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Do you smell the smoke yet? New fire started overnight near Getty Center.

I know someone who was diagnosed with "laughing depression" or smiling depression.

Those who are most surprised to realize they're experiencing some form of depression are those suffering from “smiling depression.” Most people haven’t even heard of the term. The definition of smiling depression is: appearing happy to others, literally smiling, while internally suffering with depressive symptoms. Smiling depression often goes undetected. Those suffering from it often discount their own feelings and brush them aside. They might not even be aware of their depression or want to acknowledge their symptoms due to a fear of being considered “weak.” Suicide can be a particular threat for individuals suffering with smiling depression. Typically, people suffering with classic, severe depression might have suicidal thoughts, but not the energy to act on their feelings. However, those suffering from smiling depression have the energetic ability to plan and follow through. This is why smiling depression can be more dangerous than a classic form of severe depression.
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Days after the global cinema release of the film 'Joker', the distinctive face of the titular comic-book villain began appearing in political demonstrations all over the world. It's still an underground phenomenon, but does this represent a new form of protest like the wearing of the ‘V for Vendetta’ mask?

From Chile to Lebanon, via Hong Kong and Iraq, a number of people have taken to wearing the recognisable exaggerated smile of the Joker currently portrayed in the cinema by Joaquin Phoenix in the international hit film by Todd Philipps. The face of the Joker, Batman's ultimate nemesis, has now been seen in masks, face paint and graffiti tags in global demonstrations protesting against governments.
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Thread: From Beirut to Hong Kong, the face of the Joker is appearing in demonstrations


1 Million+ people protesting in Santiago - Chile | 8 Hour timelapse
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Whiteface is important to kabuki theatre.

I'd like to think that is true.

I think Ben Franklin said it best..

Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards; there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.
~Benjamin Franklin

James McTeigue's V FOR VENDETTA (2005) - God Is In The Rain

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Hi there, morning...

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Good morning Lomlle

Good afternoon now, but, yeah

That picture though

More proof of sabotage

"Found this small bridge burning. Nothing around it had burned."
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I watched Uncle Buck a couple night back. This world need more uncles like, Buck.


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Whiteface is important to kabuki theatre.

James McTeigue's V FOR VENDETTA (2005) - God Is In The Rain

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U.S. Winter-Wheat Acres Set to Drop to Lowest in 110 Years



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I admit..last Saturday morning, when I was woke up at 3 am to the craziest hail I've ever seen here, battering my garden..I yelled at the sky.

Garden was okay after much assistance. But still. lol


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We didn't get much of Summer this year. Only needed to turn on the AC like 5 times.

Zucchini and cucumber did great. Herbs good. Tomatoes never ripened. Mold and bad weather for weeks, has forced constant attentiveness.

I was talking to another artist yesterday and she lost some of her crop.

Not a great growing year..


I certainly have deeper respect for farmers, and what it must be like losing a crop. Especially if that food kept their families alive. Like before there were places to buy food..everywhere.

It can happen really fast. Hours.

It's due to lack of profit, lack of export demand. I raise cattle and wheat, got hailed out this year. Didn't plant any wheat, because I need hay stocks. Thinking about getting out of the business next fall. I am sick of living like a poor person, while working my ass off. No profit for people that produce food in the USA!

Have you seen The Dream Team?


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