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Lowell Tuttle

So, I ask you.   Who's to keep the Republican's from doing the same?  

https://www.alternet.org/2020/12/voting-machine/?fbclid=IwAR3zgWG2RLPTq69la8z0HnaLr739OioZNvG5COZmkaShd89RDvJYJc1blsw

Lowell Tuttle

Lance, maybe you'll like this post better.

ADHD?  I watched this all the way through.

Liked the girl's dance at 3:44

David Cordell

Lowell, that is by far your best post. More dancing girls!!

I wonder if any of our girl classmates at RHS could dance like that back in the day.

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

Lance,

Do you have no response to my post #20920?

I did as you asked, and I'm wondering what you think of Critical Race Theory?

Also, do you believe in White Privilege?

What do you think of the '1619 Founding of America' Theory?

I totally disagree with it, as victimization drivel by a black lady who enjoys writing fictional fantasies at times.  I can't understand why some school districts are actually using the theory in their curriculum!  Why aren't the parents taking action about this issue?  Do they not know the truth?

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

Lance,

What light and fun activities have you had during the pandemic?

Wasn't the State Fair of Texas basically cancelled, as was Halloween, in so far as parents kept their kids at home, mostly, or took them to church fairs?

Things have been kinda slow down this way, and as for activities we had in high school, haven't we already discussed them?

As 69 and 70 year olds, I guess we can discuss birthday bashes and future cruises we hope will start up again.

I can tell you what my grandson got for Christmas if you would like.......or I can tell you about the skunks who got into our pear trees, taking bites out of each pear, then leaving them to rot.......

What was the sermon at your Church this past Sunday, if they were allowed to meet?  Are you cruising this spring or summer?  You have a more exciting life than me, but I still like to post and discuss with some of our former classmates.  I hope not to bore anyone, just find out others thoughts.

What do our posters like to hear and discuss?

Did anyone adopt a shelter pet this Christmas?  I enjoy hearing those experiences, if anyone would like to share..... 
 

David Cordell

I was looking up something about Roy Orbison and stumbled across this list from Rolling Stone in 2008 -- Greatest Singers of All Time. Of course, being from Rolling Stone, the article doesn't mention Caruso!

Any thoughts/agreements/disagreements?

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/100-greatest-singers-of-all-time-147019/

Wayne Gary

Janalu, Lance

3 weeks ago my wife and I went to a ranch/ nature preserve near Eldorado/Ozona/Sonora in West Texas and watched a meteor shower and between 4:00 and 5:00 in the morning we saw 2-3 metors/min.  With the dark skies out there it was a great show. This Sunday morning there will be another meteor shower and if it is dark you can look to the northeast after midnite and see it can be between 1-2 meteors /min.  best time is between 3:00 and 5:00.  We will plan on going just North of Mckinney to watch it  No binoculars of telescopes required.  Would be a hinderance.

Wayne Gary

Lance,

It is quite wonderful laying outside and watching stars and God's creation which cannot be the same as the computer screen.

After our star gazing, Jo Ann and I watched Men in Black II then Men in Black and had fun.

Wayne Gary

Lowell,

I saw were 3 of Bidens picks worked in the WH for Obama then within a 6 months after leaving the WH started making big money giving speech and consulting and are now going back to the WH. The trouth runs through both parties.

David Cordell

Wayne,

Yes, according to the Wall Street Journal, the expected Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, made $7 million in the last two years just for speeches. That's a good bit more than she made as Chair of the Rederal Reserve Board. She can probably afford to take a pay cut

Ron Knight

David,

Of course anything posted about music is going to get me reeled into a response. That was an interesting Rolling Stones article. And, of course they only cover American rock/pop, country, soul and blues, so sorry Caruso! He would probably be insulted to be mentioned anyway. I was surprised that Celine Dion and Dion Warwick did not make the top 100 list! And I don't recall seeing Frank Sinatra, but I may have just missed it?

Nice article find! I'd like to see a Top 100 of writers, personally. We'll see if Mozart gets snubbed.

Holly Hobby

Lowell,

(And eveyone else) THANK YOU!   Thank you for your honesty. Abundant humor.  Cool quotient. And liberating humanness. 

Just like that, out of the blue I  decided "F#*K THIS!  I'm done. I'm done pretending to be a PTA mom all grown up.  

 F#%K  IT!"   Done trying to pretending I enjoy the company of  tight ass, insufferably dull classmates quick to judge. Quick to pontificate. Quick to spread gossip. Quick to denigrate.  Quick to humiliate. WTF!  Even when I tried nothing changed.  

It would be impossible to tell you how exhausting,  helmet-head, jaw-flapping women: self-appointed gate keepers of all that is politically correct, God approving and worthy of their presence.  Women more adept at spreading gossip than peeling a carrot.    Women whose only need for a razor- edged culinary knife is to plunge it in the back of any classmate whom she perceives deserves it.  Women who cluck their tongues and roll their eyes upon hearing a swear word (deep down  wanting to tear  off  that too-tight, utilitarian, no frills, Macy's white bra and blast a chain of explicatives.)

Neither would it be possible to tell you how  exhausting, old geezer men. You know  what I'm talking about.  Men so  F*@#KING self-righteous.   Condescending.  Men quick to educate on the world with their opinion. 

Men and/or women who really believe within our graduating class remains an "in group" and "too bad you're not in it group."  Bristly old geezers obviously in need of getting laid.  Old geezers (who, according to a handul of   reunion attendees) do not smile at high school reunions. At least, not at them. Instead smirk from across the room.  Men reportedly guaranteed to stand aloof  like tightly knit ball of yarn void of vibrant colors, content with mousy brown. 

