This is really sad news that I am sharing with you. Some things I tell you just hurt worse than others, and this belongs filed somewhere in the category between abuse and torture. Do you remember the jeans of the past with the 2” or 3” zipper, where your underwear was always showing along with your crack, especially if you had a shorter shirt on? Well, I do not pretend to understand it, but low-rise jeans of the past are experiencing a second wave of popularity. Whew, that was difficult, but I said it. I am so glad I have an adult body and mind now, and don’t feel the need to follow fads. Well, no need to follow bad fads. Low risers first appeared in 1993 when Alexander McQueen sent a pair of bottom-revealing bumsters down the runway. They prompted one fashion journalist at the time to comment that they created a cleavage “closer to the building site than the boudoir”. In McQueen’s biography Blood Beneath the Skin, fashion historian Judith Watt wrote that the designer’s trousers resulted in a whole generation wearing their jeans below their waist. Sigh. Next week we can discuss the difference between Fruit of the Loom, Jockey, Calvin Klein, and Victoria’s Secret, when you are looking for plain old briefs. You also have to place special emphasis on knowing for sure when you are truly ready for your first pair of granny panties. 😊 Now, I will be the first to tell you that as you take your introductory glance into the mirror to see how your new underwear looks, you will be crushed, crying out, shaking your fist to those that will listen, shouting, “Where have my good years gone?” But then you slide on your jeans, and everything moves right into place, and you realize how good life is when your underwear actually fits… and feels good.
What do you call a collection of old underwear? A brief history.
There was a boil water notice in LJ this past weekend and I don’t think many people were bothered AT ALL. We have had so many boil notices, lack of water, and bad cooties floating in the water in the past few years, that it’s just no big deal. The city acted quickly. We know exactly what to do, how to do it, and don’t whine at all. Hah.
“The truth is, I’m no longer the person who wrote those horrible things. I grew up, got therapy, got married, had kids, got more therapy, experienced loss, and pain, got more therapy, and experienced more life. AND GOT MORE THERAPY.” Chrissy Teigen issued a lengthy apology last week after her previous tweets targeting fellow model Courtney Stodden resurfaced. Evidently, she is more than a little snarky with many people. This is a more than perfect example of why you should never, ever put hurtful or harmful words into writing. Years later they can show your character (or lack of it), it could hurt your chances of a job you really want, or you could be publicly humiliated (see above.) An even better idea might be to just work hard (especially if it is difficult for you) to just be a nice person to everyone. We need more of that in our world right now.
The LJ Historical Museum has a unique apron exhibit going on right now at 249 Circle Way. In celebration, they want you to send them a picture of you, a friend, or relative (new or vintage, past or present), wrapped in a favorite apron. Send it by June 30th, to marketing@LJhistory.org, or call them at 979-297-1570. You will be entered in a contest where you just might win a complimentary wine-tasting for four at Wine Review, where the owner, Autumn Barrier, will judge the most creative/fascinating apron. There is a picture of me around the age of three or four, standing in my grandma’s kitchen. She is wearing heels, a skirt, and an apron while she cooks. There is green ivy and latticework wallpaper on the wall, and I have a very mischievous look on my face. I think I was in trouble. I think I was always in trouble. I am looking for that picture tonight so I can send it over to the museum. Do not forget to visit the exhibit and send in your pictures. This is fun stuff.
RECENT BIRTHDAYS: Drummer Ringo Starr is 80. Actor Kathleen Turner is 67. Romancing the Stone. Actor Eddie Mekka is 69. Carmine on Laverne and Shirley. Actor Laurie Metcalf of Roseanne is 66. Actor Peter Lupus of TV’s Mission: Impossible is 89. Singer Barry Manilow is 78. Comedian Joe Piscopo is 70. Musician Robbie Robertson of The Band is 77. Singer Huey Lewis is 70. Singer Gene Chandler is 80. Duke of Earl, Groovy Situation. (He is great!) Actor Sylvester Stallone is 74. Bandleader Doc Severinsen is 93. Singer Courtney Love is 56. Singer Suzanne Vega is 61. The Mother of the MP3. Actor Tom Hanks is 64.
Actor Geoffrey Rush is 69. Actress Shelley Hack of Charlie’s Angels is 73. Actress Allyce Beasley of Moonlighting is 69. Singer Nanci Griffith is 67. Singer-guitarist Warren Entner of Grass Roots is 77. Singer David Hodo, construction worker of The Village People is 73. Actress Shelley Duvall is 71. Popeye, The Shining. Singer Steve Lawrence is 85. Drummer Jaimoe Johanson of The Allman Brothers is 76. Actress Kim Darby of True Grit is 73. Actress Anjelica Huston is 69. Actor Kevin Bacon is 62. Country singer Toby Keith is 59. Singer-actor Ed Ames of The Ames Brothers is 93.
