Dried Hibiscus leaves. Photo by Totsymae 2012
Personally speaking, I think men folk have made a big ole mess of America. Not that I think a woman can come in and clean it up any better. I don’t. The problem is, I don’t rightly know who can. I was thinking of packing up my shit and flying in to D.C. to see what’s all the fuss about.
I’ve whipped me this dish called floffel for the airplane ride and sliced up some tomatoes, with some cucumbers to go along with it. I don’t eat airplane food too tough. Trouble is, washing up in those little toilet areas and not being all greasy when I go sit down with The President to have my talk. I don’t just need to talk to him though. Those knuckleheads in congress been bitching for too damn long, haven’t they? I don’t know why. They have everything at their disposal. All I wanna do is ask one question and then I’m outta there. My one and only question would be: Do you really give a damn?
On the good side of this post, I’m reading Heartburn by Nora Ephron ’cause Patricia, from Patricia Sands, told me it’s a good read and since it is, I guess I can trust the next time she says something’s good. Thanks, Patricia. You’re alright with me. If anybody else can point me to a good book, please do. I caught the tail end of the TV folk talking about Maeve Binchy today. All I heard was them talking about her work. I’ve read a couple of her books and seeing that she was mentioned made me wanna buy a book of hers. Then, I looked on the internet a minute ago, after it took a billion years for it to act right, and read that she passed away. She was 72. Rest in peace, Ms. Binchy.
I haven’t been watching the Olympics. I don’t know why but it’s not the same since I’m not in the U.S. Maybe that’s my excuse to not watch it. I don’t know. I mean, I’d like to watch it but I don’t know why I won’t. Ain’t that crazy sounding? When I actually sit to think about it, I’ve had the channel directed to what I thought were the Olympics but it sounds like Olympic News and other news. I’ve only been turning on the TV for noise sake; not watching it.
Anyhow, that’s all I’ve got cooking in the pot today. Have a delicious day and I’m not talking kinky.
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I can’t believe it but I actually sat down and watched the opening ceremony. I’m not British but I was a part of the empire for a good number of years and most of it went straight over my head. Best parts: the Queen and Daniel Craig (be still my heart!), Mr. Bean, and the lighting of 204 flames representing all the countries that are participating. That, to me, was just brilliant! The rest of it, well, I’m convinced you’ve got to be a Brit to get it.
As for politics in the US. I’m so sick of it. The latest thing I saw was a billboard comparing the president to the Colorado shooter. It’s just disgusting, that’s what it is, and downright shameful.
Anyway, let me know what they reply when you ask your question.
And btw, that hibiscus looks like what we call sorrel here and the Latin Americans call Jamaican Hibiscus.
Unfortunately, I haven’t seen one single event. Not like me. I haven’t exactly found the right channel, for one. Two, I haven’t made a strong effort either.
I only catch snatches of the news. I know Mittens upset the Brits and later tried to talk his way outta what he said. I think the man is on the special side. Hadn’t heard about the billboard but isn’t this the second one? I heard of one before, I think during his first year. I’m shaking my head so hard, it’s darn near about to fall off.
I’ll let you know what those folk in D.C. tell me. I don’t do lawyer talk, so I expect some direct answers.
I want to find me more of this hibiscus. Now that I’ve had the real deal, the tea bags I was using for my tea in the states tastes watered down.
I’ve caught some of it but with London being 5 hours ahead, I’m getting the replays. I’m not getting up that early.
Oh you mean, Mitt the Twit? Yes, he was on a roll over there.
Direct answers are what we want, Totsy. Go get ‘em!
I suspect you were getting hibiscus in the States. Hibiscus and sorrel are from the same family, sorrel has a stronger taste and a little bite. We soak it with ginger overnight, add sugar — it takes a lot of sugar — and drink it cold. Very refreshing.
I am thinking that it is more working the way through them all Congress, SCOTUS and the President; all of them are the problem. But they have help, you know? It is all those money men and women standing behind the curtains.
I could offer all kinds of books, it really depends on what you like to read. Right now I am reading Half the Sky, it is eye opening.
