The way things have been the last year or so, all the chaos, the kerfuffle's, the confusion, coronavirus, the longest fucking election cycle in the history of elections, an insurrection, holidays, just random things, I've not really been out in public with my husband for quite some time. This was not by design or anything, it just sort of happened. Anyway, I always go with him for doctor related type appointments or events, and as he needed to go for his annual blood draw for regular tests at the lab, we did that a few days ago.
My honey comes across as one of those classic "grouchy" guys. Meaning, he's not really grouchy, but he appears that way. He's not really a smiley type of person (I mean, how could he be, he's married to me, lol.) sort of a rough, gravely and very deep voice, he grumbles and mumbles a lot, so to random people, he might seem like a cranky curmudgeon.
Anyhow, when we get to the lab, they have the little desk thingie set up out front to screen people for coronavirus, check your temperature and all that. So they want to dispense face masks and their policy is everyone needs to wear one of theirs, even though they're bulk purchased, cheap, don't fit, one-ply, and the ones I make are vastly more comfortable, three-ply and superior, whatever. The two middle aged ladies at this little podium thing are...well they look exhausted and beatdown. No doubt they get endless morons who want to make an ignorant political statement and throw a fit over being required to wear a mask, all day, everyday, and it has to be distressing. My husband is a large aggressive looking white male, the staff is two petite Hispanic females, and I could see the look in their eyes of semi-fear thinking..."He's probably a MAGA moron about to get hostile" or something. So of course when he quitely complies, makes a few little jokes, puts them at ease, its sort of like you could see the strain floating up and away from their overworked and underpaid bodies and souls.
Throughout the rest of the afternoon, interacting with numerous people, running a few errands and stuff I just kept noticing how anyone he talked to would brighten up, laugh, smile and be appreciative of him. He's one of those that always, always, always, holds a door for people, for anyone, nods at people, waves, lets cars in front while driving, lets others in line ahead of him if two people approach a cashier or a door or something at the same time. Its one part chivalry, one part good manners, politeness, and it makes me sad to say this, sort of the opposite of what women or any minority has come to expect from large white males over the last 4 years. What has been depicted in the media of white men increasingly of late, that stereotyping, is every bit as wrong as the stereotyping that others do about dark skinned people, or women, or gays, or those that wear religious garb, or anyone else. Its all so wrong, so stupid, so unfair, and just seeing how people are so surprised and pleased, relieved and happy when having those interactions with him, makes me proud. Civility, selflessness, chivalry, grace, being kind, patience, (I'm all...fire and attitude.) its one of the things that first attracted me to him, and spending that time together was a very nice reminder. Plus, well, you know, he licks a mean pussy, and lets be honest here...I am a mean pussy. :)
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Anti-porn Mormon fundamentalist crank Rep. Susan Pulsipher wants a law that would force every new mobile device sold in the state to have porn blocking software. Pulsipher’s bill would mandate porn filters designed by for-profit, faith-based developers.
Also from Mormon land...Utah lawmakers nix requiring ‘consent’ as part of sex education. Because, you know, women can't cry rape...if they don't know consent is an option.
Not to be outdone by the Mormons for mind-numbingly asinine religious MAGA stupidity:
Don't put your dick in that...seriously, just don't. :)
A 225 million year old petrified opal tree trunk located in Arizona.
Fantastic view from this apartment in Paris.
Burj Khalifa, above the clouds.
Ted Cruz bizarre mulletish haircut...business in front, traitorous riot in the back.
Disability, diabetes, and mental health struggles...
Perspective changes not what you have, but what you do with it.
I'm going to be more productive and start eating healthy. Also me.
(The me, is not me, just found online.)
King Kong Dong.
Lupine flower magic during midnight summer in Iceland.
Magnificent Skyggnisvatn crater lake in Iceland.
Majestic shot from Zambezi National Park.
"Muppet" accidentally ran a half marathon, and was then awarded with a medal, followed by they renamed the annual race after him. Go Muppet! :)
Perfect snowfall.
Shoe shine boys listening to a Civil War veteran tell his war stories, 1920s.
Stygian Owl, known for red eye reflection that are often associated with the Devil.
Sunset at Watchman in Zion.
Oahu, Hawaii.
