Once again the day got away from me, so enjoy this bonus edition of gems from the archive. Offerings from Februarys past…
We have the very best facts
I *may* have attended a small but sincere protest gathering in Langley yesterday.
In fact, not only was as bad as we thought it would be, it was worse.
And 2025 version 2.0 of the F45 regime is worse still.
Unka Rusty has some seriously feisty opinions!
The Red Panda resistance will not be denied!
Do I smell smoke?Buh Buh Buh Buh BYE!!!!
Alas…
What’s a day without a visit from Pinky? (or Six and Sebben?)
Let’s face it. Things are getting really bad and they are going to get worse. Oh crap, I was trying not to say that, but it just slipped out. I’ll be back on Thursday, with the finished ‘toon I thought I’d get done today. Best laid plans and all.
If you need a really good laugh, please enjoy this SNL skit with some really star talent being as funny and raunchy as you could not believe. Woody Harrelson trying to keep from busting out laughing is priceless.
Be the Bear Bob T hoping democracy is not over Panda
We know a lot about our panda families, as they have been well documented and recorded on Panda cams, but Frank and Mikey…they have been somewhat more of a mystery.
There have been way too many revelations in the Nooz today. I think retreating to a bear filled forest is just what we need. (Well, what I need, anyway)
By which, of course, I mean NooZ about bears. Speaking of bears, I changed the name of my Substack NooZletter to Friendly to Bears. While I am still searching for my Inner Panda, I thought a change was in order. Don’t ask me why. I think it was Frank and Mikey’s idea.
Speaking of Frank and Mikey, I was inspired by the story one of the zookeepers guides told us about their grizzly bear brothers that live at the zoo, and how they arrived there. Frank and Mikey (and Josie) had a similar story about their early days, and how they ended up where they did.
Who knows…it could be true…
The real NooZ is pretty scary and upsetting. If you can make the effort to call and/or email your reps in the House and Senate, it seems to be making a difference. Even if your reps are “Rs” they need to hear from you. Let’s make them nervous that they’ll lose their jobs if they don’t listen to their voters. You are their constituents even if you didn’t vote for them & you’re paying their salary.
It’s been a year, so far, these first 2 weeks of F45’s second reign of terror, hasn’t it? Meanwhile the Skipping Dipshit is up to his elbows in our personal information, along with his band of marauding incels.
I would much rather think about bears, so that is what I’m going to do.*
*I am writing my reps in the Senate and the House almost daily because they need to know what we think about all this insanity that is going on right in front of us.
So let’s bring on the BEARS!
A reminder that animals also suffer in devastating fires like the ones in and around L.A. in January.
Be the Bear Bob T is hanging in there Panda
A big pandy thank you to ALL of you who alerted me to this story! Keep those bear stories coming! The community of friends of bears is mighty and we will get through this together.
Oh my what a week! I made a trip to Pandiego and visited our new bears on the east coast. The weather was beautiful, the company was sublime, seeing the pandas was…somewhat less than satisfactory. We all gave the SDZ the “benefit” of our constructive feedback, mostly regarding the reflective quality of the glass shielding the pandas. The glass is not negotiable, being a condition of the loan. In this world, more security is a given, even in the confines of a zoo.
But from my reports from the east coast panda friends, there is neither fogging (which was a big problem for the early morning tour.) or reflection on the DC glass, so it can be done.
But enough whining! We have plenty of reasons to do that, so let’s head over to the zoo and …
The Return of the Panda Cam Part 2!
Isn’t Josie doing a good job as house mom?
Be the Bear! Bob T is emailing his reps every day Panda
And not a moment too soon. The first week of felon in Chief’s 2nd Reign of Terrorism was pretty rough and I wish I had more hope that the forces of compassion and fairness will prevail.
But we will do what we can, when we can. It’s okay to take a break (and watch the panda cam!) when you need to. Even small things have impact. I have my US Senator’s and House rep bookmarked, so I can easily send an email. Some people like to make phone calls. There are scripts out there to make it easier, but I kind have developed phone phobia, so emails are my drug of choice. My favorite source for actions is Chop Wood, Carry Water on Substack. Even one email a week will add up.
Okay, Enough serious stuff. Let’s check in on the new Panda Cam!
I guess the new panda cam hours of operation are going to take some getting used to.
