A quick “thank you” to whomever created the policy that no politics on any CC threads except those segregated to the political forum. I’ll practice a little more self-discipline, but thanks for making it easier here!
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I’ve been trying to get rid of things I don’t need. Unfortunately, I just realized today that I donated a bag of winter things that I intended to put away, not donate. I guess no good deed goes unpunished.
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You used the entire back of the package to brag about how healthy and how sustainable your product is! That’s lovely, but you ran out of space on the package and have to tell the consumer to visit your website or to scan the QR code for preparation instructions? Holy cow.
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In some good news, yesterday Brittney Griner became a parent. It wasn’t too long ago that she was in a Russian prison. So happy for her, and how life affirming.
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Alzheimer’s sucks. So sad. My poor nieces. 
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It turns out that the practice that I got in dealing with lies via experience with my division chair for number of years, is turning out to be valuable. Part of the agenda on HOA annual meeting included votes on capital projects. Our non-resident president had to call in because he lives 2 hours away and just had back surgery last week. His unit is listed for sale and has been since early May (very overpriced or it would have flown off the market). I am treasurer, so after meeting he calls to report election tally and claims he used his votes (he has 2 because his unit is a “double”) to vote Yes for repairs and security upgrade. Also claims 2 other board members did not vote yes when they had indicated to me at dinner earlier they had. Spoke to senior rep from property management company the next morning about an accounting issue and expressed concern about something being wonky with election results and repeat president’s claims. Because I asked property manager guy whether they might have messed up, he sent me complete results with copies of individual signed ballots yesterday. Board president thinks he has played me for the fool, but he was also copied on the results email and knows the jig is up on his lies. I will not confront him as he claims he is carrying a concealed weapon at all times, but I will get even to the degree I possibly can. Will not be one bit sorry to put him in the rear view mirror once he sells & closes on his condo. I have posted here previously that 80% of my neighbors are completely delightful, but small group of back stabbers are absolutely horrible.
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Went salmon fishing in the San Juan Islands yesterday. Had a great time, but it was absolutely insane. Guys in their $300k boats with twin 300 hp motors burning fuel racing from one “hot spot” to the next, hoping to catch their limit of ONE chinook salmon per person.
We had four people on our boat but only caught 2 fish. I was one of the lucky ones, and it only cost me the price of a fishing license plus a case of beer.
I thought I was obsessive with crabbing, but this is truly irrational.
But thanks, cousin, for a wonderful day!
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The day started out lazy, slept until 10. But then, got up and cut four acres of grass. Made bacon, egg and garden fresh tomato sandwiches. Then cut up the persimmon tree that fell down a week ago. I think I’ll sit for a bit now.
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A friend passed along printed material from our 50th HS reunion, which neither of us attended. Another mutual friend is listed among the “classmates who have gone before us,” though I’m pretty sure he’s still in this world. Checking with his sister to be sure!
But since they got my NAME 
, phone number, and email wrong in the directory, I’m highly skeptical about all the rest of it.
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The fact that I won’t engage doesn’t mean that I agree.
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UGH, why did you buy too much to carry. You should have stopped with half that much. Now you are tired, achy, and have sore hands. I wish I could have helped.
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Our kayak nearly sank today after our hull completely filled with water. Clearly one of the seals is badly leaking or we have a crack in the hull. Yes, dear husband, we need to take it to be repaired. No, I’m not taking it back on the lake “to see if happens again!”
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We’ve had our current boat for a few years but haven’t gotten around to naming it, mainly because all the clever names are taken (and overused).
But DW just came up with a winner, Anchor Baby.
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How can anyone watch this and not be moved to tears? What humans do to other humans is inhumane.
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Mother Nature, why can’t I catch a break ?
It rained all day yesterday so I never got a chance to water our trees, plants, & shrubs.
Today, I had to get up at dawn, skip breakfast, go without coffee all in order to water our 60+ outdoor trees & plants before the rain came–again.
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Such an impressive young woman. Miss Kansas Goes Viral for Powerful Pageant Declaration
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A number of posts deleted to stay consistent with the rules.
There is a “say it here” political forum thread for those who are interested. Thank you for your understanding.
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So so tired of sitting 4+ hours for braids I need to get a buzz cut
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A cartoon dog dad and his brother playing with their four little daughters/nieces, following the girls’ whims that they become horses and then horses dressing up as bride and groom and “getting married”, does not constitute brainwashing children about gay marriage. Give me a break! I just wish that you two were as good parents as the cartoon dogs.
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