Barbie's foot...

 Why does it matter that Barbie is on her tiptoes?

Despite the design of the Barbie doll's foot evolving over the years, her association with the impossible arch has endured.  Watch the CNN Video

Have They No Sense of Decency?

Some action are to egregious to ignore

My Note:  The Palm Beach County School System has been bullied into changing its policies. Although they are making an effort to dissuade us into thinking  "values and commitment have not changed", the facts of the changes will be evident. I am not blaming the school system. Taking care of kids must be a priority. Loosing 300 million for low income students aid was untannable. Much of this money was to go for free breakfasts and lunches for low income students. Possibly the child's only meals of the day. 

The School System's logos states "Educate. Affirm. Inspire". With the change in policy it is the "Affirm" part that will suffer. The Bullies will rule until we stop them. "Where is the humanity"? 

_________________

The School District Of Palm Beach County's public statement: 

The School District remains committed to supporting all students and staff and to providing a high-quality education in a respectful and supportive environment. That commitment has not changed.

In response to recent directives from the U.S. and Florida Departments of Education, the Palm Beach County School Board was required to take emergency action to update certain District policies. Compliance with these directives is necessary to protect approximately $300 million in federal funding that supports essential services for our students. This includes funding to support students from low-income families, services for students with disabilities, free breakfast and lunch programs, professional development for teachers, and more.

The recent policy updates do not change the core values of respect and opportunity that are expected in our classrooms. They do not impact what is taught in classrooms, the educational opportunities available to students, or the School District’s ongoing commitment to anti-discrimination practices. Please note, an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (Policy 3.05) remains fully in place and prohibits discrimination in the School District. 

As part of the updates, the School Board also updated its policy on Small Business Enterprises (SBE) by adopting a comprehensive small business program into policy. This builds on practices the School District has followed since 2017 and maintains the support provided to small businesses by the School District. In addition, language referencing contracting preferences based on race/gender was removed from School Board policies. We also removed language that used race, ethnicity, and national origin as factors that give an advantage or disadvantage in employment, contracting, student placement, and District decision-making. Our goal is to ensure School Board policies remain aligned with local, state, and federal laws, practices and procedures.

These emergency policy changes are in effect for 90 days and must undergo a rulemaking process before becoming permanent. The values of fairness, opportunity, and respect for every student continue to guide our work.

Thank you for understanding the precarious situation we are in and rest assured that our values and commitment have not changed!

Thanks Rand Hock (Palm Beach County HRC) for including me in the School's less than reassuring communication.  

Political Cartoons 5-18-2025

 

Size Obsessed

Lawrence: It takes 'Trump-level stupidity' to beg for a $400M jet while advocating Medicaid cuts

Be Real in 25

 

Please Stop Wearing These 3 Things (at any age)

Capsule Wardrobe

by Courtney Carver
Jul 30, 2024

You’ve seen the articles answering questions like … “What should I stop wearing after 25?” or “What should stop wearing in my 40s or 50s?” or “Should a 70 year old woman wear leggings?” or “How should I dress according to my age?” Ugh! We are asking and answering the wrong questions. If we continue down that path we will forever be looking for external validation, seeking happiness and fulfillment outside of ourselves. It never satisfies so we have to keep seeking and seeking.

I’m not interested in offering you fashion tips or weighing in on the latest fashion trend (though I do have the perfect outfit recommendation at the end of this article). I genuinely don’t care about those things. If you want to wear skinny jeans or boyfriend jeans, scarves or belts, navy jackets, tennis shoes or other footwear, black, beige, nude, stripes, textures, or whatever silhouettes you are comfortable in, I’m happy for you. You can even put glitter in your hair and I will support that. You may have a classic style or minimalist style or have no idea what your personal style is. It’s all ok.

Spoiler Alert: You can (and should) wear whatever clothing you want.

