On Politics
Nincompoop’s (aka Sarah Palin) comments about waterboarding at the recent NRA convention is just another example of most people blowing her off as she focuses on making money. I wonder about her popularity after President Obama leaves office./
Sean Hannity and others may have embraced Cliven Bundy, and LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling may have a lot of money – but while Bundy and Sterling got considerable air time, they represent a very small segment of Americans. The good thing about Sterling is that his headlines got Bundy out of the news.
As the White House and Congress continue their stalemate, here’s an interesting article about the active Supreme Court.
Will the Republican base embrace Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WIS) for his different stance toward the poor?
On This Week’s Headlines from The Onion
Music in bar could stand to be louder, worse
New census report reveals US has over 360 million nobodies
Top theoretical physicists, R&B singers meet to debate the meaning of forever
Man has story for every stain on pants
Obama spends another night searching behind White House paintings for safe
Carlos Santana surprises wife with coupon for 45-minute guitar solo
Interesting Reads
Changing demographics in the US leading to the Next America
Saving Rosie the Riveter’s factory
The next Crimea: A place you may not know (from the Foreign Policy Research Institute)
The science of fat
Robert E Lee’s farewell address to the Army of Virginia (Smithsonian) l
On Potpourri
I’ve always support the US Postal Service (USPS). The fact that the US Postal Service loses money is no secret, but here’s an interesting tale of their inefficiency. Our recent move involved a change of address, but within the same suburban post office. When mail with the old address arrives, I thought the mail would switch from one carrier to another within the same post office. OH NO … that would be too easy. My post office sends the old mail downtown, which puts on a change of address label, and returns it to my post office for delivery to my new address.
Earlier this week I encountered this interesting question when completing a form: Which 3 were the most important factors in your decision to purchase this product? (Select 1)
Act 3 of Life: The Musical was a success. The act provide song titles with the following names: Abraham, Amy, Archie, Billie Jean, Billy, Boris, Catherine, Cathy, Daniel, Debra, Diane, Don, Eleanor, Elise, Elmo, Elsie, Elvis, Frank, Fred, Georgia, Holly, Jack, James, Jane, Jesse, Joanna, John, Laura, Linda, Lola, Lucille, Mack, Marina, Mathew, Michelle, Nikita, Rachel, Rosalinda, Roxanne, Ruby, Sylvia, Sue, Tina Marie, Valentine, Valerie, Veronica, Victoria, Virginia, and Zorba.
No Saturday Morning Cartoon Classic this weekend, but there will be something.
Here are your weekend celebrations
- (Weekend) Toads Suck Daze
- (Fri) No Pants Day, Tuba Day, Truffles Day, Play a Ukulele Day, Space Day, Roberts’ Rule of Order Day, Mollusk Day
- (Sat) Beer Pong Day, Join Hands Day, Hug Your Cat Day, Garden Meditation Day, Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, Free Comic Book Day, Armed Forces Day, Scrapbooking Day, Two Different Colored Shoes Day, Public Radio Day, Paranormal Day, Homebrew Day, Lumpy Rag Day, Press Freedom Day, Kentucky Derby Day
- (Sun) Intergalactic Star Wars Day, Firefighters Day, Respect for Chickens Day, Lemonade Day, Baby Lost Mothers Day, Infertility Survival Day, Motorcycles Mass & Blessing of the Bikes Day, Orange Juice Day, Petite and Proud Day, Give Day, Laughter Day, Candied Orange Peel Day, Mayday for Mutts Day
To send you into the weekend, here’s something from The Piano Guys that will make you smile.Enjoy, have a safe weekend and in the words of Garrison Keillor, Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
Does anyone even listen to Sarah Palin anymore?? Just wondered lol Hi Frank!
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Jackie,
Only the clueless.
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Love the question on your product questionnaire. It’s like they’re purposely messing with you. Probably a disgruntled employee who typed that question up. 😉
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Carrie,
That is a great example of poor directions … and to think it was from a big name company!
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Frank, did you miss the best Onion headline in ages?!?!?
http://o.onionstatic.com/images/26/26048/original/700.jpg?6184
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Elyse,
That’s a hoot … thanks!
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Speaking of theoretical physicists, I went to a movie tonight called Particle Fever. It was about the search at CERN for the Higgs particle. I loved it. Some people are so very smart in the best possible ways.
The Onion headline caught my eye. Plus, it would be hard to pick one reason when being asked for three.
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Jim,
Wow … I wonder what the theoretical physicists would say about our serendipity in action!
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They would like it and come up with an equation to describe it. The experimental physicists would test the theory and laugh at the results. 🙂
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Very good!!!!
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Love the Charlie Brown Medley – Such happy tunes!
I’d so be in that conga line. 🙂
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RoSy,
That’s the spirit!!!
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Thanks for the heads up that Sunday, my birthday, is Respect for Chickens day. I’ll make sure to eat duck.
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Lame,
Hopefully Sunday will bring you joyous endeavors! Early Happy Birthday!
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Thanks Frank.
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Politic is mysterious just saying
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Winny,
Even to us in the US.
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i think in every country in the world the same
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Good point.
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yes hehehe
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I can see old Barack peeking. Sarah is a one isn’t she!
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GFB,
Here’s a pic (with article) catching him peeking.http://www.theonion.com/articles/obama-spends-another-night-searching-behind-white,35850/
Some would describe Palin as a “piece of work” … I just say Nincompoop.
