Did ya' know, I'm an Iowan by birth. You can take the boy out of Iowa(30 years ago) but you can't take Iowa out of the boy.
It's good to brag about where one grew up. I do it whenever the opportunity presents itself. In the first place Iowa is not flat. It's anything but. The eastern side of the state sees the Mississippi River on its banks from north to south. If driving this direction you witness majestic bluffs dotted with small picturesque towns and large cities. On the inner part of the state you will find rolling hills of beautiful corn and soybean laden farm fields.
Three years ago my good buddy wanted to make a trip to our lake home in Minnesota. I wanted him to drive through Iowa on I-80 and I-35 and we did. He was an All-American football player at Ohio State in 1958. When we got back home he said, "MJ", I never once saw a can or piece of paper on the roadsides as we drove". What a tremendous compliment.
On the west its borders hold the Missouri River. Every year for the last forty or so years the Des Moines Register sponsors a bike ride called RAGBRAI(Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa), The riders, thousands of them, dip their wheels in the Missouri and at the end do the same with the front wheels in the Mississippi. If you ride a bike and want an adventure of a lifetime do RAGBRAI. The residents of communities along the route come out in force to provide food, refreshments and overnight stays.
If I didn't know better I'd say I'm writing this to promote my state and, hopefully, entice residents from the east and west coasts to enjoy life on a far better scale than what you now know.
I was at our Giant Eagle Food Store in Dublin, Ohio tonight sporting an Iowa Hawkeye sweatshirt. The waiter behind the counter said, "Go Hawks". I responded, "How 'bout them Hawks"?(This is the most common rejoinder).
Iowa has maybe 2.7 million citizens. I once read that Iowa has more communities of 2,000 people in the U.S. than any state but don't quote me on this. If, per chance, this is true do you know what it means. With that small a crowd in each town Iowa has to have the most friendly citizens in the U.S. Does one think knowing everyone next to you doesn't qualify for friendliness? It's not possible.
There are two major football universities in Iowa. The Univ. of Iowa from the Big Ten and Iowa State from the Big XII. Their fans sort of hate each other but the Iowa State fans more so. That's too bad but they've been the little sister for a long time. They are catching up.
Iowa State, the school of Her Majesty's matriculation along with that my son, played in the Alamo Bowl the other day. The confirmed estimate is 25,000 Iowa State Cyclone followers went to the game. Did I mention Iowa has 2.7 million people?
The Univ. of Iowa is playing in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida. I'm not certain how many fans are there but 20,000 wouldn't be out of the question. Did I mention Iowa has 2.7 million citizens?
If you happen to be reading this blog outside of the Midwest and have never been to Iowa my suggestions is, when planning your next vacation, you give Iowa a look see. It will be a great experience.
If you do go find a Maid-Rite. You can't eat just one.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Time Is Precious
There's another survey out. I wonder how skewered these things are. Actually, I don't wonder that much because, being the skeptic I am, I figure they're skewered to benefit the ideas the people who make them up desire.
Check this out.
According to the survey people can accurately tell, by looking at these pictures, whether or not these folks are likable. Evidently, it depends on whether or not you like big teeth or lipstick; mustaches or thin lips.
Check this out.
According to the survey people can accurately tell, by looking at these pictures, whether or not these folks are likable. Evidently, it depends on whether or not you like big teeth or lipstick; mustaches or thin lips.
New Years Eve: It's Never That Great
Today I am allowed to be as utterly negative as I desire. Oh, it's not because it's the end of 2018, The Year Of Hate, but due to the fact that (1) I'm fighting a four day sinus infection and (2) I did the normal and backed into a concrete pillar three days ago. Estimated damage was $1,500 and I thought the estimate was fare. Losing that kind of cash is akin to handing it out to a guy standing on a street corner holding a homeless sign. I remember the last time I had my auto re-done. I left the repair shop and yelled back to the owner, I hope I never see you again. He laughed and said, "Fat chance of that".
I texted my buddy today, the one I spent New Years Eve with 49 years ago. For some reason we were in a downtown Waterloo, Iowa office building at 4 pm and dateless. Go figure. We got on an elevator alone with two other young ladies. My buddy dropped a line on them known by everyone. He said, "I got my first job on this elevator but got fired. I couldn't remember the route". They both laughed and I knew we had dates for the evening. Except, I don't recall anything else that occurred the rest of the night.
That's the way it's been for the succeeding 48 years. The night has been a dud. I can't recall attending a party. Nothing.
Do you recall the movie, When Harry Met Sally, with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan? For Crystal New Years Eve changed his life. He realized Meg Ryan had to be his forever and he asked her to marry him. What? It was only a movie? Well, forget about it then.
There's an afternoon talk show in Columbus on 610 WTVN. The radio host brought up a topic yesterday, one in which I felt he was reaching for something, anything to make it through the day. Regardless, his point was this day Dec. 31 is meaningless. Finally, a guy called in who said he and his now wife were married on New Years Eve 38 years ago. The talk show host asked the fella what they did to celebrate. The answer : "We do the same ever year. We'll drink tequila until one of passes out. And one of these years I'm going to win", he said.
I'd bet the caller and his wife were native Kentuckians.
Do you recall the movie, When Harry Met Sally, with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan? For Crystal New Years Eve changed his life. He realized Meg Ryan had to be his forever and he asked her to marry him. What? It was only a movie? Well, forget about it then.
There's an afternoon talk show in Columbus on 610 WTVN. The radio host brought up a topic yesterday, one in which I felt he was reaching for something, anything to make it through the day. Regardless, his point was this day Dec. 31 is meaningless. Finally, a guy called in who said he and his now wife were married on New Years Eve 38 years ago. The talk show host asked the fella what they did to celebrate. The answer : "We do the same ever year. We'll drink tequila until one of passes out. And one of these years I'm going to win", he said.
I'd bet the caller and his wife were native Kentuckians.
Anti-Catholic Bigots In The Senate
Senators Kamala Harris and Mazie Hirono (Democrats of California and Hawaii, respectively) are challenging the nomination of Brian Buescher to the US District Court for Nebraska because he belongs to a religious organization that takes positions they describe as “extreme.” Which organization?
The Knights of Columbus.
There are several problems with that. For one, the Constitution explicitly forbids imposing any religious test for public office, which is what Sens. Harris and Hirono here propose to do for the federal judiciary. The second and related issue is that it is not the Knights of Columbus that opposes abortion and same-sex marriage, but the Catholic Church.
NY Post
Personally, even though I'm Catholic in good standing I've never considered joining the Knights. The only affiliation I've ever had with them was when they sponsored my Little League Baseball team in the 50's.
Some have asked me why I never joined. Easy answer. They wear funny hats.
In Trumpsville
In a closed meeting about special immigration protections for some populations, Trump allegedly asked "why do we want people from shithole countries?" Despite the fact that the quote couldn't be verified, Trump was vilified by the Dems as a racist (yawn), while others wondered "why do we want people from shithole countries?"
As it turns out, we'd want them to clean up the rubble in case the world was destroyed during a government shutdown...
As it turns out, we'd want them to clean up the rubble in case the world was destroyed during a government shutdown...
Friday, December 28, 2018
Why 'Normal' Americans Should Get Off Google, Facebook
According to Tech Crunch, “child porn sharing rings on WhatsApp were supported with ads run by Google and Facebook’s ad networks,” through other apps hosted on the Google Play Store which linked users to the child porn groups.
Breitbart
Breitbart
I Hexed The Poor Guy
A week or so ago I wrote about a Texan, Richard Overton, He WAS the oldest living WWII vet. Today, the man who daily smoked 12 cigars and drank a glass of whiskey bought the farm at age 112.
R.I.P. Mr. Overton.
R.I.P. Mr. Overton.
