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Mother: So your niece went to buy a pair of scissors and a pairing knife - and got carded. Apparently you have to be 20-21 years of age to buy scissors and a pairing knife.
( apparently folks under the age of 20-21 can't buy scissors or pairing knives in Britain??? Who knew? Well, the British obviously...Don't suppose any Brits want to explain this? )
Mother and I discussed the subtle yet annoying cultural differences between countries that make one homesick.
Me: I remember being overseas in London, and after about two months, I got homesick for the weirdest things. Things that were readily available here and not so much over there.
Mother: You don't have to explain this to me, I lived in Australia.
ME: Oh, yeah. Although the differences over there aren't that pronounced, they are actually more like the US and the Canadians than Britain. Except for some things...like putting Beets on Burgers, which blew uncle D away.
Mother: Oh yeah, they put beets on all sandwiches over there - kind of like we do with onions, except for them its beets.
Question on FB: What is the one item you will always take off a burger or ask to be removed?
ME: Beets.
Uncle D: Eww. Where does that happen? I'd throw it in the garbage.
ME: Australia. They put it on burgers everywhere - doesn't matter where you go. Unless you specifically request they don't do it or remove it yourself.
I don't understand why. So, any Australians want to explain the beet fetish?
***
On my walk today - it was a lovely day for a walk, blue sky, no clouds, low seventies (although I still sweated like a pig) - ran into a veritable tribe of rather petite beautifully garbed young, Bangladesh Muslims. ( Read more... )
Meanwhile in the backyard - the orthodox jews are praticing Sukkor with little huts on their back porches that are lit up.
**
On said walk - which was mainly around the other section of my neighborhood, the more wealthier section - although I had to go through the poor section first - I didn't run into quite as many people as I did last year when I wandered about. ( Read more... )
***
Pop culture
1. Doctor Who News...apparently they got tired of Chinball, or Chinball got tired, one or the other - and a new show-runner has been announced. Guess Who? Russel T. Davies. (Who rebooted the series to begin with - about fifteen years ago? I lost track. I personally thought he moved on. Also I'd rather he reprise Torchwood, which I liked better in some respects.)
This brings up a few questions. 1) Is there a shortage of writers who want to helm Doctor Who in Britain? You'd think it would be popular. 2) Who will he pick as Doctor Who? Another white guy? A black woman? A woman? A black man? (I still want Idris Elba).3)Who will he pick as a companion? How about no one? Or better yet? Bring back River Song? I miss River. 4) Will Stephen Moffat write episodes? 5) Can we not have Mark Gatiss and Chinball write any, please?
2. I responded to an ASH tweet about Ted Lasso - that I found it hilarious that the show had named his character Rupert. And it had that wonderful subtle sense of humor. (I doubt he got it - or he's ignoring me. Most people do on twitter (thank god), with the exception of Maurice Bernard who plays Sonny on GH, who has actually responded much to my surprise and embarrassment. And Cat Sebastain (who I was charmed by) and Jay Eldin - who surprised me. And of course Barb Cummings and Shipperx.)
3. Fandom - sigh soap fandoms put other fandoms to shame when it comes to "shipper wars". ( Read more... )
4. Television shows...so far I've seen three new shows that are on broadcast cable not streaming. The difference is - I have to remember to tape the broadcast ones or lose the chance to see the show. While I do not have to remember to tape the streaming ones - you can watch those whenever.
(I prefer the streaming for that reason, also the lack of commercials. Streaming has made me rather impatient in regards to broadcast cable television - and as a result, I'm considering cutting the cable cord daily.)
I already told you about Ordinary Joe, which I'll give one more chance to, but it's unlikely I'll stick with - the narrative structure is not conducive to my current state of mind.
Big Leap - this is actually better than expected. It's a satiric relationship/work place drama about a reality show. It is not a reality show. It is a satiric drama about a reality dance show. ( Read more... ) The satire is kind of light - like Glee, it's not biting like Unreal. I found it enjoyable and fun in places. I also like dance - so that helps.
It takes place in Detroit, which is a nice change of place. I don't know about anyone else? But I'm tired of everything taking place in NYC, Boston, Seattle and LA.
