MOOD BOARD

 

I have the feeling this would be a good Monday to stay in bed, with a man or no man, as we continue to yet again get another rainy day. Yesterday was just plain soggy, dark, damp and rain of some sort all day. Now, I enjoy a nice rainy day, but I think 12 straight days is enough. If I wanted this treatment of rain, I'd move to Seatle or the UK for petes sake. The poor garden is starting to yellow and I'm losing many things now from too much water. I see a clean-up and clear out coming. As for me, the weekend was spent with cooking and being a couch potato watching many Maggie Smith movies as the channel I came across had a movie marathon on. They included my two favorites, Tea with Mussolini and Evil Under the Sun. Which has one of my favorite movie quotes from Smith, who directed her comment to Diana Rigg's character in the film.

Daphne Castle-"Arlena and I were in the chorus of a show together, not that I could ever compete. Even in those days, she could always throw her legs up in the air higher than any of us...and wider."

Hmmmmm, reminds me of someone....but who?

FROM THE CANDY SHOP

 
Getting close to candy season here in the Candy Shop, and this week I have some mouthwatering jaw breaker sure to get that sweet tooth wanting to go into overdrive. Josh Duckworth is another of the underwear models turned fitness guru, and sports fitness influencers, who has since gone on to take matter into "his own hands" so to speak. And I'm not complaining. I have seen first-hand Josh's magnificent assets, and I can safety say there is no AI when it comes to his popular melons on his chest and his other wonderful play toy!!!! This guy is downright friendly, playful and handsome as hell.

Josh Duckworth

Let's let Christina Aguilera take it away as she sums it up the Candy Shop so well...

IN THREE WORDS

Dame Maggie Natalie Smith

Dec 28 1934- Sept 27, 2024 

We at the Casa du Borghese are heartbroken...

PEARL AND MARY

 
The last time this summer I found myself in Philly with friends I couldn't resist trying Pearl and Mary's. 1, it used to be my favorite Italian place to eat, 13, and 2- we have a friend named Mary Pearl, and she is practically on par with a drag queen especially with her sets of eyelashes. The place adds to the list of excellent dinning places offered by Michael Schulson, who opened Pearl and Mary, a casual seafood and oyster house. The name pays tribute to his mother and grandmother I was told. While I'm not a huge fan as in NOT a oyster eater, please, my libido is already through the roof, I do enjoy seafood to a point, mostly shellfish and a few fishes. One can expect the freshest catches, small and large plates where seafood is the star, tasty and well-made cock-a-tails at a very fun bar and a polished and cheerful staff who really do seem genuine. I think it's going to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I have yet to not see a nice crowd there. Loved the vibes of the place, a very neighborhood feel to the crowd, and the color palette of fresh whites, dimensional greens and deep browns make for a great and classic coastal vibe, all while being in the city. I couldn't complain over my dinner or my cocktails. While the boys were shucking and slurping their oysters, I was thinking about shucking our waiter!

My DELISH deviled eggs, since I don't do oysters.

Nice touch I think.

Pearl and Mary.

PSA- OUR TIME

Not to beat a dead horse, and jokes aside, as we know, and most of my readers are aware, we know we have to vote. But to the passers-by and all the people in the dark out there who may read daily and undecided, it is most important you do your homework now and decide who you will vote for.  And it doesn't matter your party. I know many Republicans who will be voting for the Democrat ticket. And there is nothing wrong with leaving your own party to vote for the best and well-intentioned candidate who will do the work and work for all. To me, there is no contest between the two this time. One must really think, if your mind is not made up by now, how your life and those you love and care for may be affected and change when one of these candidates gets in. The US could stay the same and improve and continue to produce goods things, or life in the US will change for the very worst. Voting is one of our privileged rights and shouldn't be an option to squander, or to not vote. If one sits out, who knows, made one day your right will be stripped from you. And if you don't vote, you have no right to bitch about anything. I will proudly await my ballot and I feel we have a great ticket here, for me anyhow. I have been busy with volunteer efforts for the ticket.

The Harris Walz- President/Vice President. Very happy my swag for Harris showed up today too!

Bob Casey Jr- US Senator

Mark Temons- State Senator

Janelle Stelson for US House Representative. I have really been helping with this race as I despise Scott Perry deeply. I'm happy to say Stelson is ahead.... barely with a 0.08% sliver. Which is sort of scary considering how popular a news anchor she is.

Sara Agerton- State Representative. Adore Sara. I worry she make not make it as she is going up against a longtime incumbent. 

The words of Liz Cheney's book still stick with me, if you still need a reason to vote. In the era of Trump, certain members of Congress and other Trump enablers- many of whom carry the Constitution in their pocket, but seem never to have read it-have attempted to hijack this phrase, to claim it gives them authority to subvert the rule of law or overturn the results of elections. They have preyed on the patriotism of millions of Americans. They are working to return to office the man responsible for January 6th. We the people must STOP THEM. We are the only thing that can stop them. US. This is more important than partisan politics. Every one of us- Republican, Democrat, Independant-must work and vote together to ensure that Donald Trump and those who have appeased, enabled and collaborated with him are DEFEATED.

This is the cause of our time."

And for Pete's sake if you're not registered, get registered. And if you already are, there have been many antics and shenanigans going on, so go check and make sure you are indeed registered to vote. In PA go here to check. Or you can go to Feel Good Action and make sure. It only takes 30 seconds. Just make sure your registered and get out and vote.  In my opinion the great Ann Richards reason to vote always stuck with me.

This has been a Casa du Borghese PSA.

CHUCKLES

I can tell you, thank HEAVENS the Lad is back in VA for the time being. Over the last month he was quite the handful. He tells the worst jokes. He asked me one night, Mistress did you hear about the man with five penises? I said no Adrien. He said, I heard his pants fit like a glove.

He then asked me what was 500 feet long and has no pubic hair? I said what Adrien. He said the first row of a Taylor Swift concert.

And boy can he be an idiot. He said one day he took laxatives and laughing gas at the same time. I said why Adrien? And he said for shit and giggles.

Then he had the gull one night to tell me to stop drinking so much or I was going to hell. I told him that thankfully, the floor stops me every time.

One morning he asked me what masturbation and brain damage have in common? I said Whhhat Adrien? He said after a few strokes it's all over.

One night while getting in bed, I ask the Lad, Adrien, what turns you on more about me. Is it my sexy body or my handsome face? He looked me up and down and said it was my sense of humor.

While in Ptown, you wouldn't believe what I walked into the bathroom seeing him doing, He was bleaching his asshole. I yelled Adrien. What THE HELL are you doing? You can't do that to yourself. he said , Well, your the one who told me to change my ringtone.

And the politics! They just keep giving. Do you know what you call politicians with half a brain?

Gifted!

Do you know what trump's wiglet and a thong have in common? They both barely cover an asshole.

Could JD Vance have been here?

Me...after my summer....

But what can I say

I like my men like a like my coffee. Sort of hot and picked up at a gas station.

And speaking of sex.  Did you know sex is like a gas station. Sometimes you get full service, sometimes you have to ask for service, and sometimes you got to be god damned happy self-service.