1) Casinos... we are in Norwich, Connecticut today -- Home of the Mohegan Sun Casino... Checked it out last night with Tim, Chris, and Mark (I never get to hang out with Donna Marie because we have to alternate duties...). I had never been in a casino before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Honestly, I wasn't impressed. Maybe it's because I already loathe gambling and think the flashing lights and chirping bells are all smoke and mirrors to hide a dark and sinister agenda. Whatever the case may be, I was sickened by the amount of money thrown down on chance... What disturbed me more than anything was the amount of elderly folks playing the slots... In my inexperienced opinion, if anything in a casino is rigged, it would be slot machines... another thing that really shocked me was the LACK of Native Americans at an Indian casino... hmmmm... I saw more Asians working there than anything. In FACT, even the souvenirs had more Asian themes than Native American... People say that the Indian tribe get the proceeds from the casinos, but I honestly don't believe it... if that's the case, then WHY do Native people as a whole have higher rates of unemployment, suicide, diabetes, heart disease... if the money is going to the people, then why do they have the highest poverty rate of ANY group in the nation? I do apologize for getting on my soap box... As many of you know, Native Americans have always had a soft spot in my heart, and it ticks me off to see their rich and beautiful culture bastardized by Western dogma. But, I digress... on to lighter news.
2) Pigs feet... this is two fold... First... I routinely spend time in the galley -- prepping for meals AND cutting through from one part of the yacht to another. Today, Chris has chosen to adorn his counter top with the most SINISTER and DISGUSTING pigs feet -- roasted and charred... I am PRAYING they are nothing more than macabre decor and NOT an ingredient in a future meal. Of course, he may be trying to tell me something... my feet REAK because I wear flip flops that make my feet sweat... there's nothing to absorb the sweat, so... well, you get the picture... I'm washing my shoes today, so I hope that will work... I'll report back on that later.
3) Sky Lounge Music torture... I don't know WHAT the hell Kaki was thinking when she put together the music mix for these people. Half the songs I've never heard, and the other half I WISH I'd never heard. Today she put some crap on that sounded like bad karaoke -- swooning love ballads with women warbling and wailing through each note. I think I puked in my mouth a couple times. Bring back the Earth, Wind, and Fire!!! The sad thing is, I can't do ANYTHING about it because Kaki is the chief stew and she's the boss... So, my poor ears must suffer through the so-called music.
4) And NOW, for the BEST NEWS OF ALL!!!!! Percy is back home! Got a message from Lisa that things weren't working out with Percy -- he was pooping and peeing all over the place -- so my mom picked him up today. Honestly, I'm thrilled to have him back with my mom, and I know he is, too... I'm so sorry things didn't work out, but I know that everyone will be happier now that all is right with the world... Well, everyone except Clifton. Oh well. Can't please EVERYONE.
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