Endless Ends

[Endless_Night]

My mother was/is a bit of a martinet when it comes to having a clean house.

Every Saturday morning, we cleaned. It was a thing. We cleaned according to age and ability. I remember my youngest sister being roped in once she hit four. Next week, same cycle. I won't say my mother was . . . overly focused, but I will say one messed up the newly laid, perfectly lined up, vacuum cleaner lines at one's own peril.

I, perhaps not surprisingly, also like things clean. And neat. Neat.

One think I have always done - that I thought was totally the norm until discussing it the other day with the Bestie and saw her look of incredulous horror - is to Spring Clean and Fall Clean. Every year. Meaning I go through the house, every nook and cranny, take it apart, clean everything, cull, and reorganize.

Not something I much thought about. Just one of those things I did.

So, a few years back, right before moving to The Farm, I suffered a life catastrophes. One that knocked me off my feet for a significant amount of time. I am a creature of habit in many ways, and the fallout from this event was enough to derailed some of my ingrained behaviors. One that went was my twice a year clean out.

This last year or so I've been feeling much more myself. Last week I started Spring cleaning.

In a 100 year old Farmhouse still under rehab construction.

In a kitchen with a ~10 foot ceiling and floor-to-ceiling cabinets.

Omg.

I HAVE BEEN LIVING LIKE AN ANIMAL

%#2@^

I hope to finish today.

For my sanity.

*zoom*

 

[investor2020]

"This last year or so I've been feeling much more myself. Last week I started Spring cleaning."

It feels good to get back to the real you, doesn't it Enny ! High five for you !

 

[hotwords229_A]

I HAVE BEEN LIVING LIKE AN ANIMAL

The key is to never move any furniture so you don’t know the filth you’re living in.

 

[Endless_Night]

Is fifty-two years too long to wait for vengeance?

I think not.

It is best served cold.

 

[Endless_Night]

Oh, and re the Judge Dee tales I mentioned here:

I've been reading more of the Judge Dee novels and short stories. I first came across the character in a series of short stories a few years back and have recently started on the books.

The short stories aren't exactly like the Chinese gong'an novels. More a reimagining. As in a genre-bending twist where Judge Dee is now ancient vampire who enforces the law amongst his kind.

Just wanted to clear that up.

In case anyone actually happened to read anything and found themselves . . . deeply confused.

 

[Endless_Night]

-Oh! I thoughts this was cool. Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail for balance. There's a link to click if you want to see the video.

-This is on my to see list: The Sheep Detectives. I am prepared to be amused.

 

[Apisto42]

-Oh! I thoughts this was cool. Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail for balance. There's a link to click if you want to see the video.

-This is on my to see list: The Sheep Detectives. I am prepared to be amused.

I saw the headline about the tail earlier today. I’m looking forward to getting fitted for one in the future.

But only if it’s prehensile and I can smack people with it. In the face or the ass as appropriate.

Re Sheep Dectectives. I’m sure it’s going to be silly but we’re looking forward to watching it.

 

[Endless_Night]

The shrimp tail is proving positively elusive.

No questions, please -

But commiserations accepted.

 

[Apisto42]

Not for internal use.

 

[Endless_Night]

Not for internal use.

 

[Apisto42]

Sorry, that was meant to be posted on the “random thought” thread. No relation to your missing shrimp tail.

 

[Endless_Night]

Sorry, that was meant to be posted on the “random thought” thread. No relation to your missing shrimp tail.

. . . . . .

After some thought -

I'm still going with

 

[Apisto42]

. . . . . .

After some thought -

I'm still going with

Oh, you bought that?

Interesting.

 

[Endless_Night]

Oh, you bought that?

Interesting.

 

[Endless_Night]

Oh, you bought that?

Interesting.

Cut that out!

You are adding to my trauma!

 

[Endless_Night]

Stuff and sundry:

-I am at a crossroads.

-I am obsessed with the word quotidian. It so fancies up ordinary or common.

-"Runs like a dromedary with dropsy," is, quite possibly, the most bizarre insult I've ever heard.

-I am willing to spend money. On stuff. Some stuff. But $500-$700 on a pair of tennis shoes just seems, idk, cray cray.

 

[Endless_Night]

I am supposed to go hiking soon. I like these boots and shorts, but . . . idk. Do they seem kind of masculine?

I don't think masculine is necessarily my style. I'm kind of on the girly side.

 

[Endless_Night]

I've been looking at clothes lately. Sustainable luxury stuff, mostly.

(What? I get on kicks. )

Anyhoo, what has been catching my attention is that all the models seem to be going braless. Is this a thing? Are we really do this?

I just . . . don't think I could go braless.

I don't mean that in a . . . oh, it's not right to go braless way - more, there's just too much . . . movement, if you know what I mean. Yikes.

 

[hotwords229_A]

I love “Boots on a Broad”. (This may be one of the Chapter Titles in my memoir.)

Also, braless is great! I fully endorse ending bras and the tyranny they have wrought!

 

[investor2020]

From an AI response:

"Summary

Spending $500-$700 on a pair of tennis shoes is generally considered high.
Typical Price Ranges

• Mid-range tennis shoes usually cost between $50 and $150.
• High-end models can range from $150 to $400 or more, depending on brand and technology.

Factors Influencing Price

• Brand reputation
• Technology and materials used
• Performance features tailored for specific player levels.

While luxury or specialized tennis shoes may approach the $500-$700 range, this is not typical for most consumers."


My take? Don't buy a brand, buy for it's fit and the intended usage. Are you playing high level tennis, or primarily for casual use and walking?

 

[investor2020]

And it's the boots that look masculine, not the shorts . . . assuming no leg hair showing And you don't have to go to high-tops to find good hiking shoes.

About the braless thing . . . I immediately thought of the lyrics from Bobby Vees 60's song "Rubber Ball" . . . "bouncy, bouncy" ! And the braless models? That's just to encourage husbands or boyfriends to buy those outfits !

 

[Endless_Night]

I love “Boots on a Broad”. (This may be one of the Chapter Titles in my memoir.)

Broad? You may have just talked me out of this outfit.

Also, braless is great! I fully endorse ending bras and the tyranny they have wrought!

A girl friend was just telling me that there has been research saying that excessive bra wearing actually makes the breast sag more. It weakens the underlying muscles, or something.

 

[Endless_Night]

Are you playing high level tennis, or primarily for casual use and walking?

They're not for me.

And it's the boots that look masculine, not the shorts . . . assuming no leg hair showing.

Trust me when I say, leg hair is not an issue.

And the braless models? That's just to encourage husbands or boyfriends to buy those outfits !

You know, you may have something there.

Though, we are talking about sustainable clothing. It might just be that kind of crowd . . . .

 

[hotwords229_A]

A girl friend was just telling me that there has been research saying that excessive bra wearing actually makes the breast sag more. It weakens the underlying muscles, or something.

That’s been said about guy underwear too, not the saggy part, but it make it smaller.
It needs to grow into its environment, like a goldfish!

I do believe the type of bra can affect the shape of boobs, though.

 

[Apisto42]

Broad? You may have just talked me out of this outfit.


A girl friend was just telling me that there has been research saying that excessive bra wearing actually makes the breast sag more. It weakens the underlying muscles, or something.

Depends on the size and … heft? of the boobage. The weightier the boob, the more support is needed to avoid unwanted sagging regardless of the muscles.