MONDAY WITH THE JOANS

Most Mondays one would not want to be around me. Especially if the weekend flies by, which is most weekends. It seems I do have some things in common with two famous Joan's

When I find out a whole department is a mess from no one maintaining standards....

And then I have to hear the excuses from department managers why it's a mess...

Then I hear the lame excuses.....

Then I'll get a big song and dance from the building engineers on how complicated one of me ideas will be to install. Code word for they are lazy and don't want to do it.

Then there will come some foolish request for some nonsense that make no sense.

The rest of the day will only get worst.

I've even been know to let my boss have a good rib, when you can get a word in....

 But then the sigh of relief hits and it's time to go home.....

Is it any wonder I hate Mondays?

Now y'all know why they call me Cruella De Vil at work

JUBILANT NEWS

It's been quite a year. I lost my job in a restructure, only to pull a Joan Crawford to wheel and deal and get it back, I finally met the legendary snow queen Anna Wintour and lived to tell about, met three more bloggers, spent two days finally at the fabulous Hotel Hershey Spa, where I almost ate myself, enjoyed a nice five months off, and finally invaded South America on a three week tour!Then fellow blogger buddy, Steven, goes and reveals ABBA will be releasing new music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

*faints back on fainting chaise*

 Where was I?  Oh..ABBA getting back together. I may need smelling salts!

The members of ABBA announced Friday that they have recorded new material for the first time in 35 years. NOW .....I have always been HUGE FANS of them, even though I was but a wee lad then, but when I came out OH LORD!!!!....so many hits to choose from. ABBA has always been one, NO.... THE  group that no matter my mood, depressed, sad, happy, angry or even sick, can put me in a good mood and get  me dancing. They have also supplied hours of music on road trips. My little gay heart is over jubilant today!!!!!! The Swedish pop super group said it had recorded two new songs, including one titled "I Still Have Faith in You.". With such good new...we must celebrate!!!!!!

Steven is only lucky he wasn't here to give me the news in person. I might have jumped him.

Now where did I leave those smelling salts?

BLOOMS & NOSEGAYS

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend? Daddy Warbucks is getting ready to depart in a day or two.... back to his place in Denver to check on things, before heading back to Connecticut. well-well-well... Spring is really happening here~ Finally! The white blooming trees are in full swing here at the Casa.... please enjoy this little bit of splendor while it last.

Oh, looks so breathtaking this time of the year!

Better savor this special moment while it lasts..

Simply had to bring the outdoor-indoor so I could admire it some more!

And who doesn't enjoy a nice small nosegay?

IN THREE WORDS

In this weekly feature, I'll share a weekly guest with you , and you tell me in only three words what come to mind. This week, we have a queen of the 80's and 90's and birthday gal.

In three words....

Sheena Easton

Since it's the weekend, and Sheena is here, lets ring in the weekend with a 90's classic....

MIDWEEK BOOTY BUMP

Sofi Tukker is a New York-based musical duo consisting of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern.

By now, you're no stranger to the sounds of SOFI TUKKER hopefully. My favorite dance duo has emerged out of the concrete jungle to share another gem fresh off their debut album. The adorable Tucker takes the lead on their new single "Batshit,"  “Oh you’re bad enough to me" at a super-low octave sans a pitch shift. His voice is naturally that deep, who knew! Consider this to be your new theme song whenever someone at the party tries to kill your vibe by demanding that you "calm down" or "chill out." And I admit Tucker could sweet talk me right into bed! Here's a mid-week ditty to get us going today!!!!

HOLDING A GRUDGE

I'm a Scorpio.

Great ...make me sound like the Cersei Lannister.

HAVE YOU MET MY NEIGBORS?

The other day at the jumble sale for the kids charity the community is running, I was discussing Mrs Claire Pits- Seymour and her husband with Phoebe Bixler.

"I'm telling you it's true.  He seems enthralled by her. He takes her on holiday three times a year. He took her to Majorca,Tenerife, and  this year he's taking her skiing." I says.

Phoebe Bixler replies " That's very flash."  I says "Well, that what Claire Pits Seymour  was telling Wendy Applewhite the other day down at the beauty....and that's another thing.... what she spends in there on her looks is obscene."

