I’m sorry to report that I didn’t win the latest huge lottery drawing … and I was so sure my ticket would be the winner!
Cheers to the great start for Pronouns: The Musical. Act 2 features songs with “You” in the title. Curtain raises this Saturday at 1:00 am (Eastern US). Did you noticed that I placed the next act’s theme below the opening act’s video.
Thanks for the unexpected encouragement for a post about cutting the cord! I can report good so far.
Ever had an unexpected treat? We hosted out-of-town friends earlier this week. As my wife and I were waiting at the Reds box office, a stranger approached us, then gave us four tickets to a private area that included food and drinks … and for free! What a great treat for our friends!
Did anyone watch (PBS) 10 Modern Marvels that Changed America? Cheers to a Cincinnati landmark making the list. Here’s a link to the show. For anyone interested, the Cincinnati piece is early in the program (the second marvel).
We’ve started watching The Americans (via Amazon Prime). Interesting. Have you seen it?
I find it interesting that the rise in the price of gasoline is getting so little press. Maybe the lack of coverage is one of the effects of someone sucking all the air out of the room.
Because of the swath of thoughts about ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement), here’s a nonpartisan article about the agency.
I finally figured out something about loyal Trump supporters. Even though The Bloviator lies, blames, exaggerates, takes credit for everything while avoiding responsibility, Trumpians simply justify anything with this fill-in-the-blank statement: “What about ____?” (The blank being anything from American history)
There are many things that anyone can say about President Trump, but I don’t think anyone is more succinct that the one that I call The Great American Orator. Click here for the 5-second summation.
To lead you into this week’s dose of satirical headlines, The Onion provides timely tips for back-to-school shopping.
Weekly Headlines from The Onion (combos welcome)
Embittered raisin won’t shut up about how it could have been wine
Index finger rips into toilet paper package like Velociraptor claw
Bee wishes it could hang around open soda can without everybody freaking out
Every driver in roundabout just winging it
Flight attendant demonstrates proper technique for eating fellow passenger in event of crash
Interesting Reads
Netflix: from pioneer to powerhouse
Rome’s subway expansion and discovered artifacts
Chinese mega-machines
Poland and democracy
Your mind while sleeping
(Graphic) Cosmic history
(Photos) 1988: A look back
(Photos) World Bodypainting Festival
To send you into the weekend and continuing the summer theme, here’s a song from my youth. In the words of Garrison Keillor, Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
A Frank Angle 
Oh I remember that song so well, and obviously the lottery is rigged, since I didn’t win either.
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Cindy,
Glad you enjoyed Mungo Jerry. As for the lottery, definitely a RIGGED SYSTEM.
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You know, my sister claims that she will win big. We’re still waiting…
Classic song, for sure
Here I was thinking wow… price of gas in the States SO MUCH CHEAPER than in Canada…
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Dale,
I know that compared to much of the world, US gas prices are cheap. Crazy how they fluctuate (but oil is a commodity). Best of luck to your sister!
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We feel we are being taken for fools.
Yeah, Go Tracy!
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Some of the country-by-country pricing may be due to the presence of or lack of government subsidies.
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The Americans is a great series. I was sad to see it end. I think you’ll enjoy it.
Happy Friday!
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Carrie,
Thanks for you Americans endorsement. I think we are in early Season 2 at the moment.
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I didn’t win either! I mean . . how many peeps were playing? I thought for sure one of us would take it!
Never saw The Americans, but from those who have watched it, they love it.
Go unexpected surprises!
And leave it to Bugs to be the philosopher for our times . . because we need that kind of insight. Badly.
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Marc,
Amazing that you didn’t win either. Makes one think their is a conspiracy involved or at least a double agent. Thanks for watching the Great American Orator!!!
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This has to do with the Russians, somehow. Blame Marvin Lewis! Blame Obama! Both!
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Congrats on scoring the baseball tix. Pleasant surprises like that reaffirm one’s hope in humanity.
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Monika,
Those tickets were a big-time score. Simply the right place at the right time. Great for our guests!
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Great for all 4 of you!
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Reds had no hits through seven. Got a single in the 8th. Trailing 1-0 with 2 outs in the 9th … homer, single, single, walk, single, game over.
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My sympathies for you, your guests and the team. Hope you at least got a nice hot dog and beer outa it? Besides, catching up with guests and people watching is what baseball is all about when your team is a basement dweller, right?
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Comfortably cellar dwellers. No to hot dogs because of the food source … prime rib, a killer mac n cheese, sushi, desserts, 6 drink tickets!
In this case. the Reds won – and our guest are Cardinal fans, so they were stunned.
