Friday Follies...

Here we are...end of the week, start of the month, and rapidly arriving at the half-way point of the year.
How's that for a short yet comprehensive look at today?
Makes for a lengthy post, I'll grant you that.
We've got a fully loaded gig here with all these "days" to observe. We even got some other items of note (which you may ponder at your discretion)...s little something for everyone.

Our Hoosierland weather brings us partly sunny cloudy skies, increasing clouds, and perhaps some scattered showers later in the day (have no idea when), our high today will climb to around 85 degrees. And yes, we STILL have lots of humidity around.

Now, since we have a really full boat of "stuff" to take care of, let's get this show on the road with a nice refreshing  glass, cup, or mug of Friday Fortitude, as we see what else in (and will be) going on...
*** First out of the rain barrel is a look at what takes place in the month of June:
African-American Music Appreciation Month

(when there used to be GOOD music from such folks. Scott Joplin, anyone?)
Aquarium Month
Fight the Filthy Fly Month
LGBTQIA Pride Month
(and I should care...WHY?)
Rose Month

Turkey Lovers Month
National Accordion Awareness Month
National Adopt a Cat Month

Is Gallifrey the "spokescat"?

(or two...with 2 more community cats)
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Candy Month 

National Camping Month 
National Country Cooking Month 
National Dairy Month

National Great Outdoors Month 

National Iced Tea Month 

National Papaya Month 
National Soul Food Month

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*** Next up, time for our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
JUNE 1 -
---It's National Doughnut Day

(line 'em up and keep 'em coming)
---It's National Go Barefoot Day

(not in OUR neighborhood...you might step on a spent shell casing)
---It's National Hazelnut Cake Day

(did someone say "cake"?)
---It's National Heimlich Maneuver Day

(just take your time eating!)
---It's National Leave the Office Early Day

(don't get caught)
---It's National Nail Polish Day

(got nothing to do with carpenters in Warsaw)
---It's National Olive Day

(make mine the green ones)
---It's National Pen Pal Day

(they still HAVE those?)
---It's National Say Something Nice Day

(and if not...say nothing, right?)
*** Next, and since it is another weekend, let's look at what we can observe over the following 48 hours:
June 2 -
---Saturday is National Black Bear Day

(don't think laser pointers work on them)
---It's National Bubba Day

(don't know...don't care)
---It's National Bubbly Day

(okay, now THIS I care about)
---It's National Prairie Day

(love those wide OPEN spaces)
---It's National Rocky Road Day

(not a favorite, but it IS ice cream)
---It's National Rotisserie Chicken Day

(looks good, tastes good...is good for you)
June 3 -
---Sunday is National Cancer Survivors Day

(I'd love to see a lot more of them)
---It's National Chocolate Macaroon Day

(they had me at "chocolate")
---It's National Egg Day

(that can be every day for me)
---It's National Repeat Day

(gotta have that repetition)
*** Next up, Bill O'Reilly weighs in on the whole "Roseanne" deal:
https://www.billoreilly.com/b/The-Roseanne-Dilemma/-807301401755771736.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=staff_column

I just  love the double-standard played out here...the whole Samantha B. thing just nets and apology...all is forgiven and HER show stays on the air.
When did Disney suddenly reclaim this "holier than thou" bug up it's ass. An apology by Roseanne should have sufficed and all the people connected with her show would have been allowed to remain EMPLOYED...whatta dick move.
*** Next, Bob Rinearson talks about school security:
http://www.news-sentinel.com/opinion/commentary/2018/05/30/bob-rinearson-school-security-is-challenging-no-matter-the-precautions/
Yep, school security is not AS easy as some would think.
Every school has it's own unique issues with entry points and such.
Metal detectors, ballistic glass, and officers at those schools is a good start. But there (apparently) needs to be even more.
Did anyone mention that the school resource officers were yanked from the FWCS high schools to (instead) be placed at middle schools?
Do they know something we don't?
I'd say keep the officers at the H/S level.
And above all, be vigilant.
*** Next up, another SE side shooting this morning starts our weekend off with (what else?)...a BANG (and then some).

Here's what's known so far:
http://www.wane.com/top-stories/fwpd-woman-found-shot-stabbed-inside-oliver-street-home/1212257466

This took place at 4821 Oliver St around 0300 hrs.
A woman was found shot and stabbed in side home. She was downgraded from serious to critical condition. An infant was taken to relatives.
Shell casings were found inside the house. No suspects or motive.
*** Next, an update to the latest homicide (#19):
http://www.wpta21.com/story/38319808/court-docs-man-stabbed-wife-in-neck-with-machete

A machete...the Latino weapon of choice in the "barrio"? Burmese like them as well.
Maybe we need some sort of "ban" on THOSE?

Or at least RESTRICT them to less than 6 inches long  (he said sarcastically).
You can plainly see that it's STILL NOT about the device used, but the mental state of the INDIVIDUAL that really matters.
*** Next up, about this Indiana and Michigan Power rate increase, comes this:
http://www.wpta21.com/story/38317365/regulators-approve-smaller-im-rate-hike-than-utility-sought

So I&M  gives us a 7.3% increase instead of 19.7%...
Am I supposed to kneel down, kiss their ring,  and thank these people for their lack of vision?
Well, it "only" comes to about $9.41, or less than 32 cents per day.

Oh, okay then...I'll just pluck a few Hamiltons off of the tree I have growing near the patio...
As I'm sure everyone else who has to pay up on this "bargain" will do...yeah, right.
*** Next up, time to stop by our "Kitten Corner"...

A rarity - the elusive TWO-FER picture.

The kids didn't seem to mind the rain or the nearby construction (alley north of us).
In fact, they have come to take things easy...as cats often do.
And where they go, I am not far behind. So we ALL take it a bit easy...lol.
*** Next, let's check back in with "Midnight and Company"...

He's asleep again?

Our furry twosome spent part of the day dodging raindrops, and then trying to come ourt and get fed.

Yes, I am. And your point is?

We did have some "us" time when it wasn't raining
In fact, early on, we "all" got to planting some of the plants Wifey got last week.

These pads are easy on MY knees, too.

One supervisor in particular had to get "up close and personal" with his duties.

Everything looks good from here, guys.

The other supervisor made sure things were moving along well...fro a bit farther away. Guess it's all about perspective.
*** Last back to the family room...today's world reminds me a lot of elementary school.

Back then, you had these "tattle-tales" who would, at the least provocation would spout out "so and so did this...or said that".
Society is emulating the same behavior when it comes to picking every damn nit that comes along...and to what end?
I always believed that people do that to make THEMSELVES look good.

And guess what? People will judge you by (among other things) YOUR ACTIONS!
Sure, words also play an important part of this, also.
And then we begin "the great apology movement". Everyone is forced to apologize for anything and everything, and I'm getting damn sick and tired of it all.
If you take the time to weight your words and actions, there should be no reason to apologize to any asshole that doesn't comprehend your intentions.
It comes down to this:
"I can always control what I say and do...but I can never control what YOU hear and feel"
To me, that says it all, and others would be wise to think likewise.
Sounds like a plan for a better morality, right?
Do have yourselves a good weekend.

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