Be the Bear Bob T is it “panda cam” or “Pandacam” Panda
Eight years since Mehitabel left this earth Eight years since F45 first came to power Eight years since I hoped it would not be as bad as I was afraid it would be Eight years since I was wrong…it was worse.
Five years since we were swept away by what became a worldwide pamdemic Five years since we had to mobilize to get someone in the WH who is an adult, and knew how to get things accomplished
Four years since we started coming out of the terrible pandemic Four years since we witnessed the most horrific attack on our country, perpetrated by American citizens against American citizens, since the civil war Four years since we thought there was hope that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris could turn us around
Now here we are again. It will be worse still. Apparently F45 DID learn his lesson. Just not in the way we wished he would. Courage! Now is not the time to give up.
Eight years since Mehitabel left us (but her spirit lives on on the Nooz desk)
Sorry I’m “late”Mehitabel in her role as supervisor
I can’t say I blame her. I didn’t want to live with F45 as the Wanker in Chief, either.
Thanks for indulging my annual remembrance of the late, great Mehitabel. A cat among cats. We’ll be back to celebrate the return of the Panda Cam on Thursday!
There is need for all kinds of resistance these days, and it’s good to see that some daring red pandas have joined in to resist the onslaught of fascism that is washing up on our shores. All I can say is that if it looks like a Nazi salute, it is almost definitely a Nazi salute.
Ever since the days of Rusty’s audacious escape in DC, he has been an icon of resistance for red pandas everywhere. (Pinky: he can’t be an icon! I am da only icon around here!) A recent story of red pandas going rogue crossed my screen regaling us with tales of daring from a Swiss zoo!
Over the fence and away we go!
Meanwhile back in DC, we have received word here at Panda Chronicles Central, that the DC PandaCam is about to go live! I hope someone has warned Frank and Mikey! It would be VERY embarrassing is they were to get caught on the cam in the Panda House.
There was some event happening in DC yesterday, but I didn’t pay any attention to it. More exciting events were happening cross town, over in Pandyland. Binky Li napped and ate for his fans, QB climbed trees and waved to her subjects. I eagerly await the return of the Panda Cam.
We’re not going to be able to ignore what is going on across town, at least not completely. We all need to do what we can to resist falling into despair, as that is exactly what “they” want you to do. But no matter how many naps we need to take, we will resist! Every act of resistance, no matter how small, is still resistance. (Like reading the Panda Chronicles, especially when we make fun of F45)
And Now, Back to Our Story!
When last we saw the gang over in China, Six and Sebben had arrived to “visit” their favorite* cousins! Being a responsible mommee and auntie, Mei Xiang decided she should check in with her sister…
*Favorite in the sense of all their other cousins have gone into witness protection programs and Lun Lun can’t find their addresses.
Be Brave! Stay Angry! Do Not Give A Inch! Eat Moar Frosting!
Once again, I have not gotten the ‘toon for today done, but it will be ready for Tuesday. As is now my new practice, when other work (or excessive naps) gets in the way of me finishing the days ‘toon in time to get it posted, I will dive into the archives and find a few relevant ‘toons to bridge the gap till next time.
And boy do we have relevant ‘toons!
Since HWMNBN (aka F45*) is about to lie about upholding the oath to the Constitution again, I thought I’d share a few ‘toons from January of 2017. It’s gonna be a rough ride ahead. We can’t afford to check out entirely (as much as I would like to,) but we do need to be gentle with ourselves and engage in things that make us happy. I worked most of the day in my studio, and then got close to an hour in my garden before it started getting dark around 5. This is definitely an improvement over getting dark at 3:30.
So, without further ado, let’s ride the armored car down memory lane, as we remember Mitten’s first reign of terror!
Can I open my eyes yet?Whats a protest without pandas?Hey, save some cuppycakes for me!
Just a reminder to turn off your TV and internet on Monday, the 20th, to protest F45’s return to the WH. Nothing will piss him off more than seeing the terrible TV ratings, and to have the streets practically empty.
Are all these paper clips mine?
The more things change, the more they stay the same. But I hope the following photograph from the 2017 Women’s March held in Langley gives you a bit of hope. Despite the fact that many people (I think there were 4 buses full) went into Seattle for the much bigger march, lots of people came out on that sunny Saturday to stand against F45.
*F45 stands for Felon 45
Women’s March, Langley edition! There were many more people already around the corner, and more behind us. Let’s capture some of that hope for our future. We can at least go down swinging.
