I miss this guy. There's a hole in my heart where he used to be. Now I know there's no more pain and he's with the sunrise, always. I miss you Sun King.

Watching the 1977 animated production of The Hobbit with my Love is delightful.

Caregiving is a commitment. A commitment of self and love. It extracts a price. But it is worth it. To know that the recipient gets as much comfort as possible. In the end, the caregiver must heal. Caregiver, you've done your job. Heal yourself. Live your life. They would want you to.

Once again we had a Lesbian IKEA date and successfully DID NOT buy a Blåhaj.

My special talent is that I can re-fold an IKEA blue bag back to original factory spec.

It's been a few days and I think I'm ready. Tho I've a cry coming. Sadly, we had to let the Bowie the Dogg go last week. He had congestive heart failure and his suffering was too painful. Our vet was compassionate and Bowie slipped away with his head in my lap. Goodbye Bowie my bestest doggie.

Explain this to me. In my house there's a mount for flat panel TV above the fireplace. I've seen that in many other houses. That makes the TV way up high. To see it you've got to be reclined and staring up almost at the ceiling. Why? That's the most uncomfortable position for me to watch tv.

My my! The pepper stake I made last night had a bite. Still does at leftover lunch.

Waxing Crescent over Chicago

Way back in the before times I had a hairy chest. Now I don't. Thank the Goddess Estrogen.

So, I have flat feet. It's not abnormal, its just how I'm built. So why is it that everyone says "oh, you need arch support"? Why can't they just support flat footedness?

I've seen commentary suggesting that when this nightmare is over and we have a sane administration that the trump ballroom fiasco be torn down. I'm leaning into the idea of keeping it as a remembrance to never let this happen again. Never again allow an authoritarian damage our democracy again.

I go to the foot doctor. 1st thing: X-Rays "Take off your shoes but keep your socks on and step over here." I look down and there's a big hole in my sock. Embarrassed much! At least I got a fresh pedicure yesterday and have sparkly new black toenail polish. Poking thru the hole.

A chosen name is important. But chosing it is a journey in its own. My original choice was Amelia. Until someone called me Amelia. My brain skipped, like a needle scratching across a record. Do I am Not Amelia.

Gotta admit, this is fun when it happens. Dude at store: Hey that's a cool jacket. Are you going there? Me:*look down at my NASA jacket* Oh, actually I work there, at Kennedy Space Center. Dude: Oh thats so cool! Are you a rocket scientist? Me: I'm an engineer. Dude: way cool!

"Jam Distribution" is critically important.

He can tear down the Prople's House. Pave over the Rose Garden. Guilt (rustoleum gold paint) the Oval. But remember, the grand experiment of American Democacy is rooted in the people. In the hearts and minds of you and me. He can never tear that down. We The People stand.

Just enjoying the breeze

For those of you who aren't familiar with southern (US) lexicon the phrase: "Bless her heart" Translates to common English as: "You dumb idiot. Why does your mama left you out in public? " in the most extreme condescending, patronizing manner. Doubly so when referring to a woman.

I think every American citizen concerned about preserving democracy in our country should sue Stephen Miller for our pain and suffering caused by his mere existence.

Good news: we finally have a contract to sell our house in florida Bad news: were gonna take a real loss selling it. I blame desantis for destroying the housing market and trump for destroying the economy in general. But at least we'll be done with it.

She: there was a band in the 80s called Butthole Surfers??? Me: Yep. Dont remember them?? She: Not in Idaho.

Any idea what I'm gonna make?

I am actively working and SRP Stuff Reduction Project Going through stuff to get rid of things I don't need anymore. It's fun and rewarding to empty closets and such. Amazing what folks will buy.

My family fled the rise of a dictator in cuba when I was a baby. My parenta were lifelong republicans 'cuz of JFK and the Bay of Pigs. They supported Nixon and Heritage 'cuz thats what conservatives did. They were good people. They'd be appaled to see how the GOP has served up racistism.

