Supporting Players

 We had drizzles throughout most of yesterday, and the temperature dropped.  Weather wise, it wasn't a bad day to work, however I definitely should have taken a book.  Today forecasters are predicting on and off again sun, with temps in the mid 40s (F), which is not bad for this time of year.  The more above average temps we have, the lower both my heating and electric bills will be.  Saving money is a good thing.

I lost the .4 pound I gained yesterday.  Woohoo!

As expected, management chose not to bring in food for those working yesterday.  That's a first. It used to be that they would at least order pizza, but not this year.  Many were curious as to why they didn't, so I politely reminded them that even though the big orange retailer I work for is rolling in money, they're not hitting their forecasted gain in revenue.  This means only what they consider essential expenses are incurred, especially this late in the year.  

Award season is rolling in fast.  Which actors are going to make the cut? Which movies will get the most nominations?  My suspicion is that Killers of the Flower Moon will do... possibly okay.  Oppenheimer will get a lot of nominations, so will Barbie.  The awards themselves, I think, are going to be spread all over the place, without one single film joining the likes of All About Eve, and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.  Among the supporting Actresses, I think America Ferrara is the one to beat, mostly because of this speech from Barbie.

And, for those into politics, not only is this award season, we're also entering into Trial Season, with the first Trump trial beginning in... March, I believe.  I think that's the one down in Atlanta.  And while Jack Smith as so far only indicted Trump, well, there are a bevy of supporting conspirators who will probably get more than honorable mention, (Giuliani, can you hear them calling your name?).

Also, keep in mind that polls are going to be exploding all over the place, like little dud fireworks, some flash, no solid boom.  People lie, especially in politics.  It has become part of the political game.

 

2024

 HAPPY NEW YEAR

There, that's out of the way.

For those interested, 2024 arrived in Central PA on the wings of rain showers.  Yep.  It's been drizzling on and off since midnight... or at least I think so, since I was in bed before the Ball Dropped.  Though, to be honest, it started a bit before, I know since I received a Happy New Year text at 11:53 PM and I could already hear the drip, drip, drip outside the window.

A new tradition has been started this year:  I'm throwing out my last year's calendar.  For what seems like forever, I've been saving them, for... I don't know, possibly posterity, and this morning I realized none of them had any memorable pictures that needed saving, so, they're going into the trash.  

When I stepped on my Withing's scale this morning, little black and white fireworks flashed across the screen before it let me know I'd gained .4 of a pound.  Now, isn't that a nice New Year's present?

I do get to work today.  There was a time when they would bring food in, however times have changed, we are not close to reaching our forecasted plan, so I'm taking my lunch.

And, I suppose I should post something a little festive since we're now in 2024.  How's this?

I know it's not fireworks, but everybody else is posting a picture of fireworks.  So, rather than be like everyone else, here's a inflatable Pikachu!