A department store in Japan is reportedly "rethinking" a new policy of having female employees wear a badge with a cartoon character dubbed “Miss Period” that signifies they're menstruating.
The so-called "period badges" were supposed to create empathy among coworkers, including allowing longer breaks and extra help for employees on their period like carrying heavy boxes, etc.
I'm guessing male executives might have been responsible for the suggestion but, guess what, they weren't.
Foxnews
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Obama Redux: You Didn't Build That.
"It's a point I've made since my very first campaign: Nobody in this country got rich on their own. They relied on infrastructure we all paid for, employees we all paid to educate. So if you're successful, good for you—now pay it forward so everyone has a chance at success."
Lizzie Warren
Lizzie Warren
Mr. Cheapskate Opens The Wallet
We've had our 37" television for over nine years. It's a good one. Manufacturers make items to last a very long time. Automobiles should make 200,000 miles
easily.
I'm the kind of guy who when it comes to spending on myself I don't. In the last two years I've purchased two pairs of pants and one belt. My wife gave me a Christmas present last year and I put it on the top shelf of my closet. Last week she asked me if she should give it away since I never put it on. "No, I said, I forgot about it". So, feeling somewhat guilty I wore it the next day. It's a nice wool, plaid shirt. For me cars are a form of transportation. I run them til they drop.
Anyway, I looked in the ads two days ago and Best Buy is having a TV sale. They're almost giving them away. I strolled down to the local store and began looking at 48" ones that we're going for $270. Nah, I can do better than that, I told myself.
Finally I found a 55" television for $549. One of the selling features the salesman mentioned was it had a voice controlled remote. "Big deal", I said, "I had one of those when I was ten years old in 1956. My dad would say, MJ, get up and change the channel."
So, here I sit waiting for a carpenter to come to my man cave and cut down the shelves and open up the doors so I can make my new toy fit. That $549 is looking to up itself a wee bit.
We all know you can't take it with you. I always tell my kids when I send them cash, "I'd rather you have this when you can see me rather than when you're viewing me".
easily.
I'm the kind of guy who when it comes to spending on myself I don't. In the last two years I've purchased two pairs of pants and one belt. My wife gave me a Christmas present last year and I put it on the top shelf of my closet. Last week she asked me if she should give it away since I never put it on. "No, I said, I forgot about it". So, feeling somewhat guilty I wore it the next day. It's a nice wool, plaid shirt. For me cars are a form of transportation. I run them til they drop.
Anyway, I looked in the ads two days ago and Best Buy is having a TV sale. They're almost giving them away. I strolled down to the local store and began looking at 48" ones that we're going for $270. Nah, I can do better than that, I told myself.
Finally I found a 55" television for $549. One of the selling features the salesman mentioned was it had a voice controlled remote. "Big deal", I said, "I had one of those when I was ten years old in 1956. My dad would say, MJ, get up and change the channel."
So, here I sit waiting for a carpenter to come to my man cave and cut down the shelves and open up the doors so I can make my new toy fit. That $549 is looking to up itself a wee bit.
We all know you can't take it with you. I always tell my kids when I send them cash, "I'd rather you have this when you can see me rather than when you're viewing me".
Guess Who's Raising Your Children
A teacher at a school in Texas said parents shouldn’t have the “final say” in raising their children after some of them complained about a drag queen visiting the school to give a talk to the children.
Willis High School was paid a visit by an adult drag performer by the stage name “Lynn Adonis” who spent the day with children and exchanged social media contacts with some of them.
School Principal Stephanie Hodgins defended the decision to invite Adonis after parents complained, but English teacher Anthony Lane went further, suggesting that parents should submit to the will of the “community” when it comes to raising their own kids.
Newswars.com
Friday, November 29, 2019
No Harm No Foul
Basketball's a tough game. Here we see Iowa's Luka Garza seemingly knocked out in a game against Texas Tech last night. Luka quickly went to the locker room, received 4 stitches and returned to the court. No foul was called on the play. No harm no foul.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Can We Put This Lie To Rest?
I can't tell you the number of times I've heard from all members of the Left how Trump has forced migrant children to live in cages. AOC went to to the site on the border and cried croc tears claiming Trump was responsible.
The dude in the pic was Obama's Director of Homeland Security. Those things on his right are cages filled with migrant children.
The dude in the pic was Obama's Director of Homeland Security. Those things on his right are cages filled with migrant children.
Thanksgiving Meanings
I do believe there are too many people who have the wrong idea about what today's all about. They focus on Pilgrims and Indians. If these same folks looked into the history of their relationships they would come to realize many Indigenous tribes wrought unthinkable slaughter on the new immigrants but that doesn't fit their narrative.
For me Thanksgiving is a day of reflection. I think about the man in Council Bluffs, Iowa who I call the Council Bluffs Cowboy. We see each other hardly ever. He's from my hometown and was six years ahead of me in school, yet, we maintain an email relationship on a daily basis. We're kindred spirits.
I think about a man in his class, a guy who is a very, very dear friend of mine. We've developed this relationship beginning in 1982 when he and his wife moved to Davenport. I took him a bag of vegetables I'd grown in my garden. Who would have thought veggies would lead to a life long friendship.
I could go on and on about people who are important in my life but we could all do the same. There's one last man, however, I want to mention.
He lives in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He's the best friend of my best friend who lives in Miami, Okla. called Big Buff. The man's nickname is Gator. We met on a week long fishing trip to Manitoba a few years back. He's a Christian, funny and an all-around good guy. When I left the fishing bus in Fargo on the way home he said, "I love you, MJ"
To date Gator is in a hospital in Houston shivering and puking from the massive doses of drugs he received undergoing chemo therapy.
I'm thankful Gator is my friend. Let's let it go at that.