The truth is you can wear anything you want at any age. So now that you aren’t mad at me for telling you what to keep in your closet or telling you that you have to dress any kind of way, I hope you’ll enjoy my recommendations for what not to wear in your life. I’ve learned so much from simplifying my closet and dressing with a small capsule wardrobe. While I’ve learned what best fits my body and my lifestyle, most of the lessons have nothing to do with clothing.

1. Stop wearing the guilt of your past.

2. Stop wearing the pressure to prove yourself.

3. Stop wearing the weight of other people’s expectations and judgements.

Read More... 

My Husband Became A Woman

Here's why I didn't leave': Many wives would have seen it as an unbearable betrayal. But when John, a university lecturer, told Barbara he wanted to live as Jane, she faced a shattering dilemma

By EMMA ELMS FOR THE DAILY MAIL
Published: 17:00 EDT, 13 November 2019 

The couple from Somerset explain how they maintained their relationship... 

Barbara and Jane Hamlin 

Most marriages hit a few bumps. But 72-year-old Barbara Hamlin has weathered one of the most challenging upheavals. 

Five years ago, her husband John had gender reassignment surgery to become Jane, now 71. Here, the couple from Somerset explain how they maintained their relationship...

A denim mini skirt, hotpants, a collection of women's lacy lingerie and a pair of black patent stilettos. My head was spinning as I rummaged through the bag I'd found at the back of our wardrobe.

My immediate conclusion was that my husband of eight years was having an affair. Heart thumping, imagination running wild, I kept putting the clothes back in the bag, hiding the bag, then pulling it out again and staring at the clothes in disbelief. I was desperate to know the truth — but as we were due to fly to Canada on holiday the next day, I told myself to bide my time.

Once we were there, as we lay in the dark in bed together, I blurted: 'So what's this bag of women's clothes I've found then?' John replied sheepishly: 'They were for me.'

To my astonishment, the 'other woman' was him. I was 49; John was 48. We'd been married for eight years. And yet, I'd never have imagined John could be into cross-dressing.

I'd been so afraid he was cheating that my overwhelming feeling was relief — not that I could have imagined then that it would eventually lead him to gender reassignment surgery.

Our married life was blissful before John's revelation.

Both primary school teachers in Somerset, we had met at work, and got together after he split up with his wife, the mother of his son and daughter. Then 40, I had split from my own first husband two years before.

Read all of this heartwarming story here...

After all, Jane and I are just ordinary people whose love transcends everything.

Jane is president of The Beaumont Society, the UK's biggest transgender support group (beaumontsociety.org.uk/partners).

My Evening In Polka Dots

 

Loft Dotted Ruched One Shoulder Top

I Love A Success Story - Ariel Nicholson Murtagh[

Model Ariel Nicholson Murtagh

Transgender models are changing the modeling industry, making it more inclusive.

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By Frank Olito

Ariel Nicholson became the first transgender model on the cover of US Vogue earlier this year. (2021)

Ariel Nicholson Murtagh (born January 23, 2001) is a New York-based model, writer, and LGBT rights activist. She was the first openly transgender model to walk in a Calvin Klein presentation and the first openly transgender women on the cover of Vogue. Her writing has appeared in Perfect Magazine, amongst other publications.(Wikipedia)

Nicholson, who is a writer, activist, and model, appeared on American Vogue's September issue. In the photo, she and a few other big-name models like Bella Hadid are seen sitting in the Vogue offices in New York. 

The history-making cover marked the first time a transgender person appeared on the cover of the fashion magazine. 

"I've been put in this box, 'trans model,'" Nicholson told Vogue. "Which is what I am — but that's not all that I am. Obviously, it's a big deal being the first trans woman on the cover of Vogue, but it's also hard to say exactly what kind of big deal it is when the effects are so intangible." 

She's also appeared on the cover of Italian Vogue and she was the first transgender model to walk in a Calvin Klein fashion show — she appeared in the Spring/Summer 2018 show while still a sophomore in high school.

