we vented husbands and politics. it was quite cathartic.

Meant to go to the Mega March but stayed and talked with my oldest best gal pal instead.
Every 6 months or so we try to catch up on everything in a few hours.
I swear our attention span and staying on topic is that of a squirrel.

or chipmunk?
Yes we vented husbands and politics, jobs etc.  it was cathartic. I highly recommend.
 We also saw "Get Out" - she dragged me - i'm not a fan of paying for things that scare me. I had a Stephen King/Dean Koontz phase a long time ago. I'm good.
mostly suspenseful/macabre -   eye opening in a way but generalizing in others. Again, I'm disheartened, 'cause all I could think is "there goes another one a girl ruined" I'll stick to my romance and HEA. thank you.

Back to the march, most everyone I know look at me funny and/or think that marching is pointless or isn't important -
I think it has a point and it is important - plus it's quintessential American. Someone said this:
They seem very similar to pep rallies the day of a football game. The pep rallies don't actually play the game and they certainly don't win the game. But they do:
a) generate "team spirit", and 
b) show the team all the people who support them, which will in turn c) increase likely game attendance later that day, which then 
d) buoys the spirits of the players who are actually playing the game, making it more likely that they will win.
I don't see why I wouldn't attend more through my lifetime.

we saw Charley Crockett in Bedford.
it's like a whole other land Bedford? kinda fun. 
As far as he went, I liked him - a little odd and awesome blend of old country and new orleans sound. Official fan. Plus you have to wonder how life-shaping it is to know you've come from a revered historical figure...

We went to see Jason Boland @ L&W and it was freaking packed - I've lost my interest for seeing more well-known bands at that venue. He still sounded good.

Finished #2 (good - as always - until the "you don't really love me" part. Ugh. he said it, he meant it. move on!)  and half through #3 of Essex EJames.
Also side re-reading LIone's Hades.
Tried reading "The Nest" - lost interest.

just gonna pay my tab, roll on home.

I'm seeing the term "Latinx" popping up - I get the inclusivity thing but I likely won't use it for personal reference - I'm fine with Latina. American, Texan, I'm fine saying that I'm from Mexican descent. Shit I'm even proud part-Canadian. I am all of those.
Also, I think with labeling yourself too much you start losing self (and potential of a better self). Whateva.

Annnnnd,  if I understand correctly, in forcing the supreme court nominee through - the US Senate majority just weakened the Senate holistically to try to look strong?

On the other side - I've started getting emails addressing me as a "fellow Dem" - and though currently I affiliate more with them then ever before - it bothers me. I'm not a fan of the label.

Still (in my current phase of roller coaster) - I'm just watching.
the tables turn. again no compromise...and we go further down the rabbit hole.

Going to Roughriders opening day tonight.

Finished Eloisa James' - #1 Essex sister book - I totally didn't realize that there was a whole EJames series I missed!.....and I call myself a fan!!! - This one read much more Jane Austen-ish.  I always like the brooders. She (both) does them so well.

And we Randy Rogers

the hating game

Saw/read a recap of my state reps "almost secret" town hall from Friday - it must be a huge learning curve to go from pretty much doing what you want, to being questioned about mostly everything. Times are a-changed. I've certainly have anyway...and still it seems I'm in the super minority of people interested in policy around these parts.

The more things change though....
Friday night Randy Rogers band - I forgot he got famous and was shocked at all the people there. He sounded as good as I remember. Good on him. I looked really cute with my boots - with that said my days of wearing higher heeled shoes/boots to see a band are pretty much done. I can't hang.
Monkey noodle/dumplings was good. Deep Ellum was bonkers. Uber was $117 to leave so we hopped the train for a stop and got home on $26 from an uber there.

Saturday crawfish boil - fun times...such a mess.

Rangers opening day tailgating yesterday - more fun times, it's just so freaking crowded now. bleh. I guess as with most everything else lately, it doesn't feel like it should be baseball season yet. Plus, our bullpen....*smh*

Finished The Hating Game - Sally Thorne - can totally see why I'd heard about it from different sources. the slow burn at it's limit. Throwback Day/Hudson/Montague/Capulet but modern feel. good get.