A bit of history

 

I read more than normal the past several days, absorbing so many views and opinions of a gunshot in Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, concluding with Donald Trump’s waving his fist and shouting, “Fight” several times prior to being spirited to safety.

Someone researched and posted historical instances of the “fisted salute.” 

There have been mentions of a fisted salute, declaring supremacy, dating back to Roman rule and perhaps earlier.

There’s online mention of it regarding the Sedition Act of July 14, 1798. You can google for its content.

It was introduced in 1921, accompanied with, “Sieg Heil,” as part of Hitler’s political campaign and secret, involved plan to gain control of Germany and beyond.

In photos dating back to 1964, Muhammad Ali pointed his fist toward upcoming or downed opponents and in promotional photo ops.

On 10-16-1968, at the Olympic Games in Mexico City, 200 meter winners, Tommie Smith and John Carlos each pointed a Black Power gloved fist in support of equal rights and recognition.

The action of a fisted salute can signify support of a cause; considered as the holder’s superiority; demonstrate armed force allegiance to their leader; a defiant gesture to those deemed to be an enemy or be done to intimidate the meek. 

Herein is no intention to impress, intimidate or convince anyone of anything. Rather, it’s a compilation of how differences can seem similar, depending on the means to justify the end, good or not.

Read, think, discuss, decide, vote, pray!

On the count of 3, let''s all get upset!

 

 Original typed on 4-30-24

My reaction, each time I see a teevee commercial for:

Blue and pink bears who bought a home in the city so they wouldn't have to poop in the woods

The doctor who punches a patient who asks about a new drug no one can pronounce, but costs a ton

All the commercials that make everyone look stupid because that's what the dark money wants

Most political candidates who try to convince you they care about you and will work for you

Most political candidates who try to convince you they're not lying

Most political incumbents who want you to believe they believe the candidate they're endorsing

Bull tweedy infinitum

Have a happy 1th of the month tomorrow!

Summadiss-N-Summadatt

 Today ONLY is a numerical Palindrome    4-24-24

It won't happen again until, never mind.  It won't matter.

Another numerical Palindrome is Newton Falls, Ohio, the ONLY Zip Code with the same number 44444

That won't happen again until ice cubes are available in Hell, not the one in Michigan or the Cayman Islands

If you even care somewhat or not at all, please catch the following series:

A brief history of the future illustrates how we're effing up our once beautiful planet and what people are doing to lessen and hopefully discontinue the abuse.  We've become too greedy, disregarding all else!

'A Brief History' PBS Doc Series Argues For Optimism ...

‘A Brief History’ PBS Doc Series Argues For Optimism About The Future David Bloom How we talk about the future matters. PBS documentary series A Brief History of the Future, hopes to balance our...

Been there-----Once

I believe I have an open mind...such that it is, according to some of my acquaintances. Based on all the reading I've done, conversations with intelligent people on both sides of the pulpit, meditation, etc., I'm convinced about re-incarnation. That's a sharing for another day, although some of you have already heard parts of my journey. 

 Today is about afterward. One of my questions is, "Do we retain our brain patterns and conscious minds?" Based on what I've absorbed and what I currently see, there's GOT to be more intelligence in a better place than what we've allowed to abuse the beauty our Gods have provided. Will it continue or will the plug merely be pulled, ending it all? 

During my 2016 prostate surgery, I spent some time in the oft told story of, "The White Room." I had zero fear, just awe and wonder. Cool was experiencing just THAT! No people, time or music. No walls, corners, floor, ceiling, ergo, NO GEOMERTY! 

 I had no body...only the eyes to see the wonder and the brain to absorb and retain it all, allowing me to share with everyone. Did they feel what I saw? I ask that only now, because, back then, it didn't matter. For today, whether you "buy" it or not is your choice. As has been said many times by others, "I know what I saw!" I'm glad I was "there" and kept its memory. 

 To me, it's proof of happy, safe and good. once we go beyond, "The White Room."

