Mumblings and Musings…
I’m in a mumbling and musing mode of mind tonight.
I’ve gotten sucked in watching these Facebook Reels about a British show called, “Don’t Tell The Bride.” It’s important to note that I have never seen a full episode of this show, just 2 or 3 minute random snippets and clips from the show.
The premise is that the Bride and Groom-to-be separated for 3 weeks and the Groom-to-be plans the entire wedding and the Bride-to-be is clueless as to what is happening until the day of the wedding. I mean, the Groom does EVERYTHING! He picks the location and theme of the wedding, the food, the flowers, even the Bride’s gown and the Bridesmaids dresses. The show picks up the tab for the wedding. I don’t know how much they get for the wedding expenses.
They always show a clip of the Bride going with her entourage to try on wedding gowns that she hopes her Groom will buy for her. Usually the Bride is very picky and in her very British voice she expresses that “the boy better pick what I like or I won’t wear it or show up for the wedding.” Spoiler alert - very rarely does the Groom pick a gown that his lady will like. And then the clip ends and I have no idea what happens on the wedding day.
I get mad at these Brides and yell at my computer monitor, “You dolt! Why did you agree to go on this show when you knew the rules? Why would you let “the boy” plan your wedding?!”
More mumblings – Chef Boyardee eliminated the cheese from their pizza kit but they didn’t reduce the price, instead they raised it.
I just opened a bag of Speckled Jelly Beans and the dang thing was pumped up more than half with air. But again, big time price increase.
It’s getting to be warmer weather which means I will have to start to wear a bra again because I can’t run around all day in a shirt and a hoodie. Guess I should shave my legs, too.
Frozen Cokes and Root Beer Float popsicles make me happy. Of course my grocery store just stopped stocking the popsicles. FML.
I lost one of Shamrock earrings that was in my earlobe. I searched the house and could not find it. My husband came downstairs this morning with it in his hand. He doesn’t have his ears pierced so I knew that he hadn’t borrowed it. I asked him where he found it. He replied, “Stuck in my leg. I found a sharp pain while sleeping and reached down and pulled it out.” Oopsies. Better him than me, right?
The internet is full of memes making fun of people older than 40 who watch birds. I feel attacked. I don’t just watch birds – I feed them, I watch them on my bird feeder cams, I name them. I wake up in the morning and go outside in pajamas and talk to them. I sometimes drive 5 hours one way for the Spring Migration to take photos of the birds. And you bums making the memes to make fun of me are sitting behind a desk using AI to create your little funny cartoon… so, who’s the real loser here, eh?
My 3 grand puppies greet me like I’m a drug dealer for their snacks. They know that Gaga has the goods. And they don’t want no cheap treats, either. I best be breaking the good stuff out of my pantry.
My husband’s 50th High School Reunion is in 2 months. If there’s a party, he hasn’t been invited. I’m pretty sure it’s because of my behavior of calling out all of the clique jerks at his 40th Reunion. He’s still laughing about that 10 years later.
Why is it that one of my very first Mac computers lasted almost 20 years but now they crash and burn before they are even 4 years old? And remember when you purchased your software for a flat fee and installed in on your computer via a disk and it was good for years and years until you had to upgrade it? Not any more – now you have to pay a yearly fee for each and every stinkin’ piece of software. Thanks computer and software jagoffs.
And don’t get me started on the cellphones. Ok, too late, I’ve started. I just upgraded my phone and of course the plug for the charger is different from my old phone, which means I had to buy new chargers and cords. And for at least 10 years, there’s been no instruction manual with the phone. You have to go online and download it.
I’m too invested in wanting to know all of the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, which is reportedly happening on June 13th.
Cousins who are more like sisters are the best and I am beyond thankful for my cousin/sister Lisa.
My Dad just celebrated his 89th birthday earlier this week! You’ll see him at the upcoming MATS Show in Louisville. He’s like the Energizer Bunny; he keeps going and going and going. He still does all of his yardwork, builds muzzleloader guns from blocks of wood and goes to weekly shoots and does late season muzzleloader hunting with my husband, son, and sister-in-law. However, he still has not built me that playhouse that he promised me almost 61 years ago when I was 4. And yes, that means, I will be turning 65 in 4.5 months – that must be why I like to watch birds, huh?