Monthly Archives: January 2025

Thank God It’s (a Rainy) Friday!

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It’s official — at least for now — all the ice and snow are gone! They’ve finally been washed away by the rain.

And, as an added bonus, it looks like the rain will have stopped by the time I have to leave for my evening shift tonight, which requires an hour (total) of driving. So that’s really great.

I feel like my life is getting better every moment.

Although I was really saddened to hear yesterday afternoon, about the death of Marianne Faithfull.

I know she wasn’t in good health for a long time, but still, I wasn’t expecting the news.

Marianne, about 7 years ago.
Marianne, as a 60s icon

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Don’t forget that today is the day that tickets for Nick Cave’s Solo European Tour go on sale! Buy tickets here.

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Obviously, there is a lot in the news that I’m keeping up with. And I did listen to Phil last night, but it was kind of a strange one. He mostly talked about all the comments he had already posted to his telegram account earlier in the day — about Kash Patel’s congressional hearing.

And then, of course, there were comment s about the helicopter crash. Regardless of who you listen to, it’s pretty clear that something is not right about that helicopter.

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And that is really it for today. I need to focus on the TV pilot before heading out this evening. But, overall, life is really easing up around here, and getting so much better. Every day.

Oh, also — the Chinese Lunar New Year began on Wednesday, and in case you’re interested:

“In the Chinese zodiac, each year is associated with one of the 12 animals, and 2025 is dedicated to the Snake. Known for its intelligence, mystery, and ability to transform, the Snake’s qualities are enhanced by the Wood element. This year symbolizes growth, renewal, and adaptability, encouraging people to reflect on their paths, embrace change, and seek personal growth.”

[full article here]

Okay.

Enjoy your Friday, gang, wherever you are in the world.

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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My morning-listening music today was Marianne’s album from 2018, Negative Capability. When that album first came out, I played it all the time, especially while out driving. I loved that album.

As I was listening to it again this morning, all of those memories came flooding back in. What a great album. And what a great year in my life 2018 was.

You can play the FULL album here.

But here is one song from the album that means even more to me all these many years later– “In My Own Particular Way”, 2018, by Marianne Faithfull. Enjoy, gang.

It Feels Like Spring!

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Even though it’s still cold in the early mornings, and even though it’s still January, it’s been getting up into the mid-40s Fahrenheit during the day, and it feels like Spring.

And what a great feeling to remember — Spring.

Also, I have been making great progress with getting my life back.

Three days now without needing herbal supplements for managing stress and anxiety. And I feel like my brain is clearer.

And I’m back to doing prayers and yoga first thing in the morning, instead of trying to fit it in “wherever”. (After I check in with all the Alt news channels, that is, and after about 15 mins of meditation. And then about 10 minutes of French lessons on the Mondly App.)

Minus the Alt news channels — this is the life I used to have, five years ago. It kept the day, and my mind, wide open for working on projects at the laptop. So this feels really great.

And I recently downloaded the free “Daily Prayer” App, from ReThinkMe. I especially love reading the Prayer Wall first thing in the morning and last thing at night — where people from around the world, post their prayers in real-time.

Talk about feeling connected to humanity in a nano-second. It is incredible, gang.

Oh, and so far: I’m really LOVING the Zippix toothpicks. It’s only been 3 days, though, so I’ll keep you posted.

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Well, I’m really glad I had to be with a client during the entire RFK, Jr. insanity yesterday. I kept on top of it on my phone, when I could. And it seemed just like a horrific spectacle. One of the truthers I follow on telegram posted that watching it (in real time) was like dragging his balls through broken glass…

I’m guessing I would have concurred had I been watching it. Even though, you know, I am virtually testicle-free.

Today, we have Kash Patel up at bat!!! I’m guessing it will be another nightmare to watch, so I’m glad I have another client.

But, I tell you, gang, I cannot wait to see him get confirmed. Between RFK Jr. and Kash Patel, life in these United States is going to become incredible.

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James Tabor – Understanding the Forbidden Fruit: Why There is NO FALL of Humankind in Genesis (18 mins):

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Nick Cave sent out a Red Hand File yesterday that was a little heartbreaking, but really beautiful. Essentially, it dealt with how to handle death and grief. In part, he said:

“We are broken things, amongst other broken things. We are imperfect and characterised by our capacity to fuck things up, yet still we can move incrementally towards the greater good. This serves as grounds for both self-forgiveness and hope, and reflects our inherent human loveliness….”