For me Thanksgiving is a day of reflection. I think about the man in Council Bluffs, Iowa who I call the Council Bluffs Cowboy. We see each other hardly ever. He's from my hometown and was six years ahead of me in school, yet, we maintain an email relationship on a daily basis. We're kindred spirits.
I think about a man in his class, a guy who is a very, very dear friend of mine. We've developed this relationship beginning in 1982 when he and his wife moved to Davenport. I took him a bag of vegetables I'd grown in my garden. Who would have thought veggies would lead to a life long friendship.
I could go on and on about people who are important in my life but we could all do the same. There's one last man, however, I want to mention.
He lives in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He's the best friend of my best friend who lives in Miami, Okla. called Big Buff. The man's nickname is Gator. We met on a week long fishing trip to Manitoba a few years back. He's a Christian, funny and an all-around good guy. When I left the fishing bus in Fargo on the way home he said, "I love you, MJ"
To date Gator is in a hospital in Houston shivering and puking from the massive doses of drugs he received undergoing chemo therapy.
I'm thankful Gator is my friend. Let's let it go at that.
The Real Adam Schiff
I've spent hours and hours watching this guy. Who knew he'd turn out to be a congressman from California? Even so, he seeks justice on a daily basis, especially on the WE channel.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
How About This For A Job
There was a segment on the local news last night showing a woman who was a life coach. I asked The Queen what it took to become one. She said they were like psychologists and had to receive a degree. She was incorrect.
I looked up requirements to be a life coach. One place told me If I game them $9.99, a discount off the normal $109, watched 52 hours of video and did one other stupid thing I, too, could change peoples lives. I'm sure the videos ran around $300 and above but being able to hang out a life coach shingle would more than pay.
Being a life coach would be cool especially at my age because I've had so many life experiences. People would come see me, I'd make up a bunch of crap and, viola, I'd become rich.
What a country!
I looked up requirements to be a life coach. One place told me If I game them $9.99, a discount off the normal $109, watched 52 hours of video and did one other stupid thing I, too, could change peoples lives. I'm sure the videos ran around $300 and above but being able to hang out a life coach shingle would more than pay.
Being a life coach would be cool especially at my age because I've had so many life experiences. People would come see me, I'd make up a bunch of crap and, viola, I'd become rich.
What a country!
Massachusetts Is Conflicted
Everyone knows the road to legal marijuana for all in every state is right around the corner. A couple of states on the East Coast have, to say the least, created a problem for themselves. In Massachusetts mary jane is legal yet the legislature(can you guess what political party controls) is on the road to banning menthol cigarettes. New York is about to follow suit.
I see this as a cultural discriminatory problem. Everyone knows menthol ciggies, Kools especially, are the choice of Blacks. Kools happened(might still be) to be the favorite of Obama. Hey, I think I found another plank in the Democrat platform for a candidate to espouse.
I see this as a cultural discriminatory problem. Everyone knows menthol ciggies, Kools especially, are the choice of Blacks. Kools happened(might still be) to be the favorite of Obama. Hey, I think I found another plank in the Democrat platform for a candidate to espouse.
It's Pre-Thanksgiving Day So Enjoy
Well, here we are, the day before Thanksgiving and plans are already in the works for the big feast.
In our younger days when we lived in Iowa, Davenport specifically, we'd all pile in the car and drive the three hours to my in-laws in Des Moines. My mother in law was an excellent cook. As soon as we walked into their apartment she'd utter the same phrase every year: "We were beginning to think you weren't coming".
We don't go there anymore. My in-laws passed away around the turn of the century. My dad died in 1994 and mom in 2012. Our kids live in Arizona, Kansas and Cincinnati respectively. Our daughter in law from Cincy is an only child but has an extended family of around fifty. Her dad rents a hall every year and all the relatives attend. The Queen and I don't attend. This will be our 51st Thanksgiving together. She made my first Thanksgiving dinner one month before were married and has continued the tradition ever since.
My wife is the very best cook God created, better even than Julia Child. She has never prepared anything close to a bad meal.
We'll eat tomorrow around 4 pm. I always put on a coat and tie even if I'm in sweat pants. It's a tradition. Her Majesty will make enough food to feed the Russian Army from WWI and WWII combined.
One of our very favorite Thanksgiving traditions are consuming leftovers, specifically turkey sandwiches smother in mayonnaise. This year my neighbor across the street is throwing a monstrous Beat Michigan Party before the Ohio State game on Saturday. I'm sure a turkey leg or two will find it's way across the street. The pumpkin pie won't. I have it once a year with whipped topping on top so it'll all be mine minus the piece Her Majesty has.
The very best aspect of Thanksgiving for me is it's a time to relax. I do count my blessings. I've had hundreds of thousands of them.
Enjoy the day, folks. It only comes 'round once a year.
In our younger days when we lived in Iowa, Davenport specifically, we'd all pile in the car and drive the three hours to my in-laws in Des Moines. My mother in law was an excellent cook. As soon as we walked into their apartment she'd utter the same phrase every year: "We were beginning to think you weren't coming".
We don't go there anymore. My in-laws passed away around the turn of the century. My dad died in 1994 and mom in 2012. Our kids live in Arizona, Kansas and Cincinnati respectively. Our daughter in law from Cincy is an only child but has an extended family of around fifty. Her dad rents a hall every year and all the relatives attend. The Queen and I don't attend. This will be our 51st Thanksgiving together. She made my first Thanksgiving dinner one month before were married and has continued the tradition ever since.
My wife is the very best cook God created, better even than Julia Child. She has never prepared anything close to a bad meal.
We'll eat tomorrow around 4 pm. I always put on a coat and tie even if I'm in sweat pants. It's a tradition. Her Majesty will make enough food to feed the Russian Army from WWI and WWII combined.
