The Catering Concierge

06/04/2026

A dinner party has many elements. A great tablescape , beautiful plate ware , delicious food and engaging guests.

06/03/2026

BREAKING: Jennifer Welch just called for a nationwide boycott of CBS News in a FIERY rant that is going viral for all the right reasons.

Outspoken progressive podcaster Jennifer Welch is NOT holding back — and she is SPEAKING FOR MILLIONS of Americans who are watching CBS News commit slow-motion su***de in real time.

"Bari Weiss is a very unserious person who has a very serious job," Welch said of the opinion journalist installed by Trump-friendly billionaire David Ellison to run CBS News.

Welch is 100% RIGHT. CBS has fired Stephen Colbert, pushed out Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, replaced a 30-year veteran executive producer with a man who has NEVER worked in television news, and is now overseeing the systematic dismantling of the most respected newsmagazine in American history.

And Nick Bilton — the man who told Scott Pelley to "enjoy the bagels" before walking out of a meeting — got both barrels from Welch. "You chose to go work for these fascists, and now you are a fascist collaborator."

Welch had zero patience for Bilton's self-righteous letter lecturing Americans about journalism. "Do not fall for this jet stream of bu****it letter by Nick Bilton, sanctimoniously lecturing Americans about journalism when he goes to work for a network that is committing su***de every single day."

Then she issued the call to action that EVERY American who cares about a free press should hear: "Boycott every single thing on CBS News from the morning all the way through to the evening."

She's RIGHT. These are the same people who fired Stephen Colbert because Trump got his feelings hurt by a comedian. These are the same people who spiked Sharyn Alfonsi's reporting on Trump's torture prisons in El Salvador. These are the same people letting Bari Weiss remake 60 MINUTES — America's most trusted news program, currently GROWING its audience — into something that won't make Donald Trump uncomfortable.

"These people don't care about the truth. They don't care about journalism. They don't care about the Constitution. They don't care about a free press," Welch said.

But Scott Pelley does. And he showed America how to fight back.

"Scott Pelley showed us the way by standing up and fighting these people tooth and nail."

We stand with Scott Pelley. We stand with a free press. And we are DONE with CBS News until they do too.

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06/03/2026

Scott Pelley spent 37 years at CBS News telling the stories that mattered most. He covered wars, told very difficult stories, and did his job with integrity and compassion. He covered 9/11, and on 60 Minutes he played real radio recordings from inside the Twin Towers so the world could finally hear how far the brave FDNY firefighters climbed. And for nearly four decades, he told the news like it was and showed up for the truth every single time.

But on June 2, 2026, Scott was fired. He said the principles he held dear were gone and he could no longer stay. He walked out of the building where he had spent most of his life as a journalist. In a statement, Scott said, "I depart after 37 years at CBS with one emotion, a heart brimming with gratitude for the men and women of CBS News who encouraged and enriched my work, very often at the risk of their own lives."

Within hours, thousands of messages poured in from across the country from viewers, colleagues, and journalists. He closed his statement with a prayer and said, "I pray for a day when those people and their ideals are honored again, a day when sanity, competence, and courage return."

(Photo: Courtesy of Scott Pelley)

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

When my kitchen is taken over by I get to exhale and enjoy my guests. That is the magic of having your dinner party catered.

06/02/2026

For many dog owners, running errands can create a difficult choice: leave a pet at home or risk leaving it outside in uncomfortable weather. In some parts of Germany, businesses have introduced an innovative solution in the form of temperature-controlled glass pet pods. These small enclosed spaces are designed to provide dogs with a safe and comfortable place to wait while their owners briefly enter nearby shops. By offering protection from heat, cold, rain, and wind, the pods help ensure that pets remain comfortable during short shopping trips.

The units are typically equipped with ventilation systems, temperature regulation, and transparent walls that allow owners to check on their pets at any time. Because the pods are enclosed, dogs are protected from traffic, crowded sidewalks, and sudden changes in weather. Some designs also include comfortable flooring and monitoring systems that help maintain a suitable environment inside the enclosure. The transparent structure reduces stress for both pets and owners, as the animals can still see their surroundings while remaining secure.

What makes this idea particularly interesting is its focus on both animal welfare and convenience. Rather than expecting owners to leave their pets tied outside or alone at home, the pods provide a practical alternative that prioritizes safety and comfort. The concept reflects a growing effort to make public spaces more accommodating for pet owners while ensuring that animals are treated with care. It is a simple but thoughtful example of how urban design can adapt to the needs of both people and their four-legged companions.

06/02/2026

Dozens of former news staffers press David Ellison to commit to fair coverage in wake of major firings on the show

06/02/2026

Bruce Springsteen lashed out against the president recently during the iconic rocker's concert at Nationals Park in Washington DC.

