"Never tell your problems to anyone... 20% don't care
and 80% are glad you have them."
~Lou Holtz
Forplaint is a rare and obsolete Middle English word
meaning, "wearied with complaining."
Forplaint used in a sentence...
Trump's constant complaining about everything from what he deems the fake news, to how unfair it is that the congress doesn't just hand him billions for his stupid ballroom, has left me more than a little forplaint.
"We must have pie, stress cannot exist in the presence of pie."
~David Mamet
Boston Marriage
One Banana
Yes, I'm back from the dead. Lordy have I been sick the last several days, but I am so much better now, and ready to seek out new recipes that make my mouth water! And in that this is a three day weekend, it's Memorial Day wouldn't this Banana Cream Pie, be great for a BBQ, potluck or just a day to yourself? I have taken certain days, settled down with the cats, and eaten a whole pie. There is no shame in that, so don't judge me! LOL! Anyhoo... I'm going to try this pie, if you do, let me know what you think about the recipe.
Two Banana
Okay, I get it, eating a whole pie is a lot to take on, so maybe instead a creamy, dreamy serving of Banana pudding is more reasonable, and just as fun. When I went looking for more recipes featuring bananas, I found this one for, Banana Pudding, from the Magnolia Bakery, which was also featured in, The New York Times Cooking section. Perfect! What better recipe to try than this one? I have always dreamed of visiting there, ever since I saw it on, Sex In The City. I am a big fan of cupcakes, and theirs look fabulous, but their pudding is supposed to be equally fabulous! It's all about having a full New York City adventure, like visiting the Statue of Liberty, having lunch at Katz's Deli, and leaf peeping in Central Park. Well, that's my idea of an adventure anyway. I don't think that adventure is in my future, but having a little taste of New York definitely is!
Happy Eating
Enjoy your long weekend!
By the way, the Magnolia Bakery has nationwide shipping! ;)
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
~Aesop
I am sick. Ugh my stomach is messed up. It has happened on and off since the first round of Covid-19 (Omicron). It's part of the same thing that won't let me eat certain foods anymore. It all started, just like everyone else that has this long covid symptom, about 6 weeks after the last fever of the virus. At first it was a wide variety of foods that I couldn't tolerate, but now it's basically, mushrooms, spinach, garlic, chicken skin, pineapple and most nuts. It's not so bad, but when it all flares up, it keeps me sitting still and sleeping on my back. Anyhoo... I am exhausted and grumpy, and when that happens, I love to visit this little cat community on Youtube called, Purrallel Universe. It makes me feel better, and in the case of this video, it reminds me to pay forward, all the blessings I have in my life. To encounter strangers with kindness and empathy. It never hurts anyone to be a better person, and to find one's better angels. So enjoy the video, and subscribe to the account. You'll love following their adventures, and perhaps identifying with their message of hope, family, and life.
so each petal that falls will remind you that the earth breathes and the moon rises."
~Carolyn Riker
My Love Has Not Forgotten You
It's been hot the last few days, and there is more of it along the way! The wildflowers are all drying out now, there's still roadside sunflowers, but the more delicate ones are definitely on the decline. Despite all that, I came across a small patch of California poppies, and they were so beautiful, they made me smile! I knew this was an opportunity not to be missed!
"You're not anybody in America unless you're on TV! On TV is where we learn about who we really are. Because what's the point of doing anything worthwhile, if nobody's watching? And if people are watching, it makes you a better person."
Suzanne Stone always wanted to be famous. One day she achieved that goal, but it didn't come without the pain of others. I love this movie for it's dark humor, but I always remember that it was inspired by true events, the murder of Gregory Smart, carried out by a student in her class. Just in case you haven't heard the details of what took place, it happened in the early 90's, I am hesitant to give too many details away. I am saying just jump into it, so you can take in the full shocking twists and turns of events. The movie is available right now on Netflix. Watch it, and then tell me what you think about it.
By the way, there is another film about Pamela Smart, Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Smart Story, which is available on YouTube. It stars Helen Hunt as Pamela, and while it was great, in fact I highly recommend it, I am a little sad that there wasn't more about Gregory in either film. But Pamela does finally find the fame she was looking for, but as you know, fame fades, and her case, what she will be remembered for the most, is her conviction for conspiracy to commit murder.
When it comes to Donald Trump, and his sycophants, they could best be described as suffering from Empleomania, rather than the drive to serve their constituents. Holding onto public office is their main concern, but not for the greater good. This past week was quite the eye opener, he finally actually admitted more than once, that he doesn't care about how the economy affects the American people. He enjoys winning at all cost, using everyone to achieve the win. It's all a game to him. Will the MAGA gullible believe him yet again? It amuses him to find out, as he basks in his own mania. Holding public office, provides him with the attention he craves.
"I can't for the life of me not eat something that I want to eat. You know how if your turned on a facet in your sink to wash your hands, the idea of leaving the bathroom without turning it off is insane? That's how I am about ignoring delicious food."
~Mindy Kaling
Why Not Me?
I love brand new make quick sandwiches, although I will never forget my first bite of an Olga, or a Croque Monsieur. I am looking forward to this one, for hot days, like today, when I just can' deal with stuff! You know, cat dramas, shootings under your bedroom window, being charge double at Amazon, a cats which insists on standing on my computer keyboard, and connecting me to a random MAGA website. Ugh... you get it. So, what's a girl to do? She makes herself a drool worthy sandwich, grabs a fruit salad, and a coke, and settles down front of a movie with the best husband ever!
