May 3, 2024

Krist Noem get terminated:

April 30, 2024

I can fit into my favorite pair of jeans again!

I have a really nice pair of brown, herringbone jeans that have been my favorites for a while. They're tough-looking and masculine, but pair well with a sport coat or blazer, too. My COVID-19 weight gain caused them to be a little sausage-y. But now they're fitting nicely again. Mrs. Aristus confirms that they fit very well in the right places.

Good incentive for keeping up the cardio and weight-lifting.

April 30, 2024

I know rural right-wingers love to portray themselves as hard-headed, practical, down-to-Earth, git-'er-done, hands-on,

shrewd, horse-tradin' folk.

And we all know they love posing for pics with the animals they have shot for fun.

But how could anyone think shooting a dog to death could somehow juice up this image for widespread public consumption?

I guess even for the reich-wingers, it was a rainbow bridge too far...

April 29, 2024

Okay, new question: If Trump shot a DOG on 5th Avenue,

would the MAGAts still vote for him?

April 27, 2024

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

That’s right. I bought some vodka on the way home. One of the many reasons why I’m late getting here.

It’s good to be back.

I love you all…

April 26, 2024

Watch This Space. Friday Night Buzz Thread returns tonight!

I'm all out of vodka, and nearly out of bourbon. Clearly, I didn't do any booze shopping during my recent dry months! I have plenty of rum, tequila, and single malt. So it will be 'Friday Night (Insert Spirit Of Choice Here) Buzz Thread.

I've missed you all.

And of course, I love you all.

Hope to see you tonight...

April 23, 2024

Saw a Tesla truck for the first time in the wild on the way to work this morning.

What an ugly-ass vehicle.

You couldn't pay me enough to drive that thing in public.

April 19, 2024

In one week, Friday Night Buzz Thread returns!

I'm still not at my goal weight, but I'm steadily increasing my cardio every week. I'm hoping that will be the definitive action to get me there.

And got-DAMN, I need a drink!

Hope to see you all there...

April 16, 2024

Just submitted my application for the new primary care position at our soon-to-open new clinic.

It's a five-minute drive from my house. My commute will be twenty minutes shorter each morning. Since we will have dental there as well, Mrs. Aristus may be coming over, too. It will be nice working in the same building at last...

April 11, 2024

Man, oh man! I just saw some backpedaling so hard, they could have done the Tour de France backwards!

The "You're not working hard enough" types who recently pissed in my corn flakes just did a "Gracious! Did WE do that?!?"

No doubt after getting a monumental WTF??? from the rest of the float pool, they have amended their 'do another provider's work for him' fiddlyfuck to "We're sorry! We're sorry! We meant 'only if that provider requests help first'!"

So, with any luck, that is sorted out. I'll ask for an apology for their abusive language some other time. Right now, I'm just going to savor the fact that their explanatory e-mail reeks of apologia. Someone higher up than they must have asked them "Is this really how you want to treat trained, seasoned, experienced, and dedicated professionals?"

I can't thank you all enough for your supportive messages. My dear, darling Loungers are the best. I love you all.