One of our very favorite Thanksgiving traditions are consuming leftovers, specifically turkey sandwiches smother in mayonnaise. This year my neighbor across the street is throwing a monstrous Beat Michigan Party before the Ohio State game on Saturday. I'm sure a turkey leg or two will find it's way across the street. The pumpkin pie won't. I have it once a year with whipped topping on top so it'll all be mine minus the piece Her Majesty has.
The very best aspect of Thanksgiving for me is it's a time to relax. I do count my blessings. I've had hundreds of thousands of them.
Enjoy the day, folks. It only comes 'round once a year.
For Right Minded Thinkers
If you peruse the net you know that formerly conservative outlets, the Drudge Report and Fox News have taken a leftward tilt. I don't like it but that's the way it goes.
So, why not broaden your horizons and check out five newer sites that are on the rise:
Whatfinger News, Liberty Daily, Rantingly, NewsAmmo and Gab Trends.
You'll have a better feeling about life I promise.
So, why not broaden your horizons and check out five newer sites that are on the rise:
Whatfinger News, Liberty Daily, Rantingly, NewsAmmo and Gab Trends.
You'll have a better feeling about life I promise.
They Should Have Matriculated At The University Of Ridiculous
Students and faculty at Washington and Lee University in Lexington city, Virginia, are demanding that the school remove photos of George Washington and Robert E. Lee from their diplomas.
Breitbart Tech
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Big Money
A 30 second ad spot for the next Super Bowl sold for $5.6 million. Is the NFL making a comeback?
Is there a ton of money to spend showing the economy is in good shape?
Question of the day: Who was the first person to dunk a basketball in a college basketball game?
When mayor of NYC Michael Bloomberg banned soda will he do it nationally as president by executive order? Bill De Blasio banned foi gras with a fine of $2500 for any restaurant that includes it on the menu.
When NYC instituted a minimum $15 an hour wage AOC shouted for joy. When her former bar had to shut down due to the mandated wage increase she went back to say good-bye to her once fellow workers.
It's seems like forever that I've been paying under $2.30 for gas. I remember when Mr. Obama stated the price of fuel per gallon would necessarily have to go to $8. Speaking of which, I was shocked when overnight the price of gas went from .32 per gallon to .75 cents. That was in 1977.
It's 60 degrees in Dublin, Ohio today with beautiful blue skies. Tomorrow it'll be 50 with 50 mph winds. My advice is to stay indoors.
Trump signed a bill today outlawing the mistreatment of animals. Hooray!
Is there a ton of money to spend showing the economy is in good shape?
Question of the day: Who was the first person to dunk a basketball in a college basketball game?
When mayor of NYC Michael Bloomberg banned soda will he do it nationally as president by executive order? Bill De Blasio banned foi gras with a fine of $2500 for any restaurant that includes it on the menu.
When NYC instituted a minimum $15 an hour wage AOC shouted for joy. When her former bar had to shut down due to the mandated wage increase she went back to say good-bye to her once fellow workers.
It's seems like forever that I've been paying under $2.30 for gas. I remember when Mr. Obama stated the price of fuel per gallon would necessarily have to go to $8. Speaking of which, I was shocked when overnight the price of gas went from .32 per gallon to .75 cents. That was in 1977.
It's 60 degrees in Dublin, Ohio today with beautiful blue skies. Tomorrow it'll be 50 with 50 mph winds. My advice is to stay indoors.
Trump signed a bill today outlawing the mistreatment of animals. Hooray!
Question Of The Day
Where the heck did Jeffrey Epstein get his money? All I can surmise is it's a two word answer: black and mail.
Looking To Buy A Home? Hold On Awhile
Boomers are getting close to eternity. Get this. Four out of ten homes are owned by folks over age 60 according to Zillow. I'm the first of the Boom crowd being born in 1946.
Over the next two decades 21 million homes will be vacated.
There's always a downside, though. The great percentage of these homes will be in Florida, Arizona and other warmer climes; places the youngsters can't or don't want to move.
Over the next two decades 21 million homes will be vacated.
There's always a downside, though. The great percentage of these homes will be in Florida, Arizona and other warmer climes; places the youngsters can't or don't want to move.
Communism?
Bloomberg – the news service, not the candidate – made headlines this week when its editor in chief told reporters they were not allowed to investigate Michael Bloomberg, or any other Democrat running for president this year. That ban doesn’t, however, extend to President Donald Trump.
Issues & Insights
Monday, November 25, 2019
Which States Have The Worst Winters
All things are relative or so they( I don't know who they is) say. There's a website out there called Thrillist that has come up with their own rankings for which state has the worst winters. Before I read the list I made an educated guess as to #1. I was correct. It's horrid up there, "Don'tcha know".
1. Minnesota
2. Michigan
3. Alaska
4. NorthDakota
5. Maine
6. South Dakotas
7. Wisconsin
8. Idaho
9. Montana
10. Massachusetts
1. Minnesota
2. Michigan
3. Alaska
4. NorthDakota
5. Maine
6. South Dakotas
7. Wisconsin
8. Idaho
9. Montana
10. Massachusetts
An Old Age A For Effort From Sam Watterson
A You have to give actor and Law & Order icon Sam Watterson, aged 79, credit for one thing. He's a wonderful example of political activism.
Okay, I'm almost 74. Let's say there was a protest in downtown Columbus, any protest will do, and I read about the upcoming event in the paper. It might be one that pique's my interest even: free tickets to Ohio State football and basketball games for all those over 65.
Would I go downtown and carry a placard? No. Why? I would have to pay for gas and a parking place. I don't like standing for long periods of time. I might get hurt. I could get arrested and then I'd have to pay a fine.
Well, Sam Watterson doesn't care about these. Not only has he been arrested four times along with Jane Fonda for protesting a lack of climate change action by our congress he's gone one step further.
He was at the Yale-Harvard football game this past Saturday, not to watch, but to disrupt the halftime activities. Yes, he was arrested there, too.
