos;s your threshold for boycotting? Have you ever stopped supporting an artist, product, or company based solely on political statements? Join the conversation and share where you draw your own lines between appreciation and principle in today&amp;apos;s complex political landscape.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy"&gt;@FuryanEnergy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tip Jar&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for coffee $ - Thanks &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Blog - &lt;a href='https://carolremarks.com/'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;X - &lt;a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram - &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'&gt;Carol.ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook Page - &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;amp;mibextid=REkXMA'&gt;Carol ReMarks Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The alarming rise of politically charged rhetoric and its real-world consequences takes center stage in this candid morning reflection. When Representative Jasmine Crockett suggests Democrats need to "punch" in races against Senator Ted Cruz, we must ask: how do such statements impact our already volatile political landscape? With Tesla dealerships becoming targets of what can only be described as domestic terrorism—complete with incendiary devices and armed suspects—the c...

Politics, Tesla Terrorism, and the Controversies of Modern America

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms">TALK TO ME, TEXT IT</a>Have you ever considered what makes a brand truly memorable? Today we&apos;re diving into the fascinating world of rebranding – both personal and corporate – as I contemplate moving beyond &quot;Carol Remarks&quot; to create something with more universal appeal. Finding that perfect name is challenging when everything good seems already taken! Speaking of rebranding, the iconic Twitter bird is officially a collector&apos;s item. The massive sign from Twitter&apos;s San Francisco headquarters – weighing a whopping 560 pounds and measuring 12 by 9 feet – just sold at auction for $35,000. This piece of internet history represents Twitter&apos;s pre-Musk identity, now preserved as corporate memorabilia. It raises an intriguing question: what piece of American signage or memorabilia would you treasure if money were no object? Coffee lovers, brace yourselves – your morning brew is getting more expensive. Wholesale Arabica prices have doubled since last year, shattering previous records at $4.30 per pound. By next February, ground roast coffee could average $7.25 per pound. But for those of us who consider coffee a non-negotiable daily essential (especially when we &quot;don&apos;t drink, don&apos;t smoke, don&apos;t do drugs&quot;), we&apos;ll likely continue paying whatever it costs. We also touch on Rachel Zegler landing the lead in &quot;Evita&quot; despite &quot;Snow White&quot; criticism, and explore whether the mind-splitting technology from &quot;Severance&quot; could ever become reality (spoiler alert: neuroscientists say our memories don&apos;t work that way). Join the conversation! Share what corporate memorabilia you&apos;d love to own, whether you&apos;d pay premium prices for your favorite beverages, and your thoughts on work-life separation in today&apos;s always-connected world. Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by <a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy">@FuryanEnergy</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks">Support the show</a><a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'>Tip Jar</a> for coffee $ - Thanks Blog - <a href='https://carolremarks.com/'>Carol ReMarks</a> X - <a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'>Carol ReMarks</a> Instagram - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'>Carol.ReMarks</a> Facebook Page - <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;mibextid=REkXMA'>Carol ReMarks Blog</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1286618/open_sms"&gt;TALK TO ME, TEXT IT&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have you ever considered what makes a brand truly memorable? Today we&amp;apos;re diving into the fascinating world of rebranding – both personal and corporate – as I contemplate moving beyond &amp;quot;Carol Remarks&amp;quot; to create something with more universal appeal. Finding that perfect name is challenging when everything good seems already taken!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Speaking of rebranding, the iconic Twitter bird is officially a collector&amp;apos;s item. The massive sign from Twitter&amp;apos;s San Francisco headquarters – weighing a whopping 560 pounds and measuring 12 by 9 feet – just sold at auction for $35,000. This piece of internet history represents Twitter&amp;apos;s pre-Musk identity, now preserved as corporate memorabilia. It raises an intriguing question: what piece of American signage or memorabilia would you treasure if money were no object?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Coffee lovers, brace yourselves – your morning brew is getting more expensive. Wholesale Arabica prices have doubled since last year, shattering previous records at $4.30 per pound. By next February, ground roast coffee could average $7.25 per pound. But for those of us who consider coffee a non-negotiable daily essential (especially when we &amp;quot;don&amp;apos;t drink, don&amp;apos;t smoke, don&amp;apos;t do drugs&amp;quot;), we&amp;apos;ll likely continue paying whatever it costs. We also touch on Rachel Zegler landing the lead in &amp;quot;Evita&amp;quot; despite &amp;quot;Snow White&amp;quot; criticism, and explore whether the mind-splitting technology from &amp;quot;Severance&amp;quot; could ever become reality (spoiler alert: neuroscientists say our memories don&amp;apos;t work that way).&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join the conversation! Share what corporate memorabilia you&amp;apos;d love to own, whether you&amp;apos;d pay premium prices for your favorite beverages, and your thoughts on work-life separation in today&amp;apos;s always-connected world.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Exit bumper Not A Democracy Podcast Network made by &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/FuryanEnergy"&gt;@FuryanEnergy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carolremarks"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3K9W95S65G9LW'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tip Jar&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for coffee $ - Thanks &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Blog - &lt;a href='https://carolremarks.com/'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;X - &lt;a href='https://mobile.twitter.com/carolremarks'&gt;Carol ReMarks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Instagram - &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/carol.remarks/'&gt;Carol.ReMarks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Facebook Page - &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554832112826&amp;amp;mibextid=REkXMA'&gt;Carol ReMarks Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Morning Musings: From Blog Rebranding to Twitter Bird Auctions

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