Good morning All. Coffees on.

[awkward-yet-sweet]

Its midnight here...so, technically morning

 

I had a really weird evening, and learned something new about politics.  My sister, who is running for public office as our township constable, received a "present" today, left on the hood of her patrol car.  An axe!  Wrapped in a bundle of sticks (dowels?).  The sheriff received one also, and a couple other candidates.  Now, my first thought was it was meant as a threat, and I was freaked out when she told me.  But she wisely identified it as political criticism:

 

During the 2020 election, a small dissident minority objected to our sheriff, and labeled him "Mussolini."  Apparently the symbol of the F@scist Party came from ancient Rome.  An axe, circled with rods, and the whole bundle was called "fasces" and represented the authority of the state.  Roman officials would have them symbolically carried ahead of them through the city on parade.  Other nations used it too, including the USA.  But since the 1920s, it is mostly associated with a certain political party.  Either I was never taught this in high school, or I didn't notice it. 

 

So, it appears that this election season will have some interesting aspects.  And I have been asked to put gold spray paint on an axe, to make it like a trophy. 

[Birdie]

On 5/5/2024 at 2:27 PM, MaeBe said:

Oh my! I am glad to hear you're not passing anymore blood. I hope they figure it out soon! How distressing!

Good news is that I have nothing serious going on. The blood was coming from internal hemorrhoids, and the doctor says it's from the "typical American diet." Too much fat and carbs but not enough plant based fiber. A few other things were noted and biopsies on them for safety sake. 

 

Hospital visit was grand with "most" of the staff addressing me as female. I did have "bra talk" with one of the CNA's. Even my discharged papers use my preferred name on them (Birdie).

 

So basically, adding more fiber to my diet will eliminate my internal hemorrhoids as well as lower my risk for cancer. 

[Willow]

Good morning

 

weii I’ve read some good news here this morning 

 

Yes the ancient Roman symbol was used on some coins. The Mercury dime come to mind. It was showing our fighting might.  Arrows and a fighting axe.  I realize few people recall the Mercury dime.  My 6th grade swore there was no such thing so I brought him one.  He had promised a dollar if I could prove it which I did. Then he tried to Welch on the bet. The entire class got on him and he had to give me the dollar.  Ah, the little things we still remember from over 60 years ago.  Like today as a

i was cutting a banana for my cereal I recalled my grandfather doing the same for me about 70+ years ago.

 

well instead of a 9 hour day I have an 8 hour day scheduled then there is that stay a little longer to do X.

[Mmindy]

Good morning everyone,

 

I’ve been working on a few projects and my internet screen time has been very low. Today is Primary Election Day for Indian voters. I will be voting later, but the most important thing I’m looking forward to is the reduction of political advertising. Let’s get back to regular daytime advertising which reminds me of the need for hearing aids, Medicare choices, and comfortable catheters. Heaven forbid I would need an accident injury lawyer to get me the big check. Only daytime TV can take a 30 minute show from the 1980s and make it into an hour long series. I really don’t watch that much TV because I prefer to listen to music while I’m in the shop or doing yard work. 
 

The coffee is good, the morning songbirds are loud as they forage for their hatches. 
 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

 

 

[Adrianna Danielle]

A trip to the ER last night,I had an allergic reaction.I have an allergy to cigarette smoke,a neighbor's friend was smoking  and told him not to smoke near me,I did get sick.Checked me out and feeling better.Going to see my allergist on Thursday for a follow up

[Ivy]

14 hours ago, Ashley0616 said:

My Keurig is used for hot water mostly and when my mom comes. I mostly use a regular coffee maker. I have had that for 5 years now. I had a Bunn but it didn't last long. I also have a French press and rarely use that.

I use a electric kettle and a French press.

 

I am not a fan of Starbucks.  I sometimes go to a local coffeeshop, but am satisfied with your basic coffee and a scone.

