…Someone and I play cribbage or card games like Spite and Malice. Most of the times he wins. I don’t have much talent for card games.
…I play certain scenes from my favorite movies for comfort or solace. Perhaps they’ve bee seen dozens of times yet they cheer me up when I am down in the dumps.
…I have nightmares from which I struggle to wake up in a shout. This really spooks Someone and Harper.
…Hot beef bouillon it just the right thing for a nightcap.
…I won’t fall asleep because I get too engrossed in Youtube science videos.
…I go right to sleep listening to Youtube videos.
…I fancy learning a new language like Spanish or French but I never get around to do so.
…The shelves of unused cookbooks cause me to pull one down to make something to assuage my guilt for not using them.
…I get so excited it makes me sick.
…The thought of growing older and losing autonomy, support, and resources overwhelm me that I take a screw-it approach and eat badly.
…I send random texts just to tell the recipient I was thinking of him or her. I suspect these are deemed more a nuisance than thoughtful.
…I get mad-jealous at the thought everyone is out having fun and here am I at home working. Life sucks.
…A jarful of raisins is just the right thing to eat.
…Someone’s TV viewing is so violent I have to leave the room.
…I read the comments on Yahoo! articles just to see if they are as stupid or vile as I remember them. (yes).
…I return to closed blogs hoping to see if the writer has returned.
…I listen to Dan Savage to see if I would give the same advice as he.
…Bananas make me ill
…Yogurt is delicious
…Yogurt is not.
…I am on the look-out for recyclables thrown in the trash so I can retrieve them and place them in appropriate receptacles.
…I feel it is always I who has to reach out to others and not the other way.
…Anchovies are the only proper pizza topping.
42 comments
September 29, 2016 at 9:33 PM
Ron
Oh God! Anchovies on pizza?
September 29, 2016 at 10:21 PM
Urspo
Thems are the best pizza toppings that ever ever was.
Thems who say likewise is itching for a fight.
September 30, 2016 at 1:27 AM
Kato
Anchovies definitely improve a pizza. Margherita pizza with anchovies and capers. Or vegetarian pizza with anchovies.
September 30, 2016 at 5:07 AM
Urspo
Lovely
September 30, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Raven~
For a friend’s 30th birthday party, we ordered a speciality pizza with a starburst mandala pattern worked entirely in anchovies and olives
it was stunning .. in all senses of the word ..
OMG the salt!
(the entire thing was consumed … 😉 )
September 30, 2016 at 1:34 AM
mitchellismoving
Never… are anchovies the only proper pizza topping. Other than that, if I don’t agree, I at least understand.
September 30, 2016 at 3:31 AM
anne marie in philly
pepperoni…or ham and pineapple…are the only proper pizza toppings! PERIOD!
I would love to receive a “thinking of you” text!
September 30, 2016 at 5:07 AM
Urspo
I love ham and pineapple!!!
September 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM
anne marie in philly
in these parts, it’s called “hawaiian pizza”.
September 30, 2016 at 4:26 AM
itsmyhusbandandme
Never mind the anchovies, what did a banana ever do to you?
JP
September 30, 2016 at 5:06 AM
Urspo
Lots. Most of it I shan’t write out
September 30, 2016 at 2:22 PM
anne marie in philly
WOO HOO! my naughty thought for the day! 🙂
September 30, 2016 at 5:01 AM
Steven
Those must have been some very scary nightmares!!
September 30, 2016 at 5:05 AM
Urspo
Mine are blunt horrorshow debacles.
September 30, 2016 at 5:06 AM
sluggy
Count me in the Fellowship of the Anchovies! They are also good in spaghetti with Kalamata olives(Puttanesca sauce). Oh the joys of all things briney……
September 30, 2016 at 6:49 AM
Urspo
I have a lovely jar of Thai Fish Sauce; I can add a drop or two to anything to give it umami dearest.
September 30, 2016 at 5:09 AM
Dave
I am here to defend Someone’s viewing of ‘Law & Order’, which my own Stephen calls ‘Death & Dismemberment’. Each episode has a beginning, a middle, and an end. What more could you ask for?
September 30, 2016 at 6:46 AM
Urspo
Law & Order is particularly upsetting to me. It reminds me too much of work. When people start being nasty to each other it ceases to be entertaining. I pester Someone (who has seen them all) ‘so how does this one end”
September 30, 2016 at 5:16 AM
David
I enjoy the random texts – carry on
September 30, 2016 at 6:44 AM
Urspo
Righto
September 30, 2016 at 6:16 AM
3rdnlong
I’m with you reading the comments …… makes you wonder 🙊🙈🙉
September 30, 2016 at 6:44 AM
Urspo
I am for banning anonymous comments. If one is to say awful things sign your name to it, you cowards!