There I've said it.  If by chance my  admitting aondness for the f word encouraged others to admit it too, I'm so F%*KING proud of you! Let's dance!   

Holly Hobby

Admit it old geezers. You love it. Grab your earphones, BLAST the volume.  Dim the lights.  And look again. 

Kurt Fischer

Holly:

Have you been watching Harper Valley PTA again?  Kind of got your dander up, eh?

Holly Hobby

Oh long as we're having fun, this one, too. 

 

Holly Hobby

Kurt

You're a sharp one! 

Holly Hobby

Jan,

You sure did!   You did what no one else had the courage to do. You didn't acronymize a lovely expression, you spelled out the whole word!   Bravo my friend!  

We may not have been RHS Homecoming Queen. Or "Miss RHS."  "Best Personality." Or "RHS Most Beautiful,"  but damn, Gina! Look at you now!  Hands down you deserve the title of "RHS Best Badass"  of all time. Congratulations!

I hope you might agree not all our classmates have been so lucky.  It appears some are stuck in the dark ages. We simply cannot leave them there. We're Eagles! Therefore it's encumbent upon us to help in any way we can.  So with no further ado: 

Attention classmates:  You may find the following terms helpful when speaking to younger people.  A little tip:  do not use  to sound cool or impress.  Anyone under the age of say, 40 will figure out you’re just a dumbcluck trying out new words.

“damn Gina!”    Means this is SO  good! or SO exciting!  (“ex: damn Gina!  You made this banana bread without a recipe!?)

"badass" means way cooler than you.  Seriously formidable.  (ex:  she's so badass she's not afraid of fire. She IS the fire."

"tea" means gossip. (ex: don't tell me she's dropping tea again? or  C'mon tell me what's going on. I need tea.)

"fit" means outfit. Clothing. (ex:  Love that fit!  Where'd you find it?)

"Gucci" means good. Okay. (ex:  Lunch at 12 Monday?   Six Vine's Gucci with you?" )

"fleek" means near perfection. Spot on.  (ex: I am soooo jealous! You look so fleek! ")

"lit" means loaded. As in drunk and/or high.   (ex: man, she was lit!"  or  Was Henry lit or what? 

"fire" (not to be confused with above example)  means un-buh-lievably good. Awesome. (ex:  Netflix The Undoing is totally fire. You've gotta see it.")

"TD" means to die for.  (ex: "what do you think of these shoes?"  "Totally TD. Buy 'em.") 

Okay, that's enough for one session.  Remember to practice.  Remember you don't want to sound like a dumbcluck trying to fit it. 

Holly Hobby

Sandra, Jan and Hollis,

I've GOT to get off the forums.  In my defense, tomorrow's my last day of freedom.

Monday it's back to terrorizing predatory health care providers and hospital systems, too many of whom prey on unsuspecting patients.  

 I love reading your posts on the other forum. Probably many on this one too I just haven't seen.  So here's a shout-out for both forums.   

You guys are so funny.  I laugh out loud-- at the same time wishing we all lived in the same city. 

I've said it once and I'll say it again.  "Chronological years do not determine age.  Love of life, does." Even better with a sense of humor along with the ride. You've got this one, girls.  You'll live forever. 

Wayne Gary

Holly,

Liked your post on what new words mean,

After reading your post on using the "F" word. I thought you might ned to take a large dose of Jewish Penicillan (AKA bowl of chicken soup) always soothing, good for the soul and cures what ails you.

David Cordell

Is it just me, or does it seem that Cowboys defensive backs have neither the ability nor the inclination to tackle anyone? Neon Deion wasn't interested in tackling, either, but at least he was a great cover guy.

Holly Hobby

Sandra,

Last day of Christmas break.  Earlier today told RJ:  today’s your day.  Whatever you want to do, I’m in.”

Silence.

“Honey?

RJ:  I’m thinking.  How ‘bout Costco?

Me:  you want to spend our last day of Christmas vacation at Costco?

RJ:  Well,  compared to all the interesting places we've been since Covid, Costco sounds pretty exciting.

Me:  Ready in 10. 

Thank you for even caring about a photo of the two of us. RJ hates having his pic taken. I don't know why.  In my eyes he's still the same young hottie lawyer I met over 40 years ago.   One way or another I'm going to corral him into a pic.  Thanks for the incentive.  Love you, Sandra.

Holly Hobby

David,

Thank you. That's all. Just thank you.

Holly Hobby

Lol Thanks, Wayne. I'll get right on it. : )  Wishing you a Happy New year, now and forever after.

Holly Hobby

Lance,

First, hope all is well with you and yours.  On the surface, it looks so simple. I thought so too. It wasn't until realization of Sue's reappearance that pieces began to click. 

I don't know quite what's going on. But you know me, in time, I'll figure it out. Happy New Year, Lance.

Be safe. :) 

Holly Hobby

Lance,

Yes, I know.  Sometimes my language leaves a bit to be desired. Okay. A lot.  Chalk it up to decades  working admist aw enforcement, violent suspects, maniacal murderers, autopsies, that sort of thing.  Long gone are the days when I would say:

"Hi there, Theodore. Just minute of your time. "Where were you the night so and so was murdered?  Long ago I learned to speak in the language they understand. 

For a long time it's been:  dude. Theo. Don't f#*k with me. I know where you weren't the only one at  Red's place t the night of the murder.  Give me tea and I might be able to help you. 

  I figure God gives me extra credit for employing the f word when in pursuit of justice.  Figure extra credit really helps for all the times I don't really need to use the f word.  I just feel like. :)