The Four(?) Ps...Polish-Polka-Piwo-Pierogi-Paczki

 

Tue, Apr 2 at 9:33 AM

So far, there's been zero response to the 4-1 enigma I posted yesterday. 

Purposely made simple, even I understood it!

Say, kids! How's 'bout the latest rounds of political mud-slinging, from ALL sides?  I fired up the dusty time machine, auto-piloting to my childhood playground and heard more intelligently traded barbs from pre-teeners than those bandied about the Dee Cee 'arena.'  Incidentally, the playground kids shared laughs, made up and engaged in a fun game of 'choose sides baseball.'

Results you've been anxiously awaiting: Thanks for your undying patience!

CURLING 2024 WORLD MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP At Schaffhausen, Switzerland 

Being a "puck," called a "stone," with a handle and guided by 2 mates brandishing a broom to maintain a straight line, I'm perplexed that the sport is named, "Curling"

PRELIMINARY ROUND Nation (Wins & Losses follow team names)

Sweden (Edin) 5 0...Italy (Retornaz) 4 1...Scotland (Mouat) 4 1...Canada (Gushue) 3 1...Germany (Muskatewitz) 3 2...United States (Shuster) 3 2...Switzerland (Schwaller) 2 2...Czechia (Klima) 2 3...Netherlands (Goesgens) 2 3...Norway (M.Ramsfjell) 2 3...Japan (S.Abe) 1 4...New Zealand (Hood) 0 4...South Korea (J.Park) 0 5 

Note: The top six teams advance to playoffs. Sunday’s Games: 

THIRD DRAW Germany 8, South Korea 6 Italy 8, Czechia 7 Sweden 9, Japan 5 Switzerland 10, Norway 5 

FOURTH DRAW Canada 8, Scotland 4 Czechia 7, New Zealand 4 Netherlands 9, South Korea 4 Sweden 8, Switzerland 7 (extra end) 

FIFTH DRAW Germany 9, Netherlands 4 Japan 8, New Zealand 3 Scotland 8, Italy 3 United States 9, Norway 3 Monday’s Games 

SIXTH DRAW Germany 8, Japan 1 Sweden 8, Czechia 6 United States 9, South Korea 4 

SEVENTH DRAW Italy 7, Canada 6 (extra end) Scotland 8, New Zealand 2 Sweden 10, Norway 8 Switzerland 8, Netherlands 5 

EIGHTH DRAW Czechia 8, Japan 6 Italy 8, South Korea 5 Netherlands 7, United States 6 Norway 8, Germany 6 Tuesday’s Games 

NINTH DRAW, 3 A.M. Czechia vs. South Korea, Switzerland vs. Japan, New Zealand vs. Canada 

TENTH DRAW 10, 8 A.M. Norway vs. Netherlands, Germany vs. Scotland, New Zealand vs. Sweden, United States vs. Italy DRAW 11, 1 P.M. Canada vs. United States, Japan vs. Norway, Czechia vs. Germany, Korea vs. Switzerland

Competition can be quite intense, therefore, don't hurriedly eject from your "Lazy Boy,"  thereby regretting a missed Vjoookkschtedd, while you were re-filling the cheese & sun-parched herring charcuterie!

Secret Science? OR, MY "Open Mic" theory of relativity

 Most of us know 'Murphy's Law,' stating, "If something can go wrong, it will!"  Some of us can still recall the 'Kilroy was here' cartoon character who showed his fingers and only half of his face posed over a picket fence, concocted by the ever comedic soldiers of World War 2, perhaps even earlier.

I update those historic/hysterics into: Imagine 2 Kilroy terrestrials perched upon said fence, one being God and the other as Saint Peter. St. Pete offers, "Looks as if Bob is having a nice, happy day."  Noting the comment, God responds with, "Oh YEAH? Watch THIS!"

Can you see how time can evolve most situations, other than 2 plus 2 equals 4?  That is, until artificial intelligence determines a way to be more 'meaningful' way to add.

If you know anything regarding DNA, you're aware that science has determined content modification. Question is, evolution or intervention? DNA science is quite new, so, it's obvious more time is required to research its complexities.

