Friday Follies...

Can you believe it...two relatively NICE days in a row...what WILL they think of next?
I'm almost beside myself (which could make things more crowded than usual).
Bit, don't get too comfortable with this warm-up, because by Monday, it'll be cold once again, and for a few days after.
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us most sunny skies, with temps climbing to around the mid-40s and no precipitation ,(that comes in later tonight and stays for most of the rest of the weekend).

So, let's get the day started with a glass, cup, or mug of Friday Fortitude, as we see what else has been going on...
*** First off of he (almost) snow-free patio is our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
FEBRUARY 22 -
---It's National California Day

(lots of nice scenery - lots of BAD politics.)
---It's National Cook a Sweet Potato Day

(how about NO?)
---It's National Margarita Day

(sorry, not a "Buffet-head")
---It's National Skip the Straw Day

(I think I'll drink everything WITH a straw today just to make MY point)
*** Next, and because week's end has arrived, let's see what we cna observe over the following 48 hours...
FEBRUARY 23 -
Saturday is National Banana Bread Day

(now THIS I can work with Marta White - best mix around for a buck.)
---It's National Dog Biscuit Day

(weird how they never have had CAT biscuits)
---It's National Tile Day

(I'm not fondling the shower walls)
FEBRUARY 24 -
Sunday is National Tortilla Chip Day

(you'd think it would also be salsa day...)
And there we go, enough things to keep oneself occupied. Just be sure to always observe responsibly.
*** Next up, a nice look back to simpler times from Eric Olson at WPTA:
https://wpta21.com/news/featured/21country/2019/02/21/clues/

That museum director is right - we ARE in TOO much of a hurry to be "modern", and that makes the case for what we leave behind (or not), doesn't it?
Maybe we don't have to stop and smell the roses all the time, but why not just slow down for a while and enjoy what the good Lord has provided...and count our blessings?
*** Next, seems the Chicago police chief got this spot on:
https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/police-empire-actor-turns-self-in-to-face-charge/1798735281

Chief Eddie Johnson

Everyone was in another hurry in a rush to judgment, they they didn't even look at the FACTS as they presented themselves. Well, the CPD did, and the chief hit the "ten ring" on this case.
Yes, it can be said that any "Empire" is liable to fall...just look at Rome.
*** Next up, those of you in Ohio, get ready for a possible GAS TAX (an 18 CENT one).
https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ohio-weighing-gas-tax-increase/1799259352
((OUCH!!!))

This ALWAYS makes drivers happy, governor.

Guess they want to mimic Indiana. Just be sure YOU folks there watch WHERE the money goes.
If that wasn't bad enough, there's THIS:
https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/another-company-cutting-jobs-ahead-of-ohio-gm-plant-closing/1799248364
That'll hurt those who have to look for another JOB, right?
*** Next, did you know that the number of "hate groups" in America has risen, according to the :
Southern Poverty Law Center
https://www.ksat.com/news/what-to-know-about-hate-groups-in-us-how-they-are-defined

If you read the link, you find out they're NOT all white groups...are they?
And some can be combined, as they are pretty much the same thing (neo nazis/skinheads, for example). I wonder if the Black Jewish Israelites are on the list? They SHOULD be.
So, the SPLC is really not the "savior" that many think they are, as this article from 2017 shows:
https://townhall.com/columnists/joshgoldstein/2017/07/26/splc-hate-group-n2360208

Yes, this is the same SPLC that had the TEN COMMANDMENTS removed from the Alabama State building rotunda and had Alabama Supreme Court Justice (Roy Moore) removed from the court (look it up), so be careful HOW you view the CONTEXT of the story.
While the SPLC does "some" good, they're NOT a conservative group with "America First" in mind by ANY means.
*** Next up, here's a look at the left from the latest Bill O'Reilly column:
https://www.billoreilly.com/b/The-Extreme-Team/852809687703239894.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=staff_column

Yes, the progressive movement IS dangerous to America...it always HAS been.
Can't really add anything else to that except to say "AMEN"!
*** Next, time to stop on by our "Kitten Corner"...

"Whaddya mean I look like Mussolini?"

The kids were again on a roll with good behavior, and they spent a lot of the day looking outside to the patio, seeing what was going on there. Gallifrey goes to various windows whenever he feels the need to be "nosey".

"It sure is...SO BIG outside."

Violet will do that also, but not as frequently. She prefers the patio door, especially when I go out to visit out other two adopted children.
*** Next up, let's check in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...

"I really DO like eating up here much better."

Our furry twosome had a great time yesterday, as they were both there for all three meals.
And, they didn't have to eat under the table for a change. Midnight was up ON the table, while Whiskers eats near the water dish.

"Got my spot. Time to get warm."

And then, it's back to grabbing some sun and warming up those fur coats they have.
They also both got treats. Midnight got a little more when he greeted Wifey when she got home.
*** Last back to the classic TV station..And now there are two .

Monkees member Peter Tork has passed at the age of 77. Here's the story:
https://variety.com/2019/music/news/peter-tork-the-monkees-dies-dead-1203144914/
Here is his WIKI:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Tork

Somehow, in their heyday, it seemed a more innocent time.

All we had to worry about was nuclear annihilation, and we also had the Vietnam war., but aside from those, we were a lot better off than we are today. We weren't busy with the nonsense that takes up our time today, that's for sure.
Maybe it had to do with people being able to talk to and with other people  face-to-face, and actually discussing and debating the issues of the day.
Maybe it was the lack of all the technology we have at our fingertips now.
People weren't hiding behind some facade to get their point across (or annoy others).
Perhaps it was a mix of these...and more.
Whatever the case, we lost that innocence, and never concerned ourselves with getting it back.

We long for such times past, and the thing is, we could STILL have better times, if we chose to really want them again..
I think there may be a lesson to learn here.
Do have yourselves a good weekend.

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