Read her Vogue article "Ariel Nicholson on Finding Solace in Dressing Up and Coming of Age in Fashion"

Ever since I could speak, dressing up was my favorite pastime. I loved princess dresses, especially Belle’s from Beauty and the Beast. I would twirl around the living room, caressing the golden fabric, layers of tulle, and ribbons with glittering rose appliqués. When I watched Judy Garland sing in full Technicolor on our old flat-screen TV, I wore a Dorothy dress for a week straight with a stuffed Toto in tow.

‘I’m Being Kicked Out’

A Trans Military Commander Confronts Trump’s Ban

A Supreme Court ruling allows the military to ban transgender people from serving. Now, those service members are living with uncertainty.

Commander Emily Shilling

By Katherine Long
05/09/2025 05:15 PM EDT

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of President Donald Trump, clearing the path for the administration to move forward with its plan to ban transgender people from serving in the military. The plan would also remove current transgender service members as the lower courts continue to debate the legality of the ban.

The Supreme Court order is not a final ruling on the issue, but will remain in place as litigation proceeds.

Approximately how many service members will be impacted is unclear. Recent figures from the Defense Department reported 4,240 — or 0.2 percent — of about 2 million service members have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Data from previous years by advocacy groups has calculated the number to be much higher, at around 15,000.

Among those transgender service members is Commander Emily Shilling, who has served in the Navy for almost two decades. A naval aviator with over 60 combat missions under her belt, she is the lead plaintiff suing the administration to overturn the ban. Shilling told Women Rule that it’s her duty not only to follow lawful orders but to challenge those she believes to be unlawful.

Trump unveiled the plan in an executive order on inauguration day. The basis for the order, which Trump also enacted during his first term, is the argument that gender dysphoria is incompatible with military service.

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes — a Joe Biden appointee — blocked the move on March 18, but the ruling was subsequently paused by a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. A second judge, George W. Bush appointee U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle, also blocked the order 10 days later.

The Supreme Court ruling was unveiled in a one-page order, with the three liberal judges dissenting. Neither side provided reasoning for their positions given it was an emergency appeal.

“I’m heartbroken,” said Shilling, who is president of SPARTA Pride, a nonprofit advocacy group for transgender service members.

Now, Shilling’s future, along with many other transgender service members, is riddled with uncertainty

Read Her Whole Interview...

People always say, “Thank you for your service,” and all I can ever say back is “No, thank you to the service for letting me serve.” I graduated college, I started working as an engineer, and I wanted some adventure. I wanted to do something that I felt meant something. When we were in Afghanistan, the thing that drove me was women’s rights. And I was very proud of what we were doing.

I’m heartbroken. I’ve watched something that I’ve dedicated so much energy and so much time to and so much love to. It was the honor of a lifetime to serve in the U.S. Navy, and I just hope that they live up to the sacrifice that we’ve made.

Political Cartoons 5-11-2025

 

Glasses...

 Etsy

A Few Days Off...

 

Today, Thursday May 8, I had eye surgery and have a second procedure schedule for next week.  I will be taking a few day off.  My sight has been getting progressively worse, over the past two years so hoping this will help.

 

Feminine Differential - Reebok High Top Sneakers

 Reebok Women's Freestyle Hi High Top Sneakers

We can all remember back to our first baby-steps into wearing something on the edge; "maybe feminine..."  We knew, but would the world recognize our ever so stealth effort? Yes, something to satisfy our desire to be feminine yet get way with no one noticing. More than likely we were only spoofing ourselves. 

I loved my Reebok Freestyle sneakers. I wore then all the time for casual. In the 80's all the girls were wearing them to the gym and they were so comfortable they caught on as everyday wear. I guess they were so popular as to still be available today.  It was the high top Velcro straps (2) that set them apart from the Reebok Princess Low Tops.  interesting that these were the first Women's aerobic workout shoe.  

