Funerals

Well, we've got a temp of 44 (F) outside and the day is supposed to be nice and sunny.  Today's high is predicted to be in the mid 70s (F), a nice temp for a funeral.  As of right now, I'm going to my Aunt's viewing, though I don't know if there's going to be an actual open coffin viewing.  When my her husband died the casket was closed.  It seemed very odd.  The funeral is going to be held in the same room, so I may stick around, or I may just head home.  

In case you haven't figured it out yet, I'm not a big believer in funerals.  If you're more interested in seeing who, and how many people show up, you're not really there seeking closure.  Sitting in a room while a reverend, minister, or priest spends forty minutes of your time trying to both proselytize and manipulate your feelings in order to make you cry, is not my idea of fun.  Having a reception, or a wake, where people can come together and talk creates a much more memorable experience, since most people are interested in the attendees and what they've been doing with their lives since the last funeral brought them together.  If you do feel the need for a funeral, make it small and private, with just the immediate family.  There should be no reason for you to publicize your grief.  For myself?  I'm not having one.  My wishes are to be cremated and have my ashes mixed with those of my dogs, and then spread along some woodsy path.  If people want to walk along while this happens, they're welcome to join.  No speeches, no homily, no favorite songs.  Then, afterwards, go have a glass of merlot, or nice zinfandel. 

Change of subject.

Flooring retail was financially sound yesterday.  I had 2 nice sales, got my second measure for the week and a credit card.  I'm not working today.  The most interesting part was I got to drink some watermelon soft drink.  It was quite tasty.

Reports just came in that one of our Navy vessels was hit by 2 missiles in the Strait of Hormuz.  I saw that Orangie said today was the day our sailors were going to start putting their lives on the line because of his broken war.  I've been hearing that things are going to get a lot more bloodier over there.  If that's true, a massive majority of Americans are going to be hating this administration so much.  Don't expect Orangie and his cultists to change.  All they care about is their grasp on power.  Their need to say "shut up, we're in charge," overrides and sense of responsibility.  They simply do not care about the cost in lives.  Tragically, they do believe they will be in charge for forever.

The Serpent with the Golden Tongue

 Okay, so last night was a little cold.  This morning our temp was 41 (F).  Oddly enough, they were calling for a frost warning.  I didn't see the warning which ended a short time ago, but with overnight lows in the 40s (F) there's no way we're going to have frost.  Today we start warming up again.  By Wednesday we should be in the upper 70s(F), but only for a day.  Another cold front is expected to move through the region and daily highs will drop back into the upper 60s (F).

Retail was hopping in our garden department yesterday.  There was a bit of a breeze and the temps were in the mid 50s (F), but it was so very sunny.  Today's going to be a repeat.  My flooring customer called and said she had been called in to work and so she'd be showing up today to purchase.  I also received a call from one of my carpet installs, he, too, will be showing up today.  This means I should be processing 2 sales today.  Management will like that.

I've almost reached level 80 on Expedition 33.  On my first play through, as soon as the Paintress was dispatched, I moved directly onto the endgame without even attempting some of the areas on the map, those that were far more difficult.  This time I'm effecting the challenge.  And even though the boss fights are extremely brutal, they're still a lot of fun.  I'm also learning so much more about the war between the writer's and the painters, and how it was the older daughter, Clea's jealousy and anger reached malevolent proportions.  Tonight I'm going to the Isle of Eyes.

Overnight, the Orange Anus said the Cuba was going to be next.  If you didn't expect this, you haven't been paying attention, or else you're not getting your information from the right sources.

In recent days leakers from the administration at first told us that Orangie wanted to be classified in the same group of powerful people as Alexander the Great, and Napoleon.  However, his mental deterioration has continued and we're now hearing the believes himself to be the most powerful man to ever have lived.  It's his ego, you know?  And with him talking with Putin so frequently, you know his blow Bro, Vlad, is encouraging his dementiated state.  There are some who think Vlad has extreme dirt on Orangie, I know, I used to think that.  However, more and more, as Orangie  attempts world domination, I'm think that he's being encouraged by Vlad, the serpent with the golden tongue.  Remember, in Orangie's mind Vlad is one of the greatest dictators in the world, andpraise from him is more than enough incentive to do the worst things in the world.