What a dude
Okay, I'm almost 74. Let's say there was a protest in downtown Columbus, any protest will do, and I read about the upcoming event in the paper. It might be one that pique's my interest even: free tickets to Ohio State football and basketball games for all those over 65.
Would I go downtown and carry a placard? No. Why? I would have to pay for gas and a parking place. I don't like standing for long periods of time. I might get hurt. I could get arrested and then I'd have to pay a fine.
Well, Sam Watterson doesn't care about these. Not only has he been arrested four times along with Jane Fonda for protesting a lack of climate change action by our congress he's gone one step further.
He was at the Yale-Harvard football game this past Saturday, not to watch, but to disrupt the halftime activities. Yes, he was arrested there, too.
What a dude
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Farewell To The Man Who Invented The NERF Ball
Long time kicker for the Minnesota Vikings and 1969 All-Pro, Fred Cox died Wednesday at his home in Minnesota. While Cox is remembered as one of the “50 Greatest Vikings,” he is also remembered as the inventor of the NERF football.
Priorities
When it comes to politics, these guys are dropping the ball! More than a quarter of men in the US would rather their favorite football team win the Super Bowl than their preferred candidate win the presidency, a new poll shows.
NY Post
NY Post
A Wee Bit About Mayor Pete
James Freeman of the Wall Street Journal, notes that South Bend has an extremely high crime rate for a city its size and that a recent program to provide housing for addicts has just ended in complete failure. Buttigieg has not successfully navigated the problems arising from the shooting death of Eric Logan, a black South Bend man, by white police officers. More than a quarter of the city lives at or below the poverty line, well above the national average of 14 percent. A USA Today survey called it the 40th worst city in the country, noting it is “one of the most dangerous cities in America” and has depressed property values. The median South Bend home is worth $77,400.
Buttigieg has had eight years to turn around South Bend. If the Buttigieg candidacy implicitly says, “I promise to make America more like South Bend,” I don’t think he is going to find many takers. He certainly seems like a bright young man, but he wouldn’t be the first clever fellow to prove to be all talk and no action.
National Review
Saturday, November 23, 2019
My Pope Is A Very Ignorant Man
Pope Francis spouted one of his meaningless and ridiculous statements today. He espoused the revisionist theory condemning the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Considering he is likely to have never studied military science I'll cut him 1% slack.
Historians in the know state that without the bombings 100,000 American soldiers would have died invading the country and another 500,000 would have been wounded. Furthermore, it has be stated that the Japanese would have delayed the end of the war by five, count them, five more years. The guy needs to put himself in the shoes of the people who lived through and the parents who lost sons and daughters.
This guy is truly an embarrassment.
Historians in the know state that without the bombings 100,000 American soldiers would have died invading the country and another 500,000 would have been wounded. Furthermore, it has be stated that the Japanese would have delayed the end of the war by five, count them, five more years. The guy needs to put himself in the shoes of the people who lived through and the parents who lost sons and daughters.
This guy is truly an embarrassment.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Only In India
The poor woman's name is Nyack(last name). She's lives in some rural area of India and is 63 years old. It's too bad there isn't universal health care in India because she said her parents didn't have the cash to get her an operation.
The lady is shunned by village folk, they think she's a witch. When asked her biggest problems in life she stated it was being able to buy shoes and mittens.
UK Daily Mail
November 22, 1963
For us oldsters the assassination of JFK was a monumental event. Even more so when Lee Oswald was killed a few days later. In retrospect Oswald's murder has the same questions posed as those for Jeffrey Epstein.
One thing I've learned as time marches on is believe nothing and be very skeptical of those who utter 100% truths.
The Warren Commission told us what to believe about JFK's assassination and the American people fell for it regardless of what the Zapruder film showed.
WE won't know the answers to the great questions of life until we're all long gone. The final results of the Warren Commission will be released in 2063. That's the way government works.
One thing I've learned as time marches on is believe nothing and be very skeptical of those who utter 100% truths.
The Warren Commission told us what to believe about JFK's assassination and the American people fell for it regardless of what the Zapruder film showed.
WE won't know the answers to the great questions of life until we're all long gone. The final results of the Warren Commission will be released in 2063. That's the way government works.
"If This Is True Then I'm King Of The Universe"
What we have to remember is that the people are with us, and I predict this will be a big election issue in the general election. Over 70 percent of the people support Roe v Wade and over 90 percent of the people support funding for Planned Parenthood.”
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Make A Profit Or Get Out
The Queen and I were driving home from the dog park with Charlie. Out of the blue I mentioned that our congress hasn't done a great deal for the people, especially the middle class these past two years.
Then I remembered a story I read the previous day. 100 members of congress, Dems and Repubs alike are pushing for legislation to stop Major League Baseball from shutting down 42 minor league teams.
Their thinking is it will take jobs away from communities. I'm waiting for their plan to say we can save those teams if we put a cap on the salaries of major league players. Don't laugh. It could happen.
This doesn't surprise me about congress. They're constantly sticking their noses into situations where they don't belong. That's my opinion only.
I remember back a few years ago when congress decided to take the congressional cafeteria away from a private company because they could do a more efficient job, or so they said. This grand experiment lasted one year before the costs became more than the government could handle so it was sold back to private industry who made a profit.
So, what business is it of the government to tell professional baseball they can't practice capitalism? None.
How many K-Marts over the years have closed. The answer is hundreds if not thousands. I wonder why it is the illustrious congress didn't step in to save them.
Then I remembered a story I read the previous day. 100 members of congress, Dems and Repubs alike are pushing for legislation to stop Major League Baseball from shutting down 42 minor league teams.
Their thinking is it will take jobs away from communities. I'm waiting for their plan to say we can save those teams if we put a cap on the salaries of major league players. Don't laugh. It could happen.
