When our out of state company was here, they took a drive to the Gorge to see the Gorge-ous (yeah yeah, stupid pun) views that our state has to offer. Being vegetarian, they also were attracted to the place that makes Tofurky as well as other vegan/vegetarian *schmeat products. Many many years ago, there were very few options for a vegetarian. They were limited to scary grayish wannabe meats made by the Seventh Day Adventists in the Loma Linda brand. No offense or anything, but that stuff was NASTY. Then along came tofu and tempeh, of course used for years in Asian cooking, but it became more mainstream in the Western veggie diets. Now of course, we are blessed with Lik'n (my name for faux chicken) and other faux meats that I call *schmeat (I really need to patent that) that actually look and taste pretty meaty. Because it is becoming more mainstream, I think it is easier to sub schmeat for the real thing. DH is becoming more amenable to eating the schmeat, ok, maybe not LOVING it, but being very game about at least trying it. Game. Get it? Another horrible pun. After seeing what effect it has had on his cholesterol levels, he is even more on board to dietary changes. I will be excited to see the changes ahead. He has even lost some weight, another plus. (Or should I say minus?) In any case, they visited the company but were not allowed tours. I am shocked! I am pretty sure that it is a scam. I am thinking they really have these tofurkys in little cages, cramped in a darkened room, keeping them drugged so they don't peck each other to death. I think you should all write Turtle Island Foods and demand that they open their doors to the public so we can see just what goes on there. We must make sure that the tofurkys (tofurkies?) are being treated humanely and have good living conditions, allowed to roam free in the outdoors. This is our right as consumers!!! Make yourself heard people!
Beef Cake: Saw Magic Mike. DH did not want to go. I have no idea why. Ha Ha, right..... To sum up the viewing experience: Two older ladies were in the restroom after having seen the movie (for those of you who are in the dark concerning the plot: The "plot" such as it was, consisted of men. Stripping. Wiggling. Dancing. Jiggling. Nuff said. ) Anyway, said L.O. L. was washing her hands and said
"Wish I could get me some of that Channing Tatum." (the star of the show) Made me laugh. I will take my DH any day, thank you very much.
Took Miata to the car doctor. They seem to think it is repairable. Okey dokey, sounds fair, but they can't get into the trunk to see if there is deeper damage. We shall see. The adjuster looked at the mileage and said "so, is that 180,000 miles on the car?" The thinking being I guess that a 22 year old car has got to have turned over at least once. DH assured her that it was 80 k actual miles, hence the ZERO in front of the 8, silly!
Mistakes: I know we all make mistakes. I know this in my head. However, when someone makes a mistake that affects me in a bad way, it makes me crazy. Not because it was a mistake, but because it is usually something that was avoidable and they weren't thinking things thru, so it becomes a problem. Case in point: When I hear that a bank robber or a rapist has "made a mistake" or "used poor judgement" I want to throw up. A mistake is putting in a decimal point in the wrong spot on a deposit slip, not writing a hold up note on the deposit slip. That is a CHOICE. Anyway, I am digressing. Someone made a mistake (yes, a very avoidable one) that affected us. I won't get into that. But I will say this: If you are going to make a mistake that affects someone, make sure it is my dear hubby. He will be sweet, he will not get mad, he will excuse your rotten behavior, he will treat you nicely and forgive you. I will slap you silly or at the very least roll my eyes and sigh. LOUDLY. Oh, he won't forgive people who harm children and the like, but he just never gets upset over stupid stuff. I wish I was more like him. He is That Guy who makes you feel better about being a screw up.This month marks 20 years since we met. I am a better woman having known him. He is my everything. Thanks for putting up with me. ILY babe.
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