SEPARATED AT BIRTH

 Our Governor posted the photo below in a tribute to his father on Father's Day, and I thought, dang, that looks a lot like me!!  😊

 Him

Me

 

 

 

What do ya think? 

 

 

 

MY ADMINISTRATION

Since Trump is making some "amazing" nominations for his administration, I started to think "Who would I have in my Administration?"  Since Trump and I are the same age, I should have also run for President!!

So here is the foundation of my team - if you don't know them, Google is your friend.

Vice President - tough call, Michele Obama or Bernie Sanders or Cher - help me out on this!

Chief of Staff - Dwayne "Rock" Johnson - he will certainly be a great bouncer for the Oval Office!

White House Spokesperson - Jon Stewart

White House Senior Advisors - Pete Buttigieg and Michael Shermer

White House Science Advisor - Jerry Coyne

Chefs - Josefina Garcilazo and Hosea Rosenberg

Artist in Residence - Joy Harjo

Social Directors - Rachel Swartzendruber and Gayle King

 

State - John Oliver

Defense - Lynn Cheney

Interior - Deb Haaland

Education - Sam Harris

Health & Human Services - Francis Collins

Treasury - Jill Schlesinger

Justice - Jack Smith

Agriculture - Kasey Bamberger

Labor - Shawn Fain

HUD - Brandon Scott

Transportation - John Hickenlooper

VA - Tammy Duckworth 

Homeland Security - Michelle Lujan Grisham

EPA - Angela Alsobrooks

UN - Triumph The Insult Comic Dog

In case you think that any of these are just a joke - you are wrong!!! 

 

 

 

THE UTAH MONOLITH

 

At this point in time, I will assume that most everyone has heard the stories about the Utah Monolith. Thus, no need to comment further, but I did want to show Southwest Airlines' take on the whole thing - it made me laugh!!!

GUARD DOG BELLA

While all of us humans were oblivious, Bella knew that there was something going on!!

DEATH OF AN iPAD

Below is the place of the unfortunate incident

It is too bad that there is not a video of the passing of the iPad.  Although it would have been a bit humiliating for yours truly, I believe that it would have been hilarious! The picture above is my sister's backyard pool in Palm Springs.  I was Face-Time-ing with some family members, showing them the pool, the landscaping and the small grassy area past the pool where we played hacky sack. What is only partially shown here is a small shallow wading area that makes an L-shape to the left of the main pool above. I was holding the iPad above my head as I walked from the grassy area around the wading pool back toward the pool.  As I was looking up, I cut the corner too close on the wading pool.  I stepped in, went down, and the iPad flew.  The good news is that it landed on the tile next to the pool; the bad news is that the iPad holder stuck to the tile and the iPad slid right out into the pool!!!  The water was so cold that nobody felt like diving in to make a rescue, so the iPad soaked in the cold, salt water for a while until the kids finally fished it out.

There was an attempt at resuscitation as shown below, but alas without success. 

 

The one small saving grace is that we had won the iPad for having the lowest month utility bill in our solar-assisted neighborhood.  The bad news Glenn, is that your comprehensive song list now sleeps with the fishes.  RIP

KIM CHI

 

Nope - not talking about this type of kimchi

I'm talking about this Kim Chi!!

Rhonda was recently watching a Netflix series called Glow Up.  I caught some bits and pieces, and in one of the episodes, one of the guest judges was drag queen Kim Chi.  I thought Sang-Young/Kim was a fascinating, impressive and interesting man/woman.  Below are a few examples of Kim Chi's work:

BYE BYE CALIFORNIA

A friend in California forwarded to me the dire warning below, so I thought I'd better post it for all of you California folks who are doomed - doomed I say!  A quick online search for the author only reveals arrest records for obscene behavior, and date warnings to stay away from this guy.  Sure am glad we will be back in Colorado when the left coast bites the dust.

 

May 14, 2018
Considering the Massive California Earthquake

Author: Donald Richard Lobb

Copyright: TXu2 - 061 - 464

My pseudonym is Donald Strong Feathers. In this paper I foretell of the upcoming violent disaster on the West Coast. Holy Spirit born and bred, I am a seer and a visionary since childhood, giving Him all of the credit. He made the following tale evident to me such that many may survive, that precautionary and recuperative preparations be instituted, and that I might receive a measure of recognition: “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the oxen that treadeth out the corn.”

