Slothdom

Sloth
     noun 
1a : disinclination to action or labor : indolence 
1b : spiritual apathy and inactivity /the deadly sin of sloth

2 : any of various slow-moving arboreal edentate mammals (genera Bradypus and Choloepus) that inhabit tropical forests of South and Central America, hang from the branches back downward, and feed on leaves, shoots, and fruits

To be clear, today, still healing from that horrible, icky ingrown toenail – which, despite best efforts and care had become infected – I’m leaning toward slothdom. I will NOT actually be morphing into a slow-moving arboreal edentate mammal though. No. You see, that would take far too much effort and I’m just not up to it. Surely you can understand this.

Given that it is Thanksgiving (AKA Pie Day – not to be confused with Pi Day), I will most likely hit on my second favorite deadly sin – gluttony. After all, we will have grilled brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, and, most importantly, pecan pie later. 

As to the Seven Deadly Sins, I deplore Pride, Wrath, Lust, Envy and Greed. Gluttony and Sloth I pretty much plan my day around. 
~ Robert Breault 

Clearly this is a man after my own heart.

Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.
~ Paul Terry 

I’ve heard that hard work never killed anyone, but I say why take the chance?
~ Ronald Reagan 

I truly hate to admit that I agree with anything that Raygun has ever said but…well…even a stopped clock and all that. 

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.
~ Jules Renard 

I have seen slower people than I am and more deliberate... and even quieter, and more listless, and lazier people than I am. But they were dead.
~ Mark Twain 

You show me a lazy prick who’s lying in bed all day, watching TV, only occasionally getting up to piss, and I’ll show you a guy who’s not causing any trouble.
~ George Carlin 

Too bad we can’t put this entire administration to bed. You know, with snacks, juice boxes, and teevee shows (NOT Fox).

 I like the word 'indolence'. It makes my laziness seem classy.
~ Bernard Williams

 Indolence is the sleep of the mind.
~ Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues 

Can’t say I agree with the old marquis. Sometimes we have to let our brains float – just drift. Some of my best ideas come when I let my consciousness off leash. Giving my mind an occasional time out, a mental nap, a bit of laying in the meadow staring at clouds time is ultimately productive. Maybe I’m misinterpreting Luc though? I'd ask him but he seems to be all dead and shit.

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them. 
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

On this long weekend, I am very much looking forward to being stupid with my old friends. It’s something at which I’ve exceptional talent.