Phoebe says. " Oh it's a dead give away. Show me an expensive hairstyle, and I'll show you someone who is no better than they should be.  I always think, tidy, but unattractive is the way. It's the soundest way for a unblemished reputation."

To which I says " You got it cracked then haven't you?."

But we don't think it's as peachy as she lets on. There were the pesky rumors a few weeks back Mr.Pits- Seymour was giving the church organist, Ms Brikenkshore a" few lessons" one week on the organ. Whether it's true or not who knows. But the following Sunday they say she played terribly out of tune.  

HISTORIC PORTRAIT

I found this portrait from the recently departed First Lady Barbara Bushes funeral very cool....and just how intertwined they all are. And is it me , or does Melania look more happy and relaxed away from Hubby?

MONDAY AGAIN......

My personal assistant, Buster Bolfig Borghese isn't so sure about Monday either.

STROLLING THE BOULEVARD

It was another glorious weekend.... and just in time for Earth Day. Since Daddy Warbucks got into town Friday evening, we decided to go into Philly to spend time outdoors, enjoying what Mother Nature has given us on Saturday. Maybe the cold weather mix up was no accident...the trees and Fairmount Park were more vibrant and stunning then I've seen.

Then there was this..... click the Parc Brasserie. to lick your chops over the menus.

 Since the lovely Parc is located at Rittenhouse Square Park....any restaurant using a squirrel in their marketing and food, like the cookie garnishing my ice cream, I can get behind!!!! I think my Bouvier would approve!!! Although I felt guilty eating it.

 HAPPY EARTH DAY!

3R's Reduce Reuse Recycle

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Let's take care of our Earth & most importantly take care of each other...everyday! 

MEANWHILE AT THE CASA.....

......well, it is Saturday night after all!There made for entertaining.

FROM THE CANDY SHOP

This week in the Candy Shop I have another addictive treat I love to enjoy.Do you like your men more refined and aged?

Then my latest instagram friend will give you the feels. Eric Turner is one tasty silver fox for damn sure. He got me hot and bothered with his handsome face and I'm a huge fan of rambunctious hair.  And you know salt and pepper hair gets me going big time!!! Eric Turner is an internationally published fitness magazine contributor and cover model. This Houston resident is also the owner of the men’s lifestyle brand, Oryx. From the looks of it, Turner appears to be a taken man, a married one at that to South African model Morne Coetzer. Damn lucky bitch. 

He's also a dog lover and owner...he has me melting like the Wicked Witch.....

IN THREE WORDS

Each week, I'll share a weekly guest with you, and you tell me in only three words what come to mind.

In three words...

Morgan Freeman

TAIWANESE GRANDE DAME

Pangina Heals, real name Pan Pan Narkprasert, is a half-Thai, half-Taiwanese performer from Bangkok, and is commonly dubbed "The RuPaul of Thailand". A well-known host in Thailand's drag circuit, Pangina hosts a weekly LGBTQ+ night in Bangkok at the very chic venue Maggie Choo's.  Pangina Heals is also a judge and host on Drag Race Thailand. She is the equivalent of Michelle Visage in Drag RaPce Thailand, but she's also present in the workroom. She was the winner of Thailand's first ever drag competion show.Pangina Heals is also credited with popularizing waackingin Thailand, a dance genre that originated in LGBTQ community and  clubs in Los Angeles in the 1970s. Similar to vogueing, waacking uses wickedly fast arm and shoulder movement as a form of interpretative dance.

Since the announcement of her as the reality show's host, Pangina explained that her multicultural background, in addition to spending several years studying in the United States, has given her a unique and diverse take on drag. “I want to bring a lot of culture from the Thai side and the craft and nitty-gritty details we’ve been trained to see.. “I also understand the Western side of drag after four years in L.A, so merging those two cultures together I hope I bring in something new and relevant."Drag is a passion, something that should be spread—like a disease!” And may we add just hot and adorable out of drag he is?

And on a side note, I watched the start of Thailand's Drag Race. If you don't think it wasn't entertaining...take a gander. Quite colorful and the workroom looks much larger then RuPaul's. Gave me a few chuckles. And that Thailand version of Pit Crew?!?!?!?