Will I Watch Duck Dynasty Anymore?

Will I watch Duck Dynasty anymore?  That's a tough question.  I liked the show and believe me, it doesn't surprise me that Phil Robertson made a racist homophobic rant.  He didn't strike me as the kind of Christian who actually followed Jesus' teachings to the letter to love they neighbor as thyself.  That means regardless of whether or not they're LGBT.  I'm all for freedom of speech but I think hatred is the wrong message to send when you're a role model to so many people.

Duck Dynasty is a very popular show.  My husband loves it and I have to admit, it is funny.  But do I want to watch a show that has such a bigot as it's patriarch, who claims he is following the teachings of Christ and the Bible when in fact he's missing the point?  I don't know, it's a tough one.  I'm not going to tell my husband he can't watch it, that's not my place.  But will I get up and leave the room in protest?  I doubt it.  I never expected the show to be made up of LGBT Allies, and Uncle Si has been known to make not quite but almost homophobic comments.  It bothers me but everyone is allowed to have their own ideas in this country and share them.

It is however the network's right to suspend him.  And if the Robertson family chooses not to go ahead with the show, then so be it.  RIP Duck Dynasty.  You were good while you lasted.  A&E has an image to uphold, and I can't say I blame them.  Oh Phil, why'd you have to open your big mouth?

Boston Bruins at Calgary Flames, Iggy's Homecoming

I have to say this, if the Bruins could play consistently, they would be way ahead of the pack in points.  The 1st two periods of this game were a trainwreck for the Bruins.  Now they're battling the flu, injuries, and a suspended member.  They've called so many people up from Providence I'm not sure there's anybody left in Rhode Island.  Now this flu.  Gregory Campbell looked like shit.  His coloring was grey at best.

Then Tuukka let in a goal that was a surprise to everyone.  and the Bruins were down by one.  Their skating was such that they were turning over the puck right and left.  They couldn't get the offensive time needed.  Until the third period.  They killed off the remainder of the too many men on the ice penalty, and fought like crazy, getting pucks in deep and they had already doubled their shots on goal in the first few minutes of the third than the entire 1st and 2nd put together.

Then the power play came.  The Bruins took their time, rotating the puck.  Finally Tory Krug saw David Krejci in front of the goal and hammered it in.  They tied the game.  1 Minute and 38 seconds later, Reilly Smith brought the puck in to the Flames zone by himself and did a miracle move getting the puck into the net.  The Bruins had come from behind and taken the lead!  And they held onto that lead for the last few minutes, with Iggy almost scoring on the empty netter.

Speaking of Iggy, what a bizzarre feeling he must have felt tonight, coming home to Calgary, only to find such an overwhelming welcome.  And they cheered for him still even though the Bruins won.  What an emotional night.

Man Those Bruins Can PLAY

Wow.  So last night against the Penguins all hell broke loose.  Louis Erikson took a shot to the head and is out with a concussion.  Marchand took a knee to the head.  And then the worst of the crimes as judged by the media is that Shawn Thornton put a Penguin in the hospital after hitting him while he was down.  Suspensions have yet to be handed out but what a nighmarish first period that was.  The Bruins were down by a goal for the Second Period and then in the last two minutes of the third period, Krejchi scores.  Then with 13 seconds left in the game, Chara scores the winning point.  What a game to have born witness to.  I was riding high on that win all night.  (And by bearing witness to I mean through the power of Comcast)

Tonight against Toronto, I wore one of Jason's Jerseys and he wore one as well.  Though he slept through a quarter of the game being so exhausted from having worked today.  When the Bruins score, I don't just smile, I scream and shout.  I pump my fists into the air and slap my husband's hand.  Well  I was a little quieter for the first two Bruins goals, but then when Kevan Miller scored his first NHL goal, I whooped so loud Jason, who was asleep, jumped about a mile.  He stayed awake after that.  What a third period.  It looked like the Bruins were going to lose coherence and consistatency when Toronto scored in under a minute in the 3rd.  But then Iginla and Bergeron sealed the deal with their goals, the fourth and fifth Bruins goals of the games.  I tell you I was nervous.  6 on 4 with a backup goalie in the net is pretty frightening, but to Chad Johnson and the 4 Bruins out there's credit, they were awesome!

So the Thornton hit.  I'm not sure he meant to send the guy to the hospital on a stretcher.  But the Penguins had been playing pretty dirty and he snapped.  Has this tainted my crush on him?  Maybe slightly.  But truthfully we've all made mistakes in the heat of the moment.  He had just witnessed Marchand take a hit to the head by a Penguin knee which was intentional.  Anyway, my humble opinion doesn't count for much but I'm rooting for you Thorty!

My Latest Obsession...The Boston Bruins

I have a new obsession.  It really started when I married a Bruins fan, although the first couple of years of marriage we didn't watch all that many games.  But recently I don't just LOVE the Bruins.  I've become OBSESSED.  It started with a dream when I met Shawn Thornton and he brought me to a game as I'd never been to a game.  The Bruins killed the opposition and Thorty and Big Zee decided I was a good luck charm so they kept inviting me and my husband to sit behind their bench at all the TD Garden games and they kept winning.  I was disappointed when I woke up and realized it wasn't true.

