Friday Follies...

I do believe we have made it to another end of another week. Where does the time go?
(and why can't we ever get any of it back?)
You can expect a day much like the last several with similar conditions here in the Heartland.
Our Hoosierland for today bring us (I could just say refer to yesterday or the day before, but I won't) partly sunny skies (to start with), temps rising to about 83 degrees (again), and that same chance of rain coming later on by evening (into tonight).

So, as the day unfolds for us, let's all get that cup, glass or mug of Friday Fortitude poured and parked close by, as we see what else has been going on...
*** First off of the sofa is our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
AUGUST 10 -
---It's National Connecticut Day

(been there a couple times...nice to visit)
---It's National Lazy Day

(hell, that's EVERY day for the "locals" where we live. None of them work)
---It's National Shapewear Day

(searching for the elusive hourglass figure)
---It's National S'mores Day

(never took to these for some reason, but I like all the ingredients.)
*** Next, and since we have arrived at the end of the week, let's see what we can observe over the following 48 hours...
AUGUST 11 -
---Saturday is National Bowling Day

(after all the damn leagues took over, it ceased to be "fun" for me)
---It's National Garage Sale Day

(we're not selling ours...we still need it)
---It's National Presidential Joke Day

(well, the 44th president sure was a joke)
---It's National Raspberry Bombe Day

(don't ask for one in a school lunchroom, you'll cause a lockdown)
---It's National Sons and Daughters Day

(we ALL are sons and daughters, aren't we?)
AUGUST 12 -
---Sunday is National Julienne Fries Day

(I love these...Nuff said)
---It's National Middle Child Day

(not a concern when you're an ONLY child)
---It's National Spirit of '45 Day

(kind of self-explanatory - it's the "can do" gig)
---It's National Vinyl Record Day

(I just might have to dust a few off and spin them)
And there you have it...more than a few things to do this weekend.
Just always remember to observe responsibly.
*** Next up, we have an update on the road rage death victim)
 60-year-old Orlando Fernandez of Fort Wayne. He apparently died of a heart attack from heart disease.
The person who died was listed as
Well, if he was hit and that triggered a heart attack, that's STILL a homicide, folks.
BTW,  that late model black Mustang convertible ia a very nice car for a senior. I can relate.
*** Next, a dead body is found in a car up north. Here's the story so far:
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/man-dead-after-being-found-in-car-in-restaurant-s-lot/1356392088

FWPD responded to a "man down" call around 0730 hrs out at 1020 W. Coliseum Blvd., in the parking lot of The Athenian Family Restaurant.
Actually, it was a dead WOMAN that police found.
Looks like a 90s era Buick LeSabre to me.
And it also looks like it COULD be homicide #31 Keep your tally sheets updated..
*** Next up, we all like some "carrying around" money, but this guy REALLY likes it. Here's the story:
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/20180810/110000-in-car-driver-held-on-money-laundering-count

Beaner-loser!

Juvenal Cervantes-Cruz, 24, of Red Bluff, California, driving a car with license plates registered in Illinois, said he made the bundles of cash totaling $110,000 from working the fields in California,
(yeah, and I just became the Pope, you mook!)
Cervantes-Cruz was stopped around 2100 hrs Wednesday near Flaugh Road after a detective pulled the car over for speeding. Cervantes-Cruz indicated that his passengers were cousins. One man had a driver's license registered in Nevada and the other man produced an ID from Mexico.
Police found 18 bundles of cash hidden in a duffle bag under some clothes, EIGHT cellphones including two flip phones or “burner phones” and a small broken statue of Santa Muerte, the patron saint of drug traffickers.  Seriously?
(that's worth a "Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot" in MY book)
This is what WEAK BORDERS looks like, people.
*** Next,  say it ain't so, Bob! Red River missed us again? That's TWO weeks in a  row, but...
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/councilman-declares-red-river-in-breach-of-contract-/1353026442

Sure, the missed pickups are only 1% of the TOTAL number of residents served, but how come WE are now seeing missed pickups right on the heels of the complaints to city council?
So far this year, we've done pretty good, but yesterday really tested my faith in Red River.
The truck came into our alley before 1000 hrs,  and since we're at the top of the alley, we SHOULD have been the FIRST bin emptied.
Well, we became the ONLY bin that was IGNORED by the crew. Why, I have NO idea.
The bin was out there waiting for them since 0600 hrs.

