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In the vast wasteland of things to watch on Netflix, there are some gems. There are also some things on there I would not waste a second watching. The fun in is the search. Trying to find the one you want to binge a little, but also prolong - have as a go-to before saying "Good night" to the Sandman.

So, I was perusing for something to watch and saw... "Star Trek". The original series. It suddenly dawned on me that I may have to turn in my Geek Card...

I knew of the classic episodes, "Space Seed", "Mirror Mirror", and "The Trouble With Tribbles". I had seen the motion pictures on cable. I remember a two week stint in Biloxi, Mississippi, 6th or 7th grade, where "Wrath of Khan" was playing five times a day on cable.

I watched the premiere of "The Next Generation" back in the 80's... I understood the parody references on "In Living Color" and "Saturday Night Live" and was secure in my knowledge of that universe.

As I selected the show on Netflix, it occurred to me: I have never, EVER watched a single episode of the seventy nine that comprised the original series. I was also struck by another fact as I was about half way through the second season.

Man, did this show suck.

NOTE: On Netflix, they are playing the "remastered" versions. In 2006 CBS devoted some resources and basically added new computer generated graphics to the shows... Adding backgrounds to planets and making the Enterprise look bad ass in space. So, when I say, "Man, did this show suck." I am not even referring to the special effects of the late 60's.

The show, airing from 1966 to 1969, had three seasons. It did not really become a "hit" until it hit syndication. That, in and of itself, is a very weird phenomenon. A show usually has to hit one hundred episodes to be considered for syndication. That is why shows make a big deal about hitting "100".

There were four plot lines. Seriously. That is it.

1) God like Power - Some "entity" has control. It is a threat to a species or the Enterprise. "Oh noes. What ever shall we do???"

"Let's use the anti-matter/dilythium crystals/phasers to reverse the polarity."

Let's not discover that til the last five minutes, then we will gather around the Captain's chair and bust Spock's Vulcan nuts for a bit. Roll credits!

2) Space Madness - Oops... Flew through a cloud in space. Chekov's being a little bitch about it... Need an antidote... But let's wait to discover that formula til the third act. It wasn't until the second season they incorporated the "chuckle bit" at the end.

3) Territory Dispute - Galactic pissing war. This alien claims this space as theirs... Kirk fucks a chick and then beams on out (Kirk invented GHOSTING!) Oh, in this one, Spock will tell the Captain to not do something... Guess what the Captain does?

At the end, you guessed it... "Hey, Spock, you are not human!". Would have killed to hear. just once, Spock say "Damn skippy, Bitches."

4) Time Travel/Alternative Earth - These guys were time travelling all the time! If they were not time travelling, they were beaming down to a planet that somehow... remarkably... against billions to one odds developed like Earth... BUT WITH A TWIST!

Let's see... There was a Mafia planet, a Hippie planet, a Native American planet... A planet where the American Constitution was written just like ours... They went back to 1968... twice. I can't remember if it was a Nazi planet or they time-traveled to Nazi Germany... And I really could give a shit...

And the cross plot line winner... A God like Power transported Kirk and the Gang to the OK Corral! Western!!! ("Spectre of The Gun", Season 3, Episode 6. Geek Card FIRMLY IN HAND!)

When I informed my Moms that I was watching the series, and my acknowledgment of it's suckitude, she first said, "You must really be hard up for something to watch...", and then informed my of how my Dad was GLUED to the show back in the day.

After watching, I understood...  *cough*click here*cough*

There was some scantily clad females wondering around space! An episode was putting me to sleep once... then Angelique Pettyjohn comes strutting through in an outfit that would make LeeLo from "The Fifth Element" say. "I bet that's chilly as hell!"

Mom also informed me of the television landscape at the time. Variety shows, like Ed Sullivan, and Westerns. That was it... Some sitcoms sprinkled in... the News, back when they actually reported "happenings that had an impact on your life."

So, this was something different. Something fresh. Something unique. And chicks in short skirts and sarongs... Hells. Yes.

I guess that was the answer to my question... "How did a show that sucked this bad go to Cultural Staple???" There was a show on the TV Guide Network, called "25 Biggest TV Blunders" and the cancellation of "Star Trek" ranked FOURTH!

Context is the lubricant of understanding.

They had a Russian on the bridge in the late 60's!!! A damn dirty Ruskie!!! Oh, but that must mean that our stupid Cold War with the U.S.S.R. eventually was shown to be just that... Stupid.

