Monday Musings...

This weekend was a MAJOR change from a week