Trump voters...what a moment

So, I walked into a consignment store looking for some furniture to paint and sell. I had never been to this store, and it looked filled to the brim from the outside. I walked in and looked around as two men talked. I surmised they were a friend and the owner.  

The store was filled to the brim and as I walked around I found I really liked a curio cabinet although it was more than I wanted to spend.  

I don't know who started the conversation but I found out that the men both voted for Trump. The owner told me he thought the NYTimes, the Washington Post and the Hartford Courant were fake news. I was shocked- and mentioned I thought I was smarter than the two of them. I believe the owner was shocked that I said this...and told me his wife also has a Masters degree. I guess sleeping with a degree holder makes you smart too. -NOT. 

They also didn't believe the women who were sexually harassed by Bill O'reilly. Even when I pointed out he's been paying woman since 2004.  

No, the owner said when your that famous and rich-woman throw themselves at you.  Really??? Actually, it was Bill who was tossing his goods around...but who deals with facts anymore when your dealing with Trump supporters.  

The  owner then wanted me to stop the conversation...and of course I love listening to stupid white guys tell me about women and life. But, he made sure it was stopped...he wanted me I feel to shut up and buy something. 

When I asked are you tossing me out...he said No.  

So one point for him. When I told him I was writing about this...he asked for my credentials and I have thought I didnt have any...but I gave him my business card.  

He told me as I left the store...If you write about this I will sue you. I said Freedom of Speech and left. 

Now, the only reason I put this on my blog was because he threatened to sue me...and you know how I love publicly!!  

Dear Media: (Except Fox)

Dear News Media (Except FOX)

Whatever you need from this journalist graduate (University of Bridgeport 82) you got. I am so proud of Chuck Todd, and Jake Taper for speaking out for us. Speaking out against a lie is the best way to keep our country safe. Lets hope our elected officials are not greedy and will keep us safe.  But how do you keep yourself safe from your own kind?  I was always amazed at a leader who hurt his own kind-his own people. But now with this new year and new president we will see that in action--God, I hope not!

I'm very proud of Chuck and Jake.  But, you know Rachel Maddow has been doing it for years.   Media people, if you need anything, ask.

Love, Leslie

Fire the Cook-you have Purple Carrot Now.

This is two servings of Drunkin' Noodles. I put them both on the plate for the photo and then moved 1/2 to save for lunch tomorrow.

I signed up for Purple Carrot two weeks and and received the meals Tuesday and cooked my first one yesterday.  The instructions and photos were very easy to follow. But reading them first would have done me a world of good.  Because when the oil in the pan grew hot- I had to hunt for the screen cover that keeps the oil at bay and not piercing my skin.

The Chinese Broccoli was delicious and of course I had never had it before--so it was a new experience I was thrilled to indulge in. I also learned how to cook rice noodles. Which is a great benefit to this service. 

The packaging was excellent.  Each meal is packaged to itself--and everything including the 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar was packed neatly and organized.  Its similar tohaving a chemistry set except with food.  After using the small bottle of soy sauce (low sodium)   I cleaned the plastic container out and filled it with my hand moisture eliminating the need for a large bottle in my car. 

It's truly a wonderful service that I have discovered and I look forward to using this more and more. It takes the hassle of shopping and preparing food for yourself---it does everything for you except to cook.---and that's the easy part.  Personally, if I could make this meal---anyone can.

If you are ready for a veggie food service that is easy to use (in ordering and cooking) please use this code for your 25 dollars off.  Fall25 .

Enjoy it--I certainly did.

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The reason for the headline is to let the world know that I am available to be polite, honest and always colorful in my "Food Truths" posts.  There are something things in this world that I shouldn't eat and potato chips are one of the items-so I'm always on the look out for a snack that compares.  This is the closest I've come to having the crunch and satisfaction that I get from potato chips with these BEANITOS. These BEANITOS would be perfect if they came in lightly salted like my Lays do...but the fact they are gluten and dairy free and vegan is a testament to great taste that doesn't hurt anyone body part of mine as it goes through my system---and when you are 56 that is a great way to live.

This is the perfect snack to eat and serve for the Super Bowl.  

Refusing to be scared

Everyone is scared now and then. Everyone has fears. My fears are being raped, being kidnapped and being murdered. But I'm not afraid of cancer. I know I will be fine. In fact my life is getting better all the time.

Recently, I have ended two friendships that I have had for 7 years. It wasn't working out. I was not happy for a number of months with these friends. They were asking way to much of me---and instead of always saying NO--I ended the friendships. Now I feel like Taylor Swift as I recount my friendships and what went wrong.  Yes, I do miss the friends...but my life is happier in many ways.

I am standing up for myself and telling people exactly what I think. It took me a number of years to get to this point. But, finally I am here.

The one thing I do feel sad about is having to tell people the truth--because it truly makes them look bad.