Thoughts For Thursday...

So much for the REALLY nice weather, although today won;t be that far off from comfortable.
But, if you have plans for outdoors, by all means, have at it...
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us sunny skies to start with (with increasing clouds as the day progresses).
Temps will top out around 77 degrees, and some light breezes come along for the ride.

Now, let's take a minute to get ourselves a refreshing drink to begin the day, as we see what else has been going on...
*** First out of the trash bin is the answer to yesterday's WHO SAID THAT? quote:
"The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured." 

This is attributed to an "old" friend of ours, one Marcus Tullius Cicero (3 January 106 BC – 7 December 43 BC) who was a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. And here is his WIKI (if you want or need a refresher):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicero

It's a pretty lengthy read, but if you;'re into Roman history and the politics of that time, then spend some time and see how things in America seem to have an eerie similarity to that of the ancients.
*** Next up, time for our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
AUGUST 23 -
---It's National Ride the Wind Day

(sounds like there's a song in there someplace)
---It's National Sponge Cake Day

(no song, but plenty of "yum")
*** Next, a bit of DEJA VU (imho). See if you agree. Here's the story link:
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180823/After-52-years-local-Sears-closing-56

Buh-Bye.

Yes, the Glenborrk Square Mall is losing it's SEARS store as of this November...who'da thunk, huh? The closeout sales might be worth checking into.
What bothers me, is that something VERY similar took place when Southtown Mall began it's own decline well over a decade ago.

But back then, the Sears was one of the LAST stores to close at that location. We lost the KOHL'S first, and then the JC PENNEY, and well, the rest of the dominoes started to rapidly fall.
Glenbrook already has lost CARSON'S...and now SEARS.

Cripes, we have also lost all FOUR of the K-MART stores we once had.
This is getting a bit ridiculous (and way out of hand).
*** Next up, a little bit of the old "Prophecy Meets Reality"., and a stern warning.
Here's the story link:
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/19/how-destroy-society/

Yeah, this is scary sh*t, if you ask me, and the main reason for it being like this is that...IT IS HAPPENING AT THIS MOMENTI!
Talk about your "12 step plans"...
(makes me want to take UP drinking, rather than stop cold.)
*** Next, a  double dose of Kevin Leininger, with some good insight.

This column deals with all the "fake news" out there. Here's the link:
http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/21/kevin-leininger-media-are-right-to-worry-about-fake-news-charges-but-wrong-to-blame-it-all-on-trump/
And this column addresses the Red River trash problems, and the solutions that could be available. Here's that link:
http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/21/one-fort-wayne-city-councilman-wants-an-improved-way-to-talk-trash-another-takes-matters-into-his-own-hands-and-campaign-van/
*** Next up, a great column from Leo Morris, sure to get you smiling. Here's the link:
https://inpolicy.org/2018/08/morris-confessions-of-an-anti-straw-man/

This plays right into my "close" for today, so do take the time to read this. Leo and I seem cut from the same cloth in many ways.
Not bad for growing up so many miles apart. I guess age (and wisdom) knows no boundaries.
*** Next, we can't let the day pass without our daily dose of stupid, so I bring you THESE...
ITEM - Two armed robbers are nabbed trying to flee.
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/20180823/2-nabbed-charged-in-armed-robbery

((Peter Henry, 22,  is charged with robbery and gun possession by a serious violent felon. He was being held without bail because he is out on probation, a jail spokesman said.
Isaiah Smith, 26, was caught as he ran through the Memorial Coliseum parking lot. Smith, who had 2.7 grams of marijuana in the pocket of his sweatpants, said he lived on Bowser Street.))

Henry                               Smith

Hey, here's an idea...when you just get turned out of jail for ROBBERY in South Bend, DON'T come to MY city and do the exact same thing, you effin IDIOT!
That goes for your Bowser St.partner, as well. Losers.
ITEM - Illegal immigrant murderer update:
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/us/20180823/Murder-suspect-used-fake-name

There is this ambulance-chasing "lawyer" that is representing this POS who has the nerve to lash out at president Trump (no doubt for his immigration stance)...whatta crock!
All the snowflakes who bemoan the breaking up of (illegal) families forget that the TIBBETTS family is PERMANENTLY broken up, thanks to this killer. And the Tibbetts are U.S. CITIZENS.
Sorry if the TRUTH is so damn inconvenient for you socialists.
*** Next up, leaving the stupid behind us, let's instead stop by our "Kitten Corner"...

The kids had a good time with a new "acquisition" yesterday (more on that in the close).
Seems they like when we humans have birthdays just as much as their own.

Not a problem here. We can always accommodate.
After all, we don't call this a "forever home" for nothing, do we?
*** Next, time for our daily check in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...

"Sure, your birthday...working on it."

Our furry twosome had a very good day, even if Midnight did come back late for lunch.
He just has to make sure the area is as "secure" as he can make it...lol.

"Yeah, happy birthday...right, got it."

Whiskers was around all day and they do look forward to those "treats" around dusk.
It's a good way to end the day...on an upbeat one.
And isn't that what all of us attempt to do every day?
*** Last back to the recycle bag...I (even) had a pretty decent day yesterday.

First off, the lovely Mrs. Bobby G. and I enjoyed my birthday fare - Chinese food, followed (closely) by chocolate fudge cake (courtesy of Krogers, who makes a marvelously RICH cake).

Sorry, forgot to get a picture of that before I cut into it, but trust me, it's great.
After that, it was time for gifts, which consisted of the following:
---The AVENGERS - INFINITY WAR DVD (and got that for way under retail price)
---An intriguing book: From Sixty To Zero (the downfall of GM) by Alex Taylor III.
(even if the copyright is 2010, it does cover the loss of Pontiac..should be a another good read)
---The cats got me an "activity tent"., which is something FOR the cats (and not me).

"we got Daddy a nice gift." 

It didn't take long to assemble it, and even less time for one of the cats (who we will call MISTER DESTRUCTO) to chew the string holding the glitter ball in half.
Well, it IS the "thought" that counts with gift0-giving, right?
---Lastly, a bag of ONE HUNDRED PLASTIC FLEX STRAWS...LMAO!
Take THAT, you tree-hugging libtards...I'll save the Earth...just like in the Leo Morriis article...in MY OWN WAY.
(and for curmudgeons like us everywhere).
Yes, many times, life can be humorous, and it should be. It's too brief to be otherwise.
If we would all devote a tenth of our time (and energy) looking at the lighter side of life, maybe we wouldn't be so full of micro-aggressive stupidity..
And, you DON'T need a birthday for that, do you?
Just the right choice.

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