Born the same year as Jane Fonda’s Workout—1982—these high-tops were the first designed by and for women and were beloved by aerobics dancers everywhere. And now they’re back! Style tip: wear with scrunchy socks, an off-the-shoulder sweatshirt, and a side ponytail.

Amazon describes then this way still: HERITAGE REEBOK STYLE - Take a trip in the wayback machine to '80s style. Freestyle Hi women sneakers were the first fitness shoes made specifically for women and they remain a fashion icon [today].

I will never forget the evening I was shopping in the women's section of the Dillard's department store in Tampa. I saw a couple (man and woman) shopping together, both were wearing jeans and white Reebok Freestyle Hi Top sneakers. A glance and smile passed as we all recognized that we all were wearing the same style "women sneakers".  A moment.

What was your first foray into a "feminine Differential" item of clothing. Did you have the "I am on a secret stealth mission" feeling?  Please share.

 Reebok Princess Low Tops

  

How Much Will Our Bloved Shoes Cost?

 

Sunday I was in Bloomingdales and as always, did a pass through the shoe department. It had been a while. One of my favorite shoe brands is Sam Edelman of the previous duo, Sam and Libby. A few years back they has a boutique in my mall but now mainly see them sold at the big boxes; Bloomingdales and Macys. I believe last year's cost was some where in the $79.00 - $99.00 range. Today the  Hazel pump online and at Bloomingdales, $150.00. Same basic pump. That is quite a price jump, pre-tariff.  

So, looking to the future, I Googled the question: Do all shoes come from China?

Google: But it's worth pointing out the majority of shoes in the U.S. are imported. When you look at where they come from, the vast majority are from China, also from Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and fewer than from India. it is estimated that 70% of all shoes sold in the US comes from China. 

The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), an industry organization with more than 500 members, including Walmart, Nike, Crocs and Steven Madden commented. Footwear imported from China is already being hit with upwards of 67% duties, the group said.

The consumer won’t be able to hide,” FDRA President and CEO Matt Priest said. “Even if it’s 10%, it’s death by a thousand cuts.”

What does all of this back-and-forth on the tariffs mean for the business we  love.  And what cost are we talking about at the retail level. Here is the math:

CNN: The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon

Met Gala '25 - Jordan Roth

And, my Met Gala  best "DRESSED" award goes to... 

The Met Gala never disappoints with at least one or more beautiful men in delightful gowns. What would you wear given the opportunity? 

Jordan Roth

Jordan Roth - Tucked away in a field of flowers in his custom Maison Valentino look.

 

Jordan Roth is a four time Tony award-winning producer, president of Jujamcyn Theaters, and New York City fashion icon. As president of Jujamcyn Theaters, Roth oversees five Broadway theatres, presenting some of the most influential and successful musicals and plays on Broadway including: Frozen at the St. James, Mean Girls at the August Wilson, Tony Award-winner Springsteen on Broadway at the Walter Kerr, and Tony Award-winner The Book of Mormon.

In 2018, Roth debuted his online animated comedy series, The Birds and the BS with Jordan Roth. The musical series, billed as, "a kids show for adults," addresses hot-button cultural topics with animated celebrity guests including Alan Cumming, Mandy Patinkin, Ana Gasteyer, Sutton Foster, Laura Benanti, and Billy Porter. In addition to his series Roth is an actor and producer known for his roles in Present Laughter (2017), Broadway Draft 2015 (2015) and I Think I Do (1997).

As a philanthropist, Roth combined his love of theatre with his passion for giving back by creating Givenik.com, a service allowing theatergoers to buy discounted tickets and give 5% of their ticket price to the charity of their choice. Givenik supports over 750 charitable organizations, including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, God's Love We Deliver, The Trevor Project, and many more.

