'Tales of the Sissy' is a play on words related to Armistead Maupin's novel 'Tales of the City' which chronicles the daily lives of several seemingly unrelated people. Since my blog chronicles my daily life and I am gay (hence the stereotype 'sissy'), I decided to call my blog 'Tales of the Sissy'.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Monday, September 09, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This is a rather goofy photo of me, but shows another cool pair of sunglasses. These were also purchased online from Zulily during a clearance sale.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This is a rather goofy photo of me, but shows another cool pair of sunglasses. These were also purchased online from Zulily during a clearance sale.
Friday, September 06, 2019
Friends
Would you believe I found this on the kitchen island at my friends' house?
Would you believe that I actually arrived these items in this fashion?
Do I have perverted friends or is it me???
You be the judge!
Would you believe that I actually arrived these items in this fashion?
Do I have perverted friends or is it me???
You be the judge!
Thursday, September 05, 2019
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
These were purchased online from Zulily during a clearance sale for $5 or $6. I love them because their angular lines and hombre colorization.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
These were purchased online from Zulily during a clearance sale for $5 or $6. I love them because their angular lines and hombre colorization.
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Monday, September 02, 2019
Labor Day weekend update
We had a fab weekend with Bugs & Roger. Sat evening we walked to a waterfront restaurant and had cocktails and terrific seafood for dinner. The weather was perfect for dining al fresco, and we had a sassy waitress that made our experience even more fun.
Sun we had enchilada casserole for dinner and birthday cake (Spouse made both) on the screened porch for Thad's birthday. I didn't take any photos.
Bugsy & Roger left before lunch, so Spouse & I grabbed sandwiches from Subway and went to the beach.
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| L to R: Me, Spouse, Bugsy, and Roger |
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| My delicious cosmo |
Bugsy & Roger left before lunch, so Spouse & I grabbed sandwiches from Subway and went to the beach.
Friday, August 30, 2019
Holiday weekend
Its the Fri before a holiday weekend. We're tidying up and preparing for a visit from our good friends Bugsy & Roger who arrive tomorrow. The weather forecast is great so I anticipate lots of morning coffee and afternoon cocktails on the screened porch along with great conversations and laughter.
We'll also be hosting a small birthday dinner for our friend Thad on Sun.
It should be a fun weekend!
What are YOU doing this holiday weekend?
We'll also be hosting a small birthday dinner for our friend Thad on Sun.
It should be a fun weekend!
What are YOU doing this holiday weekend?
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Monday, August 26, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair is a classic aviator with standard grey lenses. I'm not certain but I believe these were purchased at a convenience store when I went inside to use the free ATM!
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair is a classic aviator with standard grey lenses. I'm not certain but I believe these were purchased at a convenience store when I went inside to use the free ATM!
Friday, August 23, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Monday, August 19, 2019
Sunglasses
I have a thing for sunglasses. I haven't counted lately but I'd guess I have 40 pairs.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair came from a rather unlikely source: a local hardware store! Spouse & I were getting some keys copied and near the register we saw a sunglasses rack. Believe it or not, these are heavy plastic and should last a good while, but were only $3.99. What a bargain! I love the clear frames.
Not expensive, designer sunglasses. Quite the opposite actually. Most of my sunglasses were under $10. The most expensive pair was $20.
I buy them anywhere and everywhere. From a beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta, at the Walmart in Palm Springs, from online vendors, and occasionally even from the Dollar Tree.
I don't need my sunglasses to be "high quality" or to last forever, because I have so many and am always looking for new ones, its OK with me if they aren't heirloom quality.
This pair came from a rather unlikely source: a local hardware store! Spouse & I were getting some keys copied and near the register we saw a sunglasses rack. Believe it or not, these are heavy plastic and should last a good while, but were only $3.99. What a bargain! I love the clear frames.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Family visit
Recently we had a short but nice visit from several of our family members from the DC area.
Spouse's sister, brother-in-law, their 2 sons, their daughter, son-in-law, and their 3 children all came for a couple days at the beach. (In case you're doing the math, that was 6 adults and 3 children under the age of 5.)
In addition to lots of beach time, they also went to the boardwalk for games and unhealthy but tasty food. The joke around the house was that they couldn't go more than 45 minutes without a meal or substantial snack, so there were a couple trips to the grocery store, delivery food, and restaurant visits. While I was at work during most of that, I think I gained weight just hearing about all the food they ordered/bought/made/consumed.
Unfortunately I didn't take many photos at all (I was not with them at the beach) but I did get these 2 cute ones.
It was a very nice visit and we all had a good time!
Spouse's sister, brother-in-law, their 2 sons, their daughter, son-in-law, and their 3 children all came for a couple days at the beach. (In case you're doing the math, that was 6 adults and 3 children under the age of 5.)
In addition to lots of beach time, they also went to the boardwalk for games and unhealthy but tasty food. The joke around the house was that they couldn't go more than 45 minutes without a meal or substantial snack, so there were a couple trips to the grocery store, delivery food, and restaurant visits. While I was at work during most of that, I think I gained weight just hearing about all the food they ordered/bought/made/consumed.
Unfortunately I didn't take many photos at all (I was not with them at the beach) but I did get these 2 cute ones.
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| Our nephew David and Marvin making himself King of the Pillows |
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| Me and my boys |
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