Uhura and Kirk kissed! A black woman and a white man kissed. On TV. In prime time. Funny thing... The ship did not blow up... But that was only because Scotty saved the day... at the last possible second... And then they all gave Spock shit again... (I am guessing... That episode, "Plato's Stepchildren" is up next in the queue.)

Nichelle Nichols, playing Lt. Uhura, thought about leaving the show after the first season. She was personally asked by Dr, Martin Luther King Jr. to stick with the show. She was one of the first black women on TV not in the role of a servant. She was too important. She was too inspirational.

So was the show... I doubt many of the "pillars" of science fiction would exist without the five year mission of the starship Enterprise.

I do not doubt George Lucas ("Star Wars") could throw a Vulcan salute with the best of them.

I am sure Douglas Adams ("Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy") thought about sticking his thumb out and catching a ride on the Enterprise.

Joss Whedon ("Firefly") took notes about crew camaraderie... but scaled back on the cheesiness... at times...

And without "Star Trek", there would be no "Galaxy Quest". Case closed.

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The show, and Gene Roddenberry in particular, gave a vision. A vision where when confronted with a new alien race, we did not shit ourselves with fear... But came in peace... and offered friendship and inclusion, to mutually benefit both parties.

It was a vision of a future where we got the hell out of our own way. One where we, as a RACE, a HUMAN RACE, worked together to kindle that explorer's spirit. Yes, to boldly go. We rarely "boldly go" anywhere anymore... And the only reason we did bold'y go was because we were inspired... By a show that sucked. Okay... "kinda" sucked.

Live long and something something,

d

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F x D/T

This Friday, I was confronted by a slight predicament. I was basically powerless. Meaning I lost electricity due to "Vegetation/Animal" (according to Oncor Electric) from 9 PM until almost 6 AM, Saturday morning.

It was shaky... But I made it... Your concern is appreciated... It sharply brought into focus how much reliance I have on the ol' grid. So, I started thinking about power.

The power TO <fill in the blank>. Whenever you say "I wish I could...", you are essentially saying, "I wish I had the POWER TO..."

I am like you in the fact that when people say, "Follow your dreams! I did and my life is fucking aces!", my hackles raise...

First, my dreams are insane. The world is better if I do NOT obtain them.

Second, there is the whole "Real Life" aspect to worry about. People ask me, "What would you do if you didn't have to worry about money???"

"I would drink and know things... and write."

"Why don't you???"

I want to punch them in the face and remark that, "I gots bills, Bitch. Thanks for reminding me that I have to go to work tomorrow. Would you like to stomp on my left testicle while you are at it?"

Lastly - The fear of success. There is always the twinge of, "Oh shit... It worked." I think I would be very apprehensive if someone were to make contact with me, based on this blog, and offer me money to write. Of course, it would help with the content aspect... "You cutting checks, whatcha wanna read about, Boss?"

I understand the point of what the "Follow your dreams" person is saying. If it is important enough, you will make the effort. You will make the sacrifices. You will work at it to get better. You will gain the POWER!

If you want the power to fly? Go take flying lessons. Or at least go up with a flight instructor in a Buddy Holly Death plane and find out if it is actually something you really wish to pursue. If you end up puking your guts out when you get barraged by wind currents and hit pockets of dead air, where you drop 2 or 3000 ft in a second...  Maybe it isn't for you.

In the geek community, there is always the debate of "What power do you wish you had?" There is no correct answer, and no incorrect answer. However, there is the mantra. The holy words that I guaran-damn-tee any geek would say AT LEAST ONCE if they were to ever manifest powers...

"With great power, must come great responsibility."

There is no phrase more appropriate to eliminate a certain political candidate. Seems like The Oompa Loompa in Chief just wants the power, not the job. Just sayin'.

A Facebook friend made a comment about Eleven, the heroine from this summer's huge surprise show, "Stranger Things". She was a pretty strong telekinetic (She moved shit with her mind - and yes, it makes me weep that I have to explain that). The side effect was a nose bleed and having to eat after using her powers, to recharge. The friend asked me if I would have fun with that kind of power.

"You might as well shove two tampons up my fucking nostrils and buy stock in Eggo's with all the abusing I'd get into."

On the flip side of the coin... One of the most uncomfortable feelings is that of being powerless.

The feeling that you are being manipulated, and forced to an action not of your choosing should be as comfortable as a rectal exam by an ill tempered polar bear.

