Trivia Host at Trophy Gardens.

Hosting Trivia on 11/19/2024

Curdled Necks

 Gary and Jason did not like sweaters, particularly "turtle necked" ones. I took this picture of them in 1968. They called them "Curdled Necks".

A Ray of Light

Greatgrands- Elise and Leo. Their Mom takes pic's of them each October and this is my favorite one from this year, 2024.
 

Cool Down

 I had to cool off before posting again, and I was only partially successful. Watching the fall of the United States Empire will never be easy.

Butch and I are keeping ourselves busy and that is easy down here. Trivia is still a popular activity. Not everyone is here yet and we had 3 teams of 8. Lots of laughter!

Butch and I are both playing pool which is not news to anyone. It is a hit-or-miss event for both of us, pun intended.

We have not been to Mexico yet. It gets to be a challenge to work everything in. Thursdays used to be our most free day. Still true, I think.

I had 3 skin biopsy's done. Have not heard the results yet. Butch came through okay on that visit and his eye appointment went well too. It seems the "Health Wagon" is running smooth this year...so far. Oh yes! I nearly forgot my butt. It has healed to the point I no longer think about it! All's well, that ENDS well! Get it?

So our life here is somewhat repetitive doing the things we enjoy doing and trying to keep those negative state-of-the-union things out of mind somewhat successfully.

Till next time...

I bounce around

The five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance – are often talked about as if they happen in order, moving from one stage to the other. 

The "I told you so's" will be painful for both of us.

The Day the Country Died

He is demented but you voted for him anyway.

He cannot put a sentence together but you voted for him anyway.

His children should be taking his keys away but you voted for him anyway.

He believes everything he sees on TV but you voted for him anyway.

He has clarified what he plans to do but you voted for him anyway.

He is the worst person on the planet to be running a country but you voted for him anyway…

in pursuit of the almighty dollar.

I cannot, will not, and do not forgive you.

Because of you, I will be watching the final destruction and demolition of our country. When a disaster strikes he will be saying, “ oh well, sucks to be you!” When dignity is part of his “job” he will fail. When empathy is required he will fail. When grownup decisions need to be made he will fail. He will represent you on the world stage but embarrass the rest of us.

It saddens me deeply to realize there are more of you in this country than us.

That being said I must deal with it. It means I will once again have to narrow my world to what I can handle while holding back tears of despair. I am not there yet. You have no idea what you have set in motion.

Pity the Nation

Yesterday...

 ...was the first day I could sit down without giving it a bunch of thought. I am happy for the day. 

Butch and I had a Dermatologist appointment yesterday. He did pretty well for Butch considering all the years he worked outdoors. I had three places biopsied. It doesn't concern me as they usually come clean. Hopefully in 3 weeks we get the word, then schedule our next appointment for next Spring just before we head North.

Butch has an eye appt on the 11th. When we get these two done it will be the cleanest, healthiest year we have had for some time. I hope I haven't spoken too soon. We always need to be ready for those curve balls.

Our place has been power washed and we have things once again arranged in the way that works for us. 

Now it is letting the fun begin!