“Scott Atlas Shrugged”

ONE DAY ONLY!! In actual fact, this event at the Atomic bookstore in Baltimore was for a graphic novel “Ultrasound” by Conor Stechschulte. I know nothing about the author/book but the sign’s wording forced a double-take. And it got me to thinking — what if world-renown radiologist Scott Atlas had come here to sign ultrasound images? That would be totally nuts, right?! I mean, why would a neuroradiologist be dealing in sonography, beyond perhaps the occasional neonatal head ultrasound? And, wait, he’s autographing them?? But, then again, the more obvious and salient question is what the holy-fuck a neuroradiologist is doing making grandiose, ill-informed pronouncements, outside his area of expertise, about a global pandemic? He’s standing there at the White House pulpit presenting his personal hunches (read as political opportunism) that influence government policy and public opinion. For that answer, I would stand in line. And his response, as I imagined it, was similar to the one Congressional Republicans often give when confronted over mass-shootings or voting rights or climate change or tax-cuts for billionaires or a woman’s right to self-determination. He just shrugged. What a jackass…..

“These are a few of my favorite things…”

There’s a nice gift shop in Baltimore’s Harbor East called CURIOSITY where we have stumbled on terrific knickknacks and edible treats, including this tasty one! Perfect little tangy delectable for your pre-dinner wine/cocktail. Pair with chips or eat them straight out of the jar. [WARNING: this product can spoil your appetite due to overconsumption].

Sometimes you get lucky and find a “double”

“The Torchlight Zone”

To paraphrase Goethe, “It’s not enough to own Twilight Zone action figures, you have to deploy them.” I purchased a few as gag gifts for my sisters. Big hit. One sister, herself a health-care provider, took the pig-nurse to her office for display. But it freaked out her co-worker and she had to stick it in a drawer. THAT’S what I’m talkin’ about! Reaction-Jackson!! Whatever you do right now, do NOT imagine these two in flagrante. BAM!! Now, that’s a porno! She knows how to “serve man”… And, hey, there’s always “room for one more, honey!” But, seriously, are these two any stranger together than Ben Affleck and J-Lo (or anyone with Pete Davidson)??