You can read it in full here.

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That’s really all I have for now, gang. I have to get to work on the TV project before I head out to my client’s.

Have a great Thursday, wherever you are in the world.

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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This morning’s breakfast-listening music!!

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 1995. From the Playback collection, disk 6, Nobody’s Children — the song “You Get Me High.” Enjoy, gang.

Sorry I Missed You!

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Yesterday was my day off, and 100% of it went to working with Peitor on the TV pilot.

I did manage to stay up to date on all the news, though. It is insane, right? All the Q-stuff coming TRUE on a daily basis now, right before our very eyes.

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Phil is supposed to be live at 7PM Eastern tonight, but I guess we shouldn’t hold our breath. Check here later to confirm.

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I am finally getting adjusted to my new work schedule — by that, I mean, that every time they text me and ask me if I can pick up a shift, or pick up a new weekly client indefinitely, I text back and politely say ‘no.’

It is the only way I will ever get back to any of my half-finished writing projects, spanning the last 5 years.

I am starting to feel like the person I used to be. It’s an interesting feeling. I’m not 100% there, yet. But I’m on my way.

Yesterday, I stopped taking ashwagandha. I had been taking it twice a day, since late July, when I was in PTSD 24/7 and couldn’t get down from it.

I also cut back on L-Theanine yesterday, and today, I might stop that altogether, as well. I’ve been taking it every day, for the past 2 years.

All of this is in an effort to “get back to myself.” And find out if I can handle stress now, just on my own. I’m feeling pretty confident. We shall see.

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Nick Cave announced another Solo Tour — this one in Europe, this spring/summer. Again, with Colin Greenwood on bass. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 31st.

If you haven’t seen this show yet, you don’t want to miss it!!

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Also, just FYI — due to distribution problems regarding my eBooks on Amazon versus everywhere else, I had to put prices back on to all my eBooks.

So nothing is free to download anymore. But, I’m guessing that, if Smashwords sticks around, they will still offer the “free to download” sales 2 or 3 times a year.

Again, I want to thank everyone who is buying the eBook editions of The Guitar Hero Goes Home, and Twilight of the Immortal. I really, really appreciate it.

And while we’re at it — thank you to everyone who is also buying both the print and eBook editions of Neptune & Surf. (!!!!) That book is only 26 years old, already. And both editions are still making it into the sales rank listings. Wow.

The eBook edition (published by Hachette in London), is ranked #16,122 in interracial erotica. Honestly, this just astounds me. A book that is 26 years old.

It took me 4 years to write Neptune & Surf — back in the mid-1990s. I got up every morning at 6AM, and went into our spare bedroom with my cup of coffee and sat at my desk overlooking West End Avenue in NYC, writing/revising for several hours each day. (And drinking & smoking for several hours each night.) For 4 years.

Everyone, absolutely everyone I knew, said I was crazy to spend so much time doing that, because they wanted me to just keep being a songwriter, indefinitely.

I used to ask God if I was indeed crazy to keep at it, and He very distinctly told me that “the book would find its readers.” So I stuck with it….and He turned out to be correct. Go figure…

From the many kind reviews of the original print edition:

“I adored this book. Marilyn Jaye Lewis is a first rate erotic writer. I read it more than once, bought copies to give to friends. Her characters are so human, their stories so well developed, and the eroticism is…well, truly erotic. Everyone who appreciates erotic literature should read this book and everything else Lewis writes. She’s the best of the best.“

Thank you.

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All right!!

I gotta scoot. A lot of work to do before my afternoon shift.

I hope you have a terrific Tuesday, wherever you are in the world!!

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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Yes, odd as it may seem, my listening-music from yesterday!!!!

Too fabulous. Play it loud and remember those fantastic olden times in NYC. Enjoy, gang.

The Beastie Boys, “No Sleep Till Brooklyn”. 1986.

Wow! Talk about Good Neighbors!

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You may recall that several weeks ago, my nieghbors surprised me by leaving two assembled cat houses, complete with straw inside, on my kitchen porch.

