Beginning a quiet relaxing weekend!
Monday marked the opening of North Patio Beach...and I am now officially sun-kissed. Felt amazing to be able to bask...finally.
Also played in the plants quite a bit. Got that new Drift Rose repotted, also some Hostas. Did some much needed weeding (before the late week rains returned) and worked a little on the bog. It is coming together nicely!
On Tuesday, Chris passed Part I (hardware) of the A+...and has his second exam (OS) next week...By Wednesday he should have his A+ ( IT Industry Standard). Proud of all the hard work he has put into achieving this (especially while working full time).
By the end of the week the rains and storms had reappeared and he and Tina spent Friday visiting (sans the Grandpuppies) where we discussed the current political events, their marriage, world and social events and enjoyed Tacos while doing it.
Enjoyed the day, guys!
When I peeled off my grubby mud-smeared jeans after playing in the plants earlier this week...I couldn't help but think of that pair of $425 Nordstrom jeans I have been seeing popping up on the Internet.
Yes, for only $425. you, too, could look like a hard working construction worker or gardener.
Yes. This was a real thing released in April.
With Faux Mud and Smears...called The Barracuda.
The backlash was harsh and immediate.
"Finally – a pair of jeans that look like they have been worn by someone with a dirty job…made for people who don’t. And you can have your very own pair for just $425.00.
…
But forget the jeans themselves for a moment, and their price, and look again at the actual description. “Rugged Americana” is now synonymous with a “caked-on, muddy coating.” Not real mud. Fake mud. Something to foster the illusion of work. The illusion of effort. Or perhaps, for those who actually buy them, the illusion of sanity."
So, anyway, I'm thinking my Authentic (with Genuine Indiana Mud) soiled jeans and Matching Tee might fetch quite a price, being the real thing and all.
(Grass Stains Come Optional. Additional Fee.)
And there I thought the Faux Spray Mud for 4x4's was the dumbest thing I had ever seen in my life.
Apparently, the Nordstroms folk saw that as a challenge.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Home-Kitchen/SPRAY-MUD-LIQUID-REAL-Litre/B005LB8V3G
In case you thought I was making Spray Mud up.
Artificial mud to spray on your 4x4 for owners who want all the off-road look without all the mess of actually bogging.
Yeah, I know.
SAD.
And speaking of SAD...it is time for
"NOW WHAT"
Okay...you have to admit...it has been somewhat entertaining.
When last we left the Marmalade Marauder he had fired Comey...head of the eff-bee-eye investigation...but wait there is more
And so now former FBI Director Robert "take no prisoners" Mueller will be heading the Russian Investigation.
Congressmen Al Green (Democrat) and Rick Santorum (Republican) have already called for Trump's Impeachment.
Thinking Trump may need one of these before long.
When Rick Santorum starts making mouth noises about "This cannot continue"...you know you have really crossed a line.
Just sayin'
So sit back. Relax. Enjoy the show.
Saw
You'l laugh. You'll cry. Amazing film with beautiful Hollywood Feel-Good ending!
Maybe not for younger kids.
And finally finished
Tedious. At times, pseudo-intellectual. Sometimes boring.
Often as misandrogynistic as she is claiming (as a staunch feminist) that men are misogynistic.
Pot. Kettle. Black.
All-in-all a colossal waste of reading time. Not recommended for anyone and can only imagine that it was her prior publications that allowed this book to see the light of day.
Why did I even finish reading it? I kept waiting for it to improve.
No such luck.
There were (not making this up either) 50 pages of footnotes. WTH???
(Yes, it sucked that badly)
Back to Virtual Maui on Monday!
Till then...