Event Day - International Female Ride Day '25

International Female Ride Day '25

Saturday, the ride day was a washout. I rode up to Treasure Coast Harley, my local dealer, expecting many riders. Just as I pulled in, the rain started. Obviously the other riders had checked the radar before leaving home; I did not. In my defense, it was sunny and bright when I left. 

There were about six of us willing to wait out the spring shower. However, it did not stop drizzling for almost 2 hours. Some left, but I hung out, ate a hotdog (or two) and enjoyed talking with several other riders. Finally the the rain slowed, Florida sun out and I heading home. Once I got about two miles from the dealership, the streets were not even wet. The day was not a complete washout, I did get several good photos to mark the occasion. Enjoy...

I made the effort and the escape, even on a rainy day, was worth it.  As "ESCAPES" always are!

  

Political Cartoons 5-4-2025

 

I Am Just Me...

 

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY '25

 

JOIN US HERE FOR INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY!

My Note: I did this ride in last year - Fun!

Celebrate the power of women riders at our International Female Ride Day! Join us for a special day dedicated to all the incredible female motorcyclists out there. 

Free Limited Edition Gift:

Stop by to receive your exclusive gift to commemorate this empowering day. One per customer, while supplies last... so get here early!

Complimentary Lunch: 

Enjoy finger foods on us while you connect with fellow female riders.

Bling & Bingo: 

Bring your gal friends and have a great time. Capture the spirit of the day and create lasting memories.

Social Media Contest: 

Post your photo at our dealership and tag us for a chance to win a $250 gift card. Don't miss out on this opportunity to win big!* 

Opportunity Raffles for PRIZES*

Polotini GPL presents WIGSTOCK! - The Evening Event

 I did not wear a Wig or the Dress I had planned

See my post - Polotini GPL presents WIGSTOCK! 
For details

Non-Profit Data Base Project - Proof-of-Concept

At work today after a 
product refresh

I have been waiting to write this part of the Data Base Project's saga until I had more to report.  First an update on the original Flagler Museum project. 

I delivered the file conversion and did a massive amount of data scrubbing; 8,000 records plus. The project's intent was to convert the older (obsolete) Paradox database file into an Access / SQL database. Being who I am, I did much more. I delivered a fully functional system with queries, data input/edit screens and reports. Once this was seen, the changes request began with me turning a simple project into a massive undertaking. 

Many of the request were reasonable and enhanced the overall functionally. However it was not long before the request exceeded logical system capabilities and even went into absurd unreasonable areas. I had committed all along that they owned the source code, so I stepped back, and let the client take over.  

I did receive letters of commendation and believe that they are functioning with whatever they have made of the original delivery. I would like to have done more. This is where my over 40 years of system design experience told me to step away. I see the project as a success and the client is in a much better place now, than before.      

Which takes me to my "Proof-of-concept" client. I continued working and put to use my non-profit experience to build a generic / fully functioning system.  Success!!!

I had a request to provide a Donor / Client system and I was ready. I converted the new client's data into an Access table and we went live about 6 months ago.  

The Polo Museum's Annual
Hall of Fame Induction Gala

They have been great to work with and I have made new friends. Everyone in the office is wonderful to work with. Their suggestions have been reasonable and I delivered more than they ever imagined; membership, GL accounting, volunteer assignments, and linked documents. Not only do I enjoy the coding, but feel that I have helped.

I attended their annual season's event as a guest and had a super time helping. Just being there was such a treat; thank you. "All dressed up in a long dress with someplace to go", the best. Red dresses were everywhere for this Valentine's night gala.  

I am ready to take this further. Last evening I attended our Local Chamber of Commerce April's cocktail reception. There I networked and have several good leads for new clients. The "I am willing to give it away" gets attention. 

It is nice to still be viable in my field of expertise.  Feels good.  Stay tuned.    

Trump Fatigue Syndrom (TFS) - The First 100 Days

The Hallelujah Chorus

Personal Note: I am done with political discourse as a focus. It has become to disconcerting to continue. Complacency rules. Until there is grown swell opposition and a leader emerges, the unimaginable is commonplace.   