Alright class, please turn your 'Blue Book' to chapter 51, titled, '1947 Conspiratorial Considerations,' wherein, we'll discuss the possibility of DNA manipulation in the 1950s. If research proves modification, it probably explains the non-committing, low moral, sub-par performing generation of elected officials. Further, should we somehow determine a parallel performance that led to the fall of the Roman empire, we'd certainly be awarded a Nobel Prize!

Class is dismissed for the day. Remember to verify quality and operational ease of your mental seat belts!

Current Events March 14, 2024

 Speaker John Mikeson sent a proposed bill to congress, requesting all citizens lining up to watch the eclipse on April 8, 2024, are asked to not use hair dryers, vacuum cleaners or leaf blowers during the sun's blockage.  A recent study of 7 impatient seniors at a bus shelter in Tucumcari, showed 57.1% believe wind moving appliances might interfere with natural air movement and cause dangerous wobbling of the sun, moon and earth, resulting in a kaleidoscopic appearance of the atmosphere.  Doctors at sohighsniff.unorg warn that there's currently no cure and advise all to not look any higher than their knees during the event.  This information was overheard at a truck-stop diner in Threecumcari, by someone not authorized to tell stories that might make little Johnny sad.  A phone call to Cancel Culture went directly to voice mail.

A recent notable quote from a newsmaker in  The Suns Newspaper communities:  

Parma Heights Service Director,  Robert P. Sepik on the city raising fortune-telling fees from $25 to $50 a year: "They should have seen this coming.”

If you run into Albert Einstein today at the coffee shop, don't forget to wish him a "Happy 145th!"

Holy MACKrel dere, Andy!

 

Sun, Mar 10 at 8:11 AM

If you don't recognize the above statement, you haven't celebrated many candle blowouts. Hint: It's from an old radio program.  If you don't recognize the word, radio, even GOD can't help you!

Regardless, looking out the window, it's obvious that 1 hour "Spring Ahead" wasn't enough to leapfrog us into some balmy weather.  Hint: Snow is falling!  Typically, when the flakes fall, the bottle of snow block is hiding somewhere w-a-y back in the medicine chest.  

You have heard of medicine chests, haven't you?  No?  C'MON, arreddy!!!

Even though I was a good boy and accomplished my share of DST prep, it didn't work!  I did arise quite early and shot off to the local mega grocer to take part in their ''7 for $7 specials."  Good deals to be had, if you get their before the soccer moms.

So far, the snow isn't super thick, as I can still see the neighbor's house across the road.  Getting to the store early was its own blessing because I didn't have to search for the Sunday edition of my newspaper.  Some of you might remember those.  Hint: It's that wide foldout thingie your Grampa hid behind as the rest of us sat at the breakfast table, exchanging taunts!

Enough of this.  Go on about your day.  Ask for guidance from above, toss a smile and hug someone.

If you're of the persuasion, may your Ramadan begin with hopes of peace for all.

Blessings~~~

Play Ball!!!

