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This is a FABULOUS list of FABULOUS things!!!! Also, she's fun to read.

I am proud to say that I already own several things on this list :-)  But there are several more that I want now! 

https://twentytwowords.com/31-handy-gadgets-amazon-hmast-mpx/

Prancer

Prancer is a Chihuahua that was in need of his furever home. A couple weeks ago, his foster mom posted the most hilarious description of him. It went viral. It should have, it was the funniest thing ever!!! Anyway, Prancer was finally adopted over the weekend, by a lesbian who works in a women's rehab center. Perfect for both of them :-)

Here's the ad;

Ok, I’ve tried. I’ve tried for the last several months to post this dog for adoption and make him sound...palatable. The problem is, he’s just not. There’s not a very big market for neurotic, man hating, animal hating, children hating dogs that look like gremlins. But I have to believe there’s someone out there for Prancer, because I am tired and so is my family. Every day we live in the grips of the demonic Chihuahua hellscape he has created in our home. If you own a Chihuahua you probably know what I’m talking about. He’s literally the Chihuahua meme that describes them as being 50% hate and 50% tremble. If you’re intrigued and horrified at how this animal sounds already, just wait....there’s more.

Prancer came to me obese, wearing a cashmere sweater, with a bacon egg n cheese stuffed in his crate with him. I should have known in that moment this dog would be a problem. He was owned by an elderly woman who treated him like a human and never socialized him. Sprinkle in a little genetic predisposition for being nervous, and you’ve concocted a neurotic mess, AKA Prancer. His first week he was too terrified to have a personality. As awful as it sounds, I kind of liked him better that way. He was quiet, and just laid on the couch. Didn’t bother anyone. I was excited to see him come out of his shell and become a real dog. I am convinced at this point he is not a real dog, but more like a vessel for a traumatized Victorian child that now haunts our home.

Prancer only likes women. Nothing else. He hates men more than women do, which says a lot. If you have a husband don’t bother applying, unless you hate him. Prancer has lived with a man for 6 months and still has not accepted him. He bonds to a woman/women, and takes his job of protection seriously. He offers better protection than capitol security. This also extends to other animals. Have other dogs? Cats? Don’t apply unless they like being shaken up like a ragdoll by a 13lb rage machine. This may be confusing to people, as he currently lives with my other 7 dogs and 12 cats. That’s because we have somewhat come to an agreement that it’s wrong to attack the other animals. But you know that episode of The Office where Michael Scott silently whispers “I’ll kill you.” to Toby? That’s Prancer having to begrudgingly coexist with everyone when I’m around.

We also mentioned no kids for Prancer. I think at this point, you can imagine why. He’s never been in the presence of a child, but I can already imagine the demonic noises and shaking fury that would erupt from his body if he was. Prancer wants to be your only child.

So what are his good traits? He is loyal beyond belief, although to tell you a secret his complex is really just a facade for his fear. If someone tried to kill you I can guarantee he would run away screeching. But as far as companionship, you will never be alone again. He likes to go for car rides, he is housebroken, he knows a few basic commands, he is quiet and non destructive when left alone at home, and even though we call him bologna face he is kind of cute to look at. He also “smiles” when he is excited. His ideal home would be with a single woman, a mother and daughter, or a lesbian couple. You can’t live in an apartment or a condo unless you want him to ankle bite your neighbors. We already addressed the men and children situation. If you have people over he would have to be put away like he’s a vacuum. I know finding someone who wants a chucky doll in a dogs body is hard, but I have to try.

Prancer is available through Second Chance Pet Adoption League. He is in New Jersey but can be adopted anywhere in the general tri state area. If you’ve always wanted your own haunted Victorian child in the body of a small dog that hates men and children, please email njwoof@cs.com. Oh, also he’s only 2yrs old and will probably live to be 21 through pure spite, so take that into account if you’re interested.

Movies

 I love movies. I have a whole long list of movies that I could watch a 100 times. I'm not a 'go to the theater and see a movie' kind of gal though. I prefer to be at home, where I can pause it or fall asleep if I want :-)  Every once in awhile though, I do want to see something on the big screen. Sometimes because I know the visuals will demand that. Sometimes because I know you have to hear it. Sometimes, both. 

I don't watch all the award shows anymore though. I don't care that it's all about their egos, that doesn't bother me. It use to be fun to see all the actors, smiling, excited, dressed in clothes and jewelry that cost more than my home. You know, I love an event! Also, there are a lot actors that are so wonderful at their jobs. I just got tired of listening to their opinions, as a captive audience. Not cool. I want you to entertain me, that's your job. I don't care about your religious or political views. Geez.