Originally dubbed “A Warning Shot over the Bow,” this preliminary warning event is fast approaching! My thesis statement involving a study of electromagnetism is this: "The phenomenon of dark matter and dark energy coming to light across America." In 2016 I discovered that the magnetic fields in and around the West Coast are fracturing, thus allowing the formation of elusive magnetic monopoles, perhaps as the result of mixing with dark matter as it “comes to light.”

However, this brief reveals a tangent topic of extreme importance: The Great California Earthquake and the Amazing "Warning Event."

Magnetic fracturing allows tectonic forces that have been building for decades to release. It is also possible that the immense pressure is causing the fracturing. These underlying pressures have been noted by scientists for many years.

Mid-to-late summer of 2018, only months away as of this writing, a tearing and an opening on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, not too many miles beyond the California coastline, will result in the underwater eruption of superheated gases and magma from deep within the earth – similar to an underwater volcano. As these gases boil, expand and push the seawater,creating hurricane force winds, a tsunami wave will arrive on the West Coast. This 40 or 50 foot wave will cause widespread damage – and this is just the warning shot!

Then, early next year the continental plates will suddenly and violently shift, destroying and drowning the “City of Angels.” An immediate and accurate death toll of seven million is expected, ten million “when all is said and done.” These are the words of the Holy Spirit!

Use your imagination: Millions of desperate, fleeing people inundate nearby cities like Phoenix, Sacramento and Las Vegas – hungry, homeless, injured, traumatized, and destitute. He has said that the population of Phoenix alone will triple. As resources are consumed, bread lines will result. Roadways will be congested, and crime may very well become rampant as police and fire departments are overwhelmed, banking and finance systems overtaxed. Perhaps the collapsing of government will result in the recent, somewhat paranoid predictions of “martial law.” I am giving a forewarning.

Although this paper was first written and distributed in the summer of 2016, just after I discovered what I believe are "magnetic monopoles," earthquakes are notoriously difficult to accurately predict. However, the Holy Spirit suddenly chooses to revisit this catastrophic situation, firmly and dramatically.

These are His exact words, and this is the summer of the warning event:

“hurricane force winds” Such an event would require a huge, volcanic type of eruption through the floor of the Pacific Ocean, a huge tear in the crust in water shallow enough to create an incredible disturbance.

“one tsunami big enough to cover a house” Underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis. The impression is of a sizable tsunami, but a very manageable one. These two events create a highly unusual scenario.

“bringing the carefree days of summer to an early end” In Southern California, that could be July or August.

“but that will not be the violent one” The warning event is an example of the Grace of God. Only a few short months later will come the violent shift and the resultant disaster, beyond human comprehension.

“ten million, when all is said and done” As I pondered, I received a dire warning specifying an unbelievable final death toll after all of the injuries and exposure, the crime and madness.

Donald Strong Feathers

THE COMING YEAR

If You Were Born Today, May 3:

 

I always find it interesting to see what the astrologers have to say about the coming year for us folks born on this day - I'll take notes 😋


Thoughtful and involved, you express yourself well, possess quiet charm, and easily endear yourself to others. You have an artistic bent that is undeniable, and your creative mind can help bring financial success. You are multi-talented and many of you spread yourself over multiple career paths and hobbies as a result. You expect a lot from yourself, and sometimes too much, which can lead to indecisiveness. Famous people born today: Bing Crosby, Sugar Ray Robinson, James Brown, Mary Astor, Christopher Cross.

Your Birthday Year Forecast:

Your birthday falls shortly not long after a Full Moon this year, suggesting a period ahead of communication and teaching. You may be turned to for advice more frequently, and you are very willing to offer your help. This is a strong year for publicity and any other endeavors that involve spreading the word. As well, your ability to be objective–or to see the “big picture”–can be especially pronounced and rewarding this year.

