What a Year. What a Miserable Year

Ugh

 Yep, it’s that time of the season, 10 days prior when things start to get real on what’s still left to fund.

Most of my texts this morning sound something like: “we aren’t exchanging, don’t surprise me”, “you know that thing we discussed in Nov, yeah that ain’t happening”

Ahhhhh, the pressures, lol...very much why this is my least favorite holiday.

It’s very easy to forget the reason for the season. I need to find an Angel tree from the Salvation Army or church...does anyone have something they are doing they need help with?

I need to get my mind right...

- Lisa

Treat Time

 It may have been treat time lol - Lisa

Someone doesn’t like that treat time is over lol, awww

David Cornwell, aka John LeCarre

RIP

United Colors of Benetton

 Apparently it relaunched in 2017, wonder if it would smell the same to me. I literally smelled like this for two straight years. Lol

- Lisa

Nope. Not yet, anyway.

That’s right... and that’s exactly where I’m at and that’s my choice (for now) too. The vaccine push before its even available is kinda gross honestly, especially the forms it’s taking: (addict shaming, classism, etc).

Newest: I’m not a patriot and I obviously voted for Trump, lol

- Lisa

 

YaY!!! Congrats!

Congratulations to my niece Caitlin, who gave birth today to a healthy baby girl!

Not Going Back

A quick trip in/out of a New Berlin restaurant made me love Milwaukee even more! It was overcrowded, no tables were taped off (for social distancing), there were whole crowds at the door with no mask - just reckless! - Lisa

Makk N Cheese

 If you haven’t tried makk n cheese on kk, you should. Yum. Carnitas foo extra crispy strips. Mmmmmmm. - Lisa

Bad Luck at the Eye Doctor

Trying to buy glasses online and I FINALLY found a pair of frames that I liked.... found out they don’t make them in my prescription 😭 I hate having bad eyesight. - YaYa

David Lander

RIP,  David Lander, Squiggy of Laverne and Shirley.

 My email is at AOL and idc, it works lol - Lisa

A Friday Treat

 Happy Friday! - Lisa @ Water Street Brewery

Louise is Gone

My step-mother in law Louise passed away this morning of Covid. She was a funny, classy lady and I'm honored to have known her and call her family. Rest in peace Lou. I love you. :(

Happy (Guesstimated) Birthday Huck!

THIS doggo turned ONE today and celebrated with treats, a super long walk, a birthday hat, and a puppy cake from the dog bakery. Happy Birthday Huckleberry!

And a present, doggo icecream and homemade biscuits - Junie

The Gits

The Gits is a melancholy documentary about the titular Seattle band whose rise through the industry ended tragically with the brutal rape and murder of lead singer Mia Zapata. It's not a very feel good story,  but it's one that deserves telling,  and I'm glad Zapata's life, and music,  had a chance to be in the spotlight again. #miazapata #vivazapata #thegitsband #thegits #miazapataforever

You Don't Hear About This is Mommie Dearest

Joan Crawford was asked to take over Carole Lombard 's role in They All Kissed the Bride (1942) after Lombard died in an airplane crash returning from a war bond tour. Crawford then donated all of her salary to the Red Cross -- and promptly fired her agent for taking his usual 10%.

A Shooting at Mayfair Mall

Malorie by Josh Malerman

If I remember right, I thought "Bird Box"was a better book than a movie, but no great shakes in either format. 

I don't know what's changed for author Josh Malerman (besides all the moolah in his bank account), but somewhere along the line he really learned to WRITE.  

"Malorie," the sequel to "Bird Box," grabs you from the first page and keeps you riveted until the end. The characters are stronger and have admirable depth; the dystopian world is much more developed; the plot is less frantic but just as engaging.

I really enjoyed book, and yeah, that kind of surprised me. 

Pick up a copy.

Joe Biden by Evan Osnos

I read this book looking to get a more comprehensive understanding of Joe Biden. I can't say that was accomplished, largely because the author felt free to insert himself in the narrative and hold to no standard of impartiality; understandably, that makes it rather hard to trust what's on the page. 

The book briefly touches on Biden's personal life, races through his time in the Senate, discusses his role as VP in some detail, and ends with a thinly disguised wish list of how the author hopes a Biden Presidency will go. Flaws and mistakes are briefly presented, but only so they can be quickly dismissed by the author.  

Truly, there isn't much meat here. It's a glorified campaign piece. Shame on me for believing what were obviously biased reviews before I picked it up, and shame on the author for blowing the opportunity to convince a Republican that this is a man worth following.

You tell 'em Jeff!

You tell 'em Jeff!

Angel

Happy Golden Anniversary!

50 years ago today - November 14th, 1970 - my parents exchanged their wedding vows. Lisa and I had planned on treating them to dinner and a concert at the Fireside tonight to celebrate, but you can chalk that up to yet another plan scrapped by Covid in 2020. It may not be as public a celebration as your 25th, but I hope you both enjoy the day and don't worry - we'll rock out your 75th. I love you both. Thanks for getting, and staying, together, and for all the love you've shown me. 

Kochamy was oboje

He's a Darn Good Cook

Smiley made a great onion soup for supper   "In 15 years,  you can invite me over to your house to have that for dinner, and I will not say no!"