Monday, November 25, 2024
So the day after the election Matt and I got married. We had decided a few months ago that we needed to be married before the Supreme Court made some vile decision. Having an existing marriage contract would hopefully prevent our civil rights being taken away.
We invited a small number of people to the Presidio Museum and were married in the Territorial Courtyard in front of the arbor. I only cried a little as I read my vows. It was a sweet ceremony.
I had Patrick as my witness and Matt had his sister Laurie. Other folks there: Doug, Jeffrey, John G., Paul, David, John, Oliver, Juan, Lynn, Lisa, Amy, Kate, Ginger, and Wolf.
Getting hitched.
Afterwards we went to La Indita for lunch (I had the usual).
Matt had ordered a cake from Nadine's/
Cake.
It was white cake with the top layer having lemon filling and the bottom raspberry. It was sweet and delicious.
Homer and Matt cutting the cake.We are planning a big reception on the first of March.
# posted by Homer : 5:14 PM
Recording my thoughts. Well the election was weeks ago. And the shit show is going full force. Incompetent sycophants being put in positions of power. The Project 2025 fever dream coming true. Fucking evil Christians will be telling the rest of us how to live.
I was given a bottle of champagne. I am saving it for the day that Orange Monster dies. Hope to drink it sooner rather than later.
Two weeks ago an archaeologist I knew, not very well, died unexpectedly. He was 56. Life is cruel, he was a very nice man. Deserved to have a long life.
My kittens are now huge. How did that happen? Puff likes to knock things over. He also likes to watch birds on the computer. He is friendlier than Smokey Bear, who is pretty shy. I have had to modify my Holiday decoration scheme because they would destroy whatever I put up. The day of the cookie decorating party they will be locked up in the cat bathroom and the last few decorations put out, to be taken down immediately after the party.
Puff in the window.
Matt and I went to World Market, Michael's, and JoAnns, as well as the Gather Market and bought ornaments. It was good to think about other things than politics.
New ornaments.
I make Matt pose for ridiculous pictures when we go to those stores.
# posted by Homer : 4:59 PM
I had my annual All Soul's Procession Cocktail Party at the beginning of November. It rained during the party so many people didn't come, but we still had a fun time.
I made chili, Matt made pico de gallo salsa. I also made a cemetery cake- chocolate mayonnaise with dark cherry filling.
Matt and Jimmer.
David and Caleb.
Stephanie, MaryAnn, Helen, Amy, Anna, and Grace.
I helped do makeup and made the floral crowns.
It was a fun time. I did get sick of the leftover chili after a few days!
# posted by Homer : 12:11 PM
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Appeared in the Arizona Daily Star today.
Terrible picture though.
# posted by Homer : 7:13 AM
Thursday, November 07, 2024
So the Orange Piece of Fucking Shit won.
I don't think I have ever hated someone as much as I hate him.
When bad things happen to his supporters in the next four years, I hope they suffer. Really suffer. Anyone who voted for him, they deserve everything that is coming their way.
The last 12 recessions have all started under Republican presidents. I imagine another one will be here soon, because Republicans are only good at stirring up hatred towards minorities and giving rich people more money.
So anyways, end of rant.
# posted by Homer : 5:53 AM
Tuesday, November 05, 2024
I took Matt back to Traverse City to meet the family. The leaves were changing and everyone said that they were better the week before, but they were still spectacular.
Homer and Matt in front of a red bush.
We took Susan and Lee to a horrible Mexican restaurant the first night.
The next day we went to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. This Park Service lakeshore has massive sand dunes dumped there by glaciers. Plus pretty woods. Matt wanted to climb up one of the dunes. It was chilly.
Matt climbs.
Matt stuck his I phone out the window and took this fancy photograph. I said it looked like a puzzle picture.
Covered bridge.
We finally found the place where you could stand on a deck overlooking Lake Michigan and see the crazy steep 400-ft dune, which ends at the lake. We did not go down it.
Matt, Susan, and Homer.
The next day we to the Amish produce market where my brother works. He was working at the butcher plant. We also dropped off some enormous bags of cat food and dog food for the many cats living in his barn. People dropped off two boxes of kittens at the produce market and my brother took them home. Matt said No! when he saw me holding a couple.
Squash and pumpkins.
That afternoon we went to visit Elizabeth and Jeff and their dog Bowser.
On Saturday there was a family lunch at Lee's house. My two aunts and my uncle on my father's side came. I made a fruit salad and a cheese and cracker dish. Lots of food. Lee made two pies- delicious.
Afterward Matt got to go on an Amish buggy ride with Lee while I visited with my aunts.
The horse and buggy.
But first we went out into the pasture to see Jemima and Jean.
Jemina and Jean and Matt.
After the buggy ride it was time for Matt to collect eggs from the chicken coop. I caught one of the hens.
Matt, Hen, and Homer.Matt collecting eggs.
Then Matt took a family photo, minus Lee who is Amish.
Uncle Bill, Jeff, Aunt Harriet, Elizabeth, Aunt Louann, Susan, and Homer.We went to a couple of antique stores and I bought a bunch of photos (pricey!).
The next day we returned to Tucson and I started preparing for the All Soul's Procession cocktail party.
We wore masks on the airplanes and did not catch Covid.
I'm writing this on election day. Back in Traverse City and the countryside you saw a lot of campaign signs. Mostly for Trump out in the country (including some flags) and mostly for Harris in downtown Traverse City. We saw a Pride flag at a cheese shop and that was where I bought the cheese for the party, making sure the staff knew that was why. There were numerous other Pride flags hanging from front porches in the downtown area. And a "Gays for Harris" sign where you turn to go to Susan's house.
I think Matt has a really good time and my family all really liked him, so yeah!
# posted by Homer : 1:32 PM
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