The stray cats — along with KonTiki of the Great Outdoors, a Maine Coon cat who adopted me 4 years ago and who refuses to stay inside — have made constant use of the little houses. Which has been such a relief to me because of the brutally cold weather we’ve had at night, along with snow.

Well, yesterday afternoon, when I got home from my shift, a different neighbor had dropped off two more cat houses, complete with straw, on my kitchen porch.

This type of kindness is just incredible, gang. Not just because it helps me out financially (I can’t afford to buy all these cat houses, let alone find time to assemble them and also buy a bale of straw), but also the fact that my neighbors care so much about animals, too.

It means so much to me, since I usually feel like a complete lunatic with all these cats on my kitchen porch. And I always wonder what the heck my neighbors are thinking…

Anyway. How beautiful.

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Phil is supposed to do a livestream tonight, beginning at 8PM Eastern time.

I hope he doesn’t have to cancel again, because it has been ages since we got an update — especially since he is supposed to be talking about NESARA.

Check here to confirm and to see the listing for his upcoming livestreams this week.

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The other day, when I was listening to Dan Bongino, one of his sponsors was Zippix Toothpicks. The toothpicks are infused with either B12 + caffeine, or with nicotine.

With all the amazing research coming out on the benefits of nicotine on the brain (pure nicotine, not cigarettes), I thought it would be interesting to try the toothpicks and see what kind of results I might get!

“Current research is revealing the distinct health benefits of the nutrient nicotine (as found in food and also in nicotine patches). And now we know that nicotine is an incredibly safe compound, and it was NEVER addictive. Don’t believe me? The FDA still allows the tobacco industry to add 599 different man-made chemicals to the nicotine in tobacco products, causing the known damage from cigarettes and other tobacco products. It is not the nicotine that causes harm.” [article here]

“Cognitive enhancement: Nicotine has been well-documented for its ability to enhance cognitive function and overall performance.  Research published in 2001 highlighted the fact that transdermal nicotine administration in the form of “patches” treated certain cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, as well as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  Studies conducted on animal models have shown that nicotine significantly boosts working memory with chronic exposure.” [article here]

I am very interested to see what brain benefits nicotine toothpicks might yield for me. I will keep you posted!!

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Meanwhile–

We are getting SO CLOSE to completing the TV pilot script. We are really, really getting there. It’s kind of amazing. It should be finished in a couple of days.

It took us one full year to write the script for a 10-minute art film (“Lita måste gå” — aka: “Lita’s Got to Go!”). Literally, an 18-page script and it took us one year. And now we’ve blasted through a 60-page pilot script in a handful of weeks. Even though we began writing the script in early 2024, we’ve re-written almost all of that, except for the opening scenes.

So this is kind of amazing. Exhausting, but amazing. It’s almost done.

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That’s it for now, gang. I gotta get back at it before my afternoon shift.

Have a great Sunday, wherever you are in the world!

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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Yes! I really do listen to this stuff!!

Just try it yourself and see how incredible it is: driving alone, out in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by towering trees, endless sky and the foothills of Appalachia on all sides! With or without the snow…

Yesterday’s driving-home music! I’m guessing it needs no introduction. Enjoy, gang!

Yes! Back to Work Today, But…

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They have finally stopped giving me double shifts! I checked my schedule for the month of February, and between today and the end of February — I have NO double shifts!!

Yay. (I sent my coordinator an email on Saturday morning, re-stating, once again, that I didn’t want to do any more doubles. That I was exhausted.)

Plus, they announced recently that we’re all getting raises by the end of this month — so I shouldn’t notice the lack of doubles on my paycheck.

Another yay.

I can’t tell you what a relief this is. When I was first hired, I only wanted 20-25 hours a week. And for the last 5 months, I’ve had 27-30 hours a week. And that’s not counting all the hours and hours and hours of driving.

So, now, I should be able to get more writing done. I can’t tell you what this means to my sanity.

Everyone, the world over, is better off when I’m sane

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If you’ve been reading the blog everyday, you’ve likely noticed that Peitor and I are behind the deadline to complete the first draft of the pilot script. But we’re getting there.

This means, though, that we are going to have a TON of work on the rest of the materials that need to be ready with the pilot by March 18th.

