Batty is a lesbian. And a black man. And a trans woman.

I see, for a minute I thought I had been lesbianing incorrectly

At least you didn't go to bed with an actor by mistake due to being dyslexic.

Try telling me this ain't the best song you've heard today

OK.
LOVE the way this band builds dynamics.

so did you tell me that wasn't the best band you've heard that day?

Like, listen to this, man.

She's freaking amazing

Did you check your pants? Under your pillow? Your car? Your dryer/washing machine? You got cats? Have you checked where they may have dragged it to?

Just how many hours had passed since a) you'd been last sleeping with it on, and b) you came to the realization?

I mean, did you wake up and it was gone???

These lyrics and music are just otherworldly

How did that woman identify everything one can feel and touch and smell with such simple lyrics/music?
I don't know

But what I do know is that she did the work

:*

Turn your computer off, Neo.

Trying to set up a new smart TV that recognizes my WiFi but won't actually connect to it and I think this will be my super villain backstory.

I assume your Wifi is password-protected? Does your setup allow you to click SEE PASSWORD as you type it? You might have missed a capital where there should be a lowercase, or vice versa, or hit a wrong key. Those things are notoriously finickety. You have to get it exactly right.

Was it in the printer?

:shycouch:

Was the propeller crushed?

It must be all those mushroom gummies you're doing that made you forget :laughing:

All Hail Jack!

https://i.imgur.com/cgBdXIP.jpg

It’s ok to have two beanies.

Got a surprise message from old friends in my old hometown saying, "remember that real estate photographer you met at our New Years party? He'd like a tour of your home and a guided architecture shooting adventure downtown today. We can be there in an hour and a half. Are you decent?"

In 30 minutes flat, I treated and scrubbed the porcelain, swept and dusted the house, straightened all the antiques, got the house showroom-ready, and put on a vintage suit. I gave him the grand tour and discussed resale potential before taking them on a tour of the cemetery and Millionaire's Row downtown. He took a ton of great portfolio shots and loved my home.

I usually need a week's prep time but I am incredible under pressure. It was a good day!

Be sure to post a link if they end up on-line.

You deserve a good day.

Amen to that.

All music sounds better with a bottle of Jack. Or even better, a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel. :beer:

https://i.imgur.com/iSNOm3A.jpg




and people wondered why his playing got sloppier as evenings wore on...

:laughing:

I'm so touched! Continuing our new monthly brunch tradition with my neighborhood friends, and for Christmas they surprised me with a hand-painted portrait they made of Nipper and his master's gramophone! ❤

https://i.imgur.com/gRy6bSwl.jpg

Now that is cool! And hand-painted! That shows how much they think of you. A gift that could not possibly be replicated.

Most excellent ISB!

That's cool ISB. Do you have a real replica of that?

Thanks! I have an array of Nipper / His Master's Voice artifacts all around my home. Here are a few. The full-size chalkware statue is from 1911.

https://i.imgur.com/DYkIs0Rl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UKVWVV7l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y4rmFyZl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9aTUL9ll.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/896EeGWl.jpg

And now the painting. It was so heartwarming to receive such a thoughtful gift!

What a lovely thing for your friends to do, ISB - but it's also well deserved. You inspire lots of people out there. I'm sure the painting is very meaningful to you and I wonder if you'll be getting it framed?

You're too kind, ribbons! Thank you. I tried searching eBay, Michaels, Joann's, and Amazon for affordable antique-styled brass 6x6 canvas frames in the United States and found two potential solutions. The first is just under $34 and the second, ( which I prefer) is $29.95.

What do you think?

Frame 1:
https://i.imgur.com/sRdqywTl.jpg

Frame 2:
https://i.imgur.com/Ym2tEGMl.jpg

Personally I think frame 1 looks better. It has that old house/museum kind of chunky look that I think would probably really fit in with your decor. The other one is brighter, but narrower, and looks newer.

Funny, each one really highlights a different set of shades of color,
the top being reddish-brown and the bottom the gold. (captain obvious)

If I quickly switch between them it almost looks like two different canvases! I like both. Both aspect ratios work too. Probably would depend on the size of the wall and free space it'll inhabit. Wouldn't want the larger frame in a crowded area.

God, I'm so sick of hearing about Harry and Meghan. As an American, I couldn't give a hairy rat's ass about their narcissism and drama. I don't care about the Royal Family either. President Biden, please, I beg of you, deport these two out of the country and become my all-time favorite president. You don't have to deport them back to Britain, Nicaragua or Mexico would work with me, just get them out! Do this country the greatest service. You can worry about health care after. I'd rather hear about the Kardashians for god's sake!

Thanks everyone! I think I'm going with the second option. Chula had a good point about the surrounding space. I have multiple other frames and mirrors with the same slightly-"newer" brass finish on that same wall, and the space would fare better with a narrower frame so as not to be overcrowded.

I'll order once I've found a new career. Cheers!

Stop right there. You live in a country where 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' ran for 4 seasons, 'Duck Dynasty' for 11, and 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' for 20!?!?!?

I figure H&M have at least a solid 12 months of 24/7 coverage in these parts before their 15 minutes are up.