 Originally written in 2012

Everyone should experience the thrill of opening day at the baseball park. As is Easter, baseball is a harbinger of spring and all the new that comes with it.
I grew up a Cleveland Indians fan-atic. I never got to see Babe Ruth play, but I DID get to see so many of the good and plenty of the bad. Bill Veeck, as in Wreck, was the owner of my team. There wasn't a ton of money in his pockets back then, but Bill did so much to bring folks to the park. I remember promotions such as free nylons for the ladies, free admission if you were bald, etc.
It was a fun time to be a fan, even if the team weren't among the best. Cleveland Municipal Stadium had the visiting team entrance/exit that opened right at the parking lot. If you waited, you got to see the teams exit for the buses after they showered and changed into civilian clothes. Many a time, I was there, hanging on the rail and watching as the likes of DiMaggio, Mantle and oh so many greats and wannabes came out, rubbed our heads and said cool things, like, "Hiya kid!" A thrill and a half! We never thought of an autograph.
Back then, I had an afternoon paper route. No one had central air conditioning, Open windows provided cross-ventilation. Most everyone's radio was tuned into the game, and, as I delivered the Cleveland Press to all the front porches, I hardly missed any action. "Back in the day," if you showed ownership of a ticket, your school allowed you to leave early for opening day. Now, THAT was exciting!
Baseball probably catalogs more records than any other sport and as the game progresses, the announcers will impart those that were set or broken on opening day. I wish I could remember all of them, but, as time rolled along, other things took precedence and the memories are just that. Not so many years ago, I took a date to what I recall was her first game. The day was absolutely the worst and would have been bad for even a football game! The wind was brutal, some flakes of snow fell and the wind chill was 13 degrees. Momma Mia! With my frostbite, courtesy of travels via Uncle Sam, I mentioned that there was no way I could sit through nine innings of cold hell. My date's exact words were, "Could we at least stay until they get a point?" (THERE ARE NO POINTS IN BASEBALL!) Having brain freeze, I acquiesced, went into extreme prayer mode, a "point" was quickly scored and we got the hell out of there! Management so loved us that they gave all ticket holders of that weather fiasco a freebie for a game in July!
Yes, Virginia, the game HAS changed...$7 beers, high salaries, betting, drugs and Lord knows what else. BUT, none of that exists...on opening day!

Day of the Curmedgeon

 Wondering why I've not gotten any new pages from Andy Borowitz, satirist extraordinaire, my research found that The New Yorker magazine gave him 'The Boot.'  Is that some new kind of award or does it merely follow the first 4 letters of the publication's description?

Being today as Thomas Edison's 177th birthday, perhaps the zine should close early and go screw a light bulb!

We hope to see you soon, Andy!  My money says your audience would LOVE your deliveries to fill the seat of the dearly loved, departed OTHER Andy, that being Mr. Rooney. Are you listening, CBS?  

Spotted in a local paper's daily question is: Who will win the Super Bowl: KC? SF? Usher? Taylor Swift?  A former  wannabe president offered his own conspiracy that it's a ploy conjured to push Biden for an encore.  Nothing better to do, Mr. Sliceasalami?  

A respondent replied to the newspaper's question: Neither of the 'TT' has openly said a political word, yet, the narrow-minded butt cheeked pundits have the audacious need to tell you what to think. However, since this is a 'bowl' game, my vote goes to Honey Nut Cheerios!

I've read columns by national writers on what they call, 'Tralors.'  Talk about opinion-mongers!  Yes, there's a couple, dating and rich. He gets banged for catching a thing made from a sacrificial oinker and she's a cute blond who was born with a marketing mind, for which writers tear her to pieces. Methinks jealousy.  They actually offer to know exactly the inner workings of the couple's brains.  I have no problem with columnists' right to write, but wonder what was in the green blend they drank before turning their keyboard into a bonfire!

Seems Wally-not-so-smart is re-instating rubber belts and humans at the checkouts. SOMEBODY called attention to lost sales due to dishonesty by not pricing all that went into the bags.  Did no one anticipate this?  Where the heck were all the MBAs?  If they were even at a management meeting, you'd think this to be a major concern or was self checkout merely a way to decrease workers and increase profits?

Speaking of supermarkets, do you miss the 3' X 3' bulletin boards filled with 3" X 5" cards, advertising community sale items and services?  

Pssst! (Local buying saves tax dollars that your incompetent lawmakers can't use for personal enjoyment!)

What I saw when I wasn't looking: Have you noticed in a Budweiser commercial, how a team of horses and 1 dog overcome a problem without speaking? 

Time to disconnect the doorbell and phone so I can hopefully enjoy an exciting super bowl game!

Nothing beats a smile and hug and there are no classes or diplomas teaching how easy it is to be nice!

Total Surprise Christmas Gifts from a Seekritt Santa!!!

