Vive le cap francais!

A quick shout out to Annie, who is in Paris and Berlin (Not at the same time, though. That would be physically impossible.). I'm excited for her trip, and I hope to hear all about her fantastic travels in her iniminiminimible style. I told her to be wary of stinky French men, and to devour as many sexy German men with chiseled jaws who ski and drink good beer as possible, on my behalf.

Observations

1. Where is all the frakking cinnamon gum? I have been searching everywhere - gas stations, Target, convenience stores, grocery stores. Nothing but ridiculous "sangria explosion" and "ice mint" flavors to be had. The only cinnamon gum I've found is called "Sweet cinnamon" and it tasted like shit. WHERE IS ALL THE HOT CINNAMON GUM? Years ago a friend of mine told me that cinnamon gum was the favored gum of Lesbians everywhere. So I have to wonder, what are all the Lesbians doing for gum these days?

2. Why are movies like "Tomorrow Never Dies" airing on American Movie Classics? WTF? Who does your programming? Twelve year olds? Bring on the classic James Bond - Dr. No, Never Say Never, Diamonds Are Forever. As a reaction to this abomination, Bizarro and I have decided to hold a 007 movie marathon weekend. We've each chosen 3 Bond films. Two of mine (You Only Live Twice and Live and Let Die) are my faves, and the other (Casino Royale, the recent one) I haven't seen yet but would like to. Bizarro of COURSE decided on the 3 WORST Bond films/themes of all time: Living Daylights, A View to A Kill, License to Kill. At least I talked him out of Octopussy, which I cannot abide, though I thought Moonraker should have made the Worst list.

3. People are stupid. Because gas prices have come down a few cents, economy car sales are dropping, and SUV sales (including hybrids, mind you) are climbing again. ARE YOU PEOPLE FUCKING STUPID? Yes.

Despite all the negativity contained herein, I am doing quite well in general, and feel relatively at peace for the moment. The unbelievable Summer of Stress has wound down. Late summer is upon us, with its sort of lazy drawl, before the mad rush of Fall (for those in academe).

PMP - I am glad that the summer is finishing so well for you. Can't wait to have you back!
SMJ - Very soon - drinks - my patio.
AnnieC - Welcome home!
Peege - Hang in there; what goes up must come down
Bizarro - I want a foot rub!