On Politics
Looking back at the Arab Spring, it’s interesting to notice a different US position in Egypt, Tunisia, Syria, Libya, and Bahrain. Is that because of national values or national interests?
I about choked to death last week when I watched John McCain explain how the most important factor for selecting a potential vice president is the VP’s ability to step into the position if necessary. At the time in 2008, both my wife and I were undecided voters leaning to McCain, and it did not take long for his decision to lose our votes.
Gov. Romney says he deserves credit for the recent success of US Automakers. Really? On well, he will flip on the issue if the companies start to falter.
President Obama’s statement about gay marriage caught me a bit off guard. I’m not sure it will get him votes, but he may lose votes from independents over 50. No, it wasn’t a diverse from the economy. So I figure his reason must be campaign money.
As many rush to fix on VP Biden’s statement about supporting gay marriage as a key reason President Obama made his statement, I say the administration planned the Biden’s statement to gauge the next step.
As if we don’t have enough of these types on Capitol Hill, Indiana Republicans voters nominate (through their primary process) a self-proclaimed, non-compromising obstructionist. Good news is, there still is a general election.
On Headlines from The Onion
Half Sleeve of Oreos Lost in Home Fire
Man Confidently Strides through Beaded Curtain without Parting
Paula Dean Sponsors .05K Walk for Diabetes Research
Loophole in Curse Lets Archeologist Off the Hook
Nation’s Moms Invent New Recreational Drug to Worry About
Lone Wolf Gets Rookie Partner
Interesting Reads
A short read about modern genetics
Emergency Rooms and the Health Care Gap
Water: A Wonder of the Universe
Unemployment Rates and Government Cuts
Vampires, Spirituality, and Danish Teens
On Potpourri
I claim not to write fiction. Any idea why I wrote the following last Saturday morning?
It was a normal Wednesday night on Trinniberg. On one side of town, Hanson went to the well one more time to give a rousing sermon about Alpha and the liaison. At the same time at El Padrino’s Café, Bodemeister, a local gemologist, finished discussing with Dullahan his perspective why daddy nose best – so it was time for him to finish this monthly short story for the Union Rags – “After eating a daddy longlegs, and being the optimizer that he is, the sabercat responded to Indy, his bartending friend, “Before I take charge Indy, I’ll take another.”
At this weekend’s services is our final handbell ring of the season. One of the two we play includes the “singing bell” technique, which involves moving a one-inch dowel rod about the rim of various big bells. (Explanation is similar to moving a finger along the rim of a wine glass to create a “singing glass”. Click here for the video of song with the technique.
My recent post about zinfandel received spam from Zinfandel Burger with a URL about custom sexual aids.
I have a classic cartoon post planned for tomorrow. Hint: It’s a Looney Tunes character.
To help with readers with the the email avalanche from WordPress, I disabled the following comments by email option.
Because we traveled to the microscopic world this week, let’s travel into the weekend with a smile of place to visit. Have a good weekend everyone. In the words of Garrison Keillor, Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
An informative and enjoyable read as always. Have a wonderful weekend!
Mimo,
You are very welcome. Thanks for visiting and have a good weekend.
Hi,
“Man Confidently Strides through Beaded Curtain without Parting”
A very brave man indeed, you just never know what might be behind that curtain.
“Loophole in Curse Lets Archaeologist Off the Hook”
How lucky is that. Those curses can be deadly.
I could only laugh at your spam, that is hilarious, I didn’t know those sorts of things went with burgers, we certainly do learn something everyday.
I haven’t heard Dean Martin for ages, enjoyed listening to that.
Mags,
I always look at the spam box – plus enjoy glancing at the stuff. The text gets a quick glace, then glance at the url, and then to see the connection to the post. Some can be funny!
Glad Dean Martin could bring a smile. Who knows why that one popped into my mind yesterday. Glad you enjoyed some headlines. Thanks for stopping by.
Interesting post. Love Dean martin.
You’ve been having some interesting times! I get quite a few people googling ‘spicy stories’ and I’m sure they’re so disappointed when they come to my blog! xx
Spiced,
I can attest to your stories are of life and centered on tasty treats! Thanks for visiting.
Half Sleeve of Oreos Lost in Home Fire–this broke my heart.
TBM,
No Kidding … and for some reason, I think Oreo turned 100 this year — thus extra tragic! Thanks for visiting.