 While getting ready to undecorate the Christmas tree, I noticed several unopened boxes at the far end of the tree blanket, all with my name on each.  Hmmm

In the 1st box was a fisherman's, "Do-It-Yourself" set of nightcrawler bobble-head dolls

For the wannabee musician in me:  OMG!  A brand spankin' new, re-pro, Funky Winkerbean Air Guitar!

I'm not certain if the photos will download for you.  They might be protected

Yesterday was a never to be repeated 1 2 3 1 2 3

Today is the 1th of the month of the 24th

If you're Jewish, you can't mistakenly enter the wrong year on your checks until October 2

If you're Aztec, refer to your pocket Xiuhpohualli.  If you lost yours, see below

In any event, may your days be merry and bright and may all your Budweisers be Lite

Xiuhpohualli

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Elementary, My Dear Planet

Response to a Brunswick Post, Letter To The Editor 

 Mr. Rand Lennox's 12-29-23 letter, 'The Common Good,' wherein he emphasized all 10 Commandments fitting on a business card to the multitude of books explaining them, re-booted a memory from long ago. 

 Reflecting on math class at the long since closed, St. Hyacinth School, 'fractions' taught us the importance of determining the lowest common denominator on the way to a solution. 

 Fast forward more than a few decades. While pondering the ruination of such a beautiful planet, caused mainly by greed and the dismissal of decency and laws, I hurriedly typed, in jest, 'If I ruled the world, I'd proclaim The 10 Commandments to result in a common denominator of: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.' Allow your minds to dwell on each of the 10 and you'll hopefully see the commonality! 

 Fast forward a few more decades where we are today. My mind hasn't changed any, except for that 'rule the world' thought. So, do we make ours a better world or do we continue the path of greed, leading to our prolonged or instant annihilation? 

 Seems elementary to me.

In time, history will forget

 As a prelude, 5 years ago, I divorced/did the cold turkey thing, from broadcast news. In short time, the tension of it all eased its way out of this old bod. I do read the local newspaper because it carries my need for crossword puzzles and a pretty good cornucopia of chuckle inducing comics!

I don't do social networking because the world does not need to know that Eddie, my pet tsetse fly, dances to Chubby Checker songs. Texting alone has antiquated eye contact and all emotion. I have morbidly obese fingertips that simultaneously activated six letters each time I made an attempt. My smart --s phone has audio texting but I don't like that for the same emotionless reasons.

Now, let's go forward to the past.  Long, long ago, on an island far, far away, inhabitants were awakened as others were startled when the sky darkened as Japanese aircraft pummeled the ships and bombarded the buildings and people at Pearl Harbor. Total Americans killed and wounded was 3581. From that day until WW2 ended, 407,316 military personnel gave their lives and another 671,278 were wounded. Unknown are those who suffered what was then called, "Shell Shock," new name being, "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder." Probably not charted are families having to live with loss, injured and Missing In Action.   From all that and the indescribably 'balls to the walls" attitude of our nation, Tom Brokaw wrote the book, "The Greatest Generation," which should be mandatory reading and discussing for all!

Post Eisenhower's Presidency, there was a time of growth and folks helping each other. Factories emerged, jobs were plenty, houses were affordable and all was good, for most. When the children of "The Greatest Generation" began families of their own marked a time of booming technology, higher education and increasing pay checks. From that, we evolved into entitlements, welfare, partying, drug addiction, bribery, swindles, bankruptcies, video games that show killing without remorse, politicians who promise much, while delivering little and other shortcomings.

Marketing expresses methods for the future of most everything, utilizing history, present behavior and tendencies. Beginning in the 1920s, there was an Austrian, whose name was, Adolf Schickelgruber, who wrote a book about what he perceived as world problems and how to solve them.  If you weren't aware, he changed his sur name to Hitler.  Bingo!  You know what he became, what he did and worst of all, the sheer number of murders committed during his reign.  He did that because he studied current moods and nurtured followers into thinking they too could solve problems while reaping rewards. He also assembled allies in Japan and Italy. Greed eventually led all 3 to their demise.  All the death, destruction and mental anguish for the desire of just one person!

