Effie's Balloon Party

A place to get away from the political BS and have some fun. Links Come soar with us in the Balloon Ballroom and add your favorite tune to our Jukebox. You can get there by clicking this link. https://www.minds.com/newsfeed/780974490644389899 🦅 Decorah Eagles 🦅 Live Feed - https://youtu.be/UmclL6funN8 🦅 Decorah North Eagles 2019 🦅 Live Feed - https://youtu.be/VlNV1L9qnrk 🦅 Southwest Florida Eagles 🦅 Live Feed - Shut down 8/26 for maintenance will be back Oct 1st Admins - @Lebowsky @Cosmoblues Any other volunteers?

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Cold freezes sand into sculptures https://www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-9gcmozdc635q7t7l

Frozen sand forms mini sculptures on Lake Michigan beach | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weather

The sands of the beach in St. Joseph, Michigan, were frozen during a lake-effect snow event on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The frozen sand formed mini sculptures and c

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Potato Soup with bacon and cheddar -- this weekend at the Balloon Cafeteria https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/potato-soup

Creamy Loaded Potato Soup (Just Like a Baked Potato)

Cozy up with a bowl of ultra-creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheddar, and sour cream. Classic comfort food with easy options to add a little heat.

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Let’s talk about reasons for cooking up baby back ribs. Let’s see, how about game day? When the big game rolls around, juicy, tender ribs are always a hit. Mmm. Barbecue ribs. https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/oven-baked-ribs/

Oven Baked Ribs with Honey-Sriracha Glaze

These tender oven baked baby back ribs are super easy to make, drenched in a tangy honey-sriracha glaze you can whip together in no time.

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SUNDAY FUNNIES for Jan. 25 2026 Today is National Opposite Day (say goodbye as a greeting, eat supper at breakfast and vice versa, etc.), National Irish Coffee Day, Robert Burns Night, National Fish Taco Day, A Room of One's Own Day, Fluoride Day, and yesterday was the kickoff...See more

Taste-testing store-brand coffees - Unfiltered reviews, it says. https://youtu.be/CnB2tA_CTNI

Coffee Experts Blind Taste Test Every Supermarket Coffee | The Taste Panel | Epicurious

Today on Epicurious, we’ve asked coffee experts Anu Menon, Raina Roberts, and Jeremy Lyman to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent coff…

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An Altadena bar has created a bear-inspired drink “Yellow 2120” to honor the 550-pound black bear that had been living under the house of a local resident. https://nypost.com/2026/01/15/us-news/itll-put-hair-on-your-chest-la-bar-creates-boozy-drink-to-honor-squatter-bear/ Whoa, it looks pretty strong.

Exclusive | It’ll put hair on your chest! LA bar creates boozy drink to honor squatter bear

“This cocktail appropriately captures the scents and flavors of the bear’s presence,” homeowner Ken Johnson told The Post while enjoying a round.

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SUNDAY FUNNIES for Jan. 18, 2026 ANDY CAPP-- Andy runs into Tommy, who refuses to loan him some cash. What if we had a falling out over repayment? But Andy could live with that, he tells us. AUNTY ACID-- (Sat.) The trick is to not let people know how weird you really are until...See more

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This year's edition of the Tricycle Jousting meet will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, at Under Pressure Brewing, Noon to 5 pm. They caution players to avoid wearing long robes etc. that could get caught in their 'steeds.'

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It's playoff season, so the Cafeteria has three kinds of wings: Crispy Buffalo wings, Garlic Parmesan wings, and Honey Sriracha wings. Here's the recipe for the first one: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/buffalo-wings/ Ingredients FOR THE BUFFALO WINGS 2 pounds...See more

Crispy Buffalo Wings (Better Than the Bar!)

These Buffalo Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and drenched in a fiery, buttery Buffalo sauce that sticks to every bite. This is the ultimate bar-style wings experience, made right in your kitchen.

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SUNDAY FUNNIES for Jan. 11, 2026 TODAY is National Milk Day (take a cow to lunch?), Parity At Work Day, National Hot Toddy Day, Secret Pal Day, Learn Your Name In Morse Code Day, Gold Heart Day, World Sketchnote Day, Thank You Day, and also the Golden Globe Awards day. ANDY...See more

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