Groupthink

  Happy Saturday night, friends! Pal bought new boots today so the gif is obligatory, lol. We're loafing around catching up on Top Chef.  What are you up to?

      Hey, folks, what's up with you this weekend?  I don't have much going on this weekend, which is welcome after a couple of busy weeks. How about you?

 Well technically it's Thursday but I plan on sleeping in tomorrow.  My endodontic appointment took all day and I am tired. Fuck yeah to taking care of shit. I'm so glad to be able to address this gum problem. I opted for no anesthetic which, overall I do not regret.  There were a couple of times I wouldn't have minded some though!  I'm feeling pretty boss though raw dogging 2 hours in the chair lol.  Fuck yeah to random and quiet acts of kindness. Doing something just because it needs doing is the best sort of generosity.   OK now the fun stuff-- Fuck the funky smell in here.  It's... IDK, stale maybe?  I think it's time to wash some walls and stir up some dust. Fuck allergies.  I haven't been this afflicted since I was a kid.  It's getting hard to swallow and my eyes feel like they're going to burn right out of my head.  I'll be keeping the AC on and the windows closed for the foreseeable future.  And as always, fuck the...

    Bonjour, mes amis! Ça va? I am going to get out for a walk, then head into work to send off some hiring materials and work on some professional development stuff I signed up for (like a goddam dummy). After that, though, I'm taking the rest of the day off. A library trip is in order, I think! How about you?

  Good morning, groupthink! I do love a short week. We've made it halfway through. It's the usual plans for me today. And still rainy. I'll stop back by this afternoon.  What's up with you?

 I'm off to the native plant garden centre today, and now that I have more sun in the backyard (because of the trees that were taken down/pruned), I can plan a sunny bee and butterfly friendly garden. I could probably spend $1000 at the garden centre, but I'll hold back.

 Happy Monday folks.  For the US crew, a tip of the hat for Memorial Day. (I never know how to acknowledge that one) Today's random thought is multiples.  In the spirit of "two is one and one is none", I'm thinking of what I have in multiples.  For me it's lip balm, phone chargers, dog bowls... I'm sure there's more but it's early lol. How about you?   And what's on your list today?

  Good morning, GT. Happy Sunday. I'm going to be out and about with the family today so I won't be around here much. We are going to one of my favorite restaurants and I'm looking forward to a good meal and mimosas. What's on your agenda for the day? I hope y'all are enjoying the long weekend. 

Happy Saturday night! I'm writing this a little early because there's hopefully a long nap in my future once we make it home. I'm tired! The show was fun, though. Plus, it's nice to have the weekend's socializing out of the way early.  How's your evening going? 

  Hey, folks, happy long weekend to the USians. It looks like we'll get some really nice weather (60s/70s here), which I'm very grateful for.  What are y'all up to this weekend? I've got yoga, yardwork, house cleaning, a massage, and a walk with a friend on tap. Homey also wants to try a new Mexican place, so maybe a marg in there somewhere?  How about you?

 Hello Friday and hello to you!   We're expecting a cold, wet day here today.  Fuck having the heat on this time of year!  Fuck that big, evil bill and fuck everyone still supporting and defending the evil empire.   My favorite local place opened for the season last weekend. Fuck yeah to my first espresso martini of the year. Even though they've replaced the Kahlua (elbows up!), it's still yummy. They did take my fave veggie dish and add fish-- boo!  To add insult to injury, it's shrimp and calamari so double boo to that!  I'll mention it to the folks there and see if they'll allow a veg/shellfish free modification. If not, it's a future fuck it. Fuck yeah to comfy new bras!  My knockers were so very happy yesterday. I cannot remember the last time I wasn't constantly aware of their presence. I will stan professional fittings for everyone now that I've seen what they can do.   I feel a lazy day coming on.  What's going on ...

 Y'all, I've tried posting this a couple of times already and it keeps getting blocked for violating community standards, so??? Hopefully this works! How's your day looking?

  Good morning, groupthink! Yesterday's storms were bananas, but we made it through okay & the sun is actually shining. I missed it very much. It's a pretty routine day here. I've got errands & lunch out. Pal has band practice. Ruby has important naps to take, lol.  Check out our amber  green waves of grain today! It's hay, not grain, but the waves are really neat, lol. Eta--bonus bald eagle catching a fish edition!  What's up with you? :)

  I have no plans for today; weather depending, I may do some gardening, and I do need to do some grocery shopping. How about everyone else?

