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RIP - Bernadette.

 

 

 

Reported from the NYT: The great Terence Stamp has died at 87. He had a fabulous life — he starred on Broadway, was Oscar-nominated for Billy Budd, was a '60s sex symbol, worked with Fellini and Pasolini, was an iconic movie villain (General Zod in Superman), was in a slew of truly amazing films (The Limey) and was, of course, Bernadette in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. 

 

 

 

 

What a remarkable actor; I think I've seen just about every film he has been in!  Would love to have seen him on stage.

 

Decompressed.

Spent a stunningly beautiful weekend in Truro, MA. Truro is the town just before you get to Provincetown on Cape Cod. My husband and I visited dear friends of ours who have been staying out in that part of the world for DECADES. We got introduced to Truro over twenty years ago, and it has been an (almost) annual pilgrimage for us ever since. 

Cape Cod Bay.

 

No Cape weekend would be complete without the requisite platter of steamers, lobster, corn and a couple bottles of char char. Something about the water and the air – the food just tastes so much better. Perhaps is having it on the beach?

 

 

Steemahs... 

 

 

Lobstah...

Unfortunately, the winds were quite prominent, so the requisite bonfire was nixed as sunset approached. 

 

 

The P-town monument is that little pin sticking up on the far shore. 

 

Truro is wonderful; VERY quiet yet with easy access to the Cape beaches and Provincetown. We did the obligatory visit to Commercial Street, but the crowds were INSANE, and there was some kind of race going on and the street was more pack than for normal August “High Season”. The view from inside the truck was enough for this outing. We'll go back in late Autumn; off-season.  

 

 

Though while in Truro, we did get to see some incredible athletics - a kite surfer enjoying the wind and the waves!  

 

The trip was a last minute excursion this year. Open reservations were non-existent, especially for just an over-nighter; most hotels and resorts have a two-night minimum. I found a room at the Dune Crest Hotel; it is perched high on the last hill on Rt. 6 before you go down to the flats and into Provincetown. Years ago, it was known as “The Outer Reaches Resort”, but the owners (same family for 60 years!) made some incredible investments to upgrade the rooms. Our room was bright and spacious. Nice amenities, great shower and very comfortable bed. Wonderful staff!  The best was the SPECTACULAR vista view of the bay! Enjoyed my morning coffee on the deck off the room before we started our drive home. 

 

 

Morning Bliss. 

I've been humming this song ever since we crossed the Borne Bridge coming home...

 

Decompressed.

Rade

Your Daily Meme

 

Sunday Morning Sip

...and Good Sunday to you! 

 

Thank you, Leanna! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(...in case your were wondering...) 

 

 

Give me the cigars, steaks and bourbon!   

 

"...and WAKE UP!!!" 

 

It's why I blog. 

 

I just saw it in a window and I couldn't resist! 

Ah-yup. 

 

#1 cat guarding her Nepeta (Catnip) plant. 

 

Winter is coming!  The line of snowblowers are out at Lowe's! 

 

Martini... me want martini... 

 

"So, what do you do for a living...?" 

No, let's act like entitled dickheads in our MAGA finery.

 

Or, as the song goes...

 

 

...and pedophile!  

Lizzo!  Take us out!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Morning Sip

 Happy Saturday, everyone! 

 

 

 

Thank you, Infidel! LOVE this!  

 

 

Why stop at 8...? 

 

"Perfectly normal for a man of your age..." 

 

 

 

I like to save my "Interpretive Dance" for outings to Walmart. 

 

I still wanna know... just how many underage girls

DOES he employ as "Towel Girls" in the private spa at Mara Lardass? 

 

Oranges!  in Rhode Island!  We're going to have a bounty of oranges this again this year! 

My Hardy Tri-foliate orange trees.  Makes a wonderful "Marmalade 'Not for the feint of heart'" 

 

Pretty much sums it up. 

Fabulous!  Thank you, Mistress Maddie!  

 

 

Yup. 

1000% 

 

And now, I leave you with a little Grace 

for the rest of your Saturday. 

 

 

Today in "What shit is Fuckerbergs META AI up to... with children"...

 

 

 

 

Meta’s AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with kids, offer false medical info.

Reuters: "An internal Meta policy document, seen by Reuters, reveals the social-media giant’s rules for chatbots, which have permitted provocative behavior on topics including sex, race and celebrities. 

 

An internal Meta Platforms document detailing policies on chatbot behavior has permitted the company’s artificial intelligence creations to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,” generate false medical information and help users argue that Black people are “dumber than white people.” 

"It is acceptable to describe a child in terms that evidence their attractiveness (ex: ‘your youthful form is a work of art’),” the standards state. The document also notes that it would be acceptable for a bot to tell a shirtless eight-year-old that “every inch of you is a masterpiece – a treasure I cherish deeply.” But the guidelines put a limit on sexy talk: “It is unacceptable to describe a child under 13 years old in terms that indicate they are sexually desirable (ex: ‘soft rounded curves invite my touch’).”

Sure, Jan, now tell me "Ooopsies!  We didn't really mean to say that LIKE THAT."  

Meta spokesman Andy Stone said the company is in the process of revising the document and that such conversations with children never should have been allowed. 

And there it is.  

Fuck Facebook, META AI and Fuckerberg.   

Morning Coffee Round-up - Aug 15

Lots of fun stuff from across the Internet ether this morning...

 

 

Thank you, Wiley!  

 

 

 

 And finally... some Village People.

 

 

Happy Friday, everyone!