This doesn't surprise me about congress. They're constantly sticking their noses into situations where they don't belong. That's my opinion only.
I remember back a few years ago when congress decided to take the congressional cafeteria away from a private company because they could do a more efficient job, or so they said. This grand experiment lasted one year before the costs became more than the government could handle so it was sold back to private industry who made a profit.
So, what business is it of the government to tell professional baseball they can't practice capitalism? None.
How many K-Marts over the years have closed. The answer is hundreds if not thousands. I wonder why it is the illustrious congress didn't step in to save them.
Thought For The Day
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we, the U.S., put as much effort into eradication drugs as we do getting rid of guns?
He Can Kiss His Campaign Good-Bye
Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick was forced to cancel a campaign event Wednesday night after only two people showed up.
Boston Herald
Boston Herald
They Proved Their Point
Bereaved relatives confronted staff at an insurance company with the body of their loved one after the firm refused to pay out until they proved he was dead.
Ntombenhle Mhlongo and Thandaza Mtshali were filmed taking the body of uncle Sifiso Justice Mhlongo into a branch of Old Mutual somewhere in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa, this week after their claim on a funeral plan was delayed.
Ms Mhlongo said the claim, for £1,700, had been delayed for nine days because of problems over the paperwork, meaning important tribal rites for their uncle, who died at the age of just 46, could not be performed.
UK Daily Mail
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
A Story Of Dysfunction
Let's say the son of a Republican candidate for president was kicked out of the Navy after 11 years for doing drugs; cocaine being the drug of choice. Then the kid divorces his wife(3 kids) after 24 years and starts dating the woman who was his dead brother's wife. That relationship dissolves but a month later he married another woman. Prior to that he was on the board of a corrupt oil company out of the Ukraine earning $60K per month with zero knowledge of the oil industry. While he was dating his dead brothers wife he impregnated a single girl from Arkansas. He denied he was the father but those damn DNA tests go in the way.
Once again, this guy is a Republican. I wonder how the media would handle his story.
Charlie's A Killer
I'm constantly on the lookout for dog toys our little Cairn Terrier might enjoy. A month ago I took said Charlie to Pet Smart to have his toe nails cut.
While he was getting the manicure I walked the aisles hoping the find the perfect gift and I came across a mallard, covered in cloth with cotton stuffing. The tag said, 'Durable and long lasting'. Fat chance of that, I thought, but I'll give it a go.
It took Chaz two whole days to complete his action of destruction. We fill it back up with its cotton then sew up where he's ripped it apart. At this time the sewing kit has gone away. Now we wrap it with electricians tape. I'd throw it away but it cost $15.
The interesting aspect of Charlie and the duck is it shows the instincts of the breed of dog going back thousands of years. From the get go he would chew on it. I'd place it on the floor and he'd get on his belly then crawl to Donald and pounce grabbing onto the neck and thrashing it back and forth faster than you can say, "You're dead".
Pretty cool, huh?
At 74 We're Still Kicking Up Our Heels
My high school classmates turn 74 this year or next; unless you happen to have flunked a couple of times. Can I say it? Seventy-four sucks. My dad died at 74 in 1994. That doesn't seem that long ago, He would have lived longer except he played the game of life on a daily basis like it should start in a bar and end in the same place.
To be honest except for the five pills I take in the morning along with a breathing device to allow my lungs to work, the three pills I take at night, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and a yearly colonoscopy I'm relatively healthy. Since I have what appears to be a very large bush on the top of my head many citizens take me for 65. I'll take it.
I was on the net last week looking for old people jokes. A good buddy of mine who has been that way since 1953 turns 74 on Nov. 21 and I wanted to send him a few denigrating comments. Instead I came across information about determining old age.
Get this, There are three stages of old:
To be honest except for the five pills I take in the morning along with a breathing device to allow my lungs to work, the three pills I take at night, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and a yearly colonoscopy I'm relatively healthy. Since I have what appears to be a very large bush on the top of my head many citizens take me for 65. I'll take it.
I was on the net last week looking for old people jokes. A good buddy of mine who has been that way since 1953 turns 74 on Nov. 21 and I wanted to send him a few denigrating comments. Instead I came across information about determining old age.
Get this, There are three stages of old:
- The “young old” are aged 65 to 74. This group is nicknamed the “go-go years.” People in this group tend to be active and often do a lot of traveling. We also don't need walkers to go-go to the potty.
- The “middle old” is aged 75 to 84. This group is sometimes called the “slow-go years.” People in this group have become less active.
- The “old-old” group is aged 85 and older. This group is referred to as the "no-go years” because people in this age group are the least likely to be active. There are currently six million people in this age group and is the fastest growing age group.
Isn't this wonderful for the Class of '64. So, we've got this going for us. As for the rest of the folks, sucks to be you.
Every So Often Time Heals All Wounds
A Holocaust survivor interrupted the trial of a former guard at a Nazi concentration camp to hug the defendant and 'forgive him'.
Bruno Dey, a 93-year-old ex-guard at the Stutthof camp, is charged with being an accessory to the murders of 5,230 people.
Peter Loth, who was a child when he was held at the death camp in modern day Gdansk, Poland, made the gesture to the former SS-watchman during a hearing in Hamburg last week.
The 76-year-old walked up to Dey and said, 'watch out everyone, I'm going to forgive him', before embracing the defendant.
UK Daily Mail
This Might Be My Lucky Day
I opened my email account immediately after getting my morning coffee and was greeted with the following message:
Beljan Željko
Wed 11/20/2019 2:33 AM
You have a grant of $1.000.000.00 USD from Mrs. Lerynne West. Please reply for more information and claims
I am one lucky dude.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Down With Urinals
In it's infinite wisdom, a building in Portland, Oregon has banned urinals seeking a more gender neutral society. You can already guess what's going to happen, right? From now on every toilet seat will be purposely or otherwise covered with a yellow liquid.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Kiss Secret Santa Good-Bye
Secret Santa causes "anxiety" for millennials who fear being viewed as "stingy" by their colleagues, a new report has found. Psychology lecturer Dr Ashley Weinberg claims workplace Secret Santa is causing high levels of stress and proposes offices should enforce a strict spending limit.
