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[John G.]

Three!

[John G.]

Just read of other actors omitted from the Oscars’ In Memorium segment: Alain Delon and Olivia Hussey. WTF?

And why do I care?

[ChasSmith]

DR Elmore reminds us of:   ice cream!

OMG, yes, The Berries on vanilla (or even other flavors, if one must) ice cream or yogurt. Bananas, too, for me. And sometimes a drizzle of a good hot fudge type of syrup.

[John G.]

It’s the berries!

[John G.]

Blueberry gin sour, anyone? Bourbon berry smash?

[John G.]

I used to make multi-berry cobblers at the drop of a hat. The freezer always had a bag of frozen mixed berries and the pantry had Bisquik to create the topping. Much butter, sugar, an egg and a little oil were all you needed. Oh, and ice cream to melt on top when it was fresh out of the oven.

[John G.]

The day I learned to play pinochle was accomplished over two cobblers, a fifth of bourbon and half a carton of smokes for the four of us.

[John G.]

Ah, memories. I’m surprised I remember how to play pinochle despite the bourbon.

[MichaelG]

TOD: Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, in no particular order. Blackberries are also yummy but just behind the other three. French strawberries / fraises de bois are especially good - one of our local orchards grows them - and I love black raspberries when they appear at the farmer's market. I usually just eat them plain.

[John G.]

No one has mentioned cranberries yet. So here’s a Nantucket cranberry pie to tickle your taste buds.

[ChasSmith]

Didn't even think of cranberries. But of course. I guess the only time I eat actual cranberries, like, other than in a cake or muffin or something, are the traditional cranberry sauce. And I make the real thing.

[ChasSmith]

No one has mentioned cranberries yet. So here’s a Nantucket cranberry pie to tickle your taste buds.

Never heard of it. But I'll some right now if you don't mind.

[ChasSmith]

Okay, I gotta get moving. Cheers and vibes to all.

[Jrand74]

Pie.

[Jrand74]

I am watching some YOUTUBE videos from Ragical the Unhallowed Knight.

He and his cow watch and comment on police interactions with Sovereign Citizens.  It is always amusing.

[Jane]

From DR John:

“Why don’t you study a blank page for a while and improve your mind “

Now that’s dialogue.

[Jane]

From DR Iris:

I didn’t realize the boycotts are protesting only the rolling back of DEI initiatives, and not anti -Trump in general.

More people will hopefully participate?

[Jane]

I too thought the protests were more than just about DEI.

[Jane]

Bruce, unless I missed it, you didn't confirm Kindle is my only eBook option to get Vegas Can Be Murder.

[John G.]

From DR John:

“Why don’t you study a blank page for a while and improve your mind “

Now that’s dialogue.

It’s from the movie Ready, Willing and Able, which I am currently watching. Ruby Keeler, sporting a British accent and hoofing like a heifer, stars.

The score features the lovely “Too Marvelous for Words.”

[DR Iris]

I too thought the protests were more than just about DEI.

I looked into the organization that is behind the boycotts. Here is what I discovered.

Are you against Trump, Elon Musk, or any specific individuals?
This movement is not about one person. It is about the system as a whole.
Both political parties, both past and current leaders,
and billionaires have manipulated the economy and profited off the working class.
We will hold them all accountable. Our focus is systemic change, not political drama.

[John G.]

According to Google, grapes are considered berries.

[DR Iris]

Reasons for boycotts, including the rolling back of DEI.

6. What are the upcoming movements?
   •   February 28: 24-Hour Economic Blackout – No spending for one full day.
   •   March 7-14: Amazon Blackout – No Amazon purchases, no Whole Foods, no Prime orders.
   •   March 21-28: Nestlé Blackout – Boycotting Nestlé-owned brands due to water exploitation, child labor, and corporate greed.
•   March 28: 24-Hour Economic Blackout #2
 No spending for one full day.
   •   April 7-13: Walmart Blackout – Shutting down spending at one of the biggest price-gouging, worker-exploiting corporations.
   •   April 18: Economic Blackout #3
Another full 24-hour halt to the economy.
   •   April 21-27: General Mills Blackout
 Exposing food industry corruption and the poisoning of our families.
This is just the beginning, more actions will follow.
Stay informed by signing up on the website.

[John G.]

Also, acai and goji berries belong on the list.

[John G.]

According to Google, grapes are considered berries.

So, I like berry juice a lot, especially fermented berry juice. Aka wine.

[DR Iris]

What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry?

If you weren’t so sweet, we wouldn’t be in this jam!

[DR Iris]

No groaning allowed on HHW. 😄

[John G.]

Reasons for boycotts, including the rolling back of DEI.

6. What are the upcoming movements?
   •   February 28: 24-Hour Economic Blackout – No spending for one full day.
   •   March 7-14: Amazon Blackout – No Amazon purchases, no Whole Foods, no Prime orders.
   •   March 21-28: Nestlé Blackout – Boycotting Nestlé-owned brands due to water exploitation, child labor, and corporate greed.
•   March 28: 24-Hour Economic Blackout #2
 No spending for one full day.
   •   April 7-13: Walmart Blackout – Shutting down spending at one of the biggest price-gouging, worker-exploiting corporations.
   •   April 18: Economic Blackout #3
Another full 24-hour halt to the economy.
   •   April 21-27: General Mills Blackout
 Exposing food industry corruption and the poisoning of our families.
This is just the beginning, more actions will follow.
Stay informed by signing up on the website.

I paid attention on Feb. 28. I hope I’ll remember the rest. It’ll be easy to boycott Walmart since I don’t shop there.

[John G.]

No groaning allowed on HHW. 😄

That one made me smile.

[John G.]

Onward!