Men Teaching Classes For Women At Adult Learning Center
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM
Class 1: Up in Winter, Down in Summer – How to Adjust a Thermostat Step by Step, with Slide Presentation. Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hrs. beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 2: Which Takes More Energy – Putting the Toilet Seat Down, or Bitching About It for 3 Hours? Round Table Discussion. Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 3: Is It Possible To Drive Past a Wal-Mart Without Stopping?–Group Debate. Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 AM for 2 hours.
Class 4: Fundamental Differences Between a Purse and a Suitcase–Pictures and Explanatory Graphics. Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5: Curling Irons–Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Bathroom Cabinet? Examples on Video. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM
Class 6: How to Ask Questions During Commercials and Be Quiet During the Program Help Line Support and Support Groups. Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7: Can a Bath Be Taken Without 14 Different Kinds of Soaps and Shampoos? Open Forum .. Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8: Health Watch–They Make Medicine for PMS – USE IT! Three nights; Monday , Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9: How to Parallel Park In Less Than 20 Minutes Without an Insurance Claim. Driving Simulations. 4 weeks, Saturday’s noon , 2 hours.
Class 10: Learning to Live–How to Apply Brakes Without Throwing Passengers Through the Windshield . Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined.
Class 11: How to Shop by Yourself. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 12: I Was Wrong and He Was Right!–Real Life Testimonials. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 2: Which Takes More Energy – Putting the Toilet Seat Down, or Bitching About It for 3 Hours? Round Table Discussion. Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 3: Is It Possible To Drive Past a Wal-Mart Without Stopping?–Group Debate. Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 AM for 2 hours.
Class 4: Fundamental Differences Between a Purse and a Suitcase–Pictures and Explanatory Graphics. Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5: Curling Irons–Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Bathroom Cabinet? Examples on Video. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM
Class 6: How to Ask Questions During Commercials and Be Quiet During the Program Help Line Support and Support Groups. Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7: Can a Bath Be Taken Without 14 Different Kinds of Soaps and Shampoos? Open Forum .. Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8: Health Watch–They Make Medicine for PMS – USE IT! Three nights; Monday , Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9: How to Parallel Park In Less Than 20 Minutes Without an Insurance Claim. Driving Simulations. 4 weeks, Saturday’s noon , 2 hours.
Class 10: Learning to Live–How to Apply Brakes Without Throwing Passengers Through the Windshield . Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined.
Class 11: How to Shop by Yourself. Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 12: I Was Wrong and He Was Right!–Real Life Testimonials. Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Diogenes Middle Finger
Get Ready For Legalized Rape
Two federal judges now have ruled, setting the precedent of transferring a male prison inmate to a female prison because he claims to feel that he is a woman and poses as one (snip) on grounds she’d be less vulnerable to the sexual assault, taunting and beatings she was subjected to in male prisons, according to federal lawsuits filed on her behalf by the MacArthur Justice Center and the Uptown People’s Law Center in Chicago.
The American Thinker
The American Thinker
Thursday, December 27, 2018
You Gotta Be ******** Me
Jamie and Charlie Forbes had a lot to celebrate. They'd gotten married and were at their beautiful wedding reception in North Carolina. That's when Jamie made the big announcement in front of all the people.
Not only this but her new husband, Charlie, was clueless about her announcement. Jamie to all, via a microphone, said she was two months pregnant. I kid you not. Charlie he said he was overjoyed. What else could he say except "get me the hell outta here".
A Story You Might Not Want To Know
Do the names John and Lorena Bobbitt ring a bell? After all it does date back to 1993 and we all tend to have short memories. Ms. Bobbit stated that her husband constantly abused and raped her so one night she unceremoniously cut off his member between his legs, drove to a field and tossed IT somewhere.
John boy was sent to the hospital. Authorities found the member and sewed it back on. This might be a first but I don't know.
Anyway, neither was found guilty of a crime. Mr. Bobbit, however, has new found fame. He starred in to adult movies: Uncut and Frankenpenis.
And now you know. It does make for a good bar story.
John boy was sent to the hospital. Authorities found the member and sewed it back on. This might be a first but I don't know.
Anyway, neither was found guilty of a crime. Mr. Bobbit, however, has new found fame. He starred in to adult movies: Uncut and Frankenpenis.
And now you know. It does make for a good bar story.
He's Lucky He Wasn't Sent To Minnesota
An African soldier is suing the military for £150,000 after accusing them of failing to protect him from the British winter. Michael Asiamah says he suffered from a ´cold-related´ condition after officers neglected to supply him with warm clothing during an 18-hour exercise in the freezing wind. The 36-year-old, who served with the Adjutant General´s Corps, said the army exposed him to the cold despite knowing that people of black Caribbean and African origin are more susceptible to cold injuries.
UK Daily Mail
UK Daily Mail
You Might Want To Avoid Seeing This Movie
Holmes & Watson — the latest team-up from Step Brothers duo John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell — has achieved a rare (albeit, likely unwelcome) feat.
The movie currently sits at a 0 percent on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, as of 8 a.m. PT with 12 reviews accounted for. (The movie was not screened in advance for critics, so subsequent reviews will likely be added that may affect the score.)
Reilly and Ferrell parody Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detectives, leading a cast that includes Kelly Macdonald, Rebecca Hall and Ralph Fiennes.
Hollywood Entertainment
Thoughts On The Shutdown
Today is the sixth day of the government shutdown. The first four days were scheduled days off. The first two were Saturday and Sunday, followed by Christmas Eve, which President Trump decreed as a day off for federal workers, and Christmas.
On Wednesday morning -- barely three hours into the first actual workday in the shutdown by Congress -- Politico reported, "Federal workforce starts to feel pinch of prolonged shutdown."
If federal workers cannot last a single day under these circumstances, maybe we should replace them with adults.
Don Surber@donsurber.com
On Wednesday morning -- barely three hours into the first actual workday in the shutdown by Congress -- Politico reported, "Federal workforce starts to feel pinch of prolonged shutdown."
If federal workers cannot last a single day under these circumstances, maybe we should replace them with adults.
Don Surber@donsurber.com
What Happens When Second Graders Are Polled
Most Admired Man and Woman, 2018
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| Michelle Obama | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oprah Winfrey | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hillary Clinton | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Melania Trump | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Queen Elizabeth | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Angela Merkel | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ellen DeGeneres | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nikki Haley | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Malala Yousafzai | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nancy Pelosi | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Barack Obama | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Donald Trump | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| George W. Bush | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pope Francis | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Gates | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bernie Sanders | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Clinton | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dalai Lama | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joe Biden | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elon Musk | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Pence | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
"At Least We Didn't Get Beat"
We're in the midst of the bowl season. The bowls played the day after Christmas and from here on in are premium as opposed to the ones prior which involve high school type teams.
Today's first encounter and the very first Servpro game was supposed to be played against Boston College and Boise State. It didn't happen. Lightening in and around Dallas forced officials to cancel the event. Games over forever as they say; no winner and no loser.
I find this hard to believe. One would think, with lights, this game had to be played come whatever eventually. That's a lot of TV commercial money in the can.
For BC and Boise State this might be a good deal. No one had to lose. Nobody got hurt. The parents of the kids and fans who shelled out good cash to get there are the ones out. But they'll get over it.
I can imagine the locker rooms. "Hey, at least we didn't get beat". Others would scream out, "Where's the beer"?
What a deal.
Today's first encounter and the very first Servpro game was supposed to be played against Boston College and Boise State. It didn't happen. Lightening in and around Dallas forced officials to cancel the event. Games over forever as they say; no winner and no loser.
I find this hard to believe. One would think, with lights, this game had to be played come whatever eventually. That's a lot of TV commercial money in the can.
For BC and Boise State this might be a good deal. No one had to lose. Nobody got hurt. The parents of the kids and fans who shelled out good cash to get there are the ones out. But they'll get over it.