[Ivy]

27 minutes ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

I have an allergy to cigarette

I used to smoke many years ago.  Now it makes me sick on my stomach which I consider a plus.

[Mirrabooka]

I was really lucky when I gave up smoking. I just decided one morning that I just didn't want to smoke anymore. That was back in 1996. The silly thing was, I still had a couple of packets left I and used them up! After that I only 'borrowed' less than a handful in the months after that and I haven't missed them since.

 

 

 

[Mmindy]

1 hour ago, Ivy said:

not a fan of Starbucks.  I sometimes go to a local coffeeshop, but am satisfied with your basic coffee and a scone.

I’m not a fan of Starbucks either. I love our little town cafe coffee, anytime of the day. Apple Pie is my go to treat. Today I had a wonderful omelette with my coffee. 
 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

 

 

[awkward-yet-sweet]

14 minutes ago, Mmindy said:

 

 

 

Perfect omelette!!! 😍

[Willow]

I can never find coffee that matches good restaurants coffee.  The closest iv come so far was when I accidentally made a pot last week with less water than I had meant to use.  But that still wasn’t right.  Now I’ve heard put a little salt in with the ground coffee or add baking soda but I have no clue how much to use.

 

home baked pie in the local cafe is the best, but the best Key Lime pie was from a place called The Fish House in Key Largo. One thing they do differently is the topping is meringue not whipped cream. But it’s also made from real key limes.  An advantage of being in the keys.

 

willow

[MaeBe]

10 hours ago, Birdie said:

Good news is that I have nothing serious going on.

I'm glad to hear it! Fruits and veggies time! I just had a greek yogurt with flax meal and blueberries and now I'm feeling better about that! I am so glad you're OK!

 

Just finished my second cup of coffee after an appointment with my normal stylist, I haven't see her since November! First time see her since going femme full time. I'd texted her before the appointment, just in case, but she has been super sweet the whole time. Not much hair ended up on the floor, but I'm going to need the back trimmed before long but for now I just got some shaping done.

 

5 hours ago, Adrianna Danielle said:

A trip to the ER last night,I had an allergic reaction.

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear that. My guess is your neighbor won't be paying the medical bill...

[Ivy]

3 hours ago, Mmindy said:

I love our little town cafe coffee

These places have the best food.   Unfortunately, the one I used to go to thinks I'm going to hell these days.

[KathyLauren]

1 hour ago, Willow said:

I can never find coffee that matches good restaurants coffee. 

 

It's just the opposite here.  There are a ton of local boutique coffee roasters in this area.  There is no excuse for bad coffee here, which is why I am always surprised when I get mediocre truck-stop coffee in restaurants.

[MaeBe]

2 minutes ago, KathyLauren said:

There are a ton of local boutique coffee roasters in this area.

I have three within a two block walk! You'd think I was in Seattle already! The one I have always gone to is the quintessential "local coffee shop" though; local artist's works on the wall, drinks named after customers and local geography, and it's run down just enough to feel homey. Also, I can bring my 20oz coffee mug in and get it filled for the price of a small! :D

[Adrianna Danielle]

5 hours ago, MaeBe said:

I'm glad to hear it! Fruits and veggies time! I just had a greek yogurt with flax meal and blueberries and now I'm feeling better about that! I am so glad you're OK!

 

Just finished my second cup of coffee after an appointment with my normal stylist, I haven't see her since November! First time see her since going femme full time. I'd texted her before the appointment, just in case, but she has been super sweet the whole time. Not much hair ended up on the floor, but I'm going to need the back trimmed before long but for now I just got some shaping done.

 

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear that. My guess is your neighbor won't be paying the medical bill...

This neighbor's friend,luckily my health insurance covered it.Luckily my vehicles,house and shop are smoke free.

[Birdie]

10 hours ago, MaeBe said:

I'm glad to hear it! Fruits and veggies time! I just had a greek yogurt with flax meal and blueberries and now I'm feeling better about that! I am so glad you're OK!

