As we were in town last night, I decided to pick up the missing ingredients (Cherry Heering, Johnny Walker Red) so I could give it a try. But do they have either of those at the two sad stores we tried? Nope. So, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey and a black currant liqueur it is, then. Not bad, but still want to try it as printed in the recipe.
OT interlude; I have been listening to Cat the Ripper making a racket somewhere since paul left for work at about 5:20 and I presumed he was running amok downstairs as the furry little menace is wont to do. But I detected crinkling noises and shuffling sounds not associated with anything downstairs and decided it needed to suss out what in the hell he was up to this morning.
After limping through the entire house twice I found the furry little fucker. When paul took his coat and backpack out of the upstairs coat closet before going to work Ripper snuck into the closet and has been in there rearranging the boots and a box of mittens/hats/mufflers, as well as climbing up the side of my good coat.
The only problem is now he believes that closet is a fun place to play and he's trying to get the damned door open again.
Clashing Over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden Show Reality Is at Stake in 2024
In dueling sets of speeches, Donald Trump and President Biden are framing the election as a battle for the future of democracy — with Mr. Trump brazenly casting Mr. Biden as the true menace.
Today always makes me anxious. Every year since I have waited to see if something else will happen. A bombing, maybe a mass shooter on the mall? This year and next will be the worst I think.
But today is saturday, the last weekend of tiny humans xmas break and the day wr always go to our local farmers market. We always get fresh veg and a few treats. I'm going to try my best to not freak out today or expect to see some lunatic J6er making chaos at the market. But in the back of my mind I'll remember the protesters out in front of my old work place (it was situated on a busy street corner a prime protesting spot) on J6 screaming about trump and this was it they were taking this country back. Over a 100 people, some of them armed, screaming and mobbing people. Terrible day.
The last couple of years we at our work (for various reasons) were encouraged to stay home because of stuff...yesterday and the day before we had bomb threats at other courts and public buildings in the state...the more I think about it, the more nervous I'm getting about going to a public place and getting my signatures to get on the ballot.
No difference between the parties, huh? I’ll admit I’m sick of the furthest left wing these days too. Biden has instituted a lot of the progressive policy Bernie advocated, and some he didn’t like the science and technology investments. But it’s not enough in too many people’s eyes.
Donut, coffee, pot, dog in my lap, Tuna-Boy investigating birbs in the chimney. Caturday is off to a good start.
My Audrey 2 Lego, I mean Building Block set from Amazon and I am ready to pop it open and watch a few of the films in The Criterion Channel's Cat Collection, and yes, I WILL start with Val Lewton's Cat people! I have a tattoo of line from that movie on my right shoulder. When Irena meets Dr. Judd, her psychiatrist in a zoo, he mansplains to her that he can help her with inability to consumate her marriage, and Irena tells he that he is very smart, and knows lots of things, 'yet when you speak of the soul, you mean the mind, and it is not my mind that is troubled." And that is the line I have a tattoo of.
Everyone should watch Cat People anyway because it is BEAUTIFUL filmmaking!
"Cat People" is magnificent. That Criterion feature this month is one of their best, though I'm disappointed that they didn't include Chen Kaige's "Legend of the Demon Cat."
Ferdinand is monitoring the squirrel situation on the street in front of our house. Carlos is taking his post-breakfast nap and sleeping, upside-down, on the settee.
Absolutely one of my favorites in all of western literature. I am also a big fan of a line said to the same psychiatrist, Dr. Judd in the Seventh Victim, another of Lewton's films: "I saw you with her once, I saw you with her twice, and then I never saw her again." So much narrative on one line.
Jan 6-I had just gotten home from work, turned on tv, like I did, and didn't turn it off until they certified OHJ. I still have the text I sent a friend that the capitol was under attack. It was the entitlement, the smugness that made my blood boil. It still does. How FUCKING DARE YOU?
Man, I totally remember it! I was SWAMPED at work and was checking the comments periodically but my then-husband kept coming in to tell me about it. Eventually, I turned on the police scanner for Maryland State Police or something.
As we were in town last night, I decided to pick up the missing ingredients (Cherry Heering, Johnny Walker Red) so I could give it a try. But do they have either of those at the two sad stores we tried? Nope. So, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey and a black currant liqueur it is, then. Not bad, but still want to try it as printed in the recipe.
"disappears with a smile” would recommend any cocktail . . . .
This cocktail intrigues me.
New post is up!
Soooo, ambivalent on this snowy January 6th morning...
Rally the slack witted masses and overthrow the established order so I can avoid answering for my crimes?
Or maybe brunch?
Decisions!
OT interlude; I have been listening to Cat the Ripper making a racket somewhere since paul left for work at about 5:20 and I presumed he was running amok downstairs as the furry little menace is wont to do. But I detected crinkling noises and shuffling sounds not associated with anything downstairs and decided it needed to suss out what in the hell he was up to this morning.
After limping through the entire house twice I found the furry little fucker. When paul took his coat and backpack out of the upstairs coat closet before going to work Ripper snuck into the closet and has been in there rearranging the boots and a box of mittens/hats/mufflers, as well as climbing up the side of my good coat.
The only problem is now he believes that closet is a fun place to play and he's trying to get the damned door open again.
Clearly, Ripper is not comfortable with starting a job and leaving it unfinished.
Also, never turn your back on the Ripper:
https://youtu.be/gCdWJHOROb4
My son's cat on a similar quest. It is bit long but watching the wheels turning as she figures it out is worth it.
https://youtu.be/WJQSd9stYBs?si=yLCJza3btIXamPQK
My kingdom for a thumb!