Also, these days they're trying extra hard to make the award winners diverse. It's so obvious, come on! It's like Hollywood's version of affirmative action. And, they aren't even interested in giving the award to the best actor anymore. Need proof? Regarding Anthony Hopkins and Chadwick Boseman, both nominated for best actor. Hopkins won but I saw this in an article about them; "Hopkins' portrayal of a man struggling with dementia was worthy of an Oscar and should have been victorious, perhaps in any other year. Here's the thing: We're going to see that Hollywood legend again. The same can't be said of Boseman." So, they didn't want Boseman to win because his performance was exceptional. They wanted him to win because he died last year. 

The best picture Oscar went to a movie called Nomadland. Have you seen it? It was pretty good. It's on Hulu. And the story behind that kind of lifestyle is fascinating. It was melancholy and lonely and independent and purposeful. I liked it that it made you feel all those things. But have something happy to watch afterwards.

Edit: I saw last night that the Oscars had a 58% decline in viewers from last year. A historically low number. Hmmmmm. Well, no one went to the movies!!! Plus, I think people are like me, they're tired of being told how you should feel. I was thinking about that this morning and I wondered, if those celebrities that preach about social/racial/sexual injustice on award shows would do the same thing on their own dime. If they truly were activists, they would/should spend their own money and buy an ad spot or something. Really make it about the issue. 

the psychology of color

I love color. Allllllll the colors! I like earth tones together. I like cheerful and vibrant colors together. I like pastels. Pantone's color of the year this year is gray. Interestingly, gray is my new favorite neutral color! (And if you ever wanted to know about Pantone, here's a great article; https://learn.g2.com/what-is-pantone ) I love that colors make you feel something. Who knew that restaurants use red a lot because it makes you hungry!  Yellow makes you feel happy. Blues and greens are considered calming colors. Purple makes you feel creative.

And color makes you associate things together. Like, why does white and navy blue together make you think of something nautical? Orange and black are great together but you'll always think of Halloween when you see them. Why is pink assigned to girls and blue assigned to boys? I LOVE black and white together but WHY are there so many shades of black and white????  

No wonder it's so hard for me to choose a color theme. I would like to have a house that could change, seasonally :-)  In the summer it would be cheerful, red, bright blue and yellow. In the autumn, rich earthy tones. In the winter it would be all blues and gray. In the spring, pinks - orange - lavender - greens. See?!?!?! This is why I've had FIVE comforters/bedspreads in the last 10 years!! 

Sorry honey.

Wow!

 I am truly mesmerized by these!

All painted by a fellow named Richard Oliver, in Los Angeles. This style is called Plein air painting.

Just amazing!!!

picking on old people

This list was all about what older people should get rid of or stop doing in order to be considered younger.
humph. First, I don't really want to be younger...been there done that. Second, only about a 1/3 of it made any sense. See what you think;

* The mall - young people still go to the mall, I've seen them.

* Cable TV packages - I win!

* Writing checks - I win! I've been on the same box of checks for over 10 years!

* A briefcase - I guess the cool kids all just have backpacks now

* Catalogs - hey, I don't ask for that crap! That's not cool

* Socks with sandals - that's always been old

* Diamonds - really? That one surprised me. Young people are buying fake ones?!

* Hip clip for your phone - umm, ok, yeah

* Conspiracy theories - it's not surprising that the generation that was first exposed to media is the one most manipulated by it.

* High waisted jeans - see, this one doesn't make any sense to me, that's the fashion trend now!
* New Balance tennis shoes - because?????

* Denim shorts for men - I don't get this one either

* Phone books - I win!

* Cursive - NO! we're all still arguing about this one.

* Dress shorts for men - oh yeah, I'm in on this one

* Velcro shoes - stop it. Just because we believe in function over fashion?

* Knick knacks - oh come on?! Young people don't have knick knacks because they're young! They haven't had time to collect anything yet. 

* Paper bills - I win!
* Word art on walls - again, I see plenty of younger people with these. 

* Police dramas on TV - who wrote this list? That's all that's on! 

* Ironing - yeah, they want us all to look like we slept in our clothes.

* Fuzzy toilet seat covers - I win! But, have YOU ever known anyone with these? Me either!
* Crocs - ridiculous. I never  liked crocs but they sure are popular.

* Potpourri -I win!

* 9 to 5 work weeks - hahahahaha, yeah, we don't do that because we're retired! duh. Regardless, this one is stupid too. I mean, you can't telework from a bank. ((eyeroll))

I love lists. Some of this one was fun but mostly it was a head scratcher for me.