September 30, 2016 at 6:29 AM
larrymuffin
Anchovies in Italy come as the little fish out of water and are not brined as we know them here. Very nice grilled with a bit of lemon juice.
September 30, 2016 at 6:43 AM
Urspo
These sound like proper anchovies, but not suitable for pizza.
September 30, 2016 at 6:46 AM
larrymuffin
Agree, but ham and pineapple does not make an authentic pizza, LOL!
September 30, 2016 at 2:24 PM
anne marie in philly
to each his own, larry! there’s a pizza joint in mah hood that makes a chicken parm pizza to die for!
September 30, 2016 at 6:51 AM
Dave
Fresh anchovies… Yum!
October 1, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Urspo
Bless you Dave!
September 30, 2016 at 7:03 AM
damienscot
The one that rang a bell with me was the television viewing, but I would have to amend it: Tom’s TV viewing is so political I have to leave the room.
And this is despite the fact that our political views largely coincide. But American political journalism — if I can use that word — has become verbally violent and inhumane and I for one find it troublesome.
October 1, 2016 at 6:36 AM
Urspo
My Mother used to say what we watch and hear is just as healthy or unhealthy as what we eat. I thought this daft until I hit my 20s now I am a full time believer. TV feels like someone trying to get me to drink some sort of high-calorie drink inimical to my health. Just say no!
September 30, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Old Lurker
I look forward to some Spo-reflections on favourite movie scenes.
Having no retirement money and nobody to look after me, I have also become fatalistic about my old age.
October 1, 2016 at 6:35 AM
Urspo
Favorite movies scenes! You have given me an idea, thank you.
The Board of Directors etc. is sure to send you a royalty on this. However insist on cash only and not on boar heads which is their usual currency.
September 30, 2016 at 3:56 PM
Todd Gunther
Enough with the anchovies! I will admit to playing Spite and Malice once or twice in my lifetime…and that was enough for my lifetime!
October 1, 2016 at 6:33 AM
Urspo
Anchovies and people’s opinions on them sure have taken over the entry. They were a mere after thought. Who knew people were so opinionated about them. Good thing I didn’t mention PEEPs chicken treats.
October 1, 2016 at 2:08 AM
Sassybear
FYI:
…I have nightmares from which I struggle to wake up in a shout. This really spooks Jeffrey and the dogs, too.
…I always enjoy your random texts and have never deemed them more a nuisance than thoughtful. I’m trying to be better about sending thoughtful random texts myself.
…Jeffrey’s TV viewing is so violent I have to leave the room.
…I listen to Dan Savage to see if I agree with his advice (I usually do.)
…I feel it is always I who has to reach out to others and not the other way. I decided I was tired of making all the effort, so I stopped. Since then, our social life has dropped to only a handful of friends from dozens.
October 1, 2016 at 6:32 AM
Urspo
The latter happens to me all the time; it is rather tedious is it not to decide to ‘wait’ or reach out.
October 1, 2016 at 4:37 AM
Tim
wow…
I saw a lot of things I do sometimes.. the dream thing..among them.
Fine chap you are ..we are both Cancers and I feel pretty good when I come across similarities..
Wish I had your vocabulary though.
Sweet dreams.
tim in france
October 1, 2016 at 6:31 AM
Urspo
We seem to be soul mates.
Fancy words is just a matter of collecting them and using them until they get into your muscle memory. Soon you will be aggravating your loved ones with fustian words.
October 1, 2016 at 5:27 AM
Babs
I would think you would very much enjoy Gentlemans relish if you love anchovies so much served spread on warm toast !!
October 1, 2016 at 6:29 AM
Urspo
I shall look up the recipe, although ‘more anchovies’ is not encouraged by the others members of this household.
October 1, 2016 at 7:26 AM
earnestlydebra
I agree on the TV violence. There are some things my brain doesn’t need to digest. Anchovies – YES! I forgot all about Spite and Malice – played that many decades ago.
October 1, 2016 at 4:03 PM
truthspew
Around here I don’t mind anchovies, but someone else can’t stand them. Oh and I love bananas too.
As to violent programming – doesn’t bother me. And it’s funny – I’ve scene the original The Exorcist movie. I find it a bit comedic in spots – like when demon possessed Regan tells mommy to lick her. Or when she levitates above the bed. Wow.