I kinda like the “Moms Invent New Drug to Worry About” item. I actually know a few that I wouldn’t be surprised to be doing just that!
And an obstructionist going to Congress? Does he get in using the group rate?
John,
LOL … no kidding … realistic nature is what makes good satire. Meanwhile, OMG … the group rate comment is too good. Thanks for sharing!
McCain has been confusing me with plenty of his statements lately. Seems like he’s pretty sour grapes about the past election. Any headline with Paula Dean in it works for me. I saw that diabetes coming ten years ago.
Nice post!
Les,
Sometimes I wonder if the 2008 election turned him into a curmudgeon. Thanks for visiting.
FANTASTIC POST! You’re WONDERFUL ~ I’ll keep my opinions about these politics to myself ~Thanks Deborah
Voice … aka Deborah,
Keep your political opinions to self is ok … as is disagreeing (well, of course with style and tact). Thanks for visiting
Thanks … normal Friday stuff though.
“Lone wolf gets rookie partner” – Genius. Fascinating to see Obama’s comments – same debate over here about Gay Marriage – the Tories using it to show how liberal they are. But most people in the UK are so advanced of the political classes in terms of tolderance and seeing love for someone else as a generally healthy proposition. Enjoy your weekend! I’m of to practice my lone wolf loofs ikn the mirror……
Ginger,
Glad you enjoy the lone wolf headline. As you know, that one can be taken various ways. Thanks for sharing your perspective on gay marriage in the UK. Sometimes I wonder if this is the last great civil rights action to overcome. Thanks for commenting.
The “Peace Like A River” video demonstrated the wide variety of interesting sounds and musical effects arrangers are utilizing for handbell choirs. I’m curious to know if the “singing bell” technique is being used to create chord progressions?
On a different subject, yesterday I went back and read your post on Zinfandel Wines and on a whim stopped by Krogers and bought a bottle of Francis Coppola’s 2009 Red Label Zinfandel, and a bottle of Parkers Estate Dillon Springs Road 2010 Zinfandel. Did I go wrong?
Tim,
In terms of chord progressions, I would think yes. I don’t believe your zin choices will let you down – especially the Parker’s Estate! Thanks for commenting.
I would like ot find out his rationale for announcing his stance on gay marriage now. I approve of it, but wonder why about the timing.
And go Nations Moms!
Guapo,
I really think the announcement is about campaign fund raising because there were several dominoes of events. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
This is such a rich post! You covered a lot of ground that personally interests me, including the President’s recent change in position regarding same sex marriage. I lean very liberally politically and with social issues, but i get a little anxious and uncomfortable when the politicians start rolling out the changes in position so close to another election. I think we’re smarter than that! Or I hope so? And the lost Oreo cookie sleeve is hilarious! And then for some reason the Lone Wolf with Rookie Partner really made me chuckle. I will read the article on emergency rooms, for certain. My daughter is an E.R. nurse and has so many stories about what is going on in healthcare! I wish I had the kind of mind to remember it all and repeat it! Great weekly post, Frank. I give you a lot of credit for the detail and content. So interesting all the way through. Debra
Debra,
Thanks for commenting!
When it comes to politicians, whenever they speak, the chances are good its about positioning/angling/posturing etc … Meanwhile, glad you found a few chuckles and something to read in my list.
OITS is becoming my favorite newsmagazine.
John,
Thanks for the kind words and I hope they can keep you coming back!
loophole in the curse. my winner. and clever use of the derby field. feild. field. horses.
Thanks for revisiting. It was a spontaneous thing I did, thus wondered if anyone would notice the Derby connection.
how could they not? oh, well, not everyone pays attention to the race i guess, which not everybody needs to. i have a friend who loves following horses, owns a small percentage of a few, so i hear about it all the time.
At least now I feel that my brief time with fiction was worth it!
PS: And to think I ended it with the eventual winner! If I would have only acted on my own karma.
oh, did not notice that. glad you pointed it out. shows how closely i paid attention to the race. i was glad to see calvin borel *not* win. he’s a rude, nasty rider.
Even when there was the avalance of emails… a reader could still check the box if he didn’t want to follow comments. I like following comments, when the subject really interests me, but don’t change your format just for me. I also know how to go back and check out a post if it interests me.
Shimon,
I returned to displaying the comments checkbox. After all, by now everyone on WordPress is probably used to looking at that box by now before commenting. I hope all is well with you Shimon! Thanks for visiting.