Actor James Hampton is 84. Private Hannibal Shirley Dobbs on F Troop. Actor Richard Roundtree of Shaft is 78. TV personality-turned-musician John Tesh is 68. Actress Kelly McGillis is 63. Top Gun. Actor Fred Savage is 44. The Wonder Years. Singer Mavis Staples is 81. Folk singer Arlo Guthrie is 73. Banjo player Bela Fleck of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones is 62. Singer Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is 73. Ventriloquist Jay Johnson of Soap is 71. Jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum is 62. Guitarist Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi is 61. Actor Burt Ward is 75. Holy Batman, Robin. Children’s singer Raffi is 72.
The closest I get to a spa now, is when I open the dishwasher before it is has finished the dry cycle.
OK. We are past the “Friends” Reunion Show, so now I am hearing about a cruise dedicated to the famous 90’s sitcom, sailing out of Florida, May ‘22. There won’t be any cast members, and it is not affiliated with Warner Bros. It is just seven simple days of sailing, sharing Friends trivia, cooking demos, and a come-as-your-favorite-character costume party. The cruise is nicknamed The One When They Went on a Cruise. $1,648.66 per person, and they will book only 500 guests (ship holds 2,800) but you must have proof of vaccine
Thank You to: Benny Sanders stopped by with some great stories, a fabulous bottle of cabernet, and true appreciation for this column. (He makes windmills out of old ceiling fans, and they are fantastic.) Michelle Townsend is running for judge in the 149th District Court. She is a prosecutor, former judge, business owner, wife, and mother of four, and still has time to raise chickens. I don’t know much more, but I do know that I appreciate it when someone takes the time to stop by and introduce themselves. Carol at the Appraisal District for kindness and making things easy, which is almost unheard-of today. Marguerite Sutton for such sweet words. I have the best readers. Ms. Sutton, when you are out and about again, stop by for a hug. She told us that we had made the pandemic much more bearable for many, because of our free digital edition of The Source Weekly. (If you want to be happy like Marguerite, just call with your email address so we can send happiness your direction, every single week.) James Warren for the very kind words, and bags of recycling for my daughter. Thank you to all the good folks that have brought by sacks of clean #2 and #5 (only) recyclables for my daughter to use in a new recycling program at University of Houston. They are shredding clean #2 and #5 containers only, trying to learn how to make products out of recycled material, so everyone majoring in Industrial Design can help us get our Earth back in order. We have to start somewhere, and these kids may save us from ourselves. I will keep you posted on the students’ progress.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s affects more than six million Americans. The new Alzheimer’s drug is believed to cost between $30K to $50K for one year. It works by clearing a protein “plaque” called beta-amyloid from the brain. Yikes. I think there are a lot more Alzheimer’s patients than there is that kind of money for individual treatment.
Every day, thousands of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help end the violence. EAT BACON.
OK, if I understand this correctly, Governor Abbott signed a bill that goes into effect September 1st, that requires county and local governments, in areas by jetties and piers on the Gulf of Mexico, to provide occupied lifeguard towers on each side of a structure that protrudes into the Gulf of Mexico. How in the heck does that work? There is no way to put a single person out there without a buddy. Why don’t they just post signs in three languages and quit trying to babysit people that do not follow the rules. I need more information.
The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, along with Deacon Frey (son) and Vince Gill, are touring with their Hotel California 2021 Tour. Each night’s concert will feature a Hotel California set accompanied by an orchestra and choir, followed by an additional set of the band’s greatest hits. Tickets available June 18, at 10 AM. So far, Dallas is the closest they will get to us. “You’re a good man Charlie Brown” tickets are now on sale. Dates: July 9-18. Fun show. Center for the Arts and Sciences. United Airlines has agreed to buy 15 supersonic jets, with plans to carry passengers on the ultra-fast planes by 2029. These could be the first commercial supersonic flights since the Concorde was grounded.
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” Terry Pratchett
Ford is taking reservations online now for the new F-150 Lightning EV, which just happens to have a 300-mile range. The District of Columbia is suing Amazon, alleging the company has abused its market dominance to harm competition and keep retail prices artificially high across the entire internet.
A global chip shortage and material availability has pushed prices up for new and used cars, with experts saying to buy quickly if you find what you want, or it may not be there tomorrow. If you decide to wait, know that future pricing is hard to predict, especially when global supply chain problems plague automakers. Chips now control everything on a car from infotainment screens to window motors. I remember when the dashboards first had, what my dad then called “idiot lights” instead of gauges. He hated them. The market will calm eventually, but it is expected to get worse before it gets better. It is a seller’s market, not good for a buyer, and terrible for all our new and used car dealerships. Please Shop Local.
“Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them’s making a poop, the other one’s carrying it for him, so who would you assume is in charge?” Jerry Seinfeld
Today, I decided to leave you with laughter. There are two YouTube videos that are so funny. My suggestion is to watch them when you need a good giggle. Life throws us curveballs quite often, and these guys have tackled it with laughter. (1) Menopause – Bohemian Rhapsody Parody music video, and (2) Coronavirus Bohemian Rhapsody parody – Lockdown Music Video. You will thank me later. Have a great weekend. Keep your thermostat set at least a degree warmer than you really like it and stay hydrated. The new full moon is on the 24th. 1:40 pm our time.
LISA