I hear you queuing up the Hallelujah Chorus. However, I will continue with my Sunday political cartoons. Satire often reveals the absurdity of the current happenings. My daily blog posts will shift toward fashion, outings, and success stories. I also would welcome more guest post contributions. Please... 

I want to thank everyone for their loyal readership and comments. I am close to 10,000,000 views. The survey has been helpful in me knowing what you like/dislike. Thank you again. 

Here is my today shot and call to action:

The Obvious

Does this scare you?  

Back during the campaign, Trump pretended his “Dictator on Day 1” talk was just a joke. One hundred days in, it’s clear he was not joking. 

Trump exhibits a madness reminiscent of King Henry VIII. Some theorize late-stage venereal disease, which could explain his mental instability as an obsession with his own grandeur. However, I believe his ego has simply become unhinged, further fueled by fellow egomaniac—Musk. With the erosion of checks and balances, all guardrails are off. Trump is already disregarding lower court rulings and may well defy the Supreme Court if it opposes him, effectively establishing an untethered ruler — a political Coup d'état.

As a fellow blogger stated:

Four years like the first two months have been in the US will render the country fully unrecognizable. 

Modern history is rife with strongmen precedents: Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Idi Amin in Uganda, Vladimir Putin in Russia, and Viktor Orbán in Hungary. Many were duly elected, only to dismantle the very democracy that empowered them.

The Strongman Playbook

Once in power, strongmen diminish the free press and undermine opposition. As their reach expands, they rely on intimidation and outright lies. The key tool. A boogeyman—one only they can protect their loyal disciples from. Whether it’s immigrants, transgenders in the bathroom, or ethnic minorities, the strategy remains the same; demean and diminish. Remember, Hitler’s boogeyman were the Jews.

Another fabricated enemy is governmental waste. Yes, inefficiency exists, but which Jenga block will bring down the tower? Florida, the Gulf States, and the East Coast depend on the National Hurricane Center for life-saving storm warnings. Pilots rely on accurate weather reports and air traffic control. We all depend on food inspections, verified pharmaceutical testing, and the U.S. Postal Service. Musk’s reckless gutting of entire departments nearly bankrupted Twitter as advertisers fled. His model, applied to government, would be catastrophic.

Note: Read the Summary of Government Ethics Rules for Special Government Employees—Musk has violated nearly all restrictions.

America’s Democratic Principles in Shreds

One would hope that legislators, regardless of party, would resist the erosion of their constitutional powers. Yet, personal financial gain keeps them complicit. Many enter office with modest means and leave as multimillionaires. The loss of this financial spigot—because enough is never enough—ensures they toe the party line. Impeachment, even in the face of blatant "High Crimes and Misdemeanors", will never occur in the current Congress.

Here, according to my internet research, is just one example: My district congressman, Brian J. Mast (Republican / House / Florida 21) went into office in 2017 with a net worth of $217,000. In 2023, four years later, it is estimated that his new worth is $3.38 million. The candidate in three congressional elections has raised a total of $15,285,257. Although this money cannot be used for personal expenses, its discretionary use is flexible. Also there have been three allegations of "STOCK Act violations"; a federal transparency and conflict-of-interest law. 

Side Note: A Pew Research Center survey found that 87% of Americans—across the political spectrum—support congressional age and term limits. Yet, it remains unlikely to ever happen. Why would politicians willingly give up such a lucrative graft. 

The Supreme Court: The Final Check… or Not

The judiciary, once a pillar of the non-political democracy, has become so politicized that it has granted near-absolute immunity to the president, even in the case of illegal actions. Future vacancies will likely be filled with even more loyalists—not to the Constitution, but to the president who appoints them for life. 

The Question Remains - Is Trump mad?  