Powerless... Ugh... Just typing it makes me angry.

Tomorrow, when a good portion of you are reading this at your job (Naughty! This is why I dig you!), you will read that word and equate it to your job. You will have the word "Stuck" meander through your mind. Trust me, I will be doing the same thing as I check the number of reads this post has gotten.

I am not pointing that out to make you even more hapless... I have a solution. It is so fucking win-win!

You DO have power. It is something native in all of us.

Step 1) If you are at work, do something nice for someone. If that is too much of a stretch, don't be a cunt, eh?

That is it. Ta frikkin' Da.

How about this then... If you have a significant other, text them out of the blue and tell them that you are happy they are in your life. Some positive affirmation shit or something...

SEE!!! YOU just did something nice. YOU put some positive energy in the Universe. YOU generated POWER! YOU might even have made someone ELSE feel pretty good... Empowering THEM!

That is about as Tony Robbin's as I can get...

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Well... To counteract the touchy feel-y crap... 

Any power not derived from yourself an illusion. It belongs to those who you give it to.

Try to be more selective. Especially in November.

Seriously, power is a tool, use it wisely, it can be a benefit. Misuse it, and you are corrupted by it. This is why I do not crave "power". I just want it so my AC works on a Friday night.

Some like it hot, 

d

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The title is Force multiplied by Distance, over time, which equals power.

Incite vs. Insight

There is this guy... Maybe you have read or heard about him, but he is running for President. His slogan is, "Make America Great Again.". This blog is not about Trump - but he is a factor. This here blog will be about freedom.

The biggest freedom that is at stake, if not already lost, is the freedom of information. I have remarked before that there has never been a time where the wealth of the world's information is pretty damn available on command. On your phone.

The internet is the repository of man's knowledge. Of course, estimates range anywhere from 4 to 30% of ALL internet traffic is for porn... So, yay! You horny devils, you!

The "quality" of the information presented for consumption is automatically suspect due to it's origins. If you heard it from the propaganda arm of the GOP, Fox "News", Murdoch probably shit it earlier that morning, and the anchors scrambled for each nugget.

If you got the story off MSNBC, it is instantaneously (spelled correctly, first time! hells yes!) dismissed because of it's "liberal media" genetics. Despite factual accuracy. More on that later.

In an evening news cast, there is 22 minutes of air time. Minus sports, which is 3 or 4 minutes... Add weather, another 4 or 5 minutes for the news. End the broadcast with a feel good, warm n' fuzzy special interest story about a fucking water skiing squirrel, which eats up at least 4 minutes... And you have TEN minutes of actual NEWS. On a good day.

I understand not watching the news. This year has been bloody depressing.

Then there is the newspap..... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... I almost made it without laughing.

That leaves the internet. Which is another joke. MSN had to put little labels on their main news feed articles to let people know which stories were actual stories, versus "Sponsored" click bait.

If the best thing to be on election day is an "informed voter". We are screwed.

The freedom of information is under attack for another reason... Not only is it affronted by lack of quality, and the repercussions of what damage can be done with bad intel... But...

Information does not matter.

Facts, logic, and reason? Pshaw... I can say inflammatory, idiotic shit and and get more play than the dude talking about "infrastructure". In the WWE (wrasslin') they call it getting a "bump" from the audience. Mick Foley was a genius at it... First, mention the city you are in. Bump. Next, mention a city that is hated by the city you are in. Bump. Does it matter what was said? Hell no.

Trump called the President, "The Founder of ISIS". Not "in a figurative" sense. He said that the fairly, TWICE elected president, is the founder of, the man who established, ISIS. There is no, zero, nada, evidence to support this claim.

Think that matters to Cletus or the average Trump supporter? No.

Of course, that overshadowed the news that the DEA and FDA won't declassify marijuana as a Type I Substance. That's because a Type I Substance has "NO medical benefits".

Um... There are mountains of research papers that to a one state that is does. Information based on research, facts, testing, and science? Nah... Big Pharm doesn't want to compete with something WE could grow our own damn selves and be waaaaaaay better for it.
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I also would love to see the ability to have freedoms FROM things.

Namely religion.

The other tidbit of news that caused my brain to shoot thought daggers at people was this...

A New Mexico woman was forced to attend court ordered Christian counseling.

I read that and I short circuited. How fucking DARE that judge be permitted to stay on the bench. How fucking dare that Mary Pepper cunt-seller (play on the word counselor - work with me, peeps!) be allowed to be paid with tax payer dollars. Cash, of course... as tax dodging is pious!!!

