- The other week we were sidelined by “ice” in central Arkansas. It seemed that my timeline was split between friends who were mad that they had to stay home and those who weren’t. I enjoy where I work but I also enjoyed being home. Remember when there was no pressure to work or have school when there was a snow day? The pandemic taught us that work can go on, but I feel that it robbed us of knowing when to pause. I know, I know: it would have been better if there was snow and there was something to enjoy. We can’t control the weather but we can surely be thankful for a forced break.
- Mr. Smith has a more extensive skin care regimen than I do. On his side of the bathroom is a plethora of name brand products for pretty much everything. I guess my eyes were looking extra saggy one morning and he applied some kind of serum followed by some more stuff. I have purchased masks, a contraption to use a few times a week and I still fail to use it consistently. I’m a work in progress and still use skin cream that I can buy from Dollar General.
- After a slight case of FOMO with regard to HBO’s House of the Dragon, I binged the Game of Thrones after failing to catch on when it premiered. I can see what all the fuss was about now. This sounds terrible, but it was downright exhilarating seeing some characters die. I won’t reveal the character’s name in case you want to watch or are currently watching, but it was so satisfying to see him meet his fate that I couldn’t contain my glee. After I finished the series, I realized that GOT, although it took place a long time ago, is chock full of the same things happening today: the pursuit of power is still incredibly important to some (especially when they feel that they are entitled to it), women are objectified and used as pawns, and eventually people will get their comeuppance. I ended up watching House of Dragons and liked it. No mo’ FOMO.
- Beyoncé announced her tour dates amid much ballyhoo over ticket prices. I saw her back in 2007 and will let that be my lasting memory of her performing live. I’m good with it. There was much uproar for her not winning the Album of the Year Grammy, but maybe her music isn’t that thought provoking. I dance whenever I hear “Cuff It” and the few others I’ve heard on the radio. That being said, I haven’t listened to Renaissance, but maybe the winner was simply better. I’m holding out for Sade’s return and then I’ll probably shell out some major dough. Beyhive, please don’t publicly flog me for my opinion. I applaud her for doing her thing and getting paid for it. Handsomely.
- Speaking of musicians, I watched a lot of the awards show the other night. I remember the not so distant past when we were spellbound by a singer who was appropriately attired rather than being caught off guard by what they were wearing. Why can’t we just sing with our clothes on? Is the general public that shallow that we can’t be wowed by sheer talent?
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