So I turned my dream into a novel, as I usually do with really inspiring, exciting dreams I have.  I have 25 pages written and I've hit a couple of roadblocks but I think I'm overcoming them.  But it doesn't end with the "Fan Fiction."

I've been following the official Facebook and Twitter pages for the Bruins for awhile now, but lately I get a little jolt of excitement, a little skip of my heart, whenever I see an update.  I watch the Behind the B series by Alex and Ani, and I watch all the Bruins shorts on Bruins TV on the official website.  My husband knows I have crushes on Zdeno Chara and Shawn Thornton, but it's all good because everyone involved is happily married so I'm not stirring up any trouble.  I'm just saying I admire them and think they're cute.  Of course like half the team is really handsome, especially with their scars.

This week The Bruins haven't played yet.  They had something like 5 days off.  Now they're flying up to Montreal to face their "Rivals" the Canadiens.  The "Habs" as they're known as well.

For Christmas I want a Chara Jersey,  The official one in Black and Gold.  The one that costs like $180.  Keep dreaming, right?

I Think I'm a Shopping Addict

I've known for awhile that I'm addicted to shopping.  I just haven't admitted it to anyone.  I go long stretches without shopping (because frankly, we're broke a lot of the time) but when I have money, look out Lane Bryant and Walmart!  I used to be addicted to jewelry shopping.  I guess I still am to a point.  My shopping addiction has gotten me into a lot of trouble in the past.  I've dropped $4000 on fine jewelry and then was forced to pawn it for $300.  I was heartbroken, but at the time I had no income and had to pay bank fees.

I love clothes shopping.  I really do.  I usually shop at Lane Bryant or Dressbarn, with occasional purchases at Walmart.  I love my own personal style.  It may not always be current according to plus-size fashions but I feel good in them.  My latest obsession is Sweater Dresses, leggings or tights, and my boots.  I carefully match the right jewelry, and presto!  I think I'm a movie star.

I really need to find a part time admin job so I can keep up with the terrible urges associated with this addiction.  Now I know that wpending money you don't have is a bi-product of being Bipolar, so I feel like I can justify it by saying, "hey, I'm bipolar, I can't help it."  But I think it may be more than that.  I can't possibly be manic every time I feel the need to shop.  Who knows though, right?

The British Royal Family

I am a firm supporter of the Monarchy.  I realize most people think it's outdated and should be abolished.  But I love them.  I love them all.  I loved The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress and was eagerly watching bits of the royal wedding.  I love the birth of Prince George and the lovely Christening photos that have been overpublished in every magazine from here to Tahiti.  I love how the Cambridges are a normal family with a bright future as extraordinary at the same time.

I did a paper once on why the monarchy should be abolished, there was plenty of support for that.  But I didn't believe it.  I spewed out an A paper that was totally against my own point of view.  Maybe that's why I got the A.

I do think that Prince Charles probably could have saved a lot of embarrassment for the monarchy and himself had he married Camilla in the first place.  But I know, there were many reasons he didn't.  And then there would be no Prince William or Prince Harry eye candy.  They are a very handsome pair of brothers.  What happened with their mother was tragic.  Right from the start.  But I don't believe the Royal Family had her killed.  I think that's utter nonsense.  Her death was a tragic accident and had she been wearing a seatbelt, she might have survived.

Sorry for my Royal Rant, but I just had to get it out there how much I love the Queen, her corgis, all the way down to little Prince George.

Post Surgery Blues, but some hope from Last Hope K9 Rescue

It's been 8 days since my surgery and I'm still in a lot of pain.  The surgeon packed the wound for a week before finally closing it up with stitches on day 6.  I swear the stitches hurt worse than the wound while it was packed.  Anyway, I go back and see her in a few hours.  She will change the dressing, likely prescribe me more antibiotics, and say, "See you next week!"  Which will be nice as I'm tired of having to drive into Kenmore Square 3 times a week.

Things are further complicated by a fever I have developed with nausea, vomiting, ear ache, sore throat and sinus pressure.  So I'm seeing the Chief of Medicine at Urgent Care right before I see the surgeon.  Hopefully it's just a virus.  It shouldn't be bacterial as I've been on antibiotics for 8 days now.  Anyway, despite it all I'm in a generally good mood.

My husband is doing his homework for the week and preparing for his test tomorrow.  So I'm in the office, listening to music while he studies in the bedroom.

I found an organization to volunteer at.  It's called Last Hope K9 Rescue and works to save dogs from high kill shelters and Craigslist.  I got a tip from a girl I'm friends with on Facebook who goes to Mount Ida.  She is very involved and she said I could do administrative things for the organization, like making phone calls to landlords and helping cipher through applications and such.  I'm not explaining it very well.  I'll be able to describe what I do once I start.  I'm being added to an email list with volunteer jobs.  Hopefully it gets me out of the house a few times a week.

I think it's time for more herbal tea.  I've been taking the maximum dose of Tylenol to keep my fever down and I've got to keep my fluids up.  Have a great Hump Day everyone!