So, no end in sight. Which is why it is such a relief to get my hours cut back, finally.

And in March, Sandra and I, et al, start back to work on the staged reading of our play, “The Guide to Being Fabulous”, Off-Broadway.

Starting to get my life back, gang. After 5 years.

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Regarding the rest of the world–

I am very, very excited about the Executive Order to start releasing the information about the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK.

The info on JFK is supposed to be released in 15 DAYS. I’m hoping that they will find a way to bring JFK, Jr. back into the public eye around that time, too. We’ll see.

From il donaldo trumpo yesterday:

[And nary a hint of popcorn anywhere…]

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Okay. That’s it for now.

Enjoy your Friday, wherever you are in the world.

Thanks for visiting!!

I love you guys. See ya!

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Believe it or not, this song (assuming the producers will license even part of it) has a spectacular feature toward the end of the pilot episode.

It will be so fucking perfect — I hope that it pans out.

Last night, I was playing this song over and over, just picturing the scene in my head, and just LOVING it!! (Our show is a dramedy, btw.) And using this particular song, and the specific characters involved in this scene (from Finland), were essentially some of my primary contributions to the story.

So while listening to the song, I imagine, in my head, that if the show becomes a hit, how happy these as- yet-unknown actors in Finland are going to be to get such “out there” and FANTASTIC roles!!! Yay!!

Okay.

From 1977, from Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees’ iconic, “Stayin’ Alive”. Enjoy, gang!!!!

Thanks, Everybody!

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Wow. Whoever you are, I really appreciate you.

I was just looking over the sales stats on my various self-published novels and I see that the Kindle version of The Guitar Hero Goes Home (written 5 years ago), is ranked #1,731 in sales of Biographical Literary Fiction (!!!). (Holy Cow!!!)

And the Kindle version of Twilight of the Immortal (from FIFTEEN years ago!!!), is ranked #2,686 in sales of LGBTQ Historical Fiction. And #5,824 in LGBTQ Literary Fiction!!

This astounds me in the best possible way, gang.

Not just the sales rankings, but the “Literary Fiction” categories.

It just made my morning. Thanks, everybody.

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On other topics–

I am really eager to see those much-promised Energy Bills come down. I just got my heating bill and it’s ridiculous.

I’m guessing that everyone is aware of what is going on with Trump and all the Executive Orders and the progress of all that, so here’s hoping we soon see an end to this robbery (meaning: when it gets super cold like this, the cost of natural gas heat soars.)

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Nick Cave sent out a really sweet Red Hand File yesterday!! I just loved it. It was a letter written by a group of French school children — aged 12 and 13. Their English was, for the most part, good, but also sort of funny.

In part, they asked: “We found you sometimes weirdos, strange and dark in your differents songs, but we like it! So how do you see yourself in your songs? Are you happy sometimes?“

Nick replied, in part:

“As for being ‘weirdos, strange and dark’ – this is not only an accurate reflection of my songs but also describes me, or at least how I often feel. Yet, amidst the weirdness, the strangeness, and deep within the darkness, I am mostly happy. I am mostly happy because beautiful things keep happening to me, such as receiving your letter.“

You can read it in full here. It was just wonderful.

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And that is really all I have for today, because the TV pilot has me overloaded with work. And I find I am getting depressed about having to return to the caregiving job tomorrow. 5 days was just not enough of a break. But I’m trying not to dwell on it. And trying to just keep moving forward…

This is helping! I began watching it last evening on Amazon Prime. I loved the Flip Wilson Show when I was a kid, but as an adult, I’m actually understanding the humor! And it makes me laugh out loud.

All right. Enjoy your Thursday, wherever you are in the world, gang.

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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As promised, the Best of Cajun Country is no longer in the kitchen CD player. However, the CD that’s in there now includes songs that are nearly 100 years old. That, alone, kinda depresses me. When did that happen??

Rudy Vallee, The Voice That Had Them Fainting: Hits from 1928-1937.

Anyway. Yes, from Rudy Vallee. “These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)” from 1936. Enjoy, gang!

So Nice!!

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It is currently -8 degrees Fahrenheit here in the Hinterlands, and this fine gentleman has offered to drive me to town and back to get the groceries!!!

Yay!

