A utensil of some sort was used! Hooray!

For the first time in months, I watched broadcast TV as it aired (AoS premiere) and was exposed to commercials I couldn't avoid. They weren't as obnoxious as I was afraid, but I think I didn't recognize people I was expected to. I'm treating them like anthropological exhibits anymore. There was one ad for jewelry, "one diamond for your best friend, one diamond for your true love, one ring for the woman who's both," and I said, "I'd rather have a pair of matched daggers, thanks." Fortunately, I was married to a man who would have thought that perfectly reasonable.

I cannot bear the news. Found myself rewatching the PBS Great Performances thing about Hamilton, and nearly broke into tears at one point that Obama was talking about the marvelous American experiment. Dude, it's collapsing.

Yeah, Flynn copped a plea. But the very very best we can hope for (Trump and Pence both get indicted and impeached) results in Paul GrannyStarver Ryan as president. This is an only marginal improvement.

I'm depressed.

Possibly not helped by the fact I got 3 vaccinations today, and they probably fucked up my immune system a bit...

Dammit, December 1st and I got Little Drummer Boyed while running errands this afternoon. My only consolation is that I heard "Step into Christmas" on the radio before it happened.

They passed the tax bill. All the billionaires are happy.

-t, that is perfectly civilized as long as you are using a utensil of some sort to get the PB out of the jar.

There can be exceptions to this rule. Like if you happened to watch the news.

Well, they passed the plunder us all to feed the wealthy bill, but it does still have to be reconciled and voted on again. I wish I was a phone person. Back to faxing. I have a world of love and respect for the incredibly brave and determined activists showing up to hearings and town halls. They have made a difference, but so much damage has been done. It is hard to weep for any individual loss when the list is so long. I appreciate that Mueller has to take the time to make an airtight case and include all the culprits, but so much damage is irreversible.

Went to a local bookstore's warehouse sale with my mom, and we each walked away with a big bag of books for $60! Especially good since my family is just giving books this year.

And don't tell anyone, but my plan is no books by white men.

Distracting myself from the news this morning so I don't have a rage blackout.

Successful distractions so far:

1) Shirred eggs over sauteed mushrooms and hash browns;

2) Observing the Guinea Pigs loaf about;

3) Coffee;

4) More coffee;

5) Lots of music played loudly. Currently on Belle and Sebastian binge.

Timelies all!

Got LDB'ed on Thursday, so I didn't even make it to December. Of course, when the lab is playing an all X-mas music station/channel, it was going to happen sooner or later.

Went out to lunch, then Gary and Mr. S got haircuts.

Pier 1 just LDB'ed me.

Kelly and I are puttering around today, we have massages in about an hour, and other self care indulgences.