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Love the image! Capitalism hey!
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He was caught in the act! See this capture by The Onion of Pope Francis. http://tinyurl.com/mf6243e
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God moves in mysterious ways!
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I loved every second of the Charlie Brown. 😀 Those senior citizens were having a ball.
So, it’s ‘No Pants’ day today. I think I’ll stay home. 😆
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Sylvia,
I was hoping you would see this one!
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Wish Charlie Brown could go to my mom’s care home. He’s sure shake them up a bit. Could do nothing but good. 😀
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Beer Pong Day, Toads Suck Daze, Two Different Colored Shoes Day, Lumpy Rag Day, Respect for Chickens Day and Candied Orange Peel Day…. the mind boggles at the meaning of some of these days…
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Bulldog,
So I guess you are celebrating the rest … enjoy No Pants Day!
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I try to celebrate that day everyday…
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That a way!
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Have a beautiful weekend, my dear Frank! 🙂
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Marina … cheers to your weekend as well.
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🙂
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Give me the Piano Guys any day over Politicians Frank… I do not follow your USA politics, but I have heard and do know about Sarah Palin.. .. Seems there is one in every party of politics… :-).. Poor thing…. you know we really should feel sorry for those whose lives are materialistic… They are the ones who will have the biggest shocks in the future…
Now to see what this Musical is all about 🙂
Sue
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Sue,
The Piano Guys are wonderful … and this is such a happy video. Meanwhile, I’ve reached my quota regarding commenting about Nincompoop. Enjoy the musical!
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Frank. You need to run for President. This is a way to get things moving. We are tired of present, past and future politicians and need humor in Washington. I say humor not laughing stock. Well done
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John,
Now there’s a funny thought. Meanwhile, right now we’re stuck in an ugly pattern. If different parties in charge, then stalemate. If one party has all, then overreach.
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Catch 22
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Yep … definitely for us … so in the current climate, I hope for divided government as I would rather have them getting little done rather than shoving party philosophy down my throat.
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We have all seen what a ruling party can do. China, Russia, Korea fro example.
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Oh yes … but overreach happens here … and as 2010 wasn’t long ago.
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In honour of and out of respect for NO PANTS DAY, I’ll keep mine on.
Ever so delightful Sarah’s nincompoopery doesn’t concern me as much the people who might support her. Speaking of nincompoops, the one with a substance abuse problem announced this week he has entered a program for substance abuse -once the mayoral election is over, am sure he’ll be back as is for all to watch the longest running train wreak of all time.
Enjoy the weekend Frank. Salut!
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Hudson,
Well said … Nincompoop is one, but her flock is more than one. I’m willing to trade you Palin for Ford!
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Our postal service is also losing money through complete and utter inefficiency. They also love to open my snail mail letters from South Africa where I have a penpal. Drives me crazy.
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Catherine,
I too still enjoy snail mail … and a supporter of it … but that process causes me to shake my head. Cheers to your penpal in South Africa.
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Why doesn’t Sarah just go back to Alaska and keep an eye on Russia?
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Debra,
I would like to see her completely out of the news, but her money-making ways keep her there.
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This one got my attention: Top theoretical physicists, R&B singers meet to debate the meaning of forever – classic! “No pants day”, any bets that the guy who has a story for every stain does not acknowledge this day? Great reading list, Frank. Thanks for that, too!
And Happy Friday, to you!
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Victoria,
Great connection between no pants day and the guy with stains on his pants! Enjoy your weekend.
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Hello, Frank! I think Sarah Palin will be popular again with the new election, unfortunately. That’s funny and sad about your new address. We will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day. That’s big in our house!
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Amy,
Nincompoop will remain popular with a segment of the population, thus will be back in the news in 2016. But she won’t run.
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I found two of the three links in your Politics section of great interest, Frank, the one on SCOTUS and the other on Paul Ryan. There’s lots of food for thought there, and maybe for blogging too. Thanks.
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Jim,
Finding two articles that perk your interest is quite the praise. Thank you!
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Having read the Willow Run story, I had to go find if they successfully raised enough money to save the plant. The story struck me, the factory was saved!
Love the Piano guys.
Lemonade Day? Everyday is Lemonade day in my house! Best Lemonade is the following, try it if you have a hankering.
Two fresh lemons, zest one before slicing. then slice thin
Fresh ginger (I use about 2 inches) peel and slice thin then grate another approx. tbls
Add to 1/2 gallon of water and place in fridge to chill
I keep mine in dispenser. You can also add fresh strawberries or blueberries muddled to the glass before serving.
I might have to borrow one of your articles for something I am writing.
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Val,
Thanks for sharing your twist on lemonade … sounds delightful!
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(1) The statement in “Changing demographics in the US leading to the Next America” that BOOMERS think mixed race marriage is good, MILLENNIALS think WHO CARES?!!! – says it all.
(2) Please send me the link (yours wouldn’t come up) to “Robert E Lee’s farewell address to the Army of Virginia (Smithsonian)”
(2) Run, Sarah Run!
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Tim,
I hate to disappoint you, but Sarah won’t run. Thanks for noting the link malfunction, which I fixed.
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I’m interested in the “Changing Demographics” article, Frank. And I never get tired of the Piano Guys! I hadn’t heard this one, thank you!
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Debra,
This on for The Piano Guys is a toe tapper … and how can one not smile when watching!
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