I can't prove it. I am not clinically qualified. However, madness can be defined as  being out of touch with reality. It means you simply can't comprehend the world as it exist. You make and believe alternate truths (lie). He has made unscientific proclamations about gender. He can't imagine what it's like to be persecuted for your gender or other identity. He fails to understand the consequences of tariff based trade wars. He is allowing governmental essential services to be decimated. He can't imagine the fear of the migrants who may have been here a generation or who were born in the USA feel

We can look at the evidence and say it does not look good for him.

WSJ  - Republicans Face Angry Protests at Town Halls
A good start

The Power of the People

Our generation has achieved great things: Ending the Vietnam War, advancing civil rights, forcing a corrupt president from office, and learning that trusting oneself is often wiser than trusting the government. 

If enough people recognize the existential threat of strongman rule, change can happen.

Wake up and act! "We the People" must see that America is being destroyed from within. No foreign enemy or boogeyman required. What is happening is not okay. It is not too late. This is a call to action. Speak out!

Huffpost: Pritzker Calls For 'Mass Protests!

____________________

I may be stepping back from political commentary, but I am not done being an activist. My hope is that a single drumbeat will become a thundering roar. Until then, I will wait on you.

Not Just Bikes - Fashion

 

My Fashion Choices 

Google AI:

While Harley-Davidson is primarily known for motorcycles, it's also a major player in the apparel industry, including t-shirts. Harley-Davidson offers a wide range of apparel, from casual wear like t-shirts and hoodies to riding gear, and its clothing line has become a fashion statement enjoyed by both bikers and fashion enthusiasts. 

My Notes on Harley's future: Harley Davidson, as a company, seems hell bent on destroying itself - again. Historically, poor quality and not responding to its customers (the Japanese bike invasion) nearly did it in. This time it is being out of touch with it's customer base. Same playbook different generation. Their '25 (pre-tariff) prices are unrealistic and there is nothing in their inventory to attract younger riders. One only needs to visit a dealership to see their vast unsold inventory and how deep the hole. 

Even if someone is interested, like myself a year ago, the dealer buying process is fraught with lies, fraud and misdirection. "Buyer beware".  I went in with researched numbers and a specific product /cost in mind. I should have never accepted what happened during their buying process. Impulse buying exceed all good sense.   

Although never a Harley cult "HOG*" purest, what is happening to an American icon is sad to witness; like a car accident you can not look away from. No longer can it say it is "Made in America"; which was part of its flagship existence. So, it will likely devolved into a limited niche product / ghost, that old guys riminess about over coffee and Metamucil. Maybe it is destine to become just a fashion brand.  

*HOG - "Harley Owners Group."

Political Cartoons 4-27-2025

Born: December 17, 1936, Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Died: April 21, 2025 (age 88 years), Saint Martha House, Vatican City

Awards: Independent Publisher Book Award for Freedom Fighter of the Year

_________________________

Believe You Are Beautiful

 

Polotini GPL presents WIGSTOCK!

 

Venus  - Banded Convertible Dress

I have an event coming up tonight and have had the dress for a while.  I think tonight will be it's daube.  There will be photos... 

The Event:

The Polotini Charity Party, also known as Polotini Wigstock, is a fundraiser organized by the Gay Polo League (GPL) to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. This year's event will take place on Friday, April 25th at the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame in Palm Beach County, Florida. Attendees are encouraged to wear their most fabulous outfits and outré wigs. Last year's event raised over $100,000 for the foundation.

The Polotini Wigstock is part of the larger International Gay Polo Tournament, which is held annually in April. The tournament and its associated events, including the Polotini Charity Party, are designed to raise awareness and funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which works globally to end AIDS.

The event is expected to feature music, dancing, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment. It serves as a fun-filled and unique way to support the foundation's mission to end AIDS.

It is part of the Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament occurring Saturday, April 26.  PCCHRC has a three part tent and hospitality center.  Drop by and visit.  Hope to see you there.  

Polo Tournament