Penny the old Lady
Las Vegas, NV, the city that never stops partying
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Old lady in a wild city. Married to a remarkable man, better known as Beloved Spouse. Manage my husband's medical practice, love to garden, sew and drink martinis. Fully intend to take advantage of my advancing age to get myself out of any trouble I get into. "what, me, officer?"
Being relatively new to BWE blogs and this blog in particular, I lack the historical context of the personalities and the splintering issues that have gone before. Perhaps that's for the best, since it is old news anyway. It seems to me, though, that anyone's comments can be misconstrued in textual conversation; without the backup of voice inflection, body language and facial expression, the words can seem to be more or less than intended by the reader as filtered through her own personal experience. It is easy to make more of a post than was intended if the reader is on high alert or has simply had too much garlic in their Bahn mi at lunch.
If my opinion means anything at all (and it is usually not worth much), Bill has been somewhat unfairly maligned. His comments offer his unique point of view, and the views of men who are not DBR have a place in an IRR blog. Even when I disagree, his masculine viewpoint can be illuminating to us all.
Let the man speak! He needn't go to these lengths to defend his rep.
Having a great time, Deepie. The Bay to Breakers started outside our hotel on Sunday, which made for an hours-long floor show. Lots of interesting restaurants, shopping and music venues. Glad I don't live here anymore, though. I kinda like the suburban life we live in Vegas. At our age, the quiet and privacy of a house and garden suit us better. It occured to me that we could have the same ammenities by driving down to the Strip.
Greetings, my dear sisters, from San Francisco!
I can't imagine that the shareholders are happy with this messy controversy, since it isn't useful to the bottom line for them. We shall see if the share prices and profits get hurt badly enough to bring about the CEO's demise.
Years ago, I had a girlfriend who was in nursing school. I was living in the Bay Area at the time, and she married a dude who was in San Quentin. When I asked her why, she gave me some story about being in control and always knowing where he was. iI thought she was nuts. She used to stay at my place when she would visit him. When he finally got out, she divorced him, apparently because she didn't feel in control anymore. It seems that her marriage was about some personal mental pathology within her rather than because it was objectively a good idea.
I've seen that show "Prison Wives," too and agree completely with Ostentatious1's take on the women who would do such a thing; they are clearly lacking in other options. Maybe they think of themselves as saviors to these men or something. Whatever the reasons, no thinking woman would involve herself with such a damaged man if her good sense was fully functional.
With all the men in the world, why waste precious time on damaged ones?
Awwww, c'mon, Jeff! Everyone loves a sweet love story! This is story book caliber. By the way, the kids leave you two alone because the very thought of you two old folks kissing, hugging and that sort of thing grosses them out.
Oh, OK, I get it. A lot of companies incorporate here for the same reasons you have outlined. Our corporation is here, too, but then, we live and do business here.
For some reason, I got the impression that the Las Vegas dateline meant you would be having a news conference and announcement here. I hope you will at least send out press releases to the local yokel media.
How wonderful, Chris! Congrats and much luck to you.
By the way, what's with the Las Vegas connection??
Oh Bob!! I'm slobbering all over my keyboard just reading this recipe. You know I'm trying to stick to a diet, right? And you post this? Thanks, buddy!! Now that you gave us the recipe I'll be looking for an excuse to make it.
Chris, you have my sympathies. Beloved Spouse told me the same thing a couple of years ago; he said "it ain't the food, it's the hootch, honey." I didn't want to hear it, either! After the New Year I reformed my eating habits, started getting more exercise and limited myself strictly to a small amount of alcohol--even when going out with the girls to happy hour--and have managed to lose 20 pounds in 4 months. I want to lose about 5 to 10 more and I'll be happy.
You're a stronger woman than I am--I'm not quite ready to be a teetotaller yet. It is our little routine when we come home from the office for Beloved Spouse and I to have a drink while dinner is cooking and talk about the events of the day. If my life were at stake, I guess I would give that up, but absent that . . . . nah!
All of these are nice. Hey, I'm an old lady and even I have a couple of pairs of white jeans. Love the way you jazzed them up, Tanisha. I gotta try that!
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
Karla, thanks for the good advice. Unfortunately, the local gfun stores have a rather narrow product mix. When we bought the Keltecs, he had to order them and have them delivered to the gun store, where we filled out the background check paperwork and picked up the guns when everything was cleared. So you almost have to buy the gun first, then go next door to the firing range and try it out.
Guess Beloved Spouse and I should just make the rounds of the gun shops to see what is available. I knew from the first couple of times that I fired it that the KelTec was NOT for me, although the size is good.
Actually, we aren't members at any particular firing range. Beloved Spouse and I often go target shooting with my sister and brother-in-law and we go to different ranges. There are also a couple of outdoor shooting parks that I really like to go to.
What I liked about the Bersa is that it is small and easy to carry. I'd like to try that and the S & W to see which one is best for me.
:::: holding my sides, wiping tears from my eyes, trying to catch my breath from laughing so hard. ::: That was witty, clever and hilarious. Thanks for the share.
Dang, SirL, it weighs nearly a pound?!!! I'll have to research it some more. Still that gun seems to be lighter and easier to handle than my husband's. What would you think of something aluminum?
How's this for off-topic: I'm interested in replacing my KelTec handgun with something more reliable. The dang thing jams! I remember some time back that Karla, who is a retired veteran, recommended a Bersa--my spelling might not be the best here. I want a small handgun that is easy for a woman to load and use and that fits nicely in a smaller, feminine hand.
For all my fellow citizens who have a problem with guns, I understand. That is a topic for another day. My question concerns handguns appropriate to a woman's use. I live in the wild west--this ain't New York--and most people in the west are comfortable with handguns. If any poster is not,kindly refrain from castigating me for wanting to exercise my Constitutional right to own one.
Suggestions and comments from those who can offer positive insight would be appreciated.
AWWWWW! What a handsome couple! Everyone here knows that I am a sucker for a charming love story, and this is definitely one of those. May your lives be filled with love and laughter, and may your happy days together be without number. Best wishes for the best that life has to offer you both!
Elegance, you are, as usual, entirely correct. I make no apologies for having the same beliefs. While working my way through college I was employed in an upscale casino/resort. I met people there who were more than a step up from what I was accustomed to. Once that experience came into my life, it became clear what I needed to do beyond simply educating myself. I make no apologies for wanting a good life with a quality man. Let me tell you, my dear sisters, it worked out happily and sucessfully for all parties. Elegance is offering good advice.
Lovely lady, obviously blessed with good health.
My dear sister Avoc, how wonderful to hear that you have found a life partner! May your happy days be without number . . . .
Dang! The man knows his stuff. I'm sure I won't be the first to point out that in Europe marriages have to be performed first at city hall or the equivalent. If you want a religious ceremony, you can do that afterwards. Marriage is a contract. It falls under civil law, at least in Nevada.