Nope, no audio book version. Too bad https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385318219?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

@jon-nyc I feel like lived experience and self-care are similar, in that their origins are legit, but they’ve morphed with overuse and have become annoying buzzwords.

@AndyD said: I half-watched Sleepless in Seattle for the third time recently, just listening to the music. Yes, I noticed that, great soundtrack! Also, I assumed this was the start of the Meg Ryan + Tom Hanks thing, but the internet tells me there was one before that, Joe Versus the Volcano, which I’ve never heard of. Watched a 1962 b&w Japanese movie called Harakiri. That’s another super famous movie (at least in Japan) that I’ve never seen. Whenever I watch a movie that’s just a little bit on the old side, like this one, there’s always a little cognitive dissonance. For the most part, they don’t look “old,” not the way a much earlier film does. Even the clothes and hairstyles, which you could point to as out of fashion, aren’t that different, It’s mainly the tech that’s different, the cars, the absence of smartphones and the absence or at least diminished role of computers. So if you’re not paying attention, you might think it’s a more “present-day” movie but then you notice, no phones, and it’s kind of startling.

Our brains are truly amazing, weather/whether/weather instantly finding meaning from context or figuring things out by association. Reminded me of this: [image: 14243.jpg]

Thrones.

That’s what she said.

I love Barbara Kingsolver. I haven’t read anything by her in ages. The last book I read by her was Animal Vegetable Mineral. I also loved The Poisonwood Bible (both gardener related). Bean Trees, Prodigal Summer and Animal Dreams are the others Ive read, all when we lived in Idaho in the 90’s! But she’s written tons more. I will definitely check this latest one out. I’ve been using Steve’s new Kindle. I didn’t think I’d like it, but it’s really nice to read from. I may have to get my own the next time they are on sale.

Fantasia is the best American singer of modern times, imho. Yes, the one who won American Idol. She went on to be mentored by Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle no less. I don't think her studio albums or videos are the best but in a live performance, commanding the band, improvising, and interacting with the audience, I think she's one of the GOAT. This is only a mild version of her virtuosity. I love this performance. Link to video

Link to video Make sure Putin's not hiding under your bed before you go to sleep.

I hurkle durkled today. Wrote a very long blog post about the rest of our river cruise. But I also got up in the middle to play the piano, which I hadn’t done since I got home.

Thanks!

I have a hatchback. I use the back for hauling. I leave the rear seats down and have stored the removable 'boot cover" (?) behind a piece of furniture in my dining room. The large SUV's,.e.g. Hyundai Santa Fe are actually nice but $$$$.

Whether? smacks head. Btw, I have a headache. This is what it must feel like to be boxed by nuns. Anyway, low from as low as 61 recently back up to 68 tonight. It's great the rainy season is over. Very pleasant days and nights. But I'll be glad when I can switch on the heat. Using air, off, and heat. I plan to buy three different space heater for different parts of the house. Then if the AC unit fails so what. I'm not going to spend a single day without heat this winter after having none at all for 2 consecutive winters. People think the winter in FL is a joke. It's not. I know from experience it can go below freezing as far south as Sarasota.

So this sad crowd that turned up to H and M's cosplay royal appearance? Aerial footage has surfaced showing their PR team leading this little group into the venue. The footage shows handlers bring in adults and literally groups of children. So this event was what kids today might call- "performative". Why am I surprised?

@mik, nice find. I Google AI- ed brass and bronze. I didn't know they are both mainly copper. I didn't know bronze turns green with a "protective patina". I'd rather have brass. It doesn't have the reputation of bronze but so what.

@Steve-Miller said: caprese sticks on his boards. Cherry tomato, a basil leaf and cheese on a stick. Ooh, that sounds nice! A little labor intensive for some of the mid-semester events I do, but doable for a Christmas gathering. @Bernard said: Cheese straws are easy and inexpensive to make. Interesting! I've never heard of those, but from what I saw googling, they look yummy!

Well I knew what it meant, if not how to spell it.

Vive la France! ️

Yes. A great breed with personality. Sometimes too much personality. lol He can be a stubborn and mischievous little guy, but most of the time he is a sweetheart.