 Today I present to you the Christian Dior Debussy gown (Spring & Summer 1950 collection), worn by the Royal Ballet's Margot Fonteyn.  It is a marvel. Want a closer look?  Of course you do! Closer? And check out this neckline! Wouldn't I love to see how this dress moves?  What a masterpiece. What's going on with you today?

  Good morning, everyone. Happy Sunday!  I’m up extra early this morning but it’s ok. It’s a nice and quiet morning and it’s the perfect temps to stay cuddled up under the blankets with the pups. Today is the last day of cooler temps for a while so I’m enjoying it while I can.  Today I think I’m going to do some grilling and just loaf around. I have a bunch of veggies I want to grill and I also bought some skirt steak. I should have marinated it last night, but I got lazy and forgot to pick an orange and some limes for it so I didn’t do it. I’ll get that going first thing this morning.  How are y’all doing today? 

  Happy Saturday night, y'all! I'm killing time before hopping in the shower for dinner with the in-laws. My brain has the ick over it for no good reason & it's annoying. It's probably from dealing with an exhausted, grumpy husband & listening to my bestie vent. Still, it will be nice to see them & the burgers will be delicious! What are you getting up to?

  Morning, GT--today is graduation day! Homey and I will be rolling out early to get good parking and some coffee, then a few hours of pomp and circumstance and sitting on the most uncomfortable chairs. But! It'll be fun to say goodbye to my co-workers for the summer and cheer on my students.  What are you up to today?  I hope to pop back in this afternoon but I also hope to be napping at some point sooo... gab away. :)

 Happy Friday gang!  I'm sorry but I am temporarily all out of fucks-- good, bad or indifferent.   This morning I am having beach breakfast with bestie. How's that for alliteration? I'll be looking forward to reading your fucks when I get back. If you're out of fucks as well, tell us about your favorite breakfast!  I personally would do a lot for French toast drenched in butter and covered with powdered sugar.  

  Morning, lovies--how are you doing? How's today looking?  I am trying to get all grading for the term done today, so I can use tomorrow to wrap up all the end-of-term reports/admin stuff. We have a long time faculty member's retirement party tomorrow afternoon, which will be lovely but, after that? I'm crashing out. Until then?  How about y'all?

  Good morning! I'm laying in bed going over my to-do list. So far, none of it sounds very appealing. Maybe after coffee. It's rainy again outside, but at least it's a day without errands.  Enough of my pre-coffee rambling. How's your day going? :)

  Make a note; baking soda paste can get those weird brown stains out of linen, or at least it got the brown streaks out my jacket sleeves. I can wear it to the wedding this Saturday. Today might be gardening; weather depending. How about everyone else?

 Good morning!  Are you ready for Monday?  Not me!  I still maintain that weekends need to be 3 days.  Alas, here we are. It's sunny and clear out here today.  That's perfect weather for today's big chore, cleaning out BIL's cellar. Tomorrow is heavy garbage day.  Twice a year they pick up nearly anything you put out there.  I have a few bins stored over there that it's long past time to go through. I also need to get rid of whatever got damaged when it flooded in March. How's your day looking?  Did you have enough weekend?

  Good morning, GT. Happy Sunday! I'm scheduling this ahead of time because I'm planning to get an early start and go to the cemetery as soon as the sun comes up. I also want to stop at the farmer's market to buy some fruit. I've been craving watermelon and kiwis.  Yesterday was miserably hot and it left me feeling sick after only being outside for like an hour. Today is supposed to be about 10 degrees cooler and while it'll still be in the high 80s, I'll take it. I have plenty of leftovers from yesterday so that means I don't have to do any cooking today. Woohoo!  How are y'all doing today? Any fun plans to closeout the weekend? 

Happy Saturday night, friends! Nibling's graduation party was fun & we worked in Mother's Day at the same time. I love it when a plan comes together, especially one that frees up a Sunday. Anyway, Pal's gaming & I'm killing time until we reconvene. How's your evening going? :)

  Morning, y'all--how's your weekend looking?  I'm going with Bestie to a flower farm and apothecary this morning; It's probably a lil early but I'm still getting my hopes way up for peonies.  Tomorrow, we're having family over for Mother's Day, then taking an elder nib out for their birthday. :)  How about you?