I can imagine the locker rooms. "Hey, at least we didn't get beat". Others would scream out, "Where's the beer"?
What a deal.
Trump Blasted By Media Today
President Trump was brought to his knees by People Magazine, NBC and Newsweek this morning for being the first president in fifteen years not to visit the troops during the Christmas season.
Oddly enough, this afternoon he and Melania landed in Iraq to wish the boys seasons greetings.
Another major goof up.
The press is now blasting the prez for allowing an 8 year old immigrant to die from the flu. Seems to be we should blame the Left for begging migrants to make the long trek.
One other item you might like to know. To date in 2018 170 kids under ten in the U.S. have died from influenza. Damn Trump!
Oddly enough, this afternoon he and Melania landed in Iraq to wish the boys seasons greetings.
Another major goof up.
The press is now blasting the prez for allowing an 8 year old immigrant to die from the flu. Seems to be we should blame the Left for begging migrants to make the long trek.
One other item you might like to know. To date in 2018 170 kids under ten in the U.S. have died from influenza. Damn Trump!
Dumb Think
A certain senator from New York has come up with what I would call a disjointed idea. I won't tell you his name but his initials are Chuck Schumer.
The guy is demanding a minimum wage of $12 an hour for all workers. Yet, he expects his personal interns to work for zip, zero, nada.
How Many Think About The Price Of Gasoline
I and you know who were driving home from Mass Christmas Eve. We decided to attend out old church on West Broad Street in Columbus. The Church is located in what could be called a not so pleasant area. We were surprised to be greeted at the front door by one of Columbus' finest, Officer Friendly. I inquired as to why his presence is now required. It wasn't that way when we were members.
He told us there had been some issues beginning in March. Gee, I thought, I don't know why, said I sarcastically. Across the street is a dilapidated motel. Used syringes cover the sidewalk like a carpet. The motel itself doesn't cater to the upscale of society. Most of the men register as John and the females go by Brandi or Trixie.
Even so, and I've mentioned this before, the congregants are passionate the the former pastor is a saint on earth. Ten years ago the church was falling apart. The pastor, without any cash on hand and little prospects of getting any because his congregation didn't have two nickels to rub together did the unthinkable. He hired a company out of Findlay, Ohio to put in wooden floors and make the ceiling as beautiful as the Sistine Chapel.
Upon completion of the job the owner of the company handed the father a bill for $275,000. At the bottom it read, paid in full. Pray for me.
Isn't that a wonderful story at this time of year?
As we drove home on West Broad I made the Queen get on the floor to avoid stray bullets. I drove by a United Dairy Farm station and it read, Gas-$1.86. That's as low as I've seen it for quite some time.
In Dublin, Ohio, one of the most exclusive communities around fuel is going for anywhere from $1.96 to $2.06 per.
I remember when a certain president announced that gasoline 'will necessarily have to go to $8.00 per gallon'.
Folks, stop and think about how good you have it in regard to gasoline and the money it puts in your pocket right now.
I have a 12 gallon tank in my Toyota. At $2.00 we're talking $24.00. At $3.00 it's $36.00 At $8 per gallon for you people who only do new math I'll save you some time. It's $96.00.
If you have children that's a lot of cash left over for pens and books for school.
People who complain every just might quit their bitchin' and enjoy how good the times are for all of us.
He told us there had been some issues beginning in March. Gee, I thought, I don't know why, said I sarcastically. Across the street is a dilapidated motel. Used syringes cover the sidewalk like a carpet. The motel itself doesn't cater to the upscale of society. Most of the men register as John and the females go by Brandi or Trixie.
Even so, and I've mentioned this before, the congregants are passionate the the former pastor is a saint on earth. Ten years ago the church was falling apart. The pastor, without any cash on hand and little prospects of getting any because his congregation didn't have two nickels to rub together did the unthinkable. He hired a company out of Findlay, Ohio to put in wooden floors and make the ceiling as beautiful as the Sistine Chapel.
Upon completion of the job the owner of the company handed the father a bill for $275,000. At the bottom it read, paid in full. Pray for me.
Isn't that a wonderful story at this time of year?
As we drove home on West Broad I made the Queen get on the floor to avoid stray bullets. I drove by a United Dairy Farm station and it read, Gas-$1.86. That's as low as I've seen it for quite some time.
In Dublin, Ohio, one of the most exclusive communities around fuel is going for anywhere from $1.96 to $2.06 per.
I remember when a certain president announced that gasoline 'will necessarily have to go to $8.00 per gallon'.
Folks, stop and think about how good you have it in regard to gasoline and the money it puts in your pocket right now.
I have a 12 gallon tank in my Toyota. At $2.00 we're talking $24.00. At $3.00 it's $36.00 At $8 per gallon for you people who only do new math I'll save you some time. It's $96.00.
If you have children that's a lot of cash left over for pens and books for school.
People who complain every just might quit their bitchin' and enjoy how good the times are for all of us.
The Sky Is Not Falling
Lighten' up guys. It's called a correction; for the health of the economy it's a necessary. Wouldn't it be great to have inside trader information as do our congressman and know when and what to buy?
Why, I'd become as wealthy as they.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
How Did He Get Into Harvard?
Hmmm....Little Joseph Goebbels scored a 1270 on his SATs, not good enough to get into most top flight schools. I guess Harvard's requirements are more...elastic!
But wait!
75% of Harvard students score over a 1470 on their SAT with the bottom 25% averaging just over 1400. You really need over a 1470 to be considered.
Ace of Spades
It Took A Funded Study To Learn This?
CHICAGO — In this season of giving and getting, the findings are in. It is more blessed to give than to receive.
According to two new studies conducted by researchers with the University ofChicago and Northwestern University, giving to others rather than to ourselves makes us happier.
studyfind.org
Monday, December 24, 2018
A Merry And Blessed Christmas To All
The big day, for kids mostly, has arrived. It's a good day if we all keep things in their proper perspective. I like saying 'Merry Christmas' to friends and strangers alike.
It seems as though on a daily basis we have bad news shoved down our throats; crime, politicians, world events.
Life and the world is not as bad as it's made out to be. People, in general, are good people. They like life and living.
I am so blessed to have met so many wonderful folks in my life. I try to tell them this when the opportunity presents itself but like all of us, I sometimes tend to dwell on myself. That's too bad.
This was brought home to me this morning. My vehicle needed servicing. I found a new spot, AAA maintenance. I'd never been there before; didn't even know it existed and it's only three miles from our home.
I walked in the front door and the manager behind the counter greeted me with, "Welcome to paradise". That, my friends, is the way to run a business. I happened to be the only customer. I was that way for an hour. And guess what happened? I made a new friend. The gentleman gave me one hour of his personal time. We told stories, talked about our families thoroughly enjoyed each others company. Isn't that a beautiful way to start the day?
A Merry and Blessed Christmas season to all.
Sunday, December 23, 2018
What's In Your Newspaper
The Queen subscribes to the week-end edition of 'The Paper All Of Ohio Depends Upon', the Columbus Dispatch for a couple of reasons. She likes hard copies of newspapers. She gets a deal on pricing if she subscribes for two days and then she can read online the rest of the week. The thing about my wife is she's open minded to the limit. Sometimes so open minded I have to get up and leave the room.
Common sense would tell a person the Dispatch is in financial trouble. The size has shrunk in half in recent year. I don't mean the number of pages, either. The width and breadth has been reduced. I need a magnifying glass to read the print.
One of my buddies, age 83, dropped the Dispatch two weeks ago after being a subscriber for 58 years. Someone from the paper called his home wondering why and wondering what the paper could do to get back his business. "Easy answer", he said. "You're too damned liberal".
