CAN YOU NOT SEE ME? I am not sure if car wars are worse in the summer, but the overall popularity appears to be growing. They normally center around "do not let yourself be passed" regardless of courtesy or, heaven forbid, safety. Even on surface streets there is definitely a "me first" attitude even if one has to exceed the speed limit to win. When you inevitably meet at the same destination seconds apart one is apparently declared macho driver and can take a bow. Especially alarming is the "stick in my lane" folks who, no doubt, tentatively climb on the expressway, pick a lane and will not be dislodged for love or money. This is especially noticeable when others try to squeeze onboard with a small window of extra lane and the hoggers rigidly avoid eye contact, refusing to give ground oblivious of potential mayhem. Which then leads to the second person angrily tailgating the non-mover and then racing by with choice words or gestures delivered. I try not to keep score.
MRI week so valium and a lot of self-hypnosis was involved. I chose MSU health center as I believed they might be on top of the game equipment-wise. Turns out they had the "big ones" and a little flutter of linen gently caresses your face as you are rolled in offering a cloud-like experience if you, against better judgment, open your eyes. Plus I rode the table in feet first so managed not to freak and push the emergency bulb they hand you on your way into the cave. Earphones were clamped on but, trust me, the "Mickey Mouses' " do not muffle the banging and slamming magnets performing their merry little dance. They tried talking to me throughout, but total lost cause on my end, due to the dancing magnets, etc....
WASHINGTON WEEK Interesting week political wise. Everybody signed off on the climate/medicare bill win-win. And Velveeta's mansion was "raided". Though with a legal warrant I do not believe that was the proper description. It is interesting that all the repugs and maggots were screaming about searching an ex-pres' personal quarters, yet not one seems concerned that "ahh, taking and keeping classified documents is illegal".
That's the gambit. Don't mention any alleged crimes up to and including espionage, but just the outrage over the "legal" search itself which indicates they know what it really means. How ironic that the dude signed legislation that made it a felony with jail time for holding classified materials, H.C.s emails, and who gets caught with their paws in the pussy jar? Also "the mob takes the 5th as they're guilty" and who took the 5th 480 times during his deposition. Keep to the lies, bombastic BS and don't blink. Oh yes, Alex Jones blinked. In fact he was sweating right into his expensive blue shirt. Interesting that the "support the blue" crowd is threatening FBI officers. Though it should be noted the cops are armed and will shoot back, not run.
In trying to understand where the other side is coming from, I realize that there is a large group of Americans who feel they are being ignored and not listened to, but I don't think the "pseudo-patriot right" encouraging violence is actually speaking for them. Government has the ability to help protect and provide for the people in ways that we as individuals cannot do on our own. However, it is only as good or corrupt as those we trust with our best interests. Push-back and accountability are absolutely necessary. When we let ourselves be led by conspiracies and promises of power and greed the whole pyramid collapses.
One final thought for the enraged. We are treating DT with kid gloves compared to Nixon who was named as an unindicted co-conspirator who then had the decency to resign. He just had knowledge of (or directed) a break-in. Mr. T may have been providing nuclear or classified information to the enemy. Something to ponder.
LAKE TIME Enjoyed a couple of days with sister and b-i-l this week at the lake with a twilight boat ride, succulent steaks and much good wine. They were contemplating a Great Britain trip and were quizzing us on ours from a few years ago. I blogged several chapters on the trip at the time. We said Scotland was our favorite. First I surprised myself by tasting and enjoying scotch whiskey. Usually I can't get past the smell, but over there it was fresher, single malt and just better. Like tasting a Guiness at the Dublin brewery. It just doesn't taste the same over here.
For our whiskey adventure we actually stopped in a public park and the tour guide whipped out bottles of scotch and fig newtons. Amazing combo. Followed by near disaster when our driver could not get the bus back up the hill to the road. We weren't feeling any pain so volunteered to get out and push. Thankfully it did not come to that. Big bus and narrow roads. You literally cling to the mountainside and pray a lot when passing. Fortunately most Europeans opt for small cars. We also enjoyed a boat trip on the infamous Loch Ness (no sea monsters spotted) and while in Edinburgh were able to purchase authentic Tartan scarves from our Grandmother's (family name - Pringle) factory. There was a whole adventure getting back from the store that finally resulted in a cab ride in one of those big, black ones they show on old movies. However I think the whole trip became worthwhile for the OH when we made a stop at St. Andrew's Golf course. His St. Andrews cap totally outclasses his Treetops version. Peace out.....💓 💙💛