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Life is never perfect. Congrats to your cellar dwellers. And congrats on your culinary choices. Guess it’s a sign of getting old but sheesh, when did ball parks get all gourmet? Oh yeah, when the teams began to suck, right? 😁
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Gourmet due to the specialty seats in a special room!
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Whatever floats the boat! ⚾️
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that string of hits was in the bottom of the ninth
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Proving once again, miracles do happen!
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Yep .. and beating the Cardinals is a treat. Heck, the Cards fire the manager before the All-Star break after the Reds took them to the woodshed.
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Sweet revenge is always good against a rival. The Rockies managed to pull a win out over the Astros recently…color me beyond amazed!
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After all, the ‘Stros are very good!
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Indeed. And the Rocks aren’t!
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Reds still have won fewer games than your Rockies.
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Umm…I need to set the record straight. These guys are NOT my Rockies. I’m still bemoaning the good old days with Larry Walker, Vinnie Castillo, Dante Bichette, Andres Gallaraga, Walt Weiss on 3rd…even the weak chin of Todd Helton. Now those were the days. Although I have to admit Charlie Blackmon’s walk off homer against the ‘Stros was pretty sweet. Besides, I’m more of a hockey chick, ‘member? 🤣
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Nonetheless, the Rockies are 7 games over 500 while the Reds are 13 games under. Meanwhile, that old Rockies team could hit!
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They really jazzed things up and they were all a nice bunch of guys. Truthfully, nearly every one hits well at Coors Field, just ask the pitching staff! {snort}
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Bugs Bunny is right! Perhaps the free tickets were compensation for not winning the lotto. I buy one occasionally just for fun but never have any luck.
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Jo,
Bugs is such a philosopher! Meanwhile, we buy lottery tickets when the pot is over 100 million. Guess we’re greedy!
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Fab post, Frank! Love that upbeat video/tune you posted! I’ve got my “You” song ready to go!
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Resa,
I figured Munga’s chops would have you swooning! 😉 … Cheers to your readiness for Act 2 … Holly doesn’t know what she is missing!
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She won’t be missing out for long! 😀
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I have always loved this Mungo Jerry song but cannot believe it’s from 1970! That genuinely shocks me! I look forward to Act 2, this weekend, as well. Your comment about the Bloviator’s loyal following filling in the blank with a slice of history for their justifications is probably true, I just haven’t tuned into it as much as continuing to hear “But Obama…” or “But Hillary…” and I just want to slap someone. LOL! They need to refresh their refrains and move away from the old ones. Good reading material this week, Frank. I will enjoy making my way through many of the links! Hope you have a very good weekend. 🙂
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Debra,
Mungo Jerry is a great flashback to our earlier times. Besides, I like that song!!! As far as the Trumpians go, they are like a broken record with their excuses and justifications. … and just like their leader, they don’t accept responsibility.
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You didn’t win, Frank and you know who’s fault that is. We should try to ignore Trump. He is so easy to ridicule that it takes no wit or talent to do so.
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John,
Absolutely Obama’s fault that I didn’t win the lottery. Simply the best explanation!!! Regarding President Trump, ignoring him is a reasonable request. I do that for the most part while relying on Stephen Colbert to put it in perspective.
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Yes. I hate to see you waste your wit on the witless.
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Bugs Bunny could definitely talking about the current resident of the White House.
We enjoyed The Americans. I liked how we were rooting for the Russian spies and their American neighbors and the Russians in Russia (you might not have been introduced to them yet). We wanted everything to work out for all of them.
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Enjoyed everything Frank. I too did not win the lottery, I was so certain it was my time…maybe next week. Loved “In the Summertime”, what a great song to start the day! Sending hugs.
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Holly,
I imagine Mungo Jerry was before your time, but I still here it now and then. Besides, this video is also a fashion statement. 😉
Good luck on your next lottery ticket. If you don’t win, here’s an important tip – That would be Obama’s fault.
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Ha! I still love Mungo Jerry, everything old is new again. Of course it is Obama’s fault, that goes without saying!
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No question!
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Btw, I disagree, we can’t ignore Trump, our very democracy depends on holding him accountable. 🙂
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Holly,
I heard a commentator say that he hoped Trump doesn’t get impeached because he wants to see the voters vote him out.
Personally, I don’t dwell on him because that would take way too much energy – but I am well aware of his menacing nature and the blind faith his minions have in him. 2020 will be interesting in many ways.
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It’s the economy…we are fickle, even when it comes to a moronic narcissist.
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He’s simply a pathetic person and an even worse leader.
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Your “cutting the cord” posts have my attention.
The read ‘Rome’s Subway Expansion Reveals Artifacts From The Ancient Past’ motivated me to start reading “Rome: A History in Seven Sackings” by Matthew Kneale in anticipation of my long anticipated visit to that city.
A splat from “Every driver in roundabout just winging it.”
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