 Hello and Happy Friday!   Last night, after a much needed "date day", we were settling in to watch our show.  Mr went to make a drink--hmm, no ice.  He moves some stuff to see what's going on and it's all squishy.  Yep, the freezer isn't frozen.  Out come the bins and what can be saved is quickly unloaded & transferred to the garage freezer.  Good bye andouille sausage that I can't get in the shire.  We never got the chance... Anyhoo, things aren't looking great.  This is either because it's junk or because it was too loaded up. Mr and I cannot agree on how to defrost it to see if that helps.  I've tapped out because I am uninterested in a debate.  For the record though, I'm right lol.  So yeah, fuck all of that.  Fuck mice, fuck pollen and fuck this whole US presidential administration.  Fuck New England summer heat.  I am not looking forward to dealing with that. Fuck boob sweat season in general, or ...

    Good morning, y'all--how's your Th. looking?  I've got a hair appt. and a good chunk of grading to do, so I'm waiting for coffee until after my appt., so I can grade at a coffee shop. Here's hoping my appt. is quick! How about you?

  Good morning! We're almost halfway through the week already. Or maybe it's creeping by for you. It's rainy again here but seeing the sun yesterday was nice for a change, lol. I've got errands to run & lunch with my uncle so I'll try & pop back in later.  How's your day going?

  I may, may go looking for a purse and shoes today to go to my niece's wedding, which is fast approaching. What's everybody else up to?

 Hello Monday!  I am off to town today to replace my bedside fan.  Some things a girl just can't live without, at least not comfortably anyway.   I am excited to see the Met Gala looks tonight. This year's theme is "Tailored for You" to open the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, an examination of Black fashion culture and history" Spring exhibition. Since the exhibit is a study of dandyism,    the men will have an opportunity to really shine this year.  And I'm really hoping to see some of the ladies do menswear inspired looks. How's your day and week looking? Is anyone doing anything for Cinco De Mayo?

    Morning, folks! I'm stepping in in the hopes that Gina is sleeping in :) And Al kindly covered my last two Th. AM OTs 🙈 (thanks again, Al!).  So, how are you doing today? What's your plan for the day? Hope everyone is getting some nice spring weather. :)  Not too much exciting here--a Costco run and maybe some gardening. How about you?

  Happy Saturday night, groupthink! It's been raining off & on all day & we've taken advantage of it. The groceries were delivered earlier & the plan is snacks for dinner, drinks & Hacks.   What's up?

  Good morning, loves--how are you doing? We've had an actual spring here this year--plenty of days in the 60s, not that jump from 40 - 80 that I feel like we've had the last couple of years. I'm really trying to enjoy it. Today, I'm out for breakfast and onto a nearby park's art and plant sale with one of my besties.  After that, we might do another protest. And tomorrow? I got NUTTIN' planned. No grading, no reading, no NUTTIN'. I'm going to rest up so I can tackle finals week with a full tank. How about you ? Are you getting spring weather? What are your weekend plans?

 Happy Friday! Today a big ol fuck it to the person I married. Relevant info- I used to be one of those people who jumped right up when the alarm went off. IDK if it's age, meds or illness but now I can sleep through anything that my subconscious knows I don't need to pay attention to. Once I am awake though, I am UP. When the crack of dawn dog whining started this morning I asked out loud, "Why is it always right around 630?".  Turns out that Mr has his alarm set to SIX EFFIN THIRTY EVERY MORNING. This is so that he can lay around and doze until 7 or 8?  And it is what's waking the dog up.  Folks, I am retired and he is 90% retired.  I spent nearly my entire life wishing I could sleep a little more. Guess who is the only one asleep right now?   This just might be war. Anyhoo, on to the fuck yeahs... Fuck yeah to good folks.  A dear friend stopped by yesterday. He had an appointment in the city and got me cinnamon rolls from my favorite place....

  Good morning! It's a rainy one here & I woke up too early. Tough combo, but there are things to do! One of those things is heading to the bank to dig my birth certificate & marriage licenses out of the lockbox so I can get my real ID sorted next week. It's finally time for a long overdo visit with my bestie in Chicago. And I need to figure out dinner, something I occasionally really hate doing. 😅  How's it going?