Slow news week but let’s recap anyway
- Didn’t finish any books this week because I’m having a hard time committing to just one but I did pick up Dietland, Gangsterland, and Galveston because clearly I like one word titles. I have one book left for the Literary Ladies challenge (reading Trust No One for Thriller/Suspense category). SHOW US YOUR BOOKS THIS TUESDAY!!!!
- I have approximately no less than 15 pounds of tomatoes that I picked from my garden. Ladies who cook, give me your best tomato based recipe. I can only make so much sauce and while I do plan to freeze a lot, I want to do something with them while they’re still fresh.
- My dog has worms. I feel like the worst pet parent on the planet.
- Miles logged in my car this week: 239403274. Given that, I’ve been listening to some podcasts and if you’re not listening to Criminal, do yourself a favor and change that. She digs into some pretty fascinating crimes, specifically of the weird and old nature, and each episode is about 20 minutes.
- Have you guess heard about the clerk in Kentucky who thinks she’s above the law and has been refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples? Did you hear that she was arrested because there actually is justice? Look, if you want to think same sex marriage is wrong, that’s your opinion and you’re entitled to it. BUT. When you hold a public office, or any job for that matter, you are required to follow the rules of your employer, religious convictions or not. If you don’t like the rules, resign your position or face the consequences. It’s that simple.
- I started planning my wardrobe for my conference in Charlotte and let me tell you, nothing makes you feel inadequate about your yoga pants and t-shirt uniform more than having to find 4 nice outfits to wear. Not to mention the fact that I’ll be going to bars. WHAT DO PEOPLE WEAR TO BARS??
- I’m working on a special post with Erin and I’m very irritated that the songs by one band I need to include are no where to be found anywhere on any streaming service so not only can I not use them in the post unless I use the video from YouTube, I can’t add them to my playlist. #firstworldproblems
- Internet reads: Laura Vanderkam wrote about 5 More Time Management Mistakes You May Be Making (I’m definitely guilty of a couple of these). There’s this really cool infographic on Electric Literature with the most popular books of all time. Cracked had a post with the 8 creepiest identity theft cases of all time. And finally, this hard to read chart with the most satisfying and disappointing TV series finales.
- In college we called it the suite
Happy weekend! I’ll see you back here on Tuesday for Show Us Your Books! Get your Goodreads ready!
totally agree–just resign from your job if you don’t agree. you aren’t doing the duties of your job. done and done.
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So she decides to get arrested. Brilliant move Kim! I know what you mean about outfits. I have a couple nice dresses, but it’s not really “going out” clothes. Is there a yoga pants and t-shirt bar we can go to? 🙂
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That Kentucky clerk makes me so freaking mad. This morning her husband said she’s going to sit and jail and not change her mind, I say she’s going to rot in there then because you CANNOT decide who you server as an elected official and public servant. The word for that is discrimination and no one is just going to up and decide it’s okay.
She acts like this “protest” is going to end in her favor. She’ll sit in jail until January when the state congress reconvenes and then I’m guessing she’ll be impeached and replaced. Still she won’t win.
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An abundance of tomatoes or basil will always lead me to making caprese salads every damn day. Bloody delicious.
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Jeans and a nice clean tshirt to a bar sounds appropriate, right? Just be comfortable :). And sorry that your dog has worms. It’s not your fault!
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The clerk should just resign if she does not want to do her job and not cost taxpayers more money by jailing her, etc. Our vehicles are enjoying a brief reprieve from overuse. Sean is back at Villanova- no Red Bull practice/game round trips-120 miles per trip 3-5 times a week since May. We will drive to some games, but the weekly use will be way down. Now I need a good work from home job to fit my schedule.
Doesn’t hurt to put that thought out into the universe.
Hope your long weekend is filled with Labors of LOVE.
Love, Steph’s Momma
I hate Kim Davis. But I love the person tweeting as the person who sits next to Kim Davis. It’s a fucking riot.
What DO people wear to bars? The few times I’ve been in a bar over the past year I have worn my bathing suit twice, sweat shorts and a ratty t-shirt once, and a dress. So…probably I’m not the one to help here.
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Trust No One — i LOVED that book!
you’re barking up the wrong tree re: bar-wear. whenever we go out of the house, i always get “is that what you’re wearing?” from my husband. what? ratty tshirts and yoga pants aren’t acceptable??
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I’m so glad that clerk was sent to jail. Ugh.
I tried to read Dietland but couldn’t get into it. However, I also picked up Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica and I’m really enjoying that one.
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Wow, I can’t believe it’s time for show us your books already! That went fast! I feel like I haven’t been to a bar in years but I would probably do my usual skinny jean, flowy top and a heel. I’m starting a new job and I’m panicking about what to wear everyday. My wardrobe is pretty lackluster. Hoping to find some good Labor Day sales this weekend. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Oh, Jana…we can totally use the video from youtube. In fact, I pretty much always use youtube videos because I actually enjoy watching them. My post, my rules 🙂
Your #5 – excuse me as I curse a little – What bitch who has been married four times, who was pregnant with a baby from one man while still married to another man has any right to decide that others can’t marry?!? Fuckin’ hypocrite. I often state that I am in no position to pass judgement who should and should not marry because I’m on my 3rd marriage. Obviously, I don’t know best. It’s the fuckin’ law! Do you fuckin’ job! There is a separation of Church and State for a reason. Americans shouldn’t be governed by Sharia law, nor should they be governed by Christian law. Rant over.
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Make bruschetta and/or fresh salsa.
Jeans and a nice comfy shirt (not dressy but not a tank top)for the bar.
I live in running shorts and Tech T’s. I have like four good enough to be seen in public shirts and one pair of jeans. I freak out whenever I have to go away for a weekend.
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Glad to know justice still gets served. It’s been so long since I’ve been in a bar so I am no help.
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Oh nooooo, your ou has worms?! Is your vet pretty confident heavy duty meds will get rid of them? They can be pesky sons of bitches. That fkn sucks girl. 🙁
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Poor pup! 🙁
#5… I could go on for DAYS about this. Someone on my facebook posted a picture of her and said that Christians have no rights anymore. My response was: “She has rights. She’s just not allowed to discriminate against others because of her beliefs. NO ONE has that right.” UGH!
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Hahaha what do people wear to bars?! I actually spend some time in bars. Just normal clothes. Jeans and cute tops or a casual dress is just fine. Can you tell me what people wear to freaking clubs? I might have to make an appearance at one and I am not cool enough to hang at them anymore!
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