Humpday Happenings...

Wednesday already...yes, we have arrived at the midweek point.
And whatever clearing we were supposed to have yesterday didn't take place. I thought the sun was TRYING to make it's debut this year, but no...we're going to have to wait a spell for that.
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us more cloudy skies, temps reaching into only the mid-30s and maybe some off and on drizzle. At this pint, I'm bored with the rain and would actually enjoy a bit of snow

In any case, let's get ourselves a nice comforting drink, as we see what else has been going on...
*** First out of the fireplace is our WHO SAID THAT? quote of the week:
"And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been." 

Short and to the point...I like that.
This is our first quote of the new year and yes, another "newbie" added to our growing list of people who speak really great words.
So, who said that? The answer at the top of tomorrow's post.
Meanwhile, back in Bohemia...
*** Next up, time for the "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
JANUARY 2 -
---It's National Buffet Day

(just keep Elvis away from that)
---It's National Cream Puff Day

(oh, to find some of THOSE in Fort Wayne)
---It's National Personal Trainer Day

(sorry, not intersted in that one bit)
---It's National Science Fiction Day

(now THERE is something worth getting up for)
*** Next, we had ourselves a decent New Year's day at the "Fortress".
I made the Missus "egg in a basket" for breakfast (look it up or watch V For Vendetta to see what that's all about), while I had bacon and eggs w/ toast.

We then went to our respective televisions where Wifey watched the SYFY Channel's The Twilight Zone episodes all day.

This would make a good episode.

I was flipping between BBC America (Doctor Who episodes) and El Rey (Firefly marathon).
We had that corned beef brisket for dinner and the last of the chocolate cake for desert
All in all, wonderfully uneventful, and that means relatively no annoying asshats, except for the usual loudasses driving by, booming what they believe to be "music".
And we did get our first lawn trash of the year - a plastic drink cup from some fast food joint...TNB there.
Yes, there's always something down here that comes along to damage your calm.
*** Next up, let's see what's happening at our "Kitten Corner"
The kids had a very nice day, taking turns spending time with Wifey and myself (they just wanted to be scratched, but that's fine).

"Daddy warmed it up for me."

Gallifrey came in to park in my chair and promptly nod out.

"Look, a commercial with CATS in it."

Violet was content to watch television from the "upper deck". and later on, stay under the dining room table on one of the chairs (where she gets warmed by the heating vent).
Both very smart cats.
*** Next, let's check back in with "Midnight and Whiskers"

"I can haz a REFILL?"

The furry duo spent some of the day nearby, and by that I mean Midnight was AWOL for lunch, while Whiskers stayed in the shelter (and out of the wind).

"These people take real good care of us."

Both were there for dinner (wet food for New Year's day) an they both got some treats. Oddly enough, he didn't park on the back step after dark to beg for more treats.
I know neither will want to miss today (Wet Food Wednesday).
*** Last back to the patio table...Wifey and I were wondering how log it will be before we have our first homicide of the year.

We're not being macabre...just practical. We've come to know HOW these people operate over the years.
Usually, it doesn't take that long for some idiot to shoot, stab, or otherwise maim another into taking the big dirt nap.
We're thinking within a week.  , and we'd be surprised it it took longer.
Actually, I'd be happy if people would just start obeying the laws around here for a change  
And, we'd be ecstatic if we had some honest-to-God CIVIL people living around us like we USED to have.
We're not asking for the moon here, but we are asking for a neighborhood that would be a damn sight better than what we've seen occur over time.

We don't want a perfect world...that would bore the hell outta me. We just want a place where we can feel safe, where people know what REAL respect is (and practice giving it as well as getting it), and a neighborhood that has what we used to recall as being filled with REAL neighbors who also gave a damn about hos things were, rather than the human refuse that have no reason living in a single family house that's government-sponsored.

No more broken windows.

Yeah, it's the "little" things like that that make a neighborhood neighborly...and not a haven for the ghetto dwellers and their ilk.
We just need a world where we can get along...and a lot better than we currently are, but it take some hard work, and a level of persistence.
And, it takes time.
People have to be willing to invest in all three.

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