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[Elendil's Heir]

Hmm, not by name, but there had to be plenty of people like that in Nawlins and vicinity since the Louisiana Purchase was completed.

TNP has been to New Orleans in the past year.

[Jizzelbin]

Nope. Surprisingly, never been. All the music is from there.

[Good point about Cajuns/Acadians....but the correct answers are Jack Kerouac and William F. Buckley ]

TNP has found himself or herself somewhat recently in the awkward position of having to explain to a sole proprietor that one was charged double for certain invoiced items, in a number significant enough to matter.

[Elendil's Heir]

Hmm, no, that hasn't come up. I did recently get a refund for a ticket to a political event, though, when the organizer noticed I'd already bought another one awhile back.

TNP is reading a damn good book these days.

[Jizzelbin]

Yeah. It's on interlibrary loan, but it's a dense mofo. I think I might pony up the sixty or seventy bucks and get my own copy. Because I don't much cotton to reading on somebody else's schedule.

TNP has recently recommended a book (whatever that might be) to someone when prompted. And TNP didn't have to think too long before giving a genial response.

[Elendil's Heir]

Yes, twice, actually. I recommended Gary Jennings's Aztec to a friend who wanted to read a good historical novel (it's my favorite in the genre), and David Hackett Fischer's Washington's Crossing to another who wanted to read a good book on the American Revolution (and IMHO it's one of the best).

TNP has read either of those books.

(And just what are you reading these days, Jizz?)

[Jizzelbin]

No. Actually no, never even heard of. And it is getting to be about that season. Gracias, tío!

[Edw. Baring, Converts to the Real. Catholicism and the Making of Continental Philosophy. 2019 Cambridge: HUP. And, apparently, the 1961 revision of the Roman Breviary. And some other stuff.]

TNP can and will name somebody with an improbable name. No, nothing too personal, but for example, I know a bartender whose name is "Minnie," as in like the mouse or whatever. Something like that.

[Elendil's Heir]

My wife once tutored a little girl with the name Silver Anne Gold. I kid you not. What parent would do that to a child?!?

TNP has the perfect first and middle name for his or her imaginary next child, and will share it with us.

[Jizzelbin]

Gaylord Johnson _______

[I'm in no hurry to plant my seed....as long as I can get it up, I can trick some gal into bearing my child....my masculine child! Although I love that...."Silver Anne Gold"....cute!]

TNP is still following the MLB boys of summer, or is more than ready for some football!

[Elendil's Heir]

I much prefer baseball to football, so I'm no particular hurry for the summer to end.

TNP has a fun vacation trip coming up.

[Jizzelbin]

No. Maybe. Don't remember.

TNP would find it amusing to watch a video of RFK, Jr being raped to death in a toilet. Hey, "he" and "our" people are actively trying to exterminate people by the bushel, and succeeding, so it's no great loss.

Also, TNP has zero sympathy for mass murderers like RFK, Jr., and people who defend that kind of animal. Fuck 'em.

[Elendil's Heir]

As much as I hate the guy, and as much harm as he's doing the nation and its public health, I could never wish that on him. So no.

TNP is wearing uncomfortable shoes right now.

[Jizzelbin]

Yeah, kinda. These LL Bean suede loafers that do double duty as my house shoes and occasionally if I want to run up to the grocery store. They're well made and have held up fine over a number of years....even put my trademark Spenco Support Max insoles in them....but they're just not the most comfortable shoes on the planet.

They have the convenience of loafers/slip-ons, but not the firm embrace of laced shoes. For that matter, I don't particularly enjoy wearing my black Chelsea boots with a suit....they fit, and have also my own insoles in them....but kind of a hassle to put on and off and the toe box is not very roomy.

TNP will decide which shoe-style reigns supreme: (i) slip-on (ii) trad laces (iii) lock-lace system (iv) velcro (v) hippie barefoot and pregnant (v) Spartacus-style leather straps up to the knee.

[Elendil's Heir]

For dress shoes, I've been wearing slip-ons for several years now. Very convenient and quick to put them on or take them off. For sneakers, I still have lace-ups. I've never worn Spartacus-style laced sandals! A distinctive look, no doubt, but just not my style.

TNP has an ink stain on at least one finger right now.

[Jizzelbin]

Actually, yes. I had to emend this document with a felt-tip pen earlier this day.....almost disappeared by now, by the agitating power of friction and use (ahem....don't say that!).

TNP doesn't give a damn about if the "letters of transit" signed by Gen. Weygand in Casablanca existed IRL or not — i.e., whether such instruments existed or not — but still finds the relevant film to be amusing and worthwhile.

[Elendil's Heir]

Oh, definitely! In fact, it's my all-time favorite movie, despite its plot holes. The others in my Top Five, at the moment, include Breaker Morant, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Incredibles. Ask me again next week, and the list might have changed a bit.

TNP will now share his or her Top Five favorite movies.

[Jizzelbin]

Well.....you've only been talking up Breaker Morant for the past over ten years...pretty sure that stays on your list!

Oh, me, top five? Tough one. Citizen Kane, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, The Hustler (get your mind out of the gutter! the movie, not the magazine!)). Gone in 60 Seconds and....I don't know....The Color of Money.

Kind of a random list, but first thought, best thought!

TNP has ever had to just break it off (once or multiple times) with a gal, just because of irreconcilable personality differences. And a follow-up TNP: is there a word for a 49 year old woman who just....is in a state of arrested development? For guys, the go-to is "man-child," I guess. Never heard of a similar slang for a gal, though.

[Elendil's Heir]

Thanks for your movie list, Jizz!

No, haven't had to break it off with a gal for that reason, fortunately. Dunno what the word would be for a woman like that. Hmm. "Bimbo" or "ditz," maybe?

TNP has a ditz in the family.