The lady dealt with it to get her kids back... I, having no kids would have screamed all the way to the Supreme Court and fought with fiber of my being that every judge who did not kick the previous idiot judge of the bench got dealt with acrimoniously.

How difficult is it to just say, "No thanks. Sell your bullshit somewhere else." and that be that. Better yet... to get the attention...

You're welcome.

On the other end of the spectrum... A month ago, in Pensacola, a guy got up at the City Council and recited a Satanic prayer. He was sick and tired of all this Christian rhetoric going on at MUNICIPAL meetings. Separation of Church and Everything... Not too much to ask for.

Oh, you know what happened at the end of his prayer? Not a fucking thing. Know what happens when anyone prays? Same.

That is the fun thing about freedom, you have to take the good with the bad.

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I am worried about the abuse of Freedoms. I am worried about the atrophy of Freedoms from lack of exercise. We have ALL the freedoms... but after a trip to the Wal-Mart... I am convinced that we, as a population, do not have the wisdom or INSIGHT to really use them for the betterment of all.

When you have a walking, orange shit stain, poised to be the President of The United States of America, saying all this vile, repulsive and most importantly INCITEFUL garbage...

He told "second-amendment" people, they had a way to "take care" of his political opponent. He fully realizes his base of supporters and how gullible they are. Wanna visual? Think about how bad Trump supporters will be feeling after their beloved Cheeto-In-Chief gets royally spanked after a debate. A debate he is ducking like a little bitch, by the way.

One of his supporters will proclaim his patriotism as he puts the former Secretary of State in the cross hairs*.

I also worry about what is next... Who will be next, trying to one up this fuckstick? I do not worry about getting a gun though... No Sir.... That is one thing I DO not worry about.

Lips like morphine,

d

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The Answer Is...

A friend of mine did this on Facebook. Forty three questions... I am forty three years old... COINCIDENCE??? I think not.

After going on a couple of dates recently, I jokingly remarked to the Boss, it was like going on job interviews. 

I also have never shied away from answering any question posed to me, quite the opposite. I enjoy answering questions... In the Facebook version of this, I would give simple, sometimes one word answers, but here... I may get more verbose.

1. Do you like blue cheese? Depends on the recipe. Would I like it on a light salad, sure. Would I like blue cheese in my chocolate chip cookies? Methinks not.

2. Have you ever smoked? I have. I smoked from the age of 15 until July 7th, I wanna say 2006. Holy shit... That was 10 years... 10!... (And yes, I said that just like Piven in "Gross Pointe Blank"). I smoked my fair share of weed back in the day... the last time being September of 1992. 

3. Do you own a gun? No. I have and have zero issue owning another. I am not a fan of guns, but I also believe in the statement, "'Gun control' means hitting your target." 

I am a fan of Glocks, due to there ambidextrous styling. Lefty politically and handed. Also, if I am going to own a gun, it will be a .45. I am not messing around. IF I have to shoot someone, they are not going to get back up.

4. What is your favorite flavor? The blood of my enemies? In terms of ice cream, I have digging the holy hell out of this "Bourbon Butter Pecan". I also will only drink coffee if there is Irish Creme present... I guess that counts as a flavor...

5. Do you get nervous before Doctor visits? The nurse always trips at my blood pressure before and after needles are involved... Before a shot or blood is drawn, they tell me to calm down, as soon as that unpleasantness is over, I tell her to take another reading... and it has lowered enough to make her say "Damn!".

If go to the Dr., chances are I am pretty sure I know why I am there... So, "Stress" may not be the right word.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? I have never been attracted to the canine species, although, I can say that certain dogs look more well groomed and thereby could be considered "more appealing" than a mangy mutt...

I do not crave cylindrical meat mush enough to warrant buying a pack of hot dogs, buns, condiments and the like. If I were at a cookout or something... I am not above having one. 

7. Favorite Movie? Too broad... You would have to come more specific... Last movie bought: "Get Him To The Greek" on blu-ray. Last movie seen in theaters: "Captain America: Civil War". 

Last movie seen that I really, really liked and would suggest you ALL check out, "Everybody Wants Some". It was like a spiritual sequel "Dazed and Confused".

"The Princess Bride", "The Matrix", "Deadpool", "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly", ":Enter the Dragon"... All contenders.

