Monday Stuff On the Way to Other Stuff: Liquid Gold (or Silver)

Finally -- finally -- it's getting a bit cooler. The difference may be because we keep having these crashing, thundering, downright honking thunderstorms. Sometimes they roar over us, after an hour of grumbling. Sometimes we get a deluge. And on occasion, we get a blessed wispy rainfall that lasts overnight, soaking into the thirsty ground, . Rain is so unusual for Colorado this time of year; the landscape is usually crunchy brown by now. But since our house is still on the market -- though encouraging possibilities are developing! -- we are very grateful for the moisture. 

Meanwhile, we keep the house clean, work on some tasks, gradually clear out the garage...and wait. 
At least now it seems like we're waiting for a reason, instead of just waiting.
          The difference is wonderful.

By the way, before you go hogwild into this week's Stuff, please take a look at my Facebook page, for news about our friends Victoria and Rick Frazier. She is making amazing progress, considering the severity of her recent stroke. You go, girl!



Jeffrey Epstein's Wikipedia entry may give you more than pause. Not only did he have access to a bajillion dollars (a lot of it apparently stolen or weazled), but he'd been indulging his taste for young girls for decades -- and procuring them for others. A truly creepy guy...and it makes you wonder. How did he get away with this for so long? It's said he kept a secret diary,  with many details of his and others' activities, as 'insurance.' Where is it?
     More than a few of the rich and famous are drawing big sighs of relief, now he's dead.

Ten civilizations that may have beaten Columbus to America's shores. (From Listverse)

Vinyl records that may be worth a fortune. If you've got some, check out this 40-record slideshow.

A Holocaust survivor celebrates her 104th birthday in front of Jerusalem's Western Wall -- and her many descendants.

Sydney, Australia...and whales!  Follow this RV couple via their blog, Travel with Kevin and Ruth.

"Eighteen financial things I wish I'd done straight out of college."  (From The Simple Dollar)

Around the world with a picnic.  Great food from several countries, thanks to Under the Median.

Hugenot torte.  An elegant apple cake, said to come by way of emigrating Hugenots. (From Best American Food)

Six so-called documentaries full of ridiculousness.  (From Cracked) If you liked that:

Five 'non-fiction' memoirs that are anything but. Including the guy who wrote that he was dead! Not to mention:

Five weird discoveries that will mess up a lot of history books.

Frozen fruit slush -- cold and refreshing.  (From Thrifty Frugal Mom)

A bunch of Colorado State Fair specials -- check your local fair website. (They should have specials, too.)

Wedding DYIs that look fancier than they really are.  Good for parties, too.

Kate Singh is offering some of her kindle titles for free! I love this lady's no-nonsense approach to frugal living. (She has other books for sale, and I'm not certain how long these will be $0.00. Be sure to double-check before you click to buy.)

A homecoming king does something totally unexpected -- and wonderful.

Ten colors with decidedly (ahem) colorful histories.  Hang in there until #1, Mummy Brown. Or maybe you don't want to know. (Thanks -- we think -- Listverse)

Justice On Trial -- a review of a new book about Kavanaugh and his confirmation to the Supreme Court.

Pet-shaming. More silliness!

And finally, one of the best opening scenes ever for a movie:

2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Try not to boogie.

Have a great week. Keep up the good work, rain!