Our Kind of People - it's a Black American "Dynasty" by way of Martha's Vineyard - specifically Oak Bluffs. Based on a book of the same name, with the writer as a consultant. Morris Chestnut, Joe Morton and Debbie Morgan were the only stars I recognized. The lead or protagonist, a single mom, who is a hairstylist, is very charismatic and I liked a great deal. Also, it's female centric. The leads are all female, and the power is female.
( the set-up and general review )
I found it compelling if a tad on the soapy side. While I'm not crazy about prime time soaps, I don't mind them. And I like the local and set-up. Very female oriented. Nice to have something in Martha's Vineyard as opposed to NYC or LA for a change.
Haven't seen Foundation yet, might try it tomorrow. I also watched Million Little Things which I'm still considering renaming Million Whiny Things, although it is better than it was the first season. They are writing out the annoying Deliah, finally, along with her son - who they have no idea what to do with. My favorite characters are the psychologist (Maggie), Darcy (the war vet/PT therapist suffering from PTSD, single mom), and Rome the sensitive screen writer. The others get on my nerves at various points.
Although I do like Eddie (the former rock star, addict, who is currently paralyzed and in a wheel chair). My attention kept wandering during it.
Also the Connors - which I'm losing interest in, kind of par for the course with me and sitcoms. I last about a season or two, then get bored and forget its on.
***
Someone is playing loud music above me. I think they are trying to create it, not just listen - because it starts and ends, and is repetitive. All I hear is the vibrations. Sounds like synthesizers. I hate synthesizers. Synthesizers - I'm certain have a valid purpose and enhance music for some - personally, I think they destroy it, but to each their own.
***
Period started. PMS stopped. Cramps began. Nice swap that. So, still in perimenopause. I suppose this is good thing? It doesn't feel like a good thing, but I'm sure it is on some level. If anything it reduces my chances of stroke and heart disease, also osteoporosis, apparently.
Got a scale - I'm not sure it's working. It can't seem to make up its mind.
**
Had the weirdest dream last night. ( Read more... )
Picture from my walk to the grocery store today..
( apparently folks under the age of 20-21 can't buy scissors or pairing knives in Britain??? Who knew? Well, the British obviously...Don't suppose any Brits want to explain this? )
Mother and I discussed the subtle yet annoying cultural differences between countries that make one homesick.
Me: I remember being overseas in London, and after about two months, I got homesick for the weirdest things. Things that were readily available here and not so much over there.
Mother: You don't have to explain this to me, I lived in Australia.
ME: Oh, yeah. Although the differences over there aren't that pronounced, they are actually more like the US and the Canadians than Britain. Except for some things...like putting Beets on Burgers, which blew uncle D away.
Mother: Oh yeah, they put beets on all sandwiches over there - kind of like we do with onions, except for them its beets.
Question on FB: What is the one item you will always take off a burger or ask to be removed?
ME: Beets.
Uncle D: Eww. Where does that happen? I'd throw it in the garbage.
ME: Australia. They put it on burgers everywhere - doesn't matter where you go. Unless you specifically request they don't do it or remove it yourself.
I don't understand why. So, any Australians want to explain the beet fetish?
***
On my walk today - it was a lovely day for a walk, blue sky, no clouds, low seventies (although I still sweated like a pig) - ran into a veritable tribe of rather petite beautifully garbed young, Bangladesh Muslims. ( Read more... )
Meanwhile in the backyard - the orthodox jews are praticing Sukkor with little huts on their back porches that are lit up.
**
On said walk - which was mainly around the other section of my neighborhood, the more wealthier section - although I had to go through the poor section first - I didn't run into quite as many people as I did last year when I wandered about. ( Read more... )
***
Pop culture
1. Doctor Who News...apparently they got tired of Chinball, or Chinball got tired, one or the other - and a new show-runner has been announced. Guess Who? Russel T. Davies. (Who rebooted the series to begin with - about fifteen years ago? I lost track. I personally thought he moved on. Also I'd rather he reprise Torchwood, which I liked better in some respects.)
