Another beautiful photo snapped at Tallahassee Nursery, my go-to place for educating myself about things with leaves. This one is titled, “Kalanchoe: Easy for You to Say.”
Month: February 2017
Two Movies in Two Days
If I had a fortune I’d spend all my time traveling to exotic places, but I don’t so I do the two next best things: read and go to movies.
On Sunday my friend, Lee Ann, and I went to see La La Land. I’d had some reservations about the film based on feedback online. With the opening number all my doubts were erased. It’s a gorgeous film with fun music.
Ryan Gosling is handsome and adorable, while Emma Stone melts my heart. No wonder it’s the odds on favorite to win best picture honors at the upcoming Oscars. Yes, the choreography is just so-so, and Gosling and Stone aren’t the greatest vocalists, but I left the theater with a smile on my lips and a desire to dance to my car. Lee Ann discouraged me from doing that.
On Monday all of our company returned to Indiana, and Studly Doright had to go to Orlando for work. Left all alone I was antsy after the active weekend, so I took myself to see the film, Lion. Another best picture nominee, Lion is by turns heartbreaking and hopeful.
Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman perform beautifully in their respective roles as an adoptee from an Indian orphanage and his adoptive mom. The gorgeous Rooney Mara plays Dev’s love interest. But the scene stealer, without a bit of artifice in his performance, is Sunny Pawar who plays the young version of Patel’s character, Saroo.
I’ve now seen three of the six best picture nominees. Including the two mentioned above I’ve seen Hidden Figures, not once but twice. I’ve no desire to see Hacksaw Ridge, but both Fences and Hell or High Water are still on my wish list. Who knows, maybe I’ll chase those down this weekend. Unless I win the lottery. If that happens, I’m hitting the road.
Peace, people.
What Did Trump Do Today?
alotfromlydia.wordpress.com knocked this one out of the park.
Let’s all try to stay calm. A Russian spy ship sits 30 miles from the Navy’s primary East Coast NavalSubmarine Base in New London, Connecticut, and an armed Russian warplane recently carried out a “mock attack” against a US Navy ships in the Red Sea—this after Russia violated an arms control treaty by deploying cruise missiles. The Navy is “keeping a close eye on it.”
To be fair, the U.S. Navy conducts similar intelligence-gathering operations against Russian military targets, such as its submarine bases, from international waters, however, the U.S. hasn’t deployed any missiles. A member of theHouseSeapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Rep Joe Courtney D-Conn., said recent Russian activity is “unacceptable, aggressive action … clearly testing theresolve of a new administration.”
What is Trump doing anyway?
To be honest with you, I can’t watch him. I’d rather read a transcript than listen to his contemptible voice.
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For the Record
Snapshot #106
Spotted at Tallahassee Nursery, I call this one, “All You Need is Love, And This Gerbera Daisy.”
A Meaningful Discussion of Health Insurance and Drug Prices in the United States of America
There is no talking to these people.
I’ve Been Eating on the Railroad
In Monday’s post I recounted the tale of a trip to Birdsong Nature Center outside of Thomasville, Georgia. My friend, Lee Ann, was visiting from Indiana, and we wanted to explore the beauty of nature while enjoying a good hike. Birdsong was the perfect place to indulge our wishes.
Of course after our four mile hike we were hungry, and I suggested that we drive into Thomasville to enjoy a meal at Jonah’s Fish and Grits. Jonah’s is always a great choice. Unfortunately everyone else in the area had the same idea, and the line for Jonah’s snaked down the sidewalk. My first inclination was to go on back to Tallahassee, but on our way out of town we saw a sign for Sass! Sweet and Savory Sisters Restaurant.
I’d seen their sign before, but didn’t have any knowledge of their fare. I quickly consulted Lee Ann and with her approval I made a sharp turn into Sass’s parking lot.
Sass is located inside a historic train depot and outdoor seating features a ring side seat to actual train tracks.
Lee Ann wondered aloud if the tracks were still in use. A few minutes later, we got an answer:
I remarked, in a necessarily loud voice, that Sass would be the perfect place to bring someone with whom you didn’t want to make meaningful conversation.
But all joking aside, Sass was a terrific lunch spot. The staff was lively and efficient and the menu included everything my dreams are made of including beignets!
Lee Ann ordered a strawberry, walnut, and spinach salad, while I ordered a couple of appetizers: mini tomato sandwiches with dill mayo and baked pimento cheese on French bread. And it goes without saying that we enjoyed the beignets for dessert. Oh my!
What a great meal to celebrate our visit. And I highly recommend Sass. Yes, Jonah’s is good, but Sass is its equal. Different fare, but both worthy of a trip to Thomasville.
Peace, people!
Putin Fires Missile, Trump Tweets About Hillary
Great piece by alotfromlydia.wordpress.com.
Vladimir Putin, in violation of an arms control treaty, secretly deployed of one of his new cruise missiles yesterday. This is a test Donald Trump is failing. Nordstrom got a response for dropping Ivanka’s clothing, but Russia and North Korea both fire missiles – nada.
He can’t be bothered with missile launches. Rather than deal with that, he’s still blathering about the November election.
Questions about who knew what when and how much and by whose orders, are questions that should have been asked months ago. Allegations of contact between Trump’s team and Russia had been brought as far back as the presidential debates. The information is not new. Phones were tapped. The FBI had this information as it was happening.
On January 29, 2017, Sally Yates, acting Attorney General warned White House officials that intercepted communications contradicted Mr. Flynn’s account of his phone call with Russian officials. Mr. Trump…
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Snapshot #105
Is it just me or does this orchid have a menacing countenance? I call this one, “Feed Me, Seymour!”
Picking My Poison
I was completely out of coffee, so I picked up a canister of Folger’s breakfast blend at Target Wednesday afternoon. Upon opening the canister this morning I realized that the freshness seal had been breached. With only a bit of hesitation I measured out the life giving substance and dumped it into the coffee maker, added water, and voilà!
Of course after taking my first drink I’ve become convinced that some evil doer introduced a toxic substance into my Folger’s and that soon I’ll be clutching at my throat and writhing on the cold tile floor in agony. But at least I’ll have had my coffee! And that’s the important thing here.
Should I perhaps add some Bailey’s Irish cream? Might mitigate the effects of any poison. Or hasten them. Seriously, if I die, you all now know the rest of the story.
Peace, and good coffee people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 