Back out there. Still sitting and waiting.

I emailed Matt Gratz about it (he replied wanting to know if they came back around...which they did not) and I will also call the 311 line this morning to get this resolved. Today, we'll try it once again. This is SO not cool, people.
*** Next up, Bill O'Reilly posted another excellent column. Here's the link:
https://www.billoreilly.com/b/Enabling-Evil/-561716585792619058.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=staff_column

I never thought equating the home-grown street gangs and violence with the Nazi SS movement, but it does make sense.
Evil is still evil, no matter what form it may take.
And the fact that most of the "SS" was made up of regular people who volunteered to commit the atrocities they did and had the support of the German people (except for the Jews, of course), also makes sense, because those in Chicago who are not trying to stop the evil, are indirectly contributing TO that evil.
It's a good read and worth your time.
*** Next, this is the best weekend to see the Perseid meteor shower (if the rain showers don't muck it up). Here's the story:
http://www.wpta21.com/story/38848835/2018/08/09/nasa-best-meteor-shower-of-the-year-happening-this-weekend

Now you know WHERE to look.

As long as none of those buggers come down and leave craters, it should be nice to view.
I know Wifey and I have seen them in years past, but with the weather as it has been of late, I'm not expecting skies clear enough to properly see any of the event, although it does go for several nights.
*** Next up, time to swing on by "Kitten Corner"...

The kids didn't do bad and kept their antics to a wonderfully non-destructive minimum.
They both were watching what was going on outside at times, and then spent time napping and saving that energy up for evening chasing sessions.

At least I'm not at a loss for company when watching television. He'll jump in my lap and want to be petted, while she gets on the arm of the sofa and stares at me...not in a creepy way, mind you...lol.
*** Next, let's do our last check in of the week with "Midnight and Whiskers"...

Not raining yet, is it?

Our furry twosome were also around for most all the day.

Nope, and that means dry food that IS dry.

When the rain came along later, it was touch and go as to where both of them would stay dry.
She took to the shelter while he keeps fining place near enough to be there when you go and look for them.

I try to never miss a meal...or a nap.

She did miss her dinner, but came later for treats (and the meal she missed).
*** Last back to the comfy chair...yes, there IS evil in the world.There always has been.
And throughout recorded history, the purpose of evil has not changed one bit.
The manner in which the evil is committed HAS, which reflects man's ability to create more ways to destroy, rather than create.
Evil takes many forms, but the obvious forms are well...OBVIOUS.

Numerous factions are out there, wantonly seeking to undo that which man has found to be beneficial to life and the way we journey through it.
Unfortunately, evil has been permitted to permeate every aspect of society (and thart's just here in the USofA)
With a decline in morality, civility, and ethical behavior, our nation has allowed evil to thrive. And thrive it has.
But those of us who resist evil have to tread carefully, or we might well embrace some form of evil in the thought that we can drive away this bane to humanity.

There are times however when there needs to be a "necessary evil" to arrest the growth of the REALLY bad kind of evil, and as long as we can make the distinction and return to our base course when it comes to morality, we can keep all the bad stuff at bay and perhaps drive it back into the darkness from which it came.

We always have to be aware that evil is around us, and be vigilante to recognize it, so we can best have a plan ready to deal with it.
I like to think that Evil may win a battle now and then, but Good must always win the war.
Therein lies the lesson for the week.
Do have yourselves a good weekend.

Be well, make a difference to someone today, and as always...
Stay SAFE out there, America.