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? The blood of my enemies? I would prefer a nice glass of mead, but people would think there is a "problem". I don't do coffee or tea... If I worked out with weights the night before, I start the day with a protein shake. This "Banana Cream" flavor I have now is pretty damn tasty.

9. Do you do push ups? Weirdly, no... Have not even attempted one in about a year... As soon as I am done with this here blog, I am going to go to the gym and destroy my upper body with weights... So...

10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? I have a ring that was a pawn in one of my more clever ruses to garner the affections of a lovely lady. I wanted a reason to see her again, so I deftly planted the ring in her purse. 

I got a text the next morning... And yes, I saw her again. 

11. Favorite hobby? Is bike riding a hobby? I have just recently gathered supplies to start crafting things out of EVA form... So, we will see how that goes... Pics will show up I am sure.

Oh... Does this "writing a blog" count? If so... Writing a blog.

12. Do you have A.D.D.? No. However, I DO have a low tolerance for "Wasting My Time on Inconsequential Bullshit". This is why I do not get invited to a lot of meetings.

13. What’s the one thing you dislike about yourself? Just one thing??? I wish I could just let go and not be in control. I have been pleaded by friends, "Let loose, man!", and I just can't.

If you see me at a social setting and something is said, or something happens, and I am quiet... Just know, 32,690 things were said in my head... I did not vocalize them, and that is usually why I still have friends.

14. What is your middle name? My middle name is Aaron. It was either after the brother of Moses, who did all the speaking for Moses... Or Elvis... Not sure...

15. Name 3 thoughts at this moment? "I am only on question fucking 15?". "Will she read this?", "If I feed Lily at 3:30, head to gym right after, then finish this blog or just jump into a chat room and play some tunes or power through and finish blog, feed Lil when she asks for food, THEN go to gym - either way, what is for dinner?"

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Mead, Jack N Cokes, and I have been destroying water lately. The blog is powered by Pure Leaf Unsweetened Black Tea.

17. Current worry? "President Donald Trump". Fuck that fucking fuck. I could seriously devote much more time to that nightmare... but shall refrain.

18. Current annoyance right now? Hearing about Pokemon Go. and #17. 

19. Favorite place to be? Depends on the time of day... at 9:30 or so, at night, BED! From about 7:00 in the morning, to about 3:30, Monday through Friday, anywhere but work. 

20. How do you ring in the new year? I went to a New Year's Eve Party... I left about quarter til Midnight. There was a cougar eyeballing me like I was a wounded gazelle. 

The next morning, I woke up... Said, "Well, hell. it's 2016, it's going to be a great year!" Yeah... That worked out.

21. Where would you like to go? I have been wanting to go to New Zealand for at least five years now. I have the time saved up. I will have the savings to do so next year. So... Who knows???

22. Name three people who will complete this??? I do not like to name names. Snitches get stitches, man! As I said, this was stolen from Facebook. Meant to be copied and pasted. 

23. Do you own slippers? No. If I am home, there is a 80% chance that I am barefoot. If I am going to work, I have my low cut black shoes/boots hybrid. If I am going to the gym, I have some mid cut Nikes. If I am going to run errands, I have some black Vans I will slip on. If I am riding my bike, I have some new Pearl Izumi's I am dying to try out.

24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Not. If I am not on cam, or not entertaining guests... I am pretty much anti-clothing. I also am a fan of doing ALL the laundry... so... Laundry days are quite... "Breezy". 

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No. I think X2 and I had some "Sateen" sheets. I always felt like I was just gonna slide out when I slid into bed.

And perish the thought if you have a hangnail or jagged finger or toenail... That shit will catch.

26. Can you whistle? Oh yeah. In my post high school years, I worked in a lumber yard. During the winters, it would get what people in the biz would call... "Slow". We would pick a "skill" that we would like to devote the time to learning... "Making liquids come out our nose.", "Card Tricks", "Forklift Drifting", and yes, "Whistling Loud Enough To Turn Heads 50 yards Away".

27. What are your favorite colors? Purple and black. Those are the colors I am usually sporting in my Ren Faire garb. The Catskill Mountain Mocassins I purchased are black buffalo hide, with a deep purple trim going along the welt. The 20 buttons are also a deep purple glass. I love them so.

28. Would you be a pirate? Oh yeah. Easily. I figure if #17 comes to pass... I will be forced to hoist the Jolly Rodger, and declare my outlaw nature, by 2018. I have the weaponry... And a leather hat with plummage... Purple feathers, Man!