I got ahold of today's paper and gave a look see to the main section, all 20 pages. I looked for bylines for every article their origin. Take a gander and you tell me.
The Washington Post was on page 1. Then, in no particular order as I moved along; The Associated Press, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Associated Press, Bloomberg News, The Associated Press.
There were two articles from The Dispatch staff: one about pharmaceutical brothers who jacked up prices on drugs and the other concerning drug users who fall through the cracks.
I keep looking for an article from the Washington Tribune, Boston Herald or even the Chicago Tribune(read John Kass. He's akin to Mike Royko). Don't hold your breath MJ. It isn't going to happen.
Common sense would tell a person the Dispatch is in financial trouble. The size has shrunk in half in recent year. I don't mean the number of pages, either. The width and breadth has been reduced. I need a magnifying glass to read the print.
One of my buddies, age 83, dropped the Dispatch two weeks ago after being a subscriber for 58 years. Someone from the paper called his home wondering why and wondering what the paper could do to get back his business. "Easy answer", he said. "You're too damned liberal".
I got ahold of today's paper and gave a look see to the main section, all 20 pages. I looked for bylines for every article their origin. Take a gander and you tell me.
The Washington Post was on page 1. Then, in no particular order as I moved along; The Associated Press, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Associated Press, Bloomberg News, The Associated Press.
There were two articles from The Dispatch staff: one about pharmaceutical brothers who jacked up prices on drugs and the other concerning drug users who fall through the cracks.
I keep looking for an article from the Washington Tribune, Boston Herald or even the Chicago Tribune(read John Kass. He's akin to Mike Royko). Don't hold your breath MJ. It isn't going to happen.
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Naming Names Ain't Easy
As 2018 winds down the news media and their television counterparts gear their agendas toward listings. You know what I mean: the best and worst movies of the year, those who have passed on, those and those they wish had.
I was looking at a list of popular baby names for 2019 compared with those for years gone by. I guess it depends on one's ethnicity about what name your kid is thrust upon them. Want to know how to screw up people who live hundreds of miles away from you? If you have a baby and are Caucasian name your kid De'Quanjo or Muhammed.
In 1974 in one of my history classes at Ottumwa High School we started about talking about names. I said, "If you give your kid a cool name chances are pretty good he or she will be cool. For instance, If you named your daughter Paige that's good. The same went for Lance. But, if you name your child Bertha or Jeeves; well, you figure it out.
One of the great all-time female high school girls basketball players in Iowa was named Fonda. What a cruel joke by her parents. They were either very naive or wanted their child to be bullied for her entire life. The family name was Dicks. It gets worse. The girl herself continued on with the humility. She married a guy named Peters. It had to be true love. I'm thinking of the first time they met and what he and she we're thinking. If it was me and I happened to be Fonda I would have said, "I'm outta here".
We, Her Majesty and I, were blessed with three children. If we had a female for our first child I suspect the Queen knew before she married me she'd get the call on the name. So, we got a Mary Louise except the only time I ever heard that name was the day she got married. It was always Molly.
I got the second name. I came up with Matthew; probably because in the early 70's that was the go to name. I really didn't give it much thought. I only knew it wouldn't be something like Shorty or Stub; very uncool.
When our last was born name naming flipped back to the wife. It was Alex Kingston. I wouldn't have come up with that one but her dad's name was Alec and Kingston came from Old England. They had a long ago relative who had this for a last name and was the keeper of the tower. In other words, he chopped off heads of criminals.
That son has a son named Kingston Michael. Most people call him King. No big deal. Did I tell you he's going to be very cool when he grows up?
My son, the one who named his son Kingston went to Catholic high school in Columbus, Ohio. There was a kid named Matthew Liberator in his class. My wife thinks that's the greatest name ever.
Not me. In 1968 or 1969 there was a football player at Brigham Young University, name of Lucky Dare Fleming. That's when I made up my mind if I ever got married and had a son that would be his name. About a month before we became engaged I mentioned this to my future wife and she said A-OK.
You have to remember though, before we were engaged, she told me she absolutely loved sports and fishing. Last night I was watching a college football bowl game and she asked me who was playing basketball.
The moral of the story is the man makes some decisions and the woman others. She lets me decide on bread, wheat or white. Ice cream, chocolate or vanilla. She does the rest.
I was looking at a list of popular baby names for 2019 compared with those for years gone by. I guess it depends on one's ethnicity about what name your kid is thrust upon them. Want to know how to screw up people who live hundreds of miles away from you? If you have a baby and are Caucasian name your kid De'Quanjo or Muhammed.
In 1974 in one of my history classes at Ottumwa High School we started about talking about names. I said, "If you give your kid a cool name chances are pretty good he or she will be cool. For instance, If you named your daughter Paige that's good. The same went for Lance. But, if you name your child Bertha or Jeeves; well, you figure it out.
One of the great all-time female high school girls basketball players in Iowa was named Fonda. What a cruel joke by her parents. They were either very naive or wanted their child to be bullied for her entire life. The family name was Dicks. It gets worse. The girl herself continued on with the humility. She married a guy named Peters. It had to be true love. I'm thinking of the first time they met and what he and she we're thinking. If it was me and I happened to be Fonda I would have said, "I'm outta here".
We, Her Majesty and I, were blessed with three children. If we had a female for our first child I suspect the Queen knew before she married me she'd get the call on the name. So, we got a Mary Louise except the only time I ever heard that name was the day she got married. It was always Molly.
I got the second name. I came up with Matthew; probably because in the early 70's that was the go to name. I really didn't give it much thought. I only knew it wouldn't be something like Shorty or Stub; very uncool.
When our last was born name naming flipped back to the wife. It was Alex Kingston. I wouldn't have come up with that one but her dad's name was Alec and Kingston came from Old England. They had a long ago relative who had this for a last name and was the keeper of the tower. In other words, he chopped off heads of criminals.
That son has a son named Kingston Michael. Most people call him King. No big deal. Did I tell you he's going to be very cool when he grows up?
My son, the one who named his son Kingston went to Catholic high school in Columbus, Ohio. There was a kid named Matthew Liberator in his class. My wife thinks that's the greatest name ever.
Not me. In 1968 or 1969 there was a football player at Brigham Young University, name of Lucky Dare Fleming. That's when I made up my mind if I ever got married and had a son that would be his name. About a month before we became engaged I mentioned this to my future wife and she said A-OK.
You have to remember though, before we were engaged, she told me she absolutely loved sports and fishing. Last night I was watching a college football bowl game and she asked me who was playing basketball.
The moral of the story is the man makes some decisions and the woman others. She lets me decide on bread, wheat or white. Ice cream, chocolate or vanilla. She does the rest.
The Hallmark Channel Drinking Game/ It's A Winner
The Queen and I went to dinner last evening with couples from her Bible Babe group. I'd never met these folks before and, for me, that is dangerous. When I don't know people I tend to make flip comments, usually bad and insulting ones. Last night, I think, I was on my best behavior.
Right before eating one of the ladies brought up Hallmark Christmas movies. "Hey, I'm an expert on these things", I said. She brought up a movie and GASP, I didn't recall seeing it.
But I did turn the conversation to my gain when I mentioned I'd read an article about a new game called the Hallmark Drinking Game. It's quite easy to play. (1) grab a shot glass, (2) secure your favorite bottle of liquor. (3) Whenever a certain common event or word occurs on the movie everyone has to gulp down their favorite choice of booze. In my case it would be Gentleman Jack Daniels Sippin' Whisky.
The Hallmark Channel has become a cult favorite all across the country. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, from 2 pm est until the wee hours of the morning you can fall in love with a past love all over again.