Your ambition is stimulated now, and you are determined to meet or exceed your goals. You can bring great discipline and meaning to your life this year. You might totally revise an important project or area of your life, or you could be bent on getting rid of something in your life so that you can move forward. The tendency to be too willful this year should probably be avoided. You should also watch for overdoing to the point of exhaustion. This can be a compulsive time when power struggles are more likely. On the other hand, it can be a time when you enjoy a strong sense of purposefulness, focus, and determination.

In your relationships, be wary of competitiveness or tension, as your passions are ignited easily this year, whether they’re feelings of love or anger! Finances and/or love matters can be a little more complicated than usual. It’s quite possible that you will be re-evaluating certain relationships in terms of whether or not they are contributing to your personal growth. Changes in your spending habits are likely necessary, but you are motivated to make improvements, and this takes you past obstacles.

For the most part, the year ahead is good for public relations, advertising, marketing, studies, short trips, and contacts with the general public. Your judgment is sound. Exchanging ideas, intellectual pursuits, and learning are all exciting and favorable at this time. Researching cooking, health, and nutrition can be fruitful now. Meeting people who share common interests or through your studies can be rewarding.

In January and February, you have a strong, protective, and stabilizing influence with you as Saturn forms a harmonious aspect to your Sun. This transit helps you stay on track and meet your responsibilities. Your popularity tends to be strong, and your leadership skills are valued. Work you have done in the past begins to pay off this year–not necessarily in dramatic ways, but in small, measurable ways. You may be recognized or rewarded in some manner for the efforts you put forth. Because you project a more responsible and credible “you”, people in authority are more inclined to appreciate you and recognize your work. During these months, you can put your life in order in some significant manner. Improved concentration, a more realistic outlook, and a practical awareness of the limits of time all help you to make steady progress, particularly in your career. Your concern for your future at this time is stronger than usual, and you may find that projects you start, or investments you make, will benefit you for years to come.

Relationships are in strong focus and you can be in high demand this year. This is an excellent period for getting your life into better order and for improving your health and daily routines. You are determined and focused in the year ahead, and you can move mountains in important areas of your life. It’s a powerful year for making lifestyle changes.





2018 is a Number One year for you. Ruled by the Sun. This is a year of action. The seeds you plant now, you will reap later. Others might find you less sociable, as you are busier than ever and you focus on your activities and your needs. Still, you are outgoing and your initiative is stronger than ever. Advice - Stand alone, take action, start fresh, express independence.



2019 will be a Number Two year for you. Ruled by the Moon. This is a year of potential companionship. It is a quiet, gentle, and mostly harmonious year that is less active than other years. Instead, you are more responsive to the needs of others. If you are patient and open yourself up in a gentle manner, you will attract both things and people. This is an excellent year in which to build and develop for the future. Advice - be patient, be receptive, enjoy the peace, collect.

And a few more tidbits:

Lucky Day: 3, 12, 21, 30
Lucky Number: 1, 3, 6, 7, 9
Lucky Year: 2019, 2028, 2030, 2031, 2034, 2043, 2049, 2052
Ishtdev: Goddess Saraswati, Jupiter, Lord Vishnu
Lucky color : Yellow, Golden, Pink

PATRIOTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Trump will no doubt claim that his crowd was bigger than Obama's 😊

TRUMP'S THEME SONG

 

BETTER WATCH WHAT YOU EAT

I will admit that I like to have a bit of fun with folks who hold that the Bible is the inerrant word of God and must be read literally [translation - you must read it like I read it 😊].  So, just to make sure that your diet complies with the rules, here is a list of clean things that you can eat, and unclean things that you must avoid - eating the latter makes you unclean and thus worthy of punishment! Note the final word of caution.  I will confess to breaking some of these rules, but not repent!!!!

