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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Prayers for John McCain
I disagree with him on much - I almost abstained from voting in 2008, although my partisan loyalties would lead you to think otherwise - but I join in wishing John McCain success in his fight against cancer. Prayers Senator.
My Thoughts - PBS
I watch plenty of PBS. Despite my station in life I financially contribute to PBS. But I object strongly to $445 million of taxpayer money going to NPR and PBS. The government should not be in the business of running a media outlet aimed at their own citizens, especially one with a clear ideological slant. If you don't see the problem there, you are blinded by your own politics.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Choco
Monday, July 17, 2017
Smiley - the tissue removal and cancer screening
I am very anxious about Smiley this morning, and am posting constantly as a defense mechanism. That doesn't excuse you from liking them.
Update on Smiley: the procedure is done. In ten days we'll return to remove the exterior stitches, and by then we'll know the test results. The doctor seemed very confident they'll come back negative.
It Doesn't Have to Make Sense
Lisa: I could never live in the country. I like having neighbors around. Also, I never talk to my neighbors.
Me: I wish we lived in a cave in the middle of nowhere. Also, I'm always talking to the neighbors and up on all the gossip.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Channeling my frustration, I cut down a small tree that was pushing on the fence, put up a Stainless Steel paper towel holder, and after ten years of requests I cut the fence posts even with the fence. That last bit will actually cost me, nevermind that it's what Lisa wanted, because all I'll hear for years is why did it take so long. I don't mind. If life situations didn't sometimes resemble stereotypes they wouldn't exist in the first place, and I relish the banter.
On the new Doctor
You're damn right I'm upset that a two hearted all but immortal alien who has lived in thirteen different bodies is now being played by a woman. I would be equally upset if after 54 years a beloved female character grew a Johnson. It doesn't have to make sense. It's my fandom of choice. I can only cling to the hope the people responsible are held accountable in the afterlife. #NotMyDoctor
A friend tried to persuade me the choice was a good one by sending me nude pics of the new Doctor. I agree she's hot. But I've never watched Doctor Who to masturbate to the Doctor. And while that isn't how he thinks, isn't that just admitting the goal of the choice was a lurid push for ratings, and sexism in disguise? #NotMyDoctor
I look forward to the next Wonder Woman being played by a man. After all, it's an iconic character dating back decades. Isn't it time for inclusion? Plus the costume should be a pip.
I'd like to point out that the UK has a population that is 87.1% white - more really, as they classify Travelers like Tyson Fury as non-white, which is weird - and most of that 13% mix lives near London. Doctor Who has done a fine job, a DISPROPORTIONATELY fine job, in the area of the pc game of representation
Prediction: ratings for the new Doctor will soar, then, when all the "never watched it" SJW's fall off, return to normal. After a season where her gender is referenced in each episode, ala Bill's "I'm gay," ratings will dip. The BBC will be concerned but give her one more season. With ratings at a low for New Who after that, partly due to normal viewer fatigue with a fourteen year old show, a new Doctor will be cast. Two years after that, the show will end. Fifteen Doctors, if you include Hurt.
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After driving to and from YaYa's camp this morning to drop off supplies, Lisa took a nap. I interrupted it to break the news about the new Doctor. Her reaction:
"Don't wake me up again for your stupid shit."
ROTFLMAO
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Lisa: What happens if she [the new Doctor] turns out to be the best one ever?
(Impossible after Pertwee and Tennant)
Me: Then I'll publicly admit I'm wrong.
I swear. Sometimes the woman mistakes me for a self-righteous liberal.
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Update: Two days later and I'm still salty about Doctor Who. And spare me the cries of sexism and misogyny. The same people screaming that are invested in the issue only because of the gender of the actress, not because they love(ed) the show - nice example of hypocrisy, that.
Ike and McCarthy by David A. Nichols
Anxious
Tomorrow the long awaited day we get our questions answered about Smiley's condition. He gets the skin and tissue excised around the original mole tomorrow morning. Hoping to know much more about what to do going forward. Scared and hopeful.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
The New Front Gate
I replaced the front gate this month, building it from scratch. Lulu even got into the action by helping me cut the boards.
Bug Bites from Cap
A sample of some of the bug bites from a week away at camp. Yes, they wore bug spray. I'd hate to see what they looked like without it.
Smiley and I went to Mass, and afterwards we lit two candles. One for his health, and one for YaYa's travels. It is what Lisa endearingly calls "Catholic Voodo," but I'll take all the help I can get.
I'm Getting Fed Up
My issues with the Polish tradition site continue. I may just drop out. I am, if nothing else, ideologically consistent. America first. These people are obnoxious. Your genetic past is not paramount.
Polish AMERICAN
On a Polish heritage site I frequent members are shaming those who call their Grandma "Bucia/Busha" saying it an American bastardization of the true word. Yeah, one problem. I'm not Polish. I'm an American of Polish heritage, and if it's good enough for this country it's good enough for me.
History you don't read about in School
History you don't read about: At 2:32 pm on March 1, 1954, four Puerto Rican separatists launched a terror attack on the floor of the House, shooting five Congressmen, one critically. They were related to the same group that conspired to assassinate Eisenhower four months previously.
Friday, July 14, 2017
The Meeting Spot
Picked the two youngest girls up from camp then took the family (and niece Stacey) to the George Webb's on Forest Home where I met Lisa in 1995. I'm seated in the exact seat, as a matter of fact.
Walked Smiley home from drum class to stretch out my hip. Now watching the Brewers prospect we traded yesterday make his big league debut in the NY-Bos game.
School Shopping
School supply shopping is done for the youngest three. It hurt our wallet, but at least it's done. #GoodJobMamaSlap
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