Being that history can repeat, I implore one and all to look around, see what others are doing and thinking.  With an open mind, let it sink in and ask yourself if you truly see a similar evolution.  If you can't or won't, please take time to read, "Mein Kampf" and "The Greatest Generation."  Whether you do or not, ask that person in the mirror if he/she/they really wish to become part of the above numbers.

Neither of the 2 newspapers I read printed a single word regarding what propelled our country into what became World War 2. I spent 4 years with "Uncle Sam" and am damn proud of it! Today, I pray for and salute all those who did the same.  Very sad that I didn't see mention of Pearl Harbor. Hell, what's a mere 82 years!

Remember Bunker Hill-Remember Gettysburg-Remember The Alamo-Remember Pearl Harbor-Remember Pyong Yang-Remember Hanoi Hilton!  Will your children one day say, "Remember America?"

How large is the tool that 'wrenches' my soul?

 Thoughts entering my mind even prior to Folgers caffeine minimum daily requirement:

Long beards and overflowing hair atop the shoulders of many politicians does not a genius make. Conversely, it is testament of one's membership in the 'lemmingslature.' Then, again, it might mean a resurgence of Smith Brothers Cough Drops. In a 'recent' survey, Washington, D.C. Uber drivers have hidden video recorders proving covered follicles cannot prevent loss of brain cells. Each time I witness vain attempts at policy improvements, aka, 'open mic' at a comedy club, the old song comes to mind, that being, 'Shave and a haircut, 2 bits.'

Actually, their intent might be, 'If we all have similar looks, we can avoid bring accosted in public. Then, again, won't that cause physical abuse upon innocent people?  In MY state, the 'repre-hensitives' in 'leadersh-t' have waved their longest finger at us by ignoring election passed, gerrymandering bordered, expensive election; removal of all gun registration, safety instruction and firing range protocol; disputing the recent abortion issue; taking over of the education department and played taxpaying utility consumers to an unholy hell with but a slap on the wrist to the thugs who perpetrated electric supplier fraud, with many players never having to appear in court!   

Most perplexing is, some collaborators instilling these 'resolutions' have yet to be awarded the seemingly required full beards and ruffled hair! (Gubernatorial first ladies exempted) Stay tuned for more head-shaking drama, coming soon to us all!!! Rumor mill suggests it will become a reality TV show, tentative name being, "Belief or BS." Leaked Paparazzi tapes show a bloody purse fight between wanna-be producers, Ron DiSantis, Judge Judy, Nikki Haley, Vanna White and Chris Christie. PeeWee Herman declined, fearing bad fan response.

What we need, and soon, is another Dr. Salk, to cure the politico-polio infestation that has adopted strict party alliance, crippled common sense, intelligent reasoning in most, whose thoughts are geared toward re-election and self enrichment/empowerment, combined with memory loss of campaign promises.

If any law is to be passed, it should copy NASCAR, mandating sponsorial embroidered patches on attire worn by politicians. Can you just see a 'Foreclosure' sign on a state capitol front lawn? Or maybe, a Zillow promo on the back of a governor's suit jacket? Or maybe, "Dark Money Laundromat" shoulder patches.

It's time to remove all the "Vote for Me" lawn signs. Folks mistake them for "Garage Sale" invites, thereby causing driveway oil stains from that somehow still moving 1985 Yugo.

Coming up in, 'What's next?'  Kale flavored Holy Communion wafers?

Do you see what I see?

 "Street Talk" is my local Post newspaper's section with a daily question, mostly regarding current events. Originally, answers had a 90 character maximum, requiring much thought and rework to intelligently present a stance. Respondents are encouraged and are now given 250 characters to express a vote of provided selections or their own. Amongst are thought-provoking, humorous, condescending, awakening, etc. Near as I can tell, all are published, 7 days per week! Though I don't keep track, I estimate an average of 40 plus Post readers take time to contribute and, most days, even more!  Currently, I see many new faces and names. Fantastic! I don't agree with all contributors, but they provide insights I might not have previously considered. Coffee cup in hand, my reactions vary from, insightful, hilarious, the current vernacular's, 'WTF,' to a good, old fashioned, "Meh!"  

