Anyway, I took the kidlets to school without incident, and then headed back home to pick up the other car. I put my hair up in a clip (it was frightful), washed up the dishes, and then grabbed the keys and headed out.

So I got into my Pathfinder.

And drove down the street to the mechanic.

In my Pathfinder.

Not the Saab.

And no, I didn’t catch my mistake in time. I was at the mechanic’s when I noticed.

Stop judging, because I happen to know all y’all have had senior moments. So start sharing, and help make me feel better

Hell, I didn’t know people actually bought fruit. I thought everyone grew their own.

Anyway, one of my faves is the mango. That sumbitch is tricky to cut and eat, but once you get the hang of it, it is soooo gooood. Of course, you can buy it cut and ready to eat, but it doesn’t taste as good. If you’re not picky, then get the pre-cut stuff. It is still damn good.

Indian Summer

• Champagne
• 1 oz. Peach schnapps
• Mango nectar
• Mango pulp

In a blender, mix nectar and some mango fruit pulp (about ½ cup of each) until pureed. In a glass filled with crushed ice, add the peach schnapps, half of the puree, and then fill with champagne. Swirl with a swizzle gently until mixed thoroughly. Garnish with a lime wedge. If a blender is too much work, just use the nectar. If you can’t find the nectar, use some other juice. Laziness is the mother of invention, after all

They may wear different uniforms, but they’re playing for the same team. Happy Armed Forces Day to our brothers and sisters in the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, Marines, and US Coast Guard.

Thank you for having our backs. Rest assured we have yours.

As an avowed Trekkie™ (yes, TREKKIE. I hated TNG with a passion of three burning Betelgeuses), I am not thrilled at the whole prospect of the Star Trek reboot, much less the new flick. I’m sorry, I just can NOT deal with it. I know, I know…. not very open-minded of me. Whatever…. I am open-minded about what counts, like Steak Tartare and UGGs.

And now they have gone and remade The Evil Dead.

What the SHIT, people??

There are certain movies with which you do NOT fuck!! Gone With The Wind, Citizen Kane, shit, even that racist tripe Birth of a Nation should never, ever be remade. Oh, don’t think I didn’t see what they did with The Wizard of Oz. They knew they couldn’t remake it, so they did the next best thing: tell the story from a different point of view. Whatever. My point is, some things you just LEAVE THE FUCK ALONE!!!

What remakes or reboots have offended your sensibilities lately??

Guavatini

• 2 oz. Vodka
• 2 oz. Guava juice or nectar
• 1 oz. Dark rum
•  Juice of fresh lime

In a shaker with ice, pour the vodka, rum, guava nectar and juice of one lime. Shake well, and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon.

I like to rim the glass with sugar and use spiced rum for extra sweetness, but I figure y’all might just barf at that