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I can usually croon along with whatever the oldies station I turn on is playing. Now, cats fuck with more harmony than I can produce in my attempts to sing. However, I can "imitate" peeps sometimes.

*Editor's Note: Just returned from the gym... whew... Sweaty! Continue!*

30. Favorite girls name? Lily or Mom. See... This is an Ackbar Question... IT'S A TRAP. If you are betrothed to an "Eileen" or exclusive with a "Gretchen"... Well... Any other name is pretty much the equivalent of kicking yourself in the gonads.

31. Favorite boys name? If I were to have a male child... Damien? I dunno... I have never really given this any thought. When asked by the lesbians in Tacoma to father a child, one of the questions I had was if I could name the spawn... I was denied...

32. What’s in your pocket right now? My cell phone is in my right pocket of my gym shorts. Usually, in my left front pocket, if I am wearing jeans, I keep a small, foldable knife. Habit I picked up from the Dad. I went about 38 years never doing so, then I started and was amazed at how many times it came in handy.

33. Last person that made you laugh? David Cross. His special "Making America Great Again" was BRUTAL! Loved it. Filmed in Austin. I can not recommend it highly enough.

He gives a possible explanation as to why "God" allows all the little children to be killed by firearms... 

You won't like it.

34. Best toy as a child? Shit... I STILL buy toys. If I had to narrow it down, I would have to go with G.I. Joe's... They were much more poseable versus Star Wars figures. The one toy I wish I had kept was the 1981 Slave 1 from Star Wars... It is fetching a tidy sum on Ebay if in mint condition.

Legos and the like took a lot of time... And so did the Atari 2600... Then the Commodore 64... etc.

35. Worst injury you've ever had? I would have to say either the glass in my hand when I was 3-ish... or the glass in my ankle when I was 8 or 9-ish. Me and glass did NOT like each other.

I had a broken foot when I was 19ish. But that was no big whup. If you get run over, and are able to at least LIMP away... you are doing all right.

36. Where would you love to live? We will have to see how November goes. I did the "State of Living" blog a while back... If I could live ANYWHERE, it would probably be in a foreign land, on a beach, where I would be seen as a pale, god like figure by the natives... And worshiped as such... with good WiFi...

37. How many TV’s do you have? Two... 40" and 46". I have been looking at 4k UHD tv's... Kinda hoping the old 40" bites the dust... Oooh... Could blame it on the dog...

38. Who is your loudest friend? Lee Whiting could probably generate the most noise, being a damn fine percussionist. 

I have a friend who gets DAMN vocal if you bring up Monsanto or GMO's. Mon Cherie!

Most of my friends are like me... If you were to upset us or cross a line... They get scarily, eerily quiet.

39. How many dogs do you have? Lily. The Damn Dog. Whore.This weekend, she  cost me two hundred dollars... I love this dog, and I have the receipts to prove it.

She will be the last dog I am responsible for... I have a while before I have to face the inevitable day... But I just know it is going to fucking level me... And I don't want to feel that again.

40. Does someone love you? EVERYONE LOVES ME! Nuff said.

41. What book are you reading at the moment? "The Twelve" by Cronin. A sequel to "The Passage". It is about vampire apocalypse and what not. Cheery. I was about 300 pages in before I realized that I was not that in to it... But... I was over halfway... So... The "Completest" in me won't allow me to not finish.

I am sad that I have nothing else on deck after that... I will scour the best seller lists... see what is out there that I can pirate an .epub version of.

42. What’s your favorite candy? Probably Oreo's. Like the one meme said, "If someone tells you not to eat Oreo's, leave that person. You do not need that kind of negativity in your life."

And for the record... All these new "flavors" of Oreo's??? WTF, People? "Candy Corn" Oreo's? "Red Velvet" Oreo's? C'MON! "Double Stuff" is the best and only one needed...

43 Mayo or Miracle Whip? Miracle Whip. Must be a northern thing. We like things like "taste". Yes... The "tangy zip" may be caused by moose semen, but I like it. The tangy zip. Not moose semen. I clarify because I know some Canadian peeps... They may have access to that stuff... I do NOT know what they do with their spare time...

They milk trees for Pete's sake....

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Well... There is a brief glimpse into the workings of my brain. Chaotic, Sporadic, Erratic. I liken it to a three ring circus, run by German Engineers. On acid.

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Making the donuts, 

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