This morning we witnessed an ICE action on our block. This afternoon I saw this woman standing where it happened. She was still there this evening. I took her a bottle of water and asked her if she was standing vigil. She looked at me with pain on her eyes and said "It's all I can do"

Focus on the positive Stay the plan Keep moving in the direction you want Do not worry on the things you cannot change Know that you are in the right Be aware and safe Don't give them what they want and be scared Your positivity is your power

The Parsnip Sponge Experiment. The fastest techno adventure drama by Tom Clancy Or Your Gran's cake for the Sunday bake sale.

We all know about Generational Wealth. Inheriting wealth. Well, I'm a victim of Generational Stuff wherein I inherited stuff from my parents who inherited it from dead relatives. Cool stuff but do I really need it? And I'm obligated to take it? Like that giant cherry dresser that just sits there

Couch buddies.

Focus on the positive Stay the plan Keep moving in the direction you want Do not worry on the things you cannot change Know that you are in the right Be aware and safe Don't give them what they want and be scared Your positivity is your power

The name Russell Voyght should become the most reviled in our country, for all time. Right alongside Steven Miller.

Heard on baking show: "He's got an excess of cream coming out of his tube"

So i bought this super cool wok a few months ago. I'd always wanted one. Haven't got it perfectly seasoned just yet but its getting there. Ive made some delish meals with it. But here's the thing: it is big. The only place ive found to store it is in the oven.

She: my mouse is acting up since I installed Win 11 Me: Did you clean out the little ball? She: *the LOOK* grrrr Me: seriously, you have to take the ball out and clean deep inside She: There are No balls in the house Me: I'd you say so, but that always worked for me.

...checking to make sure my Netflix account is renewed...

I don't like the term "straight". I think it implies the non heterosexual folk are something less than. If a person is attracted to the opposite gender then they are heterosexual. Done. Fixed it.

30 minutes to read 1 page of my textbook. Keep falling asleep. Ok, naptime. I give up.

Every time I see the phrase "trump's priorities" I have to laugh. Using that phrase infers he has political priorities. He has one priority: trump Everything else is project 2025's priorities. And the priorities of the puppetmasters who own trump.

One of these days I'll need to do a real genealogical search on my paternal ancestry. I grew up with stories. The name came from the Canary islands. From Arcadia to Cuba. There was a title that was sold to cover debts. Google search says there are 20 people with my surname. Mysteries abound.

Why is it that pump bottles (ie: lotion, shampoo, hand soap) come up short? They'll stop pumping but you know there's prolly 1/4 of the bottle left.

Bowie had a Spa Day at his new daycare place. Just a bath and a trim. Trying to let his coat grow out for the winter. Triming his snout makes him look years younger.

Releasing the Epstein files is not enough. Prosecution for ALL individuals implicated therein of wrongdoing is required. Justice for the victims.

The impending givernment shutdown will be the Republicans fault because they are trying to attach some truly onerous social amendment on what should be a purely fiscal bill to fund the government. MAKE NO MISTAKE. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OWNS THE SHUTDOWN. The message: Shutdown = Republicans

Fun working remote listening in on a meeting and hearing the chair say: "Standby for this launch" and knowing from experience that the walls and windows are rattling from the sonic pressure of the engines roaring. I kinda miss that.

I need to change the strings on my 12 string guitar but I dont wanna.

Something weird is going on. On several trees along our street leaves are turning yellow. And they're falling off! Is this some kind of mass die off? A tree virus? Signed: concerned ex-pat floridian where the trees are always green.

Apparently one extra blouse button left unbuttoned and tight white jeans seem to cause a chemical and biological change un my wife.

So I'm finding there is a late summer / early fall allergy season in Chicago. I found out the hard way. Who'd have thunk it.

The current America First movement is like a 21st century rehash of Manifest Destiny with a huge helping of exceptionalism. What these Firsters don't realize is that while they are pounding their chests, proclaiming themselves great, the rest of the world is leaving them behind.