The Boss also announced an amazing line up of performers that will join him October 3rd for another amazing concert in Columbia, Maryland as we gear up to send Trump a message in the midterms: www.PowerToThePeoplefest.com

Quite the contrast with all the performers who bailed on Trump last week!

06/02/2026

Take a wild guess which one the right wants you to focus on...

06/02/2026

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been awarded the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, one of the most prestigious honors in American public life. The award was presented at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston, hosted by Caroline Kennedy and her son Jack Schlossberg.

The honor has been given by the Kennedy family since 1989 to recognize "political courage," and winners are chosen by a bipartisan panel. The committee said Powell earned it for protecting the independence of the Federal Reserve, calling it "one of the country's most essential apolitical institutions."

According to the committee, Powell "faced repeated attacks from elected officials, partisan criticism from both sides of the aisle, and an investigation threatening criminal charges, yet he refused to let political forces dictate monetary policy." The JFK Library's announcement did not name any sitting official.

That last point matters. Powell was first appointed to lead the Fed by President Trump in 2018, and he has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum over the years - from those who wanted faster rate cuts and those who wanted slower ones. The award frames the Fed's distance from day-to-day politics as a feature worth defending, no matter who sits in the White House.

The same award also went to the people of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, recognized for peaceful civic action. Past recipients span both parties, including former Vice President Mike Pence, former Sen. Mitt Romney, and former President Barack Obama.

It raises a question Americans have debated for decades: should the people who set interest rates answer to elected leaders, or stay walled off from politics entirely? Where do you land?

06/02/2026

A federal judge ruled that protesters criticizing President Trump near the U.S. Capitol could not be forced to take down a flag reading “8647,” finding no indication that the message could be taken as a true threat against Trump's life. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4nZbH9I

06/02/2026

Off the coast of Portugal, a diver was busy with underwater repairs when he noticed an octopus hovering nearby. At first, he paid it no mind, until the octopus began to help.

Each time he reached for a wrench or dropped a bolt, a te****le slid in, offering it back like a quiet partner from the deep.

When he surfaced, no one believed him. So, he set up cameras and captured the proof: an octopus calmly passing tools to a human. The footage went viral.

Asked about it later, the diver just smiled.

“I’m just glad I had a little help down there.”

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

After years of interviews, headlines, monologues, and late-night moments that became part of people’s routines, the image of Stephen Colbert ending with his dog beside him feels unexpectedly simple. No grand speech. No dramatic final line. Just a quiet reminder that after careers, accomplishments, and public attention, life often comes back to the people and companions that make us feel most like ourselves.

There is something powerful about choosing an ordinary moment to close an extraordinary chapter. Dogs do not care about ratings, titles, awards, or public opinion. They show up the same way every day, asking for presence instead of performance. Maybe that is why moments like this connect with people so deeply — because they cut through everything else.

In the end, success rarely becomes the story people remember most. They remember who was there at the table, who waited at the door, and who stayed when the lights turned off. Sometimes the smallest goodbye says the most.

06/02/2026

We agree.

06/02/2026

In a world where land is increasingly measured by its market value, some people still see something deeper. To many families who have worked the same soil for generations, farmland is not simply acreage on a map or a number attached to an offer. It holds memories, livelihoods, traditions, and a responsibility to the future. Once it is gone, it rarely comes back.

That is why one Kentucky farming family’s decision is getting attention. Ida Huddlestone, an 82-year-old farmer in Northern Kentucky, reportedly turned down a $26 million offer from a tech company seeking hundreds of acres for an AI data center. For Ida and her daughter, Delsia Bare, the land represented far more than money. It was where food is grown, where generations built their lives, and where they believe their purpose still remains. While nearby land was reportedly purchased for development, this family chose to stay rooted where they are.

Their decision raises a larger question many communities are quietly facing: what happens when farmland begins competing with industry, technology, and expansion? Progress matters, but so does remembering what sustains us. In an age rushing toward the future, some people are still asking a simple question worth thinking about: what is the true value of land that feeds people?

06/02/2026

BREAKING: Pete Hegseth suffers HUMILIATING LOSS as a federal court rules against him and tells him that bigotry is NOT a military strategy!

A federal appeals court just handed Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump a blistering legal defeat, largely blocking the administration from removing transgender service members from the military in a 107-page opinion that doesn't just rule against the policy — it methodically dismantles it and calls out the naked bigotry behind it.

The court's language is extraordinary. Trump, the ruling notes, "declared transgender people as categorically unfit for military service explicitly because of their gender identity. To add insult, the President labeled transgender persons as dishonorable, undisciplined, arrogant, selfish liars."

Those are not the court's characterizations of Trump's policy. Those are the court's characterizations of Trump's own words.