You can read a book or column, written by one person, who offers his/her opinion and those who combine opinion with research and proven facts.  My newspaper shows me what the 'by, of and for' really feel, which is why I implore everyone to read, study, learn and THEN make a decision.  Listening to only one is counterproductive. My home delivered newspaper sits on the table, a ready reference, should I need clarification or further thought. So-called 'smart' phones quickly push current events into the past, caused by our addiction to see what excitement the latest 'beep' contains.  My newspapers cover many categories under 'Headline' or section, whereas an iphone/ipad/idunno, etc., requires a separate app for each subject, be it, news, stock market, sports, weather, et al.

Ohio's largest(?) newspaper has transitioned from daily home-delivery, to only 4 days...so far, due to financial hurdles. It provides no daily question. The only reader commentary is derived from, "Letters to the Editor," subject to being reworked and/or shortened, that might appear in less than the aforementioned 4 day delivery.  Very seldom have I seen more than 3 LTEs.  That is NOT considered enviable audience participation!  Might paragraph #1 above be cause for emulation?  

A newspaper provides information from the minds of many, allowing us to make intelligent choices. It's what you can expect in a democracy/republic. When that's gone, your freedoms are close behind.  The lyrics of, 'You don't know what you've got til it's gone' carries a lot of weight!

Subscribe to a local or national newspaper.  The weekly cost is near what you spend for just one cup of a fancy logo coffee shop's mocha latte mint single swirl half mountain lite, that gramma called a percolated 'Cuppa Joe.'

Finally, you'll provide jobs for many who do their best to keep you 'in the know.'  So, do you see what I see?

Saturday Sillies

 Why do underwear and socks come in resealable bags but potato chips don't?

My answer: Undies and socks don't have crumbs. The sadist engineers  at the chip factories design ultra strong bag seals, so, when you forcibly yank the bag, it will split in several directions and the chips "will fall where they may!"  

Have you seen the new commercial for the titanium phone?  It's the ad with what looks like molten lava in a swirl combined with low level moaning.  Sounds a lot like Timmy Leary experiencing his initial experiment with LSD, dontcha think?

Howse come you don't hear anyone say it that way any more?

If you believe you've seen any of the below listed humor blocks, please report them to Sean Hannity

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program...................

In need of a medical exorcist

 10-19-23: A gorgeous day for a drive to the Parma, Ohio V A Clinic, wherein I have a covid inoculation appointment for early afternoon.

All went well,,,a mere needle pinch.  As requested, I stayed 15 minutes as a "just in case" measure.

Hi ho, hi ho, 'twas back to home I drove!

(Meanwhile, back at the ranch): Post Lunper, I began the stretching regimen as prescribed to loosen one of those polysyllabic muscles that arrived post spinal surgery.  On the 1st pull, I realized a minor ache was beginning to travel.  My upper left arm got some real resistance from the rubber elastic strip.  Pressing on, I finally completed all the reps.

23:15: Time for sleep.  NOPE!  During that toss and turn routine, which compared to a marathon in the industrial clothes dryer at Maudy Frickert's 'Dirt-N-Flirt', the "Olde Bod" began to ache a bit more and felt akin to a small dose of C-4.  Hey, Mr. Sandman, I'm supposed to be in a time slot of total rest!  Instead, my cranium is filled with waves of Tylenol tablets dancing in there!  Sugar plums must have hitched a ride with all the  hummingbirds down to Mexico, et al.

10-20-23: At 01:35, I'd had enough!  The body cried for a healthy stretch.  YOU know, it's probably the initial mega ache at the onset of the flu.  Lordeee, I stretched so hard, I could almost pull a shirt off the closet pole, with my foot!

Mustering strength, I retrieved a digital thermometer from the med stash and started the trek to Recovery Road.  My right temple displayed 100.6.  For kicks and giggles, the lower left abdomen showed 99.8

The next few days might be similar to scaling Everest on a Western Flyer Unicycle, but there's no backing off. 

