(Ever wonder what that means? Well, here you are.)
I am so tired of reading or watching anything on the political news right now. The only thing that helps, at least at this moment, is reminding myself that God is still God. Praying to Him about this madness is what He wants me to do, anyways. So I do.
Smoky skies aren't helping matters any. (It largely seems to be imported from further west.) Nor does general achiness and fatigue -- it isn't Covid, just a looming spell of fall flu that often hits this time of year, thanks to the repeated ups and downs in temperature. The Brick has been feeling ill; I seem to be teetering on the edge, but a lot of sleep this weekend helped.
Life goes on.
I need to finish some work, including revisions for The Book. (The Brick has photos to add.) Then we pick up our voter ballots (and vote); return library books and videos; finish off the painting for our landlord; pack up things for Michigan (thankfully not much) -- and clear out the refrigerator. It's cooler, and now the trees and shrubbery down here on the Flatlands are really starting to change. (The fall colors show weeks earlier up in the mountains.) Still plenty warm enough during the day, but we often have two-quilt nights now, with blowing wind.
We'll head east sometime this week.
Please, if you have not done so, take a minute to register to vote -- it's really important. If you don't, you have no right to gripe about the outcome -- regardless of what it is.
UPDATE: We voted! You should, too.
A death portrait of Lincoln found -- and it seems to be authentic. Maybe.
Donna Freedman's got a giveaway for a box of (mostly) Alaskan stocking stuffers. Rip on over there, and put in a comment to enter.
"What's the creepiest thing you've seen out in the boonies?" Some oddball stuff here, incluing aliens and my buddy, Bigfoot. From Quora)
"Have you ever found a false drawer or hiding place in furniture you purchased?" This intriguing Quora question gets you wanting to start checking your drawers...let this find inspire you.
The billionaire who vowed to 'die broke'... just finished donating $8 billion of his money. (He did keep a bit for himself and his wife.) Whoa.
A group of pottymouthed parrots are kicked out of the zoo. Apparently they taught each other all sorts of curses while being quarantined during a coronavirus outbreak in the UK. "The more they swear, the more you usually laugh, which then triggers them to swear again," said the zoo's CEO. "Before you know it, it just got to be like an old working men's club scenario where they are all just swearing and laughing." Speaking of:
Twitter promises to suspend anyone who tweets the equivalent of 'I hope you die' in response to President Trump's positive Covid-19 results.
Twitter told Motherboard it “won’t take enforcement action on every Tweet.” “We’re prioritizing the removal of content when it has a clear call to action that could potentially cause real-world harm,” Twitter added.
Peanut butter dog treats. Might be a nice Christmas present for you-know-who, even though they have That Ingredient included. (From One Hundred Dollars A Month)
Subaru's 'Underdogs' commercial, and the start of 'Make A Dog's Day' on Oct. 22. What a wonderful way to celebrate these guys!
What's under Westminster Abbey? More than you'd think. (I really should say "Who.")
Brazilian recipes...in honor of the upcoming Olympics. (From Olivia's Cuisine)
Lemon cookies for high tea. Plus... 'Biscoitos de Maizena,' Brazilian cornstarch cookies. (From What's Cooking, America)
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In keeping with that:
Paula Deen's petit fours. (The secret is unflavored gelatin, corn syrup -- and pound cake.)
Mary Trump sues her family for inheritance fraud. According to her, they (including You Know Who) all banded together to cheat her out of land values inherited from her father. Is it true? We'll have to watch the trial to find out.
On the other side of the picture: "Hunter Biden, Burisma and Corruption: The Impact on U.S. Policy and Government Concerns." This is the official joint report put out by the Senate Committee of Finance, as well as the Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Joe Biden said, during last week's debate, that his son Hunter had been cleared of all wrongdoing in this matter. Does this report say that? You'll have to read it to find out.
35 appetizers you can have ready in 15 minutes. (Thanks, Betty Crocker)
There's another drawing underneath the Mona Lisa!
Speaking of again...one scholar argues that the Mona Lisa was not the wife of a wealthy client -- but Leonardo DaVinci's mom. Who, according to this scholar, was Chinese -- and a slave.
The five most expensive divorces of all time. I know. What a waste, considering the lawyers probably got more than their fair share -- not to mention how it made the rest of the family feel.
Nine 'fashion-forward' sweaters for fall. Including an Alexander McQueen sweater for women...with a codpiece??
Sorry, buddy. (Or the people who represent you, since you died in 2010.) We don't need one. Especially at $1240 each. Though your final personally-done collection had the same medieval feel to it...
Riches...to rags. sort of. The very odd story of Larry Hillblom, the founder of DHL, including four children who showed up to claim his estate.
Should you accept money from your parents? Even if you don't need it? (From Reach Financial Independence)
New England fall foliage -- by drone.
How 2020 confounded Wall Street. Especially regarding Covid-19...
Why is the stock market up, when employment rates are down? The logic here makes sense. Whether it stays that way, after President Trump's positive Covid-19 diagnosis, will be interesting. (From Millenial Revolution)
The Michigan Supreme Court strikes down Governor Whitmer's sole control of emergency orders. The court rulings supported the 1976 law that said she could call a state of emergency for 28 days -- but she was then supposed to ask for an extension, with the legislature's okay. (She didn't.) That month, of course, is long up.
Obviously, Whitmer was going to call this decision "deeply disappointing." (Which she did.) What she said next, though, surprised me:
"Right now, every state and the federal government have some form of declared emergency... With this decision, Michigan will become the sole outlier at a time when the Upper Peninsula is experiencing rates of COVID infection not seen in our state since April."
This, from a governor who had no problem keeping things wide open in the UP -- as long as the dividing line conveniently included Traverse City, where her summer cabin was. Now she's terribly concerned. Terribly. Does this mean, with winter's approach, that the UP will shut down -- but points south will open up, instead? I would assume Traverse City will stay open, regardless. (I know -- how cynical. That's a former Michigander for you.)
Eight times when you're smart to be a cheapskate.
Five frugal strategies that don't show up much nowadays -- and how to use them.
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NOTE TO QUILTER FRIENDS & TEXTILE ADMIRERS:
The American Quilter Society (AQS) has cancelled all of its shows for 2021.
This is unsettling news...but not unexpected, considering today's uncertain atmosphere.
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Hope you're continuing to improve, President and Mrs. Trump.
Have a good week. Please be nice.
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