Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

It’s been a busy, yet quiet time since my last post. Lot’s of stuff going on, but nothing worth writing about.

Thanksgiving (tomorrow) is going to be weird. I normally go to a friends house, but usually try to get out of it. Because we’re expecting storms here, I successfully got out of going to four different dinners (who wants to be the single loser in a sea of couples?). My plans were to maybe broil steak and stuff and watch the Irishman.... then I talked to a co-worker who is going through a separation/divorce that had no plans. I felt bad. They’re missing out on family time. I’m used to it since my family has been in another state for over 10 years now, but this is very new to them. Their spouse has pretty much turned the adult children against them... so I smiled and said they should come over early and I’d cook. Believe it or not, I CAN cook, LOL!

Luckily, I had a prime rib vacuum sealed in my freezer! It’s been in there for A WHILE though and I was worried that it wouldn’t be any good. Upon further inspection.... No freezer burn thank goodness! Went to the supermarket after work (What a fucking mad house!!!) to get veggies, stuff to make dip, potatoes, etc. I just finished making apple crisp and got it in the oven.

I still have to weigh the prime rib so I can estimate when I’m going to need to put it in. Then I need to clean. I hate cleaning.

We work on Friday, but the office closes around 10am, which is nice.

If you’re in the US, have a nice time tomorrow. Be thankful for all you have, I am.

Take care!

I admit it, I am a hypocrite. How? I always scoffed (scoffed!!!) at the thought of buying an Apple watch and couldn’t believe the folks who did buy them would spend so much money on one. They’re expensive and I can’t be trusted with expensive (and fragile) things. Well, I’ve decided that I want one and, as I’ve been able to take care of expensive purses and such, I should be able to have an Apple watch....right? RIGHT? Come on, I’ve had a nice Fitbit for a couple of years now and it still looks new (thanks to screen protectors!).

Of course, I’ll wait for Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals (or to see if maybe I’ll get one for Christmas...I doubt THAT will happen though).

I guess I’m a grown-up now. That makes me kinda sad.

In an effort to keep things light, I thought I’d post some pictures from the Squeeze / X concert I went to, enjoy!

After FINALLY being called to answer for his illegal actions, Trump is completely losing his mind, and losing it publicly. I never thought I’d ever see someone who is supposed to be POTUS (I’ve never been able to call him by the title he so clearly doesn’t respect) using foul language like he has to the press and on Twitter! I’m embarrassed. I expect people like me to talk like that, not the (false) leader of the free world.

Such a scary time. He and his rabid devoted followers are most dangerous when they’re in situations like this. I hope the whistleblower is safe and protected.

No wonder I’m feeling so powerless and depressed, just wanting to sleep. The non-stop onslaught of crazy bad news and screaming lies coming from the right. Add to it the folks at work who actually believe everything Fox News, Drudge and Alex Jones tells them.... what can I do?

Just checking-in. Not much to report. I’ve been busy the last few weeks, but for the life of me I can’t remember what I actually been busy with.

It’s been a long day and I’m feeling a bit blue. I think I’ll turn in early and avoid this mood altogether. Maybe I’ll wake-up to good news or something else nice in the morning? Man, wouldn’t that be great?

Night.

Happy Friday the 13th!! Woo-Hoo, full harvest moon tonight, it should be pretty!

It’s been a mixed bag of a week. I’m really looking forward to seeing Squeeze and X tonight, that’s for sure!!

I was disappointed to learn that I may not have to testify against an asshole I used to work with. I was sort of looking forward to getting it on the legal record what an awful person they are. My boss told me that they have so much evidence, they probably won’t need to call the witnesses.

I also found out from my surgeon that, while I’m healing really well and things look good (apart from being a modern day Frankenstein’s Monster under my clothes), he may want to go back in and do some revisions. That won’t be until December 13th though. He said that he’d be able to do everything in his office and I won’t need to go back to the surgery center, so I guess that’s a positive thing.

Work was good this week! Very busy, but good. A client that’s almost 90 came in and heaped compliments on me, which is always nice.

I’ve got an eye appointment in a little while. I quit wearing my glasses and contacts over a year ago and have been relying on readers, with lot’s of squinting to get by. The last eye doctor I had was terrible and the prescription was so far off, it was easier not wearing anything. Fingers-crossed this new one is good! I’m fortunate I can walk to the office, it’s only a few blocks away from my apt. Unfortunately, it’s 97F outside right now! It’s a shady walk though, phew!

I’m toying with the idea of taking Uber or Lyft to the show tonight. I’ll have to if the eye doctor dilates my pupils, but I might just take one of them anyway if the cost isn’t too high. Parking is always a pain and on the expensive side downtown. Might be worth it to avoid the stress.

Bring on the weekend! Puttering and some chores. Nice!!

Argh! I was supposed to see Keane tonight and I can’t make it. I was really looking forward to it!!! It was a special, super-small gig at the Roxy I was LUCKY to get tickets for. Now my friends are going and I can’t. Boo! They have a new album out soon, so I’m sure they’ll tour soon to support it. So disappointed though, I saw one of these shows at the Roxy for Under the Iron Sea and it was amazing.

Not much I can do about it though.

Next time!!!