Biopsies came back mostly clear except one, one polyp came back with abnormal cell growth (pre-cancerous). It was completely removed during the colonoscopy so I don't know yet if further action needs to be taken. 

[April Marie]

4 hours ago, Birdie said:

Biopsies came back mostly clear except one, one polyp came back with abnormal cell growth (pre-cancerous). It was completely removed during the colonoscopy so I don't know yet if further action needs to be taken. 

I had that same outcome from my first colonoscopy years ago. It just triggered more frequent colonoscopies for a period of time. Hopefully, that will be the same plan for you.

[April Marie]

Good morning, everyone!

 

Coffee is flowing so my brain is beginning to function. 

 

We've been busy caring for aging family members and trying to get the house open now that the weather is getting warmer. I've been working on getting the pool open and cleaned. It's almost ready for salt and starting up the heater. We may be swimming by next week.

 

But, it's raining here today so I guess I'll be stuck working inside.

 

Have a wonderful and safe, day!!

[Willow]

Good morning

 

Ok I didn’t get to go home yesterday as expected.  In fact expect for a one hour break plus travel time I worked an 11 hour day.  another store needed me so I left my store half way through my day went home for an hour break then went to another store until 6

 

this morning I told Alexa to turn off my alarm but dozed another 30 minutes.

 

well at least today is a short day.  
 

hugs

 

Willow

[Mmindy]

Good morning everyone,

 

 Coffee and Birds all in one meme.

 

Hugs,

 

Mindy🌈🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[awkward-yet-sweet]

It never rains but it pours.  We had a dry spring, but now my garden is a swamp and my yard is a pond.  Get off the gravel road, and you'd need a hovercraft.    With nothing better to do, I'm going on a short trip with my husband tomorrow.  Since he's in management he usually doesn't do this sort of work, but whenever he does I usually go along.  And he already knows not to try staying in a hotel, because I want to sleep in the bunk in the truck.  So much more cozy.    And for a couple of days, GF can actually take care of her own kids instead of leaving them to me....

[April Marie]

Good morning, everyone!!

 

I got our porches and outdoor furniture power washed yesterday. Let the warm weather festivities begin!! Well, just in time for the cool rainy weather we're supposed to be getting for the next few days.

 

Not sure what I'll do today - with rain projected I'll be stuck inside, I guess.

 

Be safe and have fun on your adventure @awkward-yet-sweet!!

[Willow]

Good morning

 

It sounds like everyone either got rain or is about to.   Me too, we have a double red flag at the beach (which people ignore). Storms predicted, although yesterday they stayed north west of us, today they should slam straight into us. 
 

it seems like every day my wife does a little bit more for herself.  She still has a long way to go to be fully recovered however.  Today’s coffee did not come in a pod but it is still a single. Grounds in a replacement for the pod. Less convenient but it is just as good.  Ugh, I didn’t use enough coffee.  I’ll know better next time.  But that’s why you need to use the real thing.
 

another shortened day today, which is fine by me, followed by grocery shopping.  Not doing the Costco thing, neither of us want that.  Coffee pods will be on the list.

 

adios amigos, hi ho silver up up and away

 

the separated and the end of every show but we’re always together again next time on their show when the Lone Ranger needed help. 

 

 

[Birdie]

7 hours ago, awkward-yet-sweet said:

It never rains but it pours.  We had a dry spring, but now my garden is a swamp and my yard is a pond.  Get off the gravel road, and you'd need a hovercraft.    With nothing better to do, I'm going on a short trip with my husband tomorrow.  Since he's in management he usually doesn't do this sort of work, but whenever he does I usually go along.  And he already knows not to try staying in a hotel, because I want to sleep in the bunk in the truck.  So much more cozy.    And for a couple of days, GF can actually take care of her own kids instead of leaving them to me....

Sounds fun! Enjoy yourselves. 😉