"You've been hiding The Good Stuff!"
It's on now!
Clashing Over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden Show Reality Is at Stake in 2024
In dueling sets of speeches, Donald Trump and President Biden are framing the election as a battle for the future of democracy — with Mr. Trump brazenly casting Mr. Biden as the true menace.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/06/us/politics/jan-6-trump-biden.html
IOW, same old PAB
The only arrow in his quiver.
JFC
It’s literally impossible to differentiate between your fake headlines and the real ones.
The line between Satire and reality it far too blurry.
Today always makes me anxious. Every year since I have waited to see if something else will happen. A bombing, maybe a mass shooter on the mall? This year and next will be the worst I think.
But today is saturday, the last weekend of tiny humans xmas break and the day wr always go to our local farmers market. We always get fresh veg and a few treats. I'm going to try my best to not freak out today or expect to see some lunatic J6er making chaos at the market. But in the back of my mind I'll remember the protesters out in front of my old work place (it was situated on a busy street corner a prime protesting spot) on J6 screaming about trump and this was it they were taking this country back. Over a 100 people, some of them armed, screaming and mobbing people. Terrible day.
The last couple of years we at our work (for various reasons) were encouraged to stay home because of stuff...yesterday and the day before we had bomb threats at other courts and public buildings in the state...the more I think about it, the more nervous I'm getting about going to a public place and getting my signatures to get on the ballot.
On the other hand, fuck them.
Yeah. Fuck them is the key data piece.
Because they’re losing and literally have to cheat to win.
Binx The Attack Kitty saves her canine sister from two coyotes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e9h2kG3AG0
Binx!!
But: I'm pretty sure the Brujo Don Juan of Ixtlan did not pronounce "coyote" like "Kai-Yote."
Fierce Protector!
The realm is in good paws...
I'm sure the coyotes were like all "JFCWTF?!"
The poor pooch gets to the bar, "You're never gonna believe what happened to me today..."
Shine on, you crazy diamond: It's Syd Barrett's birthday today. Here's his "Barrett" album in total.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9VBCMhcHcg
No difference between the parties, huh? I’ll admit I’m sick of the furthest left wing these days too. Biden has instituted a lot of the progressive policy Bernie advocated, and some he didn’t like the science and technology investments. But it’s not enough in too many people’s eyes.
Which party is trying to destroy American democracy? Hint: It's not the Democrats.
I didn't get my unicorn, thats why I'm voting for PAB.....
And America was flawed in its origin and isn’t perfect now so fuck it
They’re so easily manipulated by the same bad actors who go after the right. It’s very frustrating.
I hate when people try to say that.
People may miss Biden more than they thought possible
Yeah, they sure showed us with their gift of an orange bag of shit.
Donut, coffee, pot, dog in my lap, Tuna-Boy investigating birbs in the chimney. Caturday is off to a good start.
My Audrey 2 Lego, I mean Building Block set from Amazon and I am ready to pop it open and watch a few of the films in The Criterion Channel's Cat Collection, and yes, I WILL start with Val Lewton's Cat people! I have a tattoo of line from that movie on my right shoulder. When Irena meets Dr. Judd, her psychiatrist in a zoo, he mansplains to her that he can help her with inability to consumate her marriage, and Irena tells he that he is very smart, and knows lots of things, 'yet when you speak of the soul, you mean the mind, and it is not my mind that is troubled." And that is the line I have a tattoo of.
Everyone should watch Cat People anyway because it is BEAUTIFUL filmmaking!
"Cat People" is magnificent. That Criterion feature this month is one of their best, though I'm disappointed that they didn't include Chen Kaige's "Legend of the Demon Cat."
I was disappointed the didn't include The Black Cat since, I think, it was on their pre code horror collection. I could watch it over and over.
Yes, that's a great one too.
Ferdinand is monitoring the squirrel situation on the street in front of our house. Carlos is taking his post-breakfast nap and sleeping, upside-down, on the settee.
I remember that line!
Enjoy your Legos.
Absolutely one of my favorites in all of western literature. I am also a big fan of a line said to the same psychiatrist, Dr. Judd in the Seventh Victim, another of Lewton's films: "I saw you with her once, I saw you with her twice, and then I never saw her again." So much narrative on one line.
My work here is done. Think I'll watch some pron then take the rest of the day off (yawn).
--30--
Ice-dog.
https://substack.com/profile/81288343-pstokk/note/c-46730529?r=1ceahj
Jan 6-I had just gotten home from work, turned on tv, like I did, and didn't turn it off until they certified OHJ. I still have the text I sent a friend that the capitol was under attack. It was the entitlement, the smugness that made my blood boil. It still does. How FUCKING DARE YOU?
Yes--the entitlement and smugness. So like Asshole himself....
Man, I totally remember it! I was SWAMPED at work and was checking the comments periodically but my then-husband kept coming in to tell me about it. Eventually, I turned on the police scanner for Maryland State Police or something.
Now that I've climbed off my soapbox (see below), here's New Year's Greetings from Maru, the Wonder Chonk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW0vwzu__co
Can I be the “white cat” that gets the massage from Maru?
Makin' *biscuits*!
Well if anything could calm a person down, 7+ minutes of watching stoned cats ought to do it.
IKR?
They are definitely well behaved.
I hadn’t considered that they might be drugged?
Cats look drugged to me all the time, whether zonked on barbituates or hopped-up on crazy pills.
I've watched MANY Maru vids. They're always like this, so I'm guessing they're just very mellow kitties.