BLUE IS THE NEW HUE (& a little green) MSU won! Lions won! And democracy won!
As I was enjoying/hating my early morning walk, I noticed a gently euphoric feeling. As I was up half the night and then again early, I was a bit groggy. Then it hit me-that elephant that has been standing on my back for the past ten years had finally dropped a load and moved on....Happy Blue! I so relate to the gnashing of the teeth and feeling of hopelessness and fear that certain reddy voters are feeling. Though from the numbers, there does not seem to be that many of them. Enjoy a few days and then dems do something with the "no excuses" mandate you have been handed by a fired-up electorate.
Though I would like to believe it is in response to the cruelty, corruption and detention center horror it's probably related to every man-woman-child being impacted by the economy and useless war that mein leader has inflicted on each and every one of us. Whatever. Let's reinstate democracy please. Though I do hear that stevie miller has upped his intake of bat heads as he saw his cruel kingdom go down in flames. His new chief of staff role was probably just a formality.
My sister, who worked on her daughter-in-law's successful run for the Michigan Legislature Senate race, had the best comment. As a staunch dem she had a very decorated lawn. With a laugh she said, "All my signs won!" That says it all.
ADVENTURES WITH JP Another sign of the times is the grandson's headlong rush into adolescent. With the lower voice, budding mustache and much-appreciated height spurts, he's not a little kid anymore. This was in play when we went to dinner the other day. The server was a youngish cute blonde. She spoke to him directly about his order rather than looking at us for direction (though he has always managed his own orders) and when the check came, she asked how we were handling the bill. Not only did she think he was our contemporary, but she thought he had money! If that isn't a "times they are a 'changing" (thanks Dylan) moment I don't know what is. Of course, he graciously let us handle the bill-LOL.
Busy week ahead though I did skate a bit on Sunday for my birthday. On my dad's 75th he was gifted with a birthday fairy who fussed over him at the party (it was a guy). When I asked my sister where my birthday fairy was, she sent me a picture of one-good enough. Kids took us out to lundinr (lunch/dinner) and I indulged in one of my tiny Ben & Jerry treats after carefully accounting for the 260 calories with extra steps. This week I have a podcast recording, our semi-annual wine soiree with our wine gang and a visit from my sister-in-law over the weekend. Best to arrange things in the same week so housework only has to be done once. The podcast, playing in December, is the topic of Suicide in Construction. Doesn't sound particularly festive, but holidays also bring out depression, so perhaps a topical subject.
Cutting out early as I have to set up my basement "studio", test the lights and sound and rehearse a bit.
Peace Out/Stay Strong/Love Your Neighbor/Eat More Cake/Drive Efficiently/Salute a Vet/Respect Flannel/Don't Plasticize Your Life/Fish Be Where You Find 'em/Don't fear the Needle/Choose Wisely/Blue is Cool 💙 💚 💙💛
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