Yeah, these shows and scripts are sappy and stupid, e.g. a girl tries to win a Christmas cookie making contest, or an ice sculpture contest. A women lives in New York and has a serious boyfriend but for some stupid reason has to go back to her hometown for a thousand and one reasons, usually to shut down a Christmas lodge owned by her company. Invariably she'll, in the first scene, run into her old high school boyfriend who he or she unceremoniously dumped. Inevitable sparks may or may not fly but in the end----------well, why should I ruin it for you?
There are certain givens in each film and when these givens happen you get to swallow your beverage.
Pretty neat, huh? I think the entire point of the game is to make absolutely certain every player is completely hammered by the beginning of the first commercial. This is almost a given.
Hats off to whoever came up with this. Milton/Bradley needs to make an investment.
Right before eating one of the ladies brought up Hallmark Christmas movies. "Hey, I'm an expert on these things", I said. She brought up a movie and GASP, I didn't recall seeing it.
But I did turn the conversation to my gain when I mentioned I'd read an article about a new game called the Hallmark Drinking Game. It's quite easy to play. (1) grab a shot glass, (2) secure your favorite bottle of liquor. (3) Whenever a certain common event or word occurs on the movie everyone has to gulp down their favorite choice of booze. In my case it would be Gentleman Jack Daniels Sippin' Whisky.
The Hallmark Channel has become a cult favorite all across the country. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, from 2 pm est until the wee hours of the morning you can fall in love with a past love all over again.
Yeah, these shows and scripts are sappy and stupid, e.g. a girl tries to win a Christmas cookie making contest, or an ice sculpture contest. A women lives in New York and has a serious boyfriend but for some stupid reason has to go back to her hometown for a thousand and one reasons, usually to shut down a Christmas lodge owned by her company. Invariably she'll, in the first scene, run into her old high school boyfriend who he or she unceremoniously dumped. Inevitable sparks may or may not fly but in the end----------well, why should I ruin it for you?
There are certain givens in each film and when these givens happen you get to swallow your beverage.
Pretty neat, huh? I think the entire point of the game is to make absolutely certain every player is completely hammered by the beginning of the first commercial. This is almost a given.
Hats off to whoever came up with this. Milton/Bradley needs to make an investment.
Trump Would Have Killed Baby Jesus
Rep. Speedy
Trump's immigration policy he said, "Trump would have killed baby Jesus".
And some of you wonder why I come down so hard on the Communist-Socialist-Progressive-Democrat Party.
"Baby, It's Cold Outside"
Unless you just fell off the turnip truck you do know there was a movement begun by the Left to ban the Academy Award winning song, "Baby It's Cold Outside" from the airwaves. It was deem too offensive by the #MeToo crowd.
The first radio station to ban it was an outfit out of Cleveland aka 'The Mistake On The Lake'.
Guess what? Just as with the great proposed boycott on Chick-fil-A by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, which created a massive increase in sales, the song boycott has come back to bite the leftists in the ass.
A station out of Lexington, Kentucky ran the song for 24 hours, alternating different singers and versions.
The result: the intelligent ones, normal folks, have followed suit. It's the top song purchase for Christmas. Residuals for families of the singers and composer are going through the roof.
Isn't this a hoot? Whenever the Lefties come up with a plan it farts in their faces.
The first radio station to ban it was an outfit out of Cleveland aka 'The Mistake On The Lake'.
Guess what? Just as with the great proposed boycott on Chick-fil-A by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, which created a massive increase in sales, the song boycott has come back to bite the leftists in the ass.
A station out of Lexington, Kentucky ran the song for 24 hours, alternating different singers and versions.
The result: the intelligent ones, normal folks, have followed suit. It's the top song purchase for Christmas. Residuals for families of the singers and composer are going through the roof.
Isn't this a hoot? Whenever the Lefties come up with a plan it farts in their faces.
Our Nation Is In Turmoil Today
Gadzooks! A partial government shutdown started last night at midnight. The media claims were in turmoil. That's better than yesterday. It was a constant litany of, "The government is in chaos".
I think I'll get another cup of coffee.
I think I'll get another cup of coffee.
The Great Food Controversy Of 2018
Hershey kisses, a staple of life, are missing their tips. Children, especially, are up in arms as are their moms. Off with their heads.
I Never Did Appreciate Presbyterians, Anyway
| Witchcraft is thriving in the US, with an estimated 1.5 million Americans now identifying as witches - more than the total number of Presbyterians. As Christianity declines across the country, paganism has swung to the mainstream, with witchcraft paraphernalia for sale on every high street and practices normalized across popular culture. In the past two years, it has also become darkly politicised. Dakota Bracciale, a 29-year-old transgender/queer witch and co-owner of Catland Books and witch shop in Brooklyn, is pleased with the outcome of the ritual hex placed on US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in October. Yahoo |
Friday, December 21, 2018
When You Name Your Kid Raisin Cane
I'm guessing this kid's parents thought it was funny sticking their baby with the name of Raisin Cane. I'm guessing they were not only lousy parents but they're giving the name second thoughts.
A Columbus, Ohio man is facing theft charges after police say he stole a car from a north Linden gas station.
It happened August 27 at the Valero at 1326 Oakland Park Avenue.
According to police, 21-year-old Rasin Cain took a 2002 Buick Century that was left running. The car was later found with missing tires, rims and stereo.
Cain was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony theft. He was released on $5,000 bond.
Murders In Baltimore
Baltimore has hit its 300th homicide this year making 2018 the fourth year in a row where the dangerous city’s murder rate passed the 300-mark.
The growing murder rate has made Baltimore the third most dangerous city in America overall, and with 300 murders among its 618,385 residents. The city also has the fifthhighest murder rate in the country.
By contrast Columbus, Ohio with slightly over 650,000 residents bumped over 100 murders yesterday.
Care to know the businesses I'd go into if I lived in Baltimore? I'd open a candle and balloon shop for the vigils. Or, I'd become a funeral director.
Care to know the businesses I'd go into if I lived in Baltimore? I'd open a candle and balloon shop for the vigils. Or, I'd become a funeral director.
The Brits Are A Huge Part Of The Problem
Ohiussunnath Chowdhury, 27, has been acquitted by jurors at the Old Bailey.
A man who attacked police with a sword outside Buckingham Palace while repeatedly screaming Allahu Akbar has been found not guilty of preparing acts of terrorism.
A man who attacked police with a sword outside Buckingham Palace while repeatedly screaming Allahu Akbar has been found not guilty of preparing acts of terrorism.
Mohiussunnath Chowdhury, 27, told jurors his claims to support ISIS were 'in jest' and his attack was because he was 'depressed' and 'wanted police to kill him'.
They unanimously acquitted the Uber driver, who lashed out at three officers on August 25 last year.
One of the officers said he had 'fought for his life' in the terrifying incident but a jury had failed to reach a verdict in June this year.
After that trial collapsed, Chowdhury was held at Belmarsh Prison - where he passed the time sketching pictures of an Islamist terrorist gunning down a man outside Number 10.
Ace of Spades
Popeyes Chicken To The Rescue
Do you remember the airline passenger who demanded she be able to bring her pet chicken on an airplane to give her emotional support during a flight. This, said she, would eliminate the stress of flying.
Popeyes Chicken has stepped up. Problem solved.