My Ammo-Med belt is loaded with Tylenol, Colloidal Silver and Oscillococcinum, the mainstays used in 2020 because there were too many co-vid questions and not enough positives to comfort me. My 2023 decision is based on tons of reading and questions to pharmacists, knowing peers and medical grads.

My advice, especially for those who now look through the steering wheel:  Make soup and potato pancakes, rub Vick's on your chest and upper back, then wear a sweat shirt, keep a heating pad nearby, have a nap, park your butt and don't venture out unless it's posolutely necessary and don't kiss anyone unless that frog on the lily pad has a notarized and signed statement!

Anybody got an "Ide?"

 Did you notice how Friday, the thirteenth sneaked past on Winzdee?

Covid killer: Caused the unceremonious departure of supermarket bulletin boards, loaded with 3" X 5" recipe size cards, selling, wanting and trading of everything from bookends to pop-bead jewelry.  Speaking of supermarkets, I will wait in line for a human checkout, who provide a quick smile and good wishes.  Does your local Place-N-Pay ever ask, "How's the kids?"

Whispers at the corner elbow bender:  That gubnuh down under, the Georgia state line, that is, wants to make dyslexia a mandatory class in all schools.  Lousy thought, but it's what might help the 'we, of and by' get a grasp on all the schlabobber words in proposed bills and laws.  Let's now call it, "attorneyfication."  Also under consideration would be the elimination of commas.  Yup!  Seems Johnny and Janie would feel bad if they forgot to use the curvy marks in their annual, What I did didn't missed ate and slept through my summer vacation report.

Topping off with her vintage Underwood, Ms. Van Buren typed:

"TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE ROSH HASHANA: At sundown tonight, 9-15-23, the Jewish New Year begins. During this time of solemn introspection, I wish my Jewish readers, “L’shana tova tikatevu” — may you be inscribed in the Book of Life and have a good year." Love, Abby

To which, I add: Be not confused, as the morrow brings the new year in Jewish calendars as, 5784.  One does not wish an incorrect entry on a check.  Hmmm---Do people still use them?

Regardless, Happy New Year, fraynds and may all your spaetzles dance heartily with friendly dreidels!

Be kind enough to pray and help those who lost so much from the catastrophic events this week

That-N-This

 

On this day, in 1698, Russia’s Peter the Great imposed a tax on beards.  Ya think there might have been an outcry for equal justice?  )Brain Freeze, mayhap?(

Consider thyself lucky if you didn't attend, "Burning Man" in Nevada this past week. For desert natives, a 1" rain storm caused a lot of wet stuff aka 'mini-nami,' to pop out of the ground...a horizontal geyser, no less. Mostly minor injuries, but a report of a single fatality...no further info. I could find only 4 fatalities since 1987. 'Nuff said.

All in all, major kudos to the organizers for another success and what it means to stress ample supplies, well in advance of the gathering!  Why can't that be done in the confines along the Potomac? Et tu, you guys and gals?

It hurts to convey my feelings how the Minnesota Twins rocked my Cleveland baseball team last night, by a score of 20-3.  ShoooWEE...that's a total season score for some soccer teams!  No malice intended.  It's been mega years since that kind of score.  I seem to recall that being when the Ark landed, as The Noah Hilltoppers defeated The Ararat Couples 312-9, in a pick-up game.

Hug someone today-------Many need one and would welcome such a gift!!!

Time DOES change SOME things and lessens others

Nearly all WW2 veterans are gone

Most Korean "Conflict" veterans have passed and those remaining will be centurians in 10 years

Viet Vets are "leaving" daily while a good many are in their 80s

A % of Mid-east troopers were actually born in this century

Hardly any of those above get news coverage lately

I was at the V A hospital recently and the resident who ran tests had no clue when I mentioned agent orange

On the Catholic end, I saw absolutely NOTHING on the Assumption holy day........sad on all ends

Mr. Cronkite didn't say it, but, today, he might close by saying, "And THAT'S what we've become!"