All of them?
We’ve transitioned into an era of commercial politics. I haven’t watched much news since I’ve been in Saudi or read much on the web. It’s become too exhausting but I have seen Romney flash on the news. Nothing good said about him. Ever.
I’m doing more light reading these days. I did win a book from a romance writer recently that I will read after Ephron. I just want something with a happy ending right now.
I wish you luck on talking some common sense into anyone in DC. I think as long as they have jobs, with pensions and free healthcare, they don’t give a damn about the rest of us.
What is going on with authors dying? Nora Ehpron died last month and now Maeve Binchy. I have enjoyed both of their works.
I have caught bits and pieces of the Olympics. To keep up with all of it, it would take hours and hours. I did think the opening ceremony was great though.
I’ll need luck and a quick flight out of D.C., I suspect. I think you’re right on your views of politicians. Shame.
I want to see more of what Ephron has out there. Heartburn is so funny. I enjoy Binchy’s work too. That her books were sooooo long, I liked even more. I hate for good stories to end and now she’s no longer with us.
I’ll have to find the channel for the games to see what’s going on. I feel very much out of the loop.
Totsy, one of my all time favorite writers is “Mary Monroe”. She wrote “God Don’t Like Ugly” and a bunch of other stuff. I got hooked on her years ago and have read everything she’s written. She’s an Oakland gal, and I even went to see her at Barnes & Noble when she did an engagement there. One thing I love about her is that she writes like she talks and she’s hysterically funny, all her characters ring true, and she’s got a point o view that makes me stand up and applaud. If you can get her on your Kindle, check her out.
I love “feelawful” or “flafil” or however it’s spelled. Good stuff! I wish you’d just come home now because I think the old U S of A needs your ilk.
I may have to check her out. I like funny, as you know.
Floffel is a middle eastern dish I learned to make from the Sudanese woman. I haven’t posted the recipe though. Not all that pleased with the photos just yet. My ilk, huh…Well, it’s sure nice of you to say. I wonder if the POTUS would agree. I already know congress wouldn’t. They haven’t yet.
Totsy, you would be great pulling folks out of congress that don’t give a damn. But I fear they all give a damn. It’s just a question of what it is they give a damn about.
You’ve got yourself a mighty good point. I think us folk in the trenches should get somebody we know personally in congress to pass laws in our favor. You know, like, Johnny Jones from down the street who owns the hardware store. All the experience in the world is in DC and look at where that’s gotten us. Just regular folk, we need.
Hi tots, I’m a Maeve Binchy fan too. Her Ireland and her people were so vivid. I lived a different life when I’d be reading one of her books. She gave people lots of pleasure.
Absolutely. Ms. Binchy’s fans, like you and myself, will miss her and the characters she was yet to release to her public.
We need you in Washington! Come home Tots.
Sure thing. I’ll give you a ring once I get pass secret service.
Go to Washington
Go go Go go.
Btw, I think you will not watch the Olympics because you are lonesome for America.
Xx
Will give you and Hansi a ring once I get pass secret service. I know y’all gonna have my back.
Maybe you’re right about why I won’t watch the Olympics. Hadn’t thought of it that way but I think you’re right.
Thanks for the shout out, Totsy! I’m so glad you are enjoying “Heartburn” – knew you would! I’m a bit of a genre slut as long as the writing is tiptop … love historical fiction and a good mystery or fine travel writing and contemporary fiction but, like you, some good laughs (try Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series) and a happy ending win me over every time. I’ll miss Ms. Binchy too.
Now, Totsy dear, is your “floffel” (love the name!) the same thing as the standard falafel that I just happened to have for lunch today? I was watching the Olympics while I ate it!
Can’t wait for your report from D.C. Go get ‘em!
No problem.
And I finished the book. Really enjoyed it. I’ve heard of Janet Evanovich but never read her. I will now. Thanks again.
May be the same. I have yet to put it on the blog since I haven’t mastered the recipe just yet. I will though. This one’s made from chick peas.