"Trump's Bay Of Pigs" - Postcard

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My piece is a "cartoon" in the same vein as Charlie Hebdo cartoons. (Their "cartoon", which made a joke out of the deaths of men, women, and children, offended me, but apparently some thought those deaths were "hilarious", so, I too, can make cartoons that others might find offensive.) My piece and words are also free speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. (Well, it used to be, prior to the ascension of the US Government Ministry of Truth dictating to Social Media Platforms which of their users need to be banned for "misinformation" as defined by the Government.)

Maybe Tom the bully will leave me another comment, telling me to shut up, because I'm not allowed to say anything unless he (and other "Free Speech is fine as long as it agrees with mine" bullies) approves of it.

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The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

The Wednesday, February 25, 2026 "incident" near "the El Pino channel, in Cayo Falcones, Corralillo municipality, Villa Clara province" Cuba, involving Florida, United States maritime vessel registration number FL7726SH, reminds me of the May 2020 "incident" in Venezuela involving a maritime vessel, which resulted in the arrest and conviction in Venezuela of Americans Luke Denman and Airan Berry.

"Revolutionary Rene Magritte" - Postcard

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This week's theme at My Soul's Dark Imagination was "Revolutionary Rene Magritte".

I'm behind on visiting blogs and leaving comments. This Winter of never ending cold and snow has worn me down physically and mentally.

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The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

Snow as of 10AM - Photograph

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Those photos don't give much perspective, to show how much snow has fallen as of 10AM. This post shows the same area in the first photo, when the snow began. The National Weather Service reports that as of 7AM this morning, 16" (40.64 cm) of snow had been measured at Bridgeport Airport, Connecticut. Still in effect: Blizzard Warning until February 23, 06:00 PM EST

And so it begins... - Photograph / Projected Snow Storm Total Accumulation

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Projected Storm Snowfall Totals

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Ahead of the start of the snow storm, freezing rain, sleet, and light snow had been falling. Then, around 12:50pm EST, the snow started coming down steadily. Now in effect: Blizzard Warning in effect from February 22, 01:00 PM EST until February 23, 06:00 PM EST. The forecast totals for the general area are 13" (33.02 cm) to 23" (58.42 cm), or more simply, 1 foot (0.3048 meters) to 2 feet (0.6096 meters) of snow, with the projected total of 17.2" (43.688 cm) for where I am! But hey, it could be worse, right?

"Picture A Poem - The Eagle" - Postcard

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This week's Our Midweek Muse theme was "Picture A Poem".

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The Eagle by Lord Alfred Tennyson

He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ring'd with the azure world, he stands.

The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.

Blizzard Warning - NY, NJ, CT tri-state area

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Projected Storm Snowfall Totals

NWS Forecast Office New York, NY OKX

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"And the hits keep coming" for the 2025 to 2026 Winter season where I live in southwest Connecticut (also known as the tri-state area). But hey, it could be worse, right?

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
244 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

Blizzard Warning in effect from 6AM Sunday morning [Feb 22, 2026] through Monday afternoon 6pm [Feb 23].

WHERE: Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York

WHAT: Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

IMPACTS: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

"Lavender Plant" - Postcard

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This week's Sunday Postcard Art theme was "Lavender" (wildflower/herb theme).

Important note about SPA: Mandy has been locked out of Wordpress, and had to create Sunday Postcard Art on Google blogger blogspot here.

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The vintage images are from an Internet search. (See the side of my blog for links.)

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