I don’t know about you, but I’m just so ready for 2020 to be over with and to see a ray of brightness to ring in 2021!
As we near September, I hope all is well with you.
Thank you for checking out my random thoughts and, as always, if you disagree with me, do it diplomatically!
LAS VEGAS — FANTASY & REALITY
As you know from reading my blog, Las Vegas is my favorite American city.
It offers so much and a lot of it is fantasy. Take a look at this new promotion to entice people to visit. (Click on the arrow in the posted tweet to see the 15-second video!)
The reality of the situation is that this is fantasy, too!
Many people in Las Vegas and in so many other cities across America are not taking Covid-19 seriously enough.
Why should wearing a mask for public safety be such a polarizing act? Don’t answer that — it’s rhetorical!!!
Recently on Lake Decatur, I saw a group of adults (at least ten) boating with no worries in the world. Literally, no worries — NO social distancing and NO masks! 😦
In the U.S., we’re approaching the 5.5 million mark in Covid-19 cases since January with a death toll over 171-thousand!
THE RACE IS ON!
The November 3, 2020 match-up is set!
I’ve tried three times to put a woman in the White House. In 1984, it was Geraldine Ferraro as Walter Mondale’s running mate…
Hillary Clinton in 2016…
and now, in 2020, Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s Vice President!
May the third time be the charm!!!
“SAY SOMETHING”
While I’m practicing social distancing and wearing a mask, I need an escape from the real world.
And, thanks to Kylie Minogue, I found it.
Her new song, “Say Something” is amazing and I can’t wait for the album, “Disco”, to come out November 6, 2020.
This is the weekend that the “lyric” video dropped. This is me proving I’m ready for Kylie and “Disco”!
The official video is out now. Even if don’t normally watch videos in my blogs or even if you aren’t a Kylie fan (I guess we can still be friends!), take three minutes to watch this.
If it doesn’t make you smile or help you escape reality, don’t worry — it might be too late for you! 🙂
I’m so obsessed with the video that I made this dazzling, galactic montage!
LIVING IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE
So, I’m still binge-watching “The West Wing” (I’m on season three) and I just got caught up on “The Handmaid’s Tale” and I’m freaking out!
On “The West Wing”, Bradley Whitford is sexy as Josh Lymon and Elisabeth Moss is very young as the president’s daughter, Zoe. This season aired in 2001.
At the same time, on season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” (2019), both of them are back together almost two decades later!
MORE ABOUT “THE HANDMAID’S TALE” (S3)
While watching the first two seasons, I felt more anger and revulsion that something like Gilead could happen — and the similarities to real life today in 2020 America!
But, there have already been several times in season three that tears welled up in my eyes!
And, to think that some critics say the quality of the third season has dropped from the first two seasons. I disagree!
Episode 28, “Unknown Caller” (Season 3, Episode 5), is my favorite episode of the series, so far.
A little hope and a little heart are not bad qualities!!!
And, toward the end of a very compelling, loving, heartbreaking episode, I cracked up when Aunt Lydia says to Offred (Ofjoseph, June): “Well, aren’t you a nosey nellie!” 🙂
By the way, after crushing on Max Minghella and Joseph Fiennes in seasons one and two, sexy O. T. Fagbenle (Luke) stole my heart away in season three!
And, other than June, my favorite character in the series is “Martha” Rita! Look at the amazing transformation Amanda Brugel goes through to be Rita!
ALINEA
In my last blog, I talked about visiting the legendary Delmonico’s restaurant in New York City if I ever get back there.
Another restaurant that’s on my bucket list is Alinea in Chicago. It’s the brain child of famed chef Grant Achatz (voted “Best Chef in the United States” in 1998)!
I read his 2011 book, “life, on the line: A Chef’s Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat” and it’s one of the most incredible heart-tugging stories.
At Alinea, tickets have to be bought months in advance to experience the 12 to 22-course multi-sensory, molecular gastronomical experience.
In the restaurant’s pop-up in Miami while the Chicago location was undergoing renovations, a “Gold Wine Pairing” is about $495 a person and that’s on top of the tasting menu that’s about $300!
Chris Churter described this next photo as “an abstract painting for those with a sweet tooth.” Yes, this is a chocolate creation!
If you’d like to know more about Grant’s amazing story, here’s the link to my 2014 blog. (It’ll open in a new window!)
“HANNIBAL”
Speaking of eating dishes that are not common…
Although I watched the three seasons of “Hannibal” on NBC in its original run, I want to watch the series again now that it’s on Netflix.
I’m thinking it’ll be a winter viewing now, along with re-watching the eight seasons of “Dexter”.
In case, you’ve never seen the TV series, this helps to explain that funny. 🙂
I won’t make this a spoiler other than to say that isn’t a “leg of lamb”! 🙂
And, speaking of Gillian Anderson…
“THE CROWN” — SEASON FOUR
Netflix announced this week that the fourth season of “The Crown” arrives November 15, 2020.
It’ll cover the late-1970s and early-1980s and the marriage of Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor) and Lady Diana (Emma Corrin).
While I can’t wait to see the charming O’Connor (check him out in “God’s Own Country” — with an open mind!), what really excites me about the new season is Gillian Anderson as Margaret “The Iron Lady” Thatcher!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADONNA!
Madonna celebrated her 62nd birthday in Jamaica this week.
Along for festivities, with a fantastic food spread and awesome looking drinks, were her boyfriend, Ahlamalik Williams, her 23-year-old daughter Lourdes, plus four of her other five kids!
And, yes, I noticed the lack of masks in the larger group photos! 😦
TONI BRAXTON
Toni Braxton has new exciting new music and a hot video called “Dance”!
The album, “Spell My Name”, is out August 28th!
Toni is one of only five artists still left on my concert bucket list!
The others are Kylie Minogue, Vanessa Williams (a Christmas concert), Daryl Hall & John Oates, and Culture Club.
THAT’S IT
With all the craziness in the world, make it the best in your little part of it!
Anthony
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