A General List of Biblically Clean Meat:

Antelope
Bison
Buffalo
Caribou
Cattle
[Beef, Veal]
Deer
Reindeer
Gazelle
Giraffe
Goat
Hart
Ibex
Lamb
Hogget
Mutton
Moose
Ox
Roebuck
Sheep

A General List of Biblically Unclean Meat:

Alligator
Armadillo
Badger
Bat
Bear
Panda
Beaver
Caiman
Camel
Cats
Cheetah
Cougar
Jaguar
Leopard
Lion
Panther
Tiger
Crocodile
Dogs
Coyote
Fox
Hyena
Jackal
Wolf
Elephant
Frog
Gorilla
Groundhog
Hippopotamus
Horses
Donkey/Ass
Mule
Onager
Zebra
Kangaroo
Llama
Lizards
Mice
Mole
Monkey
Baboon
Chimpanzee
Muskrat
Newt
Porcupine
Possums
Rabbit
Raccoon
Rats
Rhinoceros
Salamander
Skunks
Snakes
Spiders
Squirrels
Swine
Boar
Hog
Pig
Peccary
[Bacon, Pork, Pork-sausage, Ham, Lard]
Toad
Turtle
Wallaby
Weasel
Wolverine

A General List of Biblically Clean Fish: (with Fins and Scales)

Albacore
or Crevalle
or Horse Mackerel
or Jack
Alewives
or Branch Herring
or River Herring
Anchovies
Black Drum
Bluebacks
or Glut Herrings
Bluebill Sunfish
Bluefish
Blue Runner
or Hardtail
Bonitos
Boston Bluefish
or Pollock
Bowfin
Buffalofish
Butterfish
Carp
Chubs
Bloater
Longjaw
Blackfin
Cod
Common Sucker
or Fresh Water Mullet
or White Sucker
Crappies
or Black Crappies
or White Crappies
Flounder
Dab
Gray Sole
Lemon Sole
Summer Flounder
Winter Flounder
Yellow Tail
Frost Fish
or Ice Fish
or Smelt
Groupers
Black Grouper
Gag
Nassau Grouper
Red Grouper
Yellowfish Grouper
Grunts
White Grunts
Yellow Grunts
Gulf Pike
or Robalo
or Snook
or Sergeant
Haddock
Hake
Halibut
Herring
Lake Herring
Sea Herring
Kingfish
Long Nose Sucker
or Northern Sucker
or Red Striped Sucker
Mackerel
Menhaden
Mullet
Muskeilunge
or Jacks
Pickerels
or Jacks
Pig Fish
Pikes
or Jacks
Pompano
Porgy
Scup
Red Drum
Redfish
Red Horse Sucker
Redfin
Red Snapper
Salmon
Chum
Coho
King
Pink
Red
Sardine
or Pilchards
Sea Bass
Shad
Sheepshead
Silver Hake
or Whiting
Silversides
Spanish Mackerel
Striped Bass
Trouts
Gray Sea Trouts
Weakfish
Lake Trout
Sand Sea Trout
White Sea Trout
Spotted SeaTrout
Tunas
Bluefin
Yellowfin
Skipjack
White Fish
Yellow Perch

A General List of Biblically Unclean "Fish & Sea Foods": (without Fins and Scales)

Abalones
Bullheads
Catfish
Clams
Conch
Crabs
Crayfish
Crawfish
Crawdad
Cuttlefish
Dolphin
Otter
Eel
Jellyfish
Limpet
Lobster
Marlin
Mussel
Octopus
Oysters
Paddlefish
Porpoise
Scallop
Seal
Shark
Shrimp
Snails
Squid (Calamari)
Stickleback
Sturgeon
Swordfish
Walrus
Whale

A General List of Biblically Clean Fowl:

Chicken
Dove
Duck
Goose
Grouse
Guinea Fowl
Partridge
Peafowl
Pheasant
Pigeon
Prairie Chicken
Ptarmigan
Quail
Sagehen
Sparrow
Teal
Turkey
And Other Song Birds

A General List of Biblically Unclean Fowl:

Albatross
Bittern
Buzzard
Condor
Coot
Cormorant
Crane
Crow
Cuckoo
Eagle
Flamingo Grebe
Grosbeak
Gull
Hawk
Heron
Kite
Lapwing
Loon
Magpie
Osprey
Ostrich
Owl
Parrot
Pelican
Penguin
Plover
Rail
Raven
Roadrunner
Sandpiper
Seagull
Stork
Swallow
Swift
Vulture
Water hen
Woodpecker
All others not specifically listed as clean.

