Thursday Thoughts - What's new with you?

I'm reading: This Place Holds No Fear by Monika Held. This is the first book relating in any way to WWII I have read since finishing Lilac Girls in March 2016. That one wore on my soul for a long, long time. Tuesday is Show Us Your Books. Be there or be square. 

I'm dancing: on the first of the month every month. I get a free copy of a not yet released book from Kindle First and it's the day I can pick my Book of the Month Club book pick. This month I chose Woman No. 17 by Edan Lepucki and as a bonus the much anticipated Into the Water by Paula Hawkins, which was free since I had a credit. Holler. 

I'm buying: Too many pairs of athleisure shoes. I'm sure I'll be photographing all of them for IG at some point even though they are purchased to be comfortable for old ladies, not stylish. On a related note I got this pair of Sanuk flip flops from REI for 79 cents after applying REI points I didn't even know I had. Hollerrrrrrr. They provide a little more support than the regular yoga mat flip flops. Old bitches can't be wearing thin flip flops anymore. 

I'm dreading: I have a dentist appointment this afternoon. It's been too long in between appointments for a genetic trash tooth mouth like mine and I know I'm going to need major things. I fear a root canal is coming. Hold me, mummy.

I'm recommending: you attend a panel of candidates running for any local election if you get a chance. I went to see Philly DA candidates speak at an event sponsored by the Northeast Times, Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and Northeast Victim Service on Tuesday night and it was great. They are similar on paper, and the way they answered the timely questions really differentiated them. It's also helpful to me at least to see someone's demeanor. Out of the eight candidates in attendance, I had a favorite but would have been fine with three others filling the spot. That's always a good feeling.

I'm thankful: That we cancelled our vacation. I know that seems like a ridiculous statement. If we went, MFD would not be able to keep up with his busy season and I would not have been able to get everything done at the shore before Memorial Day. Being stressed the fuck out on your trip is not a good way to go into it.

I'm reminding: you of this momentous occasion and I'm pretty sure I use the same image every year.

I'm hating: My eye is twitching this week, this could be its own post. In short: injustice and the murder of Jordan Edwards; the POTUS continues to attempt to re-write history with alternative facts; instead of concentrating on protecting our right to clean air and water the EPA is now in the business of corporations over people, ignoring asthma, and reviving coal; an anti-contraception wingnut is now running a family planning program that provides funding for poor Americans; the fact that people like Congressman Brooks exist period and as an extra rageful bonus that they serve as elected officials in this country; the fact that Pennsylvania is home to some of the largest groups of white supremacist motherfuckers like Keystone United. And the big mama, they are planning a vote on the newest iteration of trumpcare today - where Congress is exempt from the shitty stuff and C-sections, postpartum depression, sexual assault, domestic violence are all now pre-existing conditions. It is disliked by most Americans and opposed by nearly every major healthcare group. Oh, and they haven't scored it...so they don't know how many it will cover or how much it will cost.   Light up that Congressional switchboard.

I'm asking: you not to let anyone make you feel bad for saying something.

I'm laughing: at poop. Always.

What's new with you?

Linking up with Kristin & Joey and Kristen & Gretch