I love the use of Heirloom tomatoes, but it's not quite the time of the year for them, so I am substituting red onion or perhaps some bacon, to give it a BLT variation.
"Despite the constant negative press coverage, covfefe."
Donald J. Trump
8647 this phone as soon as you can, and what I mean by, 8647, in this case, is to dump this bad deal and at least attempt to get your money back! Run for the door. Run for the border. Just run. And then learn from the situation, like the victims of Trump University, or any of the vendors and charities he stiffed over the years. You have at least 600,000 friends and neighbors who, like you, believed one of his scams. Become a smarter person now. Trump crypto was another massive scam. It is currently going for about $2.33 cents, down from it's all time high of $73.43 in January of 2025. Trump Media's all time high stock price of $97.54, on March 4th, 2022, has fallen to it's current low of $8.82 cents in today's premarket.
Donald Trump is a dangerous man, who will stop at nothing to destroy America and all we stand for. I know that only a few people read my blog anymore, so perhaps I am screaming into the void, but please, if you are still MAGA, but you have been catching him in lies, and grifting, please consider for a moment, whether or not, I am your enemy, just because I am a Democrat and I see Trump for who he is. I don't know that the midterms will be the great savior for us. Impeachment could happen as early as a year from now, but that will simply put J.D. Vance in office, and we all know where he stands. Just read the Project 2025 agenda. We are losing more and more every day, and we will continue to lose as long as we don't get proactive. We tried to warn you before, please hear us now!
It's starts with the little things. Usually so little, no one notices. Like with the fine print... one day you realize you will probably never get that phone you bought, or your money back either.
"A Day without Starbucks is like... forget it, just kidding, I have no idea."
~Unknown
I haven't done a food review in a while, so...
This is the new drink at Starbucks. Think butterflies! First let me say, the photo I took doesn't do it's beauty justice! It's really pretty. Three layers of orange, pink and purple, which make the cup look like a missile bar, you know, that cool tropical frozen treat from when we were kids! The same bar had three different names, Missiles,Big Stick and Monster bars. I guess it was a regional thing. Anyway, the bars were cherry and pineapple flavored, but the Butterfly drink is made up of guava and passionfruit, poured over mango-pineapple pearls. There are three versions of the drink. I ordered the Tropical Butterfly Lemonade Refresher, which was quite tangy and sweet, but you might opt for the, Tropical Butterfly Energy Refresher, or the, The Butterfly drink, which comes with coconut milk or the milk of your choice. It was a little too sweet for my liking, I mean I have a sweet tooth, but this drink was a little too much. I think I will be sticking with my favorite drink, the Iced Tea Chai Latte. I love the spices, mixed with the milk. As I am not a coffee drinker, my chai latte is very pleasant any time of day.
Go try the Butterfly drinks, just know, it's a lot sweeter than most Starbucks drinks!
I saw this movie when it came out in 1978, and instantly wanted to paint my room green and yellow! And I eventually did! I just fell in love with the bright, enthusiastic and happy disposition, which wasn't a lot different from the personality of the movie's main character, Gloria Mundy. The movie is funny, it's mildly suspenseful and It's got a wonderful cast of characters, including a snake named, Esme, to keep your mind reeling! And you gotta love the cast including, Mr. San Francisco, Cyril Magnin, as the Pope, and San Francisco as itself! My beautiful home, has never been more beautiful! Well, I am partial, so that's probably not true, because any time I get a glance of the city by the bay, my heart sings. I miss home so much, but I will see her again soon, but for now, Foul Play, will hold me over. Watch it! Chevy Chase is hysterical, and Brian Dennehy brings the serious moments.
I love Mr. Newberger's AI Funnies. It's a great way to begin, what is promising to be a stressful week! Trump has refused Iran's latest offer of a ceasefire, to complete a framework, to end the war. Trump continues to post stupid memes to his Truth Social account, and through it all, we have his psychotic cabinet doing one stupid thing after another. And if all that wasn't enough... ugh... there is an outbreak of the Hantavirus, that while seems to be held to a small number of folks, it still worries me because who can put their trust in the CDC anymore. And I have a week of appointments coming up. An eye exam, appointments with my therapist and my psychiatrist, and a trip to the lab for a blood test! FUN! So why a little humor ... right? Especially if it has a ring of truth to it!
The World Heath Organization has additional information about the virus, but I don't know if I believe them either. All we can do is listen to what they have to say, mask up, wash our hands several times a day, stay Informed, and avoid crowds. Doing our own research doesn't hurt either.
"It's better to be slow and careful in the right direction, than to be fast and careless on the wrong path. Be sure you are on the right path, before you begin to take your steps."
~Israelmore Ayivor
Daily Drive 365
This past week belonged to Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and Kashyap Patel. J.D. Vance was missing in action, and Donald Trump proved Marco Rubio to be a fool, when he contradicted him about the war in Iran, then sent him to smooze, charm and generally smooth things over regarding Trump's little tiff with Pope Leo! Kash Patel was again scrutinized for his drinking, and idiotic behavior during his time as F.B.I Director. And good old Pete Hegseth was just being a fake tough guy, which he constantly fails at. He's a joke! They all are, and they are taking this county down the wrong road.
You could say...
Trump is taking us down a widdershins direction! And it keeps me up nights!
I love Sally's Baking Addiction! The first time I tried making scones, it was from a recipe I tried from this website, and they came out perfect! This was the recipe that started it all, and I have made many different scone recipes ever since. It made me a true believer in them! But I kinda want to try something new, so when I came across this soup recipe, I knew it was for me! I'm going to give it a try this weekend.