How To Build The Wall For Free
| It would be poetic justice, is deliciously named, and wouldn’t cost the taxpayers a dime. It doesn’t make Mexico pay for the wall, just one particular Mexican who has done great injury to the people of the United States and who is responsible for a major part of drugs flooding into the United States. It is legislation introduced by Sen.Ted Cruz of Texas last year -- the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (E.L.C.H.A.P.O.) Act which would use fund confiscated from drug dealers like El Chapo and traffickers to pay for border security. American Thinker This is so deliciously good it's scary. What are the chances the Dems will go along with it? |
Beto's Like All The Others
| It turns out that Democratic heartthrob Robert Francis O’Rourke, in addition to deceptively insinuating that he is of Hispanic descent, has been less than honest about his commitment to saving the Earth from the menace of fossil fuels. He signed a “No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge” produced by a coalition of environmental activists promising to refuse “any contributions over $200 from the PACs, executives, or front groups of fossil fuel companies — companies whose primary business is the extraction, processing, distribution, or sale of oil, gas, or coal.” As it happens, however, O’Rourke accepted $492K in such contributions during 2018. American Spectator |
Think About A Government Shutdown This Way
Trump is, most likely, going to put what are called non-essential government workers on furlough soon. The Democrats are screaming about how unjust this will be. Baloney! Think of it this way. Democrats love welfare; giving away money for doing nothing but having the capacity to breath. It's their modus operandi. I'd enjoy the extra time to be around families and friends for awhile.
When I was a teacher we were forced to take a shutdown every year usually between December 19 and the first Monday in January. We had a school shutdown and get this. We were paid. Isn't that what this possible government shutdown is? Workers receive a paid vacation. What a country.
When I was a teacher we were forced to take a shutdown every year usually between December 19 and the first Monday in January. We had a school shutdown and get this. We were paid. Isn't that what this possible government shutdown is? Workers receive a paid vacation. What a country.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
It Is A Wonderful Movie
The Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” premiered in New York City’s Globe Theatre on Dec. 20, 1946 — 72 years ago.
Frank Capra’s film follows George Bailey, who considers committing suicide on Christmas Eve after facing financial struggles in the fictional town of Bedford Falls. Bailey’s guardian angel saves him from jumping off a bridge, and he gains an entirely new perspective about how everyone in his life sees him. Film star Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey and Donna Reed plays Mary Hatch.
Daily Caller
Paul Ryan's Legacy: A Traitor To Republicans
Louie Gohmert spills the beans, says Paul Ryan urged GOP lawmakers to campaign AGAINST Trump
I Thought Republican Women Hated Trump
Mr. Trump’s overall approval rating in the Fox poll is 46%. His approval among Republican women is 93%—8 points beyond his approval among GOP men. Republican women outrun men in their support for Mr. Trump on virtually every issue Fox polled.
Wall Street Journal
He Did Weigh 1,312 Pounds
The world's heaviest man has had surgery for the second time to save his life.
Juan Pedro Franco from Guadalajara, Mexico was officially named the world's heaviest man in December 2016, weighing 93st 10lbs, or 1,312 lbs.
In 2017, the 33-year-old had life-changing surgery to remove 75 per cent of his stomach.
He's now dropped 496 pounds. His dream is to walk by himself again.
Good luck, young man.
UK Daily Mail
Good luck, young man.
UK Daily Mail
The Least Educated State----------I Wonder Why
California ranks No. 1 among the 50 states for the percentage of its residents 25 and older who have never completed ninth grade and 50th for the percentage who have graduated from high school, according to new data from the Census Bureau. Texas ranks No. 2 for the percentage of its residents 25 and older who have never completed.
Cybercast News Service
Cybercast News Service
The U.S. Has Fallen To A New Low
The US has reached a new low in its descent into the Judeo-Marxist madness of Tolerance and the Globohomo agenda, where a 10 year old boy performing at a strip club is yet another of the poisonous mushrooms shoved down society’s throat, and if you object you are a bigot and guilty of Hate and deserve to lose your career and internet speech rights. Just imagine if the sexualities were reversed: what if this was a 10-year-old girl performing at a heterosexual strip club?
Guest post by Milo via Dangerous
“Drag Kid” Desmond Is Amazing delivered a headlining performance at a sleazy Brooklyn gay bar on Dec. 1, where the ten-year-old boy danced on stage in a crop top and full face of makeup as a throng of adult men in the audience showered him in dollar bills.
The event, called Club Whoa! was hosted at Brooklyn gay bar 3 Dollar Bill and was promoted on social media.
The Burning Platform
The Burning Platform
CNN, Say It Isn't So"
A Der Spiegel journalist who was CNN’s “Journalist of the Year” in 2014 resigned from his job after admitting that he fabricated stories “on a grand scale,” the German publication said.
The Wrap
The Wrap
The Definition Of Gullible
Former Vice President Al Gore hailed the city of Georgetown, Texas, for powering itself with only solar and wind energy, but now the city is losing millions on its green energy gamble.
Georgetown’s bet against fossil fuel prices cost the city-owned utility nearly $7 million this year, and prompted officials to look for a way out of their long-term contracts for solar and wind energy.
Georgetown made national news after being featured in Gore’s film “An Inconvenient Sequel,” which was released in 2017. The film followed-up on Gore’s inaccurate 2006 film“An Inconvenient Truth.”
Daily Caller
Tax Dollars At Work
It isn't only in this country tax dollars are seemingly wasted on nonsensical studies. Canadians aren't immune either.
How do you measure a chicken’s happiness? Is it in the way it runs for food? How much time it spends preening?
To size up what might make chickens happy in their brief lives, researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, are putting 16 breeds through physical fitness and behavioral tests. They’re watching how well birds scramble over a barrier for food, how skittish they seem and whether they play with a fake worm.
The Wichita Eagle
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Repa And Dems To Blame For No Wall
Congressman Thomas Massie(R) chastised House Republicans for easily securing $100 billion in disaster assistance for the various hurricanes during the last two years but remain unable to find any way to find President Donald Trump’s $5 billion in border wall funding.
Where did they find the money?
The Democrats and Obama gave Iran $150 for 4 hostages.
Where did they find the money?
Trump wants $5 billion for a wall to protect America but there's no money.
Where did they find the money?
The Democrats and Obama gave Iran $150 for 4 hostages.
Where did they find the money?
Trump wants $5 billion for a wall to protect America but there's no money.
Is Your Life A Bore
My suspicion is there are people who wake up in the morning and the first thought is, I wish bedtime would come around. They stay in their homes watching TV. Food is microwaved to save time to further embellishment their boredom.
A lack of boredom could involve the good and the bad and that's why I always keep a small notebook in my pocket in case things happen I do not want to forget.
For example, last night I dropped my computer on the floor. I let it lie there for fifteen minutes. When I did pick it up and opened the cover----Well, the screen was shattered. I'm used to this. For the third year in a row, at this same time of year, I've destroyed a computer. As for the positive on this, third times a charm, right? How many times have I told you my irresponsibility and carelessness fuels our economy? Merchants depend on me to make their Christmas quota.
This morning I took off for my favorite computer place. I'm on a first name basis with these guys. As I walked in the store I felt for my wallet. It wasn't in my pocket and I remembered it was on our kitchen counter. Getting to this store is not like walking across the street. It's a half hour drive each way.
The amazing aspect of this scenario is I did not drop an F bomb or any other type of expletive.
Back home I drove and fortunately was upstairs so I quietly sneaked into the condo and I was off again without her knowing what an idiot I am. I did find the computer to service me and, viola, it was an upgrade for the same one I had at the same price. That's called good news. Home I drove.
As soon as I sat down to work at my new purchase the hotmail message key was opened. I had close to 30 of them. Sadly, when I opened them up the screen was blank. Did I curse? No.
Back to the computer store and had a technician fix the naughty little mind blowing nonsensical thank you not, Al Gore, piece of frustration.
I spent two hours driving time today. I could have made a trip from Dublin to Wheeling W.V.
All is well and good and it's certainly much better than for those people who hate getting out of bed in the morning. Except, they aren't out a couple hundo.
A lack of boredom could involve the good and the bad and that's why I always keep a small notebook in my pocket in case things happen I do not want to forget.
For example, last night I dropped my computer on the floor. I let it lie there for fifteen minutes. When I did pick it up and opened the cover----Well, the screen was shattered. I'm used to this. For the third year in a row, at this same time of year, I've destroyed a computer. As for the positive on this, third times a charm, right? How many times have I told you my irresponsibility and carelessness fuels our economy? Merchants depend on me to make their Christmas quota.