A General List of Biblically Clean Insects:


Crickets
Grasshoppers
Katydid
Locusts

(Most insects except a few in the locust family are unclean)

Note:
Animal Shortening, Gelatin, Jello, Marshmallows, etc. (usually contain pork-based gelatin), any saltine cracker that states it uses animal shortening (usually lard), and anything else that states it uses animal shortening.

IF IN DOUBT, AVOID ANYTHING NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED AS CLEAN!

PS by me - I note that eating other humans is not mentioned

TRUMP VERSUS NORDSTROM

POTUS HAIR

Much has been said about Trump's hair, but pictures are worth a thousand words!!  Since I am an old corn farmer, I particularly like the first one.  More can be found here.

THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA

New to me - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

H/T to Charlie D

JANET RENO - WILL FARRELL

Most of you know that former Attorney General and first female AG Janet Reno recently died.  Here is a nice write-up from the New York Times.  However, some of the funniest memories of Reno are the sketches on Saturday Night Live with Will Farrell as Reno.   Here is a link to 8 sketches.

I could not locate the sketch in which Reno herself busts through the wall as Farrell usually did.  Reno was a tall woman and thus she and Farrell saw nearly eye to eye, so to speak!  Farrel is 6'3" and Reno, 6'1".  Be sure to watch the Reno Talks Tough at Clinton Press Conference - still makes me laugh!

 

BEST AD EVER?

Most advertisements are so bad that I often tune them out, and if I do listen, often cannot remember what it is they are trying to sell.  Some are repeated so often that they can induce nausea.  However, I have seen this ad many times, and it still makes me chuckle whenever I see it - let me know what you think.

THE BIG SEVEN-OH

Yes, I am entering my eighth decade today, an octodecade man as one of my cousins put it.   And to tell the truth, I do not feel a day over 69!!  So being a classical Taurus, I have to consider what my horoscope says about me and the coming year.  I am so glad that all of this is written in the stars!!!!

What is your No. 1 aim? What is your deepest desire? What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? Go all out to realize your dreams over the next 12 months. Jupiter, planet of good fortune, could even make them all come true.

Great news! You are now heading into one of the most powerful years of your life — a time of accumulation. This is a good year to buy and sell. Whatever you have done in the past will now ripen because it’s your time of fruition. At last!

This year you often find yourself on centre stage. You will meet a lot of people, especially when you are in the mood to network and socialize. Other times, you are highly introspective and love your quiet, solitary time.

As a Taurus born on May 3rd, you are well known for your charming and practical nature. Although you prefer to keep a small group of friends, many people have always found you pleasant and witty. This quality may be a result of your ability to understand others and always say the "right" thing. While those closest to you are fully aware of your charms, they may be less likely to notice your practical nature. You are hardly frivolous with your efforts or resources, as you are always striving for comfort and security.

The Taurus is under the planetary rulership of Venus, but as you were born in the second Decan, or part, of the sign, you receive a generous helping of Mercury's mysterious power as well. While the power of Venus can be credited with your warm, social and art-loving qualities, it is the influence of Mercury that powers your gifts for communication and mental agility. Your unique combination of planetary powers makes you the most socially thoughtful and charismatic of all the Taurus Decans. While others are quick to speak their mind, you prefer to think things through and address all sides of a situation. In love, you are honest and faithful, which are qualities that you value greatly.

This one is good because my favorite color is green!

Green is the color that is considered lucky for those Taurus natives with May 3. This hue denotes growth and healing and represents one of the soothing colors. This zodiac color is advised to be used in accessories and items of clothing. People with green as sign color need to feel accepted and respected in their community. They are loyal and trustworthy companions. They have a deep need to love and be loved and consider that belonging to the right person and creating a family with him or her is the greatest thing someone can achieve.

HAPPY PI DAY - 2016

3-14-16

This will not come around again until 2116!

FLATIRON FREDDY

Sure, old Freddy has been dead and stuffed for 20 years, but I would wager that the marmot is just as good as the more famous groundhog at predicting the arrival of spring. You can read more about Freddy here.  And like Punxsutawney Phil, Freddy did not 'see' his shadow, so Boulder will have an early spring!  Just got 15 inches of snow and it's mighty cold, but Freddy sez spring is on its way!!

GET OFF MY LAWN!!

Today's Rhymes With Orange made me chuckle.