On the Hegseth policy specifically, the court was equally devastating. The Pentagon rule "disqualified all persons with any history of gender dysphoria, regardless of how long ago the person had been stable and symptom-free — even if they were diagnosed as a child." Not currently experiencing symptoms. Not currently in treatment. Diagnosed as a child. Disqualified. Forever.

And then the court delivered the line that will define this ruling: "Unless we are going to fall for the old Groucho Marx line — 'who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?' — we have direct evidence in this case that animus motivated the classifications in the Hegseth Policy."

Animus. The legal term for unconstitutional discrimination rooted in hostility rather than legitimate government interest. A federal appeals court just found that Pete Hegseth's military policy was motivated by animus — hatred dressed up as policy.

The court found the plaintiffs — approximately 4,200 transgender service members currently serving in the U.S. military — are likely to succeed on their claim that the policy violates equal protection guarantees under the Constitution. The ruling blocks the administration from removing current transgender service members while allowing the enlistment ban on new recruits to continue while the case proceeds.

"This is a huge relief for these service members and their families," said attorney Shannon Minter.

These are people who volunteered to serve their country. Trump called them liars. A federal appeals court called that what it is.

The case may ultimately reach the Supreme Court. But today at least, the Constitution won.

Please like and share the news of this victory everywhere!

05/31/2026

There's a creature so rare that you could count every single one left on Earth with your fingers. The vaquita—a tiny porpoise no bigger than a human child—exists in numbers so small it feels almost impossible. Only 10 to 15 remain in the world, making it the rarest marine animal alive.

These porpoises live in the Gulf of California, and they're vanishing because of illegal fishing nets that trap them as bycatch. They're not hunted intentionally, but the methods we use to catch other fish don't distinguish between species. One net can mean the end for an animal that took millions of years to evolve.

What strikes hardest about the vaquita's story is that we know exactly what's k*lling them. We have the knowledge to save them. We have the ability to enforce protections and stop the fishing practices that are destroying them. Yet here we are, watching a species slip away while we have the power to act.

This isn't just about one small porpoise. It's about what we're willing to lose in the name of convenience. Every species that goes extinct takes with it an entire branch of life that can never grow back.

05/29/2026

China's most powerful statement on the Middle East conflict just landed — and it points the finger directly at Israel. During a high-level meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, President Xi Jinping told the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi that the ongoing chaos in the Middle East will not be resolved until the root cause is addressed — and in China's view, that root cause is Israel's military actions, not Iran.

Xi laid out a sweeping four-point proposal calling for peaceful coexistence, respect for national sovereignty, adherence to international law, and coordinated development across the Gulf region. He warned that nations which abandon these principles risk dragging the entire region into what he called "the law of the jungle." Chinese analysts close to the government said his message was aimed squarely at Gulf Arab states uncertain about where China stands.

The context matters: this came just weeks after U.S.-Israel military strikes against Iran that rattled global energy markets and sent shockwaves through Gulf capitals. Xi's framing — that the strikes violated international law and destabilized the region — puts Beijing in direct diplomatic opposition to Washington and Tel Aviv on the question of who bears responsibility.

Experts at Renmin University called the moment "timely and critical," noting that Gulf states have been increasingly alarmed by the U.S.-Israel-Iran triangle and questioning whether any outside power can guarantee their security. By calling out Israel directly, Xi is signaling that China is willing to say publicly what many Gulf leaders may be thinking privately.

The statement raises the stakes for U.S. diplomacy in the region. With China actively courting Gulf Arab nations as strategic partners — offering a different vision of regional security from the one Washington has promoted for decades — Xi's blunt assessment puts Gulf leaders in an increasingly difficult position between their American security guarantees and their growing economic ties with Beijing.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Nine incumbent Republican state legislators in Idaho just lost their primary — and they didn't lose to Democrats. They lost to other Republicans, many running on the message that the incumbents had gone too far.

The biggest story of the night was the near-total collapse of Idaho's notorious "Gang of Eight" — a bloc of hard-right legislators who had spent years blocking budgets, killing education funding, and dragging the state's government to a near-standstill. Five of the eight Gang members lost their primary races. The Gang of Eight is now the Gang of Three.

Among those defeated: Senators Josh Kohl and Glenneda Zuiderveld of Twin Falls, and Representatives Lucas Cayler, David Leavitt, and Faye Thompson. The Magic Valley region was hit hardest — three of the five defeated members hailed from that area. Additional losses included Rep. Mark Sauter, Rep. Tanya Burgoyne, and Sen. Jim Woodward, who fell to former state legislator Scott Herndon.

Moderate Republicans framed the wins as a long-overdue correction — a signal from the party's own base that the disruption had cost too much. About 30% of Idaho voters turned out for the primary, producing results that stunned longtime observers of the state's political scene.

Nine seats. One night. The question now is whether this is the start of a realignment inside the Idaho Republican Party — or just a one-cycle correction before the pendulum swings back.