We've Been Warned
As the Investigative Project on Terrorism reports, CAIR’s executive director Nihad Awad shares the “formula” he believes will secure Islamists greater political power:
“A strong CAIR equals a strong community. A strong community will produce a strong and confident and successful Muslim … “So I’m telling you tonight we are going to work in the next years, inshallah (God willing], to elect at least 30 Muslims in the Congress. This number is equivalent to our size and our potential as American Muslims. Including at least two [U.S.] senator Muslims.”
In addition, Awad envisions Muslim judges, including a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 2008, I heard this message echoed at a southern California mosque by Imam Siraj Wahhaj at an event sponsored by the Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), where Wahhaj said:
The Clarion Project“There is no America. There is only Islam.”
Actually, It's A Guy
Robin Hills is a 48 year old correctional office from Ontario Canada. Yes, those are 17" biceps.
Father Of The Year
HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has pleaded not guilty to drug charges after authorities said his 5-year-old son brought heroin to school and told his teacher that when he tastes the powder he becomes Spider-Man.
The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports that 29-year-old Benny Garcia, of Holyoke, was arraigned Friday in Holyoke District Court. He faces charges of drug possession and reckless endangerment of a child.
A 3rd Grader Is Smarter Than Joe Biden
Joltin' Joe went through a Q and A the other day. A question came up about other presidents who had been impeached. The guy from Delaware who wants to occupy the Oval Office stated Pres. Andrew Johnson(Lincoln's veep) was impeached before the Civil War.
Good Lord!
Good Lord!
"Help, I'm Drowning"
Venice Italy is underwater and you know the reason why. Chicken Little has reared her head and announced to the world something, anything has to be done to end this global warming calamity.
But there's more to this water story than meets the eye and you'll immediately pick up on it after you read the next sentence.
According to NBC News today's flooding is the worst the City has seen----they should have stopped right there, but they didn't. The flooding is the worst Venice has seen since 1969. If my math is correct that was fifty years ago. Instead of me being 73 I was a sassy and sexy 23. My biggest fear then was hoping I'd be able to walk down the aisle at our wedding without tripping. I hoped my $7,300 teaching/coaching salary would be able to support me and my new wife. I had never heard about something called global warming.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
But there's more to this water story than meets the eye and you'll immediately pick up on it after you read the next sentence.
According to NBC News today's flooding is the worst the City has seen----they should have stopped right there, but they didn't. The flooding is the worst Venice has seen since 1969. If my math is correct that was fifty years ago. Instead of me being 73 I was a sassy and sexy 23. My biggest fear then was hoping I'd be able to walk down the aisle at our wedding without tripping. I hoped my $7,300 teaching/coaching salary would be able to support me and my new wife. I had never heard about something called global warming.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Bad Food
A doctor was addressing a large audience in Tampa.
"The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks corrode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. High fat diets can be disastrous, and none of us realizes the long-term harm caused by the germs in our drinking water. However, there is one thing that is the most dangerous of all and we all have eaten, or will eat it. Can anyone here tell me what food it is that causes the most grief and suffering for years after eating it?"
After several seconds of quiet, a 75-year-old man in the front row raised his hand, and softly said, "Wedding Cake."
Saturday, November 16, 2019
#Resistence
When House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that Democrats would impeach Trump because we "can't let him 'win' reelection."
I attended Mass in Olathe, Ks. last Saturday evening and saw, in the parking lot, a vehicle with the words, "Resist" on the back window.
I wondered which pro-abortion Democrat candidate this Catholic would cast their vote for in the election.
I attended Mass in Olathe, Ks. last Saturday evening and saw, in the parking lot, a vehicle with the words, "Resist" on the back window.
I wondered which pro-abortion Democrat candidate this Catholic would cast their vote for in the election.
Regarding U.S. Ambassadors
You may not know this or like most Americans don't much care. Maria Yuvanovitch was appointed by Barack Obama to be the Ambassador to the Ukraine.
Ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the President. May of the ambassadorships are gifts to folks for giving a great deal of cash to a guy's campaign.
In 2009 when Obama took office he let go fired, every ambassador appointed by George W. Bush. I don't remember too many of these people crying and whining about it.
Ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the President. May of the ambassadorships are gifts to folks for giving a great deal of cash to a guy's campaign.
In 2009 when Obama took office he let go fired, every ambassador appointed by George W. Bush. I don't remember too many of these people crying and whining about it.
She Might Have An Over Inflated Ego
While on the witness stand yesterday ex-Ukrainian ambassador, Maria Yovanovitch stated that her plight of losing her job compared equally with the loss of lives at Benghazi. That's quite a statement.
I remember when I lost my first job. I was coaching at a small Catholic H.S. in northwest Iowa. The year was 1971. We were 17-5 but didn't make the state basketball finals. The booster club decided they wanted to go in a different direction. To further complicate my situation I was married and the father of a small child.When the boosters had completed their task I took the podium and stated, "This reminds me of when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor". Actually, I didn't even come close to saying this.
I left the building, went home and told my wife and, viola, a months later had a much better job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
It's not like Yovanovitch was left destitute. She wasn't homeless on the street but reassigned to another position.
I don't know what it is about the entitlement mentality but in the face of adversity many folks have it.
