Monday Night Musings
WHAT’S ON MY MIND
My own mortality. My friend’s passing, my brother’s health issues and Bert’s sudden “retirement” all reminded me that tomorrow is never guaranteed. I need to enjoy my own retirement as much as possible for as long as I can.
WHERE I’VE BEEN
The dealership. Check out Artoria’s newly installed Union Jack mirror caps above!
WHERE I’M GOING
The comics shop, even though Woke Supergirl puts a damper on things.
WHAT I WATCHED ON YOUTUBE
The Swastika Test. Did you know that when the Porsche logo is spun fast enough it forms a five armed swastika? Or the VW logo forms an octagon within a circle? It's weird stuff, y’all.
WHAT I READ
The penultimate volume of I Have A Crush At Work. The dual protagonists are now married, and the last chapter advanced their story three years into the future. I can only hope the final volume sticks the landing.
WHAT I LISTENED TO
Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest and Motorhead. It seems fitting to blast British bands in Miku’s stereo system with the top down lately.
Last night I opened a 2023 Callaway Winemaker’s Reserve Calliope Red and paired it with Sprout’s Black Truffle Sirloin with Mushrooms, herb roasted potatoes and garlic roasted green beans.
Yeah, I’m having this for dinner again tonight.
THE KIER STARMER AWARD GOES TO…
SEIU United Healthcare Workers West. This union of wankers is trying to gain Governor Gavin Newsom’s support for their 2026 Billionaire Tax initiative by lowering the proposed tax rate from 5% to 2%.
It’s like watching a pair of economic terrorists negotiate with each other, except it’s on a state level and doesn’t involve a “war” for oil 10.5 time zones ahead.
WHO DESERVES A FIST BUMP
The MINI dealership. They’ve booked Miku’s next visit in advance to fix her windshield washer system, her rear defroster, and a possible battery replacement.
WHAT I’M PLANNING
In the event Le Crash Pad is sold in the near future I’m researching possible landing spots for home or condo purchases. Some of these places have exorbitant HOA fees but a number of cost of living expenses are included in them. That's how an $800 HOA can sometimes be palatable when you did deeper into what's covered and what isn't.
WHAT MADE ME SMILE
World Cup fans from across the globe came to America expecting the worst, and then they discovered their media lied to them. They’re truly enjoying themselves here, and it made me smile when they discovered ranch dressing goes with everything.
Then there’s the Scots, who drank Boston dry. I don’t think Beantown ever ran out of beer when their major sports teams won a championship so that’s quite the legendary accomplishment.
Mortality? I was just at a wedding Saturday, and my friend the Dame's assistant commented on my gins that I was downing. She said Maddie, did you know that drinking alcohol kills you slowly? I said Really? Well, that's all right, I'm not in any hurry.
ReplyDeleteI too was glad that all the visitors from all over were pleased with the country itself and had a good time and didn't hold it against us citizens for poor decisions of the Great Buffoon. Although I did get ask by a person from Germany when we were in Baltimore opening weekend of the World Cup, why trump is wasting money on a ballroom, an arch and the reflecting pool when money could be better spent. I didn't have an answer except to say you can't fix stupid.
And I'm sure our libations tanks are low. Europeans far out drink us. Thank heavens I shocked up on gin , rum , wine and bourbon.
Mortality does come in to focus more as time goes on. I'm glad all the Global Visitors are enjoying themselves here. I heart the Scots drank the City dry and were having the time of their lives. They do outdrink us those Europeans and they LOVE Soccer.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about the loss of your friend. It is sobering to realize you probably have more days behind you than in front of you. I'm just choosing to enjoy each one as much as I can. I love the mirror caps, they are perfect. I've watched a number of videos with people from other countries, and they really do seem to be enjoying it here. It just goes to show you how media can really spread untruths. The US is far from perfect but we do have a lot still going for us here. I hope you're enjoying the weekend.
ReplyDeletegood reminders anyway, to live life to the fullest.
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