randeman

In case you hadn't heard, about 7,000 to 10,000 years ago, somewhere in northern Europe, an ancestor had a genetic anomaly that prevented his (or her) eyes from turning brown.  Fast forward quite a few centuries and we find that all of us blues are descended from a common ancestor.  So, hello to all my cousins near and far.  Your turn to do the family holidays this year, right? 😛

In case you hadn't heard, about 7,000 to 10,000 years ago, somewhere in northern Europe, an ancestor had a genetic anomaly that prevented his (or her) eyes from turning brown.  Fast forward quite a few centuries and we find that all of us blues are descended from a common ancestor.  So, hello to all my cousins near and far.  Your turn to do the family holidays this year, right? 😛

In case you hadn't heard, about 7,000 to 10,000 years ago, somewhere in northern Europe, an ancestor had a genetic anomaly that prevented his (or her) eyes from turning brown.  Fast forward quite a few centuries and we find that all of us blues are descended from a common ancestor.  So, hello to all my cousins near and far.  Your turn to do the family holidays this year, right? 😛

In case you hadn't heard, about 7,000 to 10,000 years ago, somewhere in northern Europe, an ancestor had a genetic anomaly that prevented his (or her) eyes from turning brown.  Fast forward quite a few centuries and we find that all of us blues are descended from a common ancestor.  So, hello to all my cousins near and far.  Your turn to do the family holidays this year, right? 😛

I watch it.  I agree it isn't as good as Downton, but it's a bit of a fun watch, even without Maggie Smith.  I've been reading up on the gilded age lately and it certainly would have been a fabulous time to have been filthy rich!

And it has the yummy Nicholas Hoult!

I'm with you:  I enjoyed the first season, and I'm enjoying this one as well.  ...like the character portrayals overall.  ...wish the gay men were much cuter! 

As long as I have a face, he has place to sit.

One of my teen crushes when it was in daytime syndication. 😍

OMG...When I lived in NYC metro I used to say something similar, especially when slowed by a group of tourists walking six abreast down a street near Times Square.  "Thanks for your money, now go the fuck home." 😝

One of my teen crushes when it was in daytime syndication. 😍

As a type 2 diabetic, I have issues with prescribing these drugs solely for weight loss.  I've been on full dose Ozempic for about four months now.  I got no appetite suppression benefit for the first few weeks I was on the drug because of high triglycerides (because of uncontrolled glucose).  Pancreatitis can result on full dose (2mg) with high triglycerides.  Once under control, I was prescribed full dose Ozempic and about a week or so after starting at full dose, my appetite did a Titanic.  When I would eat out, I was so used to ordering as I had for years that I would end up ordering too much.  Don't get me wrong, I was hungry when I sat down to eat, but after a few bites, it was all over.  I lost about nine or ten pounds.  Then, partially as a result of prescribing to non-diabetics for weight loss, pharmacies started experiencing chronic shortages.  A month and a half ago, none of the pharmacies in my network could get ANY Ozempic.  I was out for ten days.  When I got back on the Ozempic, my body had apparently developed a tolerance for the drug, and the appetite suppression effect was over.  My pharmacist said, "your body just got used to it."
 
I understand the battle of the bulge.  I have always had mine.  Ozempic was a miracle.  The miracle, for me however, didn't last and is unlikely to happen again.  Fortunately, the drug still helps me keep my numbers in check.  My last a1c at below 7.5 was the best number I have had since I was diagnosed.  Folks...please...I know these drugs really cut into your hunger, but keep in mind that they are drugs for controlling diabetes first and foremost, and because they are over prescribed and off-label there ARE shortages.  Give some thought to other people who have a chronic, potentially body destroying condition before you commit to one of these drugs and you aren't diabetic.  We'd appreciate it.

OMG...When I lived in NYC metro I used to say something similar, especially when slowed by a group of tourists walking six abreast down a street near Times Square.  "Thanks for your money, now go the fuck home." 😝

I think cut and uncut are helpful and the 2 terms with the least confusion. In terms of them being graphic, considering that we are on a site that reviews escorts. . . that would seem to set the bar pretty low for what is too graphic to write.

Marinate boneless, skinless chicken breasts (number as needed) in a ziplock bag with golden Italian salad dressing (I use Good Seasons) for an hour.  Be sure to get as much air as possible out of the bag before popping it in the fridge.
Blot the excess marinade from the breasts when you remove them from the bag and discard the marinade.
Grill* the breasts until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast is 160F or 72C.  Place atop a plate of buttered fettucine (add an optional squeese of fresh lemon to the pasta and toss before plating).  Top with some freshly grated parmesan and enjoy.
*Roasting the breasts works as well.  These are the only proper cooking methods for this dish.

OMG...When I lived in NYC metro I used to say something similar, especially when slowed by a group of tourists walking six abreast down a street near Times Square.  "Thanks for your money, now go the fuck home." 😝

As long as I have a face, he has place to sit.

As long as I have a face, he has place to sit.

One of my teen crushes when it was in daytime syndication. 😍

Well, it happened again this morning.  While snooping around Amazon Prime I happened upon the movie "Cinderella" featuring (sigh) Nicholas Galitzine.
Unbelievable, he has been a competitive rugby player, he plays guitar/piano/violin, speaks Greek fluently, comes from a titled family, is a high-end fashion model, an able singer, an animal lover/supporter, and probably many other achievements of which I'm not aware.
This is one of the most intense infatuations I've ecperienced.  I hope it ends, or at least diminishes soon...so I can get on to the next one. 😄
 

"We're gonna need some pizza." is the part that gets me every damn time!  🥲

OMG...When I lived in NYC metro I used to say something similar, especially when slowed by a group of tourists walking six abreast down a street near Times Square.  "Thanks for your money, now go the fuck home." 😝

That last line reminded me of a quote attributed to Caroline Astor (THE Mrs Astor).  I don't remember the exact quote, but it was something like, "I buy my carpets from him.  He won't be walking on them."

Now go home.
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