I was fired from another position and in a 3rd saw the handwriting on the wall so I resigned.(I wasn't a good picker of jobs). One aspect of life for me has been if you lose a job there ten better out there waiting for you so don't compare your problems to Pearl Harbor or Benghazi. That's an excuse and Ialways remember what my high school football coach told me: "Excuses only satisfy the ones who give them"
I remember when I lost my first job. I was coaching at a small Catholic H.S. in northwest Iowa. The year was 1971. We were 17-5 but didn't make the state basketball finals. The booster club decided they wanted to go in a different direction. To further complicate my situation I was married and the father of a small child.When the boosters had completed their task I took the podium and stated, "This reminds me of when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor". Actually, I didn't even come close to saying this.
I left the building, went home and told my wife and, viola, a months later had a much better job in Ottumwa, Iowa.
It's not like Yovanovitch was left destitute. She wasn't homeless on the street but reassigned to another position.
I don't know what it is about the entitlement mentality but in the face of adversity many folks have it.
I was fired from another position and in a 3rd saw the handwriting on the wall so I resigned.(I wasn't a good picker of jobs). One aspect of life for me has been if you lose a job there ten better out there waiting for you so don't compare your problems to Pearl Harbor or Benghazi. That's an excuse and Ialways remember what my high school football coach told me: "Excuses only satisfy the ones who give them"
A Tidbit About The Dow
The Queen and I were in bed last night watching 'The Man In The High Castle' and I brought up the subject of the Dow going over 28,000. She told me she remembered when it went over 10,000. It was in March of 1999. That's quite a jump since the Dow Jones has been around since 1882.
I mentioned the fact a few years ago that the Dow never has had a losing number for over three years and that includes the Depression of the 1930's
My Girl is pretty darned sharp. She started investing in Apple even when her broker told her it was going to be a loser. Since that time its value has risen 400%. Last year it grew by 30%. I wish I had looked more closely at Home Depot but I didn't. I'll blame it on my own broker. Home Depot has been a winner. HD and housing starts: Who knew.
I mentioned the fact a few years ago that the Dow never has had a losing number for over three years and that includes the Depression of the 1930's
My Girl is pretty darned sharp. She started investing in Apple even when her broker told her it was going to be a loser. Since that time its value has risen 400%. Last year it grew by 30%. I wish I had looked more closely at Home Depot but I didn't. I'll blame it on my own broker. Home Depot has been a winner. HD and housing starts: Who knew.
Friday, November 15, 2019
There Has To Be More To The Story
DALLAS (1080 KRLD) - A southeast Texas mom is furious with her son's school district.
The nine-year-old boy brought black pepper to school. He says it was for his lunch. But a classmate reported him for having drugs.
Even though police confirmed it was, in fact, nothing but pepper the boy was suspended by the New Caney district -- about 30 miles northeast of Houston.
Not only suspended but ordered to attend an alternative school for 15 days.
On top of that, the district says this whole episode will now be part of the boy's permanent school record.
The Most Popular And Favorite Sports Logo
Do you know the most popular logo of any major sports team is that of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League? It's true according to whoever votes for these things.
Thousands of logos from college and high schools have gone into the dust bin of history but that doesn't happen in professional sports. I wonder why that is.
It Boggles My Brain
I had once read from a source, not certain which one, that humans only use 10% of their brain power. This kid is breaking the mold.
(CNN)A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of 9.
Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) -- a tough course even for students of an average graduate age.
Described by staff as "simply extraordinary," Laurent is on course to finish his degree in December.
He then plans to embark on a PhD program in electrical engineering while also studying for a medicine degree, his father told CNN.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
"One-Fourth Of The World's Population Is Locked Up In American Prisons"
Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley confused many when she claimed that 1 in 4 of the world’s people are imprisoned in American prisons.
Pressley, who is a member of the “Squad,” along with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, unveiled her plan for criminal justice reform titled “the People’s Justice Guarantee.”
She announced her proposal in a tweet on Thursday morning. In her tweets, she called the American justice system “racist, xenophobic, rogue, [and] fundamentally flawed beyond reform.” She also claimed that a quarter of the world’s population is locked up in American prisons.
Washington Examiner
Isn't this an amazing story. Granted, Pressley is a part of the mob so one can expect this nonsense. Kudos to the voters in primarily Boston for voting this nimrod into office. I could care less if she's a Democrat, Socialist or Communist but to be this stupid boggles the mind.
Washington Examiner
Isn't this an amazing story. Granted, Pressley is a part of the mob so one can expect this nonsense. Kudos to the voters in primarily Boston for voting this nimrod into office. I could care less if she's a Democrat, Socialist or Communist but to be this stupid boggles the mind.
A Warning From Disney
Disney is still selling, specifically, the films Lady and the Tramp and Dumbo. They are now placing warnings on the outside of the boxes containing the films. In Lady and the Tramp there is a scene when two cats are sing a song but using Asian voices. According them, Disney, this could cause great harm due to perceived racism.
Little do people realize that a great many of these films and cartoons, Bugs Bunny, we made during and post WWII. I mean who doesn't like seeing Bugs take it to a buck toothed Jap soldier?
Little do people realize that a great many of these films and cartoons, Bugs Bunny, we made during and post WWII. I mean who doesn't like seeing Bugs take it to a buck toothed Jap soldier?
Missing Wife Found By Alaska State Troopers
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"Joe, Say It Isn't So"
Leaked documents from the Ukrainian General Prosecutor’s office indicate complex money transfers from foreign sources into the control of a “slush fund” owned and operated by Devon Archer, John Kerry Senior, John Kerry Junior, Heinz Jr, and Hunter Biden.
Gateway Pundit
Gateway Pundit
"Hey! The Guy Was Hungry".
The suspect accused of fatally stabbing a man who was cutting in line for the $3.39 Popeyes chicken sandwiches in Maryland has been arrested.
A tweet Thursday morning from Prince George´s County police confirmed the capture of 30-year-old Ricoh McClain. He was wanted on murder charges in the death of 28-year-old Kevin Tyrell Davis.
