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Reason #473 how I know my manager has my back: she gives me secret heads-up on days of planned fire drills so I can be “at lunch” when they happen and not have to schlep to the far parking lot like a toddler.

I do wish that more Dems around the country would put their PR/social media people in touch with his people tho. His social media was ON FIRE for a while there.

Me, Saturday night: I don’t think I’ll watch SNL tonight; I don’t like the host, tho I can’t remember why Me, Sunday morning, scrolling my newsfeed: Oh yeah, that’s why.

Amazon has correctly sussed out where I live (duh), that I have a cat, "prefers Blistex for lip care", and my favorite, "likely prioritizes comfort features in clothing" (because it also knows my preferred brands for leggings and tops).

Local Historical Soc posted 1955 Sr Yearbook pictures. Out of 51 class members in this little district, two have the exact same first and last name, just different middle initials. They HAVE to be related (tho they look nothing alike). I'm assuming both named after a beloved late grandfather?

Well, it’s happened - I’ve become that middle-aged woman who brings a list of concerns to her physical.

Lifted from BF, who lifted from Reddit, who knows... Anyway, I cannot stop giggling at this and it's not just because I'm high.

At the surg center waiting for next round of hip injections, I got to update my records so the Schmoop is now listed as my husband. Still getting used to that.

I married my Schmoop today. 15 years together, the first 12 of which were long-distance. Some things are worth waiting for. And he definitely was worth it. Now I’m watching 9 to 5 with 22yo while his partner does homework and the Schmoop sleeps b/c he’s gotta get his kid to the airport early am

A local singers' group is advertising their concert on FB. They say they will offer "hordervers" and mimosas after the show. I mean, I can't spell it either, but I at least would have the sense to google it before publishing.

Heh. We just started this series this week, and tonight the Schmoop said "Everyone on this show has great boobs. Including Reacher."

Why is Martha Stewart shilling for spices on podcast ads? Doesn’t she have enough money to retire?

Wedding plans continue: Got final headcount, confirmed the menu etc w/ caterers, finished the meet-and-greet bingo cards (just need to find a printer), shoes selected, still need to try the jewelry with the dress; Schmoop has his clothing choices incl tie, and has ordered his shoes. 18 days to go.

The Canadian government could do a very funny thing with this body of water near Yellowknife, NT.

We're working on the wedding playlist and having fun deciding which "love" songs actually fit our vibe and which ones are just "That's a pretty song but NOT ACTUALLY about love" or fidelity or whatever. And some are "we met as children and we're still together" which LOL no.

Thanks for everything, Dolly. We’ll miss you.

Overheard at work just now, describing the dimensions of a hole in some piece of equipment: “You could fit a Lego guy in there.” Not strictly USDA compliant, but no one has questions.

The 5 Simpsons lines I've uttered most, off the top of my head: 1. "What's your first name, Mr. Burns?" "I don't know." 2. Alcohol! The cause of - and solution to - all of life's problems. 3. You know what I blame this on the breakdown of? Society! 4. "... which was the style at the time". 5. D'oh!

I have 99 million bells in my Animal Crossing account, a vast wardrobe of biker jackets and boots in many colors, and I can run, jump, and dive (which I can't do in RL). Plus, the most political thing you can do is invite others to move to your island. I can imagine lotta worse ways to spend a year.

Introduce yourself as what almost killed you: Hi, I'm a fully-loaded semi, just minding my morning business driving responsibly, when I saw a car hit an ice patch on the highway and begin spinning, headed directly toward me until the car spun again to slide backward into the opposite ditch.

Working on the wedding playlist and trying to fit a GnR song in there somewhere... Found on YouTube an acoustic cover of the one song that would fit the vibe. How do I contact the artist to ask permission to use it? (Yes, I could harvest it for the playlist with no one the wiser. Feels wrong.)

Found my wedding dress (by which I mean, the 3rd dress arrived today and it's better than the other 2, which I will return). Next up - shoes and jewelry. Shoes will be easy, but I don't know the search terms I need for the necklace style I'd like. Little over a month left.

Sometimes it’s fun to sass back to political texts.

It’s our small town’s parade and festival, so you know what that means: DAYDRINKING WITH MY MOM AND SIBS ON MAIN STREET.

Fireworks going off outside rn because it’s 1:20 am August 1st and that’s the traditional date and time drunks celebrate maybe?

Set up a sisters/SILs chat about dress consult this weekend; 1st SIL declined for family/religion reasons. 2nd SIL declined at first, now trying to hijack consult b/c her kid wants her to wear dress at [niece's] wedding, Sis1 and Sis2 picked up on it and redirected to me; cool, but yet...

Caterer and photog retained for Sept wedding, most of the menu chosen. Need to check table arrangements with venue and decide if I want to faff around with flowers, and to order the dessert spread. Now to find a goddamn dress. That’ll be the worst part of all this planning.

Finally got over my aversion to contacting providers to get things lined up for the wedding. We already had the venue; today I think I've lined up officiant and caterer (neither of whom were the ones I was aiming for, but both seem great). Still need a photographer; waiting to hear from 1st choice.

If you see this quote pic yourself wearing sun glasses. This is an old pic... I'm much fatter now but the sunglasses still fit!

I'm for sure "Daddy's Birthday Present", which happened three months before they got married. I wonder if Mom regrets that, but even if she did, she'd never admit it to anyone, much less to me.

say what you will about the internet, but it’s undeniably the best way to find new stupid stuff to be insane about every day

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