This brings up a few questions. 1) Is there a shortage of writers who want to helm Doctor Who in Britain? You'd think it would be popular. 2) Who will he pick as Doctor Who? Another white guy? A black woman? A woman? A black man? (I still want Idris Elba).3)Who will he pick as a companion? How about no one? Or better yet? Bring back River Song? I miss River. 4) Will Stephen Moffat write episodes? 5) Can we not have Mark Gatiss and Chinball write any, please?
2. I responded to an ASH tweet about Ted Lasso - that I found it hilarious that the show had named his character Rupert. And it had that wonderful subtle sense of humor. (I doubt he got it - or he's ignoring me. Most people do on twitter (thank god), with the exception of Maurice Bernard who plays Sonny on GH, who has actually responded much to my surprise and embarrassment. And Cat Sebastain (who I was charmed by) and Jay Eldin - who surprised me. And of course Barb Cummings and Shipperx.)
3. Fandom - sigh soap fandoms put other fandoms to shame when it comes to "shipper wars". ( Read more... )
4. Television shows...so far I've seen three new shows that are on broadcast cable not streaming. The difference is - I have to remember to tape the broadcast ones or lose the chance to see the show. While I do not have to remember to tape the streaming ones - you can watch those whenever.
(I prefer the streaming for that reason, also the lack of commercials. Streaming has made me rather impatient in regards to broadcast cable television - and as a result, I'm considering cutting the cable cord daily.)
I already told you about Ordinary Joe, which I'll give one more chance to, but it's unlikely I'll stick with - the narrative structure is not conducive to my current state of mind.
Big Leap - this is actually better than expected. It's a satiric relationship/work place drama about a reality show. It is not a reality show. It is a satiric drama about a reality dance show. ( Read more... ) The satire is kind of light - like Glee, it's not biting like Unreal. I found it enjoyable and fun in places. I also like dance - so that helps.
It takes place in Detroit, which is a nice change of place. I don't know about anyone else? But I'm tired of everything taking place in NYC, Boston, Seattle and LA.
Our Kind of People - it's a Black American "Dynasty" by way of Martha's Vineyard - specifically Oak Bluffs. Based on a book of the same name, with the writer as a consultant. Morris Chestnut, Joe Morton and Debbie Morgan were the only stars I recognized. The lead or protagonist, a single mom, who is a hairstylist, is very charismatic and I liked a great deal. Also, it's female centric. The leads are all female, and the power is female.
( the set-up and general review )
I found it compelling if a tad on the soapy side. While I'm not crazy about prime time soaps, I don't mind them. And I like the local and set-up. Very female oriented. Nice to have something in Martha's Vineyard as opposed to NYC or LA for a change.
Haven't seen Foundation yet, might try it tomorrow. I also watched Million Little Things which I'm still considering renaming Million Whiny Things, although it is better than it was the first season. They are writing out the annoying Deliah, finally, along with her son - who they have no idea what to do with. My favorite characters are the psychologist (Maggie), Darcy (the war vet/PT therapist suffering from PTSD, single mom), and Rome the sensitive screen writer. The others get on my nerves at various points.
Although I do like Eddie (the former rock star, addict, who is currently paralyzed and in a wheel chair). My attention kept wandering during it.
Also the Connors - which I'm losing interest in, kind of par for the course with me and sitcoms. I last about a season or two, then get bored and forget its on.
***
Someone is playing loud music above me. I think they are trying to create it, not just listen - because it starts and ends, and is repetitive. All I hear is the vibrations. Sounds like synthesizers. I hate synthesizers. Synthesizers - I'm certain have a valid purpose and enhance music for some - personally, I think they destroy it, but to each their own.
***
Period started. PMS stopped. Cramps began. Nice swap that. So, still in perimenopause. I suppose this is good thing? It doesn't feel like a good thing, but I'm sure it is on some level. If anything it reduces my chances of stroke and heart disease, also osteoporosis, apparently.
Got a scale - I'm not sure it's working. It can't seem to make up its mind.
**
Had the weirdest dream last night. ( Read more... )
Picture from my walk to the grocery store today..