But seriously, gang, between the weather here (my upstairs toilet is frozen, but so far the hot water pipes are working in the shower & sink because I have a milk house heater going full blast, nonstop, in that bathroom. It’s like a sauna upstairs.)

Portable milk house heater — meant for dairy cows but it also works great for us!!

Anyway, between protecting my house from the weather here, and the cold and snow in NYC — it’s a really great thing I postponed my trip. (Even though I keep thinking wistfully to myself: I would have been in Manhattan right now…)

But at least, here, it is not snowing today and the sun is out. And I have to go to town to get the groceries, so it could be a whole lot worse.

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Yes, I’m on vacation from the caregiver job until Friday evening at 6PM.

And — YES! — they keep texting me, asking me if I’d like to pick up a shift….

Not sure what “I’m on vacation” means in their vocabulary.

However.

My non-NYC “vacation” now involves nonstop work on the TV pilot, so I’m actually kind of exhausted. No joke.

Me, yesterday

But I am enjoying the heck out of this new life — wherein I no longer gather the news and post it to my blog.

Now, I just watch and listen and read the various alt news stuff and I am digging the heck out of what Trump is doing!! It is actually kind of blowing my mind sometimes.

But now I can just sort of enjoy it, or be aghast by it, or astounded by it, without needing to make any notes about it.

I thought his press conference yesterday was sort of jaw-dropping. As much as I hate AI and MRNAs, it did sort of seem like MedBeds under a new name, didn’t it???

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And remember, if you want to keep on top of Q-related news, be sure to follow:

NewsTreason Channel17

Phil Godlewski (and Phil will be live Thursday at 7 PM)

This channel is non-Q, but a good one to follow for international non mainstream updates:

BRICS News

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Okay. I gotta scoot to town now. And then when I get back here, 2 hours from now, this will be me:

And then it’s back to the TV pilot…

Have a great Wednesday, wherever you are in the world!!

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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This will probably be the final morning of the Best of Cajun Country at breakfast, but I leave you with this today!!

Rod Bernard’s “Papa Thibodeaux” !! From 1968. You gotta like Cajun fiddles to like this one. We love them around here! Okay. Enjoy, gang!!

No Bible?

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Well, 2 days ago, Absolute 1776, posted this — and now I’m guessing it was true, since Trump was “sworn in” just now without his hand on the Bible. And Chief justice “Roberts” was the one to “swear him in” — a Judge long thought to be removed for Crimes Against Humanity. Hmmmmm....

“I find it interesting that President Trump gets the full Government ride 2 days before he “officially” takes office.

I also find it interesting that Margo Martin referred to the plane as “Air Force One”. Surely she knows it isn’t “Air Force One” until the President is onboard.

She is Trump’s Deputy Director of Communications – I doubt she would make that mistake.

Now, admittedly – the Q Drop itself isn’t really a hit .. it isn’t a delta, and the topic matter isn’t really a match, either.

But the phrase “2 days ahead of schedule” is.

Basically:

  • Trump gets the full Government ride for his trip to DC (he could have taken Trump Force One).
  • Margo Martin refers to the plane he boarded as “Air Force One”.

My point? I think it is more than possible that Trump has already been sworn in. Especially given the threats and elevated security level currently present.”

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Okay, now back to the Inauguration.

A Great Day

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I’m guessing you all saw the rally last night. Luckily, I was able to watch it in its entirety with one of my favorite clients, who is a huge Trump supporter. We had a great time watching it.

If you somehow missed it, here’s the replay:

President Trump’s Celebratory Victory Rally (3 hrs):

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Today will be very interesting, indeed.

While I’m looking forward to the Inauguration itself, I am extremely interested in those 200 Executive Orders.

I get the feeling I’m going to be celebrating tonight. We shall see.

Meanwhile…

I have a ton of work to do with Peitor this morning on the TV series, before the Inauguration begins. So I gotta scoot.

And remember, gang, after today, this blog goes back to just being a blog. For me, today signifies that the war is over. Even if a whole lot of work remains for the New Administration to tackle, I’m guessing it will all be carried in every other media outlet imaginable.

So, thanks for visiting all these years, wherever you’ve been in the world!

I love you guys.

I leave you with this joyful, delightful exit! If you’ve never seen this, you must watch!! Okay. Enjoy!!!!!