This morning I took off for my favorite computer place. I'm on a first name basis with these guys. As I walked in the store I felt for my wallet. It wasn't in my pocket and I remembered it was on our kitchen counter. Getting to this store is not like walking across the street. It's a half hour drive each way.
The amazing aspect of this scenario is I did not drop an F bomb or any other type of expletive.
Back home I drove and fortunately was upstairs so I quietly sneaked into the condo and I was off again without her knowing what an idiot I am. I did find the computer to service me and, viola, it was an upgrade for the same one I had at the same price. That's called good news. Home I drove.
As soon as I sat down to work at my new purchase the hotmail message key was opened. I had close to 30 of them. Sadly, when I opened them up the screen was blank. Did I curse? No.
Back to the computer store and had a technician fix the naughty little mind blowing nonsensical thank you not, Al Gore, piece of frustration.
I spent two hours driving time today. I could have made a trip from Dublin to Wheeling W.V.
All is well and good and it's certainly much better than for those people who hate getting out of bed in the morning. Except, they aren't out a couple hundo.
The Only Man To Be At War His Entire Presidency
Did you read the above? He bombed eight countries in eight years; loved to kill people using drones, innocent ones too.
What Could Go Wrong
DC- Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced legislation on Tuesday that would establish a government-run pharmaceutical manufacturer to effectively compete with the private market.
As Henry Ford said, "If you think the government can solve your problems look what they did for the Native Americans,
"Whitey, When Riding The Subway Use Burnt Cork"
DC: WASHINGTON — Washington D.C. moves to join the likes of California, Seattle, Portland and New York next year with the decriminalization of fare evasion on its Metro trains, citing a disproportionate effect of such laws on people of color.
Nancy Has All The Bases Covered
For a while now, Nancy Pelosi´s been the country´s expert on morality (e.g., border wall: immoral; abortion on demand: moral). She´s now taken to telling the country how much she prays, and she´s urging others to do it, too – at least that old sinner, Donald Trump. After last Thursday´s televised squabble in the Oval Office, Pelosi shared with reporters how she told Trump she was praying for him.
American Thinker
American Thinker
'Man Of The Year'
| The Financial Times has named 88-year-old left-wing billionaire George Soros as its “person of the year” for 2018, calling him a “standard bearer of liberal democracy and open society” and praising “the values he represents.” The paper noted Soros’s work for liberal democracy, but ignored critics who claim that groups he sponsors are actually eroding liberal democracy today by promoting left-wing extremism and undermining national sovereignty. Daily Caller |
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Homelessness In Columbus Ohio
NBC4 Tv in Columbus ran a shock story about homelessness in the City. It's at an all-time high. My learned suspicion is it's this way in every major community.
As soon as the story began I wondered if the newscasters would provide reasons for this and they did.
Before you continue reading think if you can come up with the reasons----------------------------------------------------------------------------. I'd wager you came up with the answers.
(1) A lack of affordable housing and (2) jobs that don't pay enough. Well, duh!
I'm not a heartless soul. I don't pass out cash to the yokels holding homeless signs with scribbling written on cardboard. This is a scam. I saw a young guy yesterday, nice looking kid in his late 20's with a well trimmed beard. The ciggie he was holding turned me off, though.
I do donate money quite frequently. Every time I go to Krogers, which is around thirty times a day, I'll drop money in the Salvation Army kettle.
Maybe I'm over simplifying the homeless problem. The word that first comes to mind is choices. Did this person drop out of high school? If so, that was a choice. Did the woman allow herself to get pregnant out of wedlock? Another choice. Were they busted for selling drugs and it's still on their record or were they or are they sexual predators and can't get a job because of their record?
The Bible sort of screws up our minds. Am I my brother's keeper? Or, if I have two shirts I should give one to a person who doesn't. That's what John the Baptist told us in last Sunday's Gospel.
As far as I can surmise the homeless problem will only worsen. Maybe we can get some SJW's to take in some of these people into their homes. I'm not going to, though. I made good choices.
As soon as the story began I wondered if the newscasters would provide reasons for this and they did.
Before you continue reading think if you can come up with the reasons----------------------------------------------------------------------------. I'd wager you came up with the answers.
(1) A lack of affordable housing and (2) jobs that don't pay enough. Well, duh!
I'm not a heartless soul. I don't pass out cash to the yokels holding homeless signs with scribbling written on cardboard. This is a scam. I saw a young guy yesterday, nice looking kid in his late 20's with a well trimmed beard. The ciggie he was holding turned me off, though.
I do donate money quite frequently. Every time I go to Krogers, which is around thirty times a day, I'll drop money in the Salvation Army kettle.
Maybe I'm over simplifying the homeless problem. The word that first comes to mind is choices. Did this person drop out of high school? If so, that was a choice. Did the woman allow herself to get pregnant out of wedlock? Another choice. Were they busted for selling drugs and it's still on their record or were they or are they sexual predators and can't get a job because of their record?
The Bible sort of screws up our minds. Am I my brother's keeper? Or, if I have two shirts I should give one to a person who doesn't. That's what John the Baptist told us in last Sunday's Gospel.
As far as I can surmise the homeless problem will only worsen. Maybe we can get some SJW's to take in some of these people into their homes. I'm not going to, though. I made good choices.
The Secure Fence Act(2006)
Politicians are a pain in the patooty. They'e phonies and liars. Did I mention they are magnificently corrupt?
Check this out:
Check this out:
The Secure Fence Act of 2006, which was passed by a Republican Congress and signed by President George W. Bush, authorized about 700 miles of fencing along certain stretches of land between the border of the United States and Mexico.
The act also authorized the use of more vehicle barriers, checkpoints and lighting to curb illegal immigration.
Obama, Clinton, Schumer and 23 other Democratic senators voted in favor of the act when it passed in the Senate by a vote of 80 to 19.
Chick-fil-A Sends A Message To Liberals
Chick-fil-A is on fire.
The fast-growing chicken-sandwich franchise is poised to become the third-largest fast-food chain in the country next year by sales, replacing Subway, according to Kalinowski Equity Research.
Chick-fil-A would leapfrog past Taco Bell, Burger King and Wendy’s, the No. 4, 5 and 6 chains respectively, according to the firm.
The privately held company “has rocketed this year,” Mark Kalinowski said. Last year, Chick-fil-A’s stores grew by nearly eight percent, to more than 2,100.
NY Post
How Long Did It Take To Build The Brooklyn Bridge?
Her Majesty and I live on other side, the south side of Memorial Drive, across the street from Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. If you leave our condo, turn left toward Memorial Drive, walk about 30 feet then turn right and walk a hundred yards and you'll arrive at a sort of bridge which is 80 feet long with rail guards on each side. The street is over a walk path, 26 miles of which meander through Muirfield.
Did you know it took primarily Irish and Chinese workers four years to build the Transcontinental Railroad and this occurred between 1865-1869 immediately after the War Between. These guys had a tougher job than postmen. The wages for the builders of the Union Pacific was $1.25 a day and a pint of whisky. There was no time off during the change of seasons and out West they, mostly Chinese laborers, were fighting off Indian attacks and blasting through mountains while suffering treacherous snowstorms. Think long and hard about this great feat. It's awesome.
The Empire State Building began construction on March 17 of 1930. The task was completed May 1, 1931; a total time of 410 days. The workers meandered around girders hundreds of feet above ground without safety ropes. Amazing!
Back to Dublin. I've heard the workers, all six of them, not counting the guy who runs the ditch digger are doing what I don't know to attack the infamous Memorial Avenue bridge. The word on the street is the guys are shoring up the dirt down below to keep it from blocking a small stream running alongside the walking path.