Police Chief Hank Stawinski has said only 15 seconds elapsed from when the November 4 altercation started to when it ended with the stabbing.
UK Daily Mail
And The Blame For This Is-----You Guessed It
If you don't recognize the pictures the city of Venice is underwater. Those in the know say it's due to, yes, climate change.
I happened to be in Venice in June of 1968 and spent as little time as possible in the area of the picture in the upper left. It's called the San Marco Piazza. I hated it. Pigeons kept crapping on my head. Floods aren't all that bad. At least the birds are gone.
Your Tax Dollars At Work
This comes from Pet Partners, a program that provides dogs for stress relief.
The organizations said that the goal to provide dogs for those on the Hill was to “offer congressional staff a break from the stress of wrapping up an exceptionally busy year,” and to demonstrate the “health and wellness benefits of the human-animal bond. Dogs were available this afternoon in both the Hart Senate Office Building and the Rayburn House Office Building.
Breitbart
The organizations said that the goal to provide dogs for those on the Hill was to “offer congressional staff a break from the stress of wrapping up an exceptionally busy year,” and to demonstrate the “health and wellness benefits of the human-animal bond. Dogs were available this afternoon in both the Hart Senate Office Building and the Rayburn House Office Building.
Breitbart
The Most Popular Meme Today
Do you want to make some money for yourself? I mean, do you want to make a lot of money? Then if you do go into the the clothing business and print out the words, "Epstein Did Not Kill Himself". The people who are in the graphic design business are making a killing churning out sweatshirts, t-shirts, whatever.
Kilroy Was Here' has been replaced.
Kilroy Was Here' has been replaced.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Quote Of The Day From Yesteryear
I claim that the Democratic party embraces within its filthy arms the worst elements in American society. I claim that every enemy that this Government has had for twenty years has been and is a Democrat . . . every State that has seceded from this Union was a Democratic State . . . The man that shot Lincoln was a Democrat. And every man that was glad of it was a Democrat. Robert Ingersoll, 1876
If God Invented Baseball
If God invented baseball there would be no stealing, no balks, no wild pitches or intentional walks. There would be no pitch-outs,foul balls or errors. There would be no one-hand catches or bean balls.There would be no curves or sliders,no rundowns, or warning tracks.If God invented baseball there would be no night games, no balls getting lost in the sun. There would be no bunting or swinging for the fences. There would be no double plays or triple plays.If God invented baseball He would not rest on the seventh day. Instead He would turn to us and say“let’s play two.” He would let us bat first while his angels danced in the outfield.
E. Appleburt Miller
My wife forwarded this to me. I love baseball. It, along with golf, is the only pure game.
You Might Be Brain Dead If---------------
In between not listening to or watching the impeachment hearings today Charlie and I drove to different doggie palaces. Since it's winter and he doesn't get out much I was looking for a place he could have dog dates.
Three years ago the Queen and I spent the winter in Lake Havasu, Arizona. We drove out and the second night stayed in Gallup, New Mexico. I'd be willing to bet a months social security check there are quite a few folks who believe this is where polls are taken. "It ain't so, Jazzbo".
As Charlie and I tooled around the Columbus Metro area I had the news on 610 AM. One of their broadcasters gave this bit of wisdom. Gallup polling, not the city, states that 47% of the citizenry believe 'The whistle blower' should be outed. Conversely, 53% believe he should be able to remain anonymous.
My question is are there seriously any people in the country who aren't brain dead who do not already know Eric's(oops) entire name?
Three years ago the Queen and I spent the winter in Lake Havasu, Arizona. We drove out and the second night stayed in Gallup, New Mexico. I'd be willing to bet a months social security check there are quite a few folks who believe this is where polls are taken. "It ain't so, Jazzbo".
As Charlie and I tooled around the Columbus Metro area I had the news on 610 AM. One of their broadcasters gave this bit of wisdom. Gallup polling, not the city, states that 47% of the citizenry believe 'The whistle blower' should be outed. Conversely, 53% believe he should be able to remain anonymous.
My question is are there seriously any people in the country who aren't brain dead who do not already know Eric's(oops) entire name?
A Little Bit About Cleveland, Ohio
In scanning Buzz Feed on my iPhone I came across Cleveland.com. It piqued my interest because when I want to feel better about myself and life I'll read anything Cleveland. In my sales working days I spent a great of time in the 'mistake by the lake'. Every time I think about my visits there it seems as though it was always in winter.
Anyway, Cleveland.com ran an article stating 66% of adults in the City are functionally illiterate. That might be more than in Kentucky.
Anyway, Cleveland.com ran an article stating 66% of adults in the City are functionally illiterate. That might be more than in Kentucky.
Trump Baby Doll Done Got Slashed
It’s safe to say that the Alabama “baby Trump” balloon-popper is not sorry for his actions.
Hoyt Deau Hutchinson was at the LSU-Alabama game and saw the anti-Trump baby doll and, well, just lost it. He took a knife to the flying object.
I'm not one for vandalism of any kind but turn about is fair play.
Anyway, read it in Hoyt's own words. Them thar southern boys have a great deal of wisdom.
“The Left wants to use religion against you like you shouldn’t act like this and stuff but I’ll tell you this – the Devil knows the Bible as good as we do,” he said.
“This was your turning of the temple tables?” Burgess asked, referring to Jesus turning over the money changers’ tables in the temple.
“Yes,” the 32-year-old answered. “It comes a point when you gotta take a stand. We don’t have two parties anymore. We have good vs. evil.”
“When you got one party that says it’s OK to kill babies and by the way, this is the first time I’m ever seen a liberal get mad about chopping up a baby,” Hutchinson added, referring to Democrats’ push for abortion-on-demand until the moment of birth."
Don't worry about Hoyt. Thousands of dollars have been donated to his Go Fund Me page.
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