I needed more info on this project so I drove to the offices of the Dublin City Engineers office. The head honcho explained to me the rigors of shoring up limestone. In my mind I wasn't buying it, but hey, he's an engineer and I'm a P.E. Major so what could I do.
This is a very good job. Most days, when one lane of the street is closed one fella stands at one end holding a sign reading 'Stop'. His buddy, at the other end, is holding another sign reading 'Slow'. The other guys watch the ditch digger. Cool!
Here's the deal and I want you to think about the Empire State Building and the Transcontinental Railroad. Our Dublin work force began this job in September of 2018. The crew is going to knock off January 1 then complete the job starting March 1 and the ribbon cutting ceremony is expected to take place April 30. My tax dollars at work and I use the word work loosely.
I couldn't make this up if I wanted to.
Did you know it took primarily Irish and Chinese workers four years to build the Transcontinental Railroad and this occurred between 1865-1869 immediately after the War Between. These guys had a tougher job than postmen. The wages for the builders of the Union Pacific was $1.25 a day and a pint of whisky. There was no time off during the change of seasons and out West they, mostly Chinese laborers, were fighting off Indian attacks and blasting through mountains while suffering treacherous snowstorms. Think long and hard about this great feat. It's awesome.
The Empire State Building began construction on March 17 of 1930. The task was completed May 1, 1931; a total time of 410 days. The workers meandered around girders hundreds of feet above ground without safety ropes. Amazing!
Back to Dublin. I've heard the workers, all six of them, not counting the guy who runs the ditch digger are doing what I don't know to attack the infamous Memorial Avenue bridge. The word on the street is the guys are shoring up the dirt down below to keep it from blocking a small stream running alongside the walking path.
I needed more info on this project so I drove to the offices of the Dublin City Engineers office. The head honcho explained to me the rigors of shoring up limestone. In my mind I wasn't buying it, but hey, he's an engineer and I'm a P.E. Major so what could I do.
This is a very good job. Most days, when one lane of the street is closed one fella stands at one end holding a sign reading 'Stop'. His buddy, at the other end, is holding another sign reading 'Slow'. The other guys watch the ditch digger. Cool!
Here's the deal and I want you to think about the Empire State Building and the Transcontinental Railroad. Our Dublin work force began this job in September of 2018. The crew is going to knock off January 1 then complete the job starting March 1 and the ribbon cutting ceremony is expected to take place April 30. My tax dollars at work and I use the word work loosely.
I couldn't make this up if I wanted to.
This 'N That From Dublin Ohio
It's been quite awhile since the This 'N That guy made an appearance. This is too bad because there are many noteworthy observances going on in our area.
I used to carry a small notebook with me to jot down 'interesting' or 'ridiculous' aspects of everyday life.
Yesterday I was driving into town and noticed a car to my right on the curbside lane. I hadn't seen this car sticker in some time. It read 'Baby on Board'. You've seen them. Anyway, the first thought I had was "Dammit, I was going to smash into that car until I read his sticker". It gets better. We both were stopped at a red light and he was busy on his iPhone.
There's a movement going on to close down Dollar Stores. An organization says it takes away business from established grocery stores. If this happens where will I be able to purchase cheap chips?
The Queen has a hankerin' to buy a pooch. She wants a house doggie, one over 7. I don't know why this is the magic number. My only fear is it'll croak in 5 years causing me to go into a great depression over something I don't want in the first place.
Our neighbor's 11 year old daughter brought over some Christmas cookies for us made by herself. That sort of kindness in this day is refreshing.
Do you want to feel like a winner and not a loser? I've had a Smart Phone for almost a year and learned how to sort of understand it 9 months ago. There's an app on it to play games. Out of boredom I'll play solitaire. Guess what? I've determined that 90% of the time the first time one plays a game(there are 20 available) you will win. It might have something to do with advertising.
For some reason I always decide to lose weight at the start of the Christmas season. It's been two weeks of no carbs, no sugar and I'm holding fast.
I read a study(never trust studies) saying 85% of men over 50 suffer significant hair loss. Suffer? Does your head or hair hurt when this happens? Anyway, I've taken the opposite path. My head, at age 72, looks like the Great Eastern Forest.
I was at Kroger's last week to pick up some necessaries. Kroger's has a big lot. Guess what? I couldn't find my car. Talk about feeling stupid. Then you'll say something to a person stupider. "Hey Lady, have you seen my car"? They always laugh so I'm guessing I'm not the only one with this problem.
My car doesn't have a beeper. I should buy a flag to display.
If you receive the Sundance Channel or We TV they are constantly showing the Law and Order reruns. Sundance is showing all 456 episodes. This might be the best series of all time. Did you know that Jerry Orbach aka Lenny Briscoe did his entire 7 year stint suffering from cancer?
I wonder how many people have lost a spouse, job, friend by posting an item on social media. I used to be on Facebook. I would read postings from acquaintances, mostly political, and realize they just lost half their friends.
I used to carry a small notebook with me to jot down 'interesting' or 'ridiculous' aspects of everyday life.
Yesterday I was driving into town and noticed a car to my right on the curbside lane. I hadn't seen this car sticker in some time. It read 'Baby on Board'. You've seen them. Anyway, the first thought I had was "Dammit, I was going to smash into that car until I read his sticker". It gets better. We both were stopped at a red light and he was busy on his iPhone.
There's a movement going on to close down Dollar Stores. An organization says it takes away business from established grocery stores. If this happens where will I be able to purchase cheap chips?
The Queen has a hankerin' to buy a pooch. She wants a house doggie, one over 7. I don't know why this is the magic number. My only fear is it'll croak in 5 years causing me to go into a great depression over something I don't want in the first place.
Our neighbor's 11 year old daughter brought over some Christmas cookies for us made by herself. That sort of kindness in this day is refreshing.
Do you want to feel like a winner and not a loser? I've had a Smart Phone for almost a year and learned how to sort of understand it 9 months ago. There's an app on it to play games. Out of boredom I'll play solitaire. Guess what? I've determined that 90% of the time the first time one plays a game(there are 20 available) you will win. It might have something to do with advertising.
For some reason I always decide to lose weight at the start of the Christmas season. It's been two weeks of no carbs, no sugar and I'm holding fast.
I read a study(never trust studies) saying 85% of men over 50 suffer significant hair loss. Suffer? Does your head or hair hurt when this happens? Anyway, I've taken the opposite path. My head, at age 72, looks like the Great Eastern Forest.
I was at Kroger's last week to pick up some necessaries. Kroger's has a big lot. Guess what? I couldn't find my car. Talk about feeling stupid. Then you'll say something to a person stupider. "Hey Lady, have you seen my car"? They always laugh so I'm guessing I'm not the only one with this problem.
My car doesn't have a beeper. I should buy a flag to display.
If you receive the Sundance Channel or We TV they are constantly showing the Law and Order reruns. Sundance is showing all 456 episodes. This might be the best series of all time. Did you know that Jerry Orbach aka Lenny Briscoe did his entire 7 year stint suffering from cancer?
I wonder how many people have lost a spouse, job, friend by posting an item on social media. I used to be on Facebook. I would read postings from acquaintances, mostly political, and realize they just lost half their friends.
Trump Upsets Witches
Witches aren’t thrilled with President Donald Trump’s repeated use of the term “witch hunt” to describe special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.
According to an article published Monday by The Daily Beast, a number of practicing witcheshave voiced concern over the president’s use of the term, saying essentially that he was trivializing the worst point in their history to score political points.
Actual witch hunts have left what witchcraft author Kitty Randall, who uses the name “Amber K.” in the witching world, calls a “traumatic emotional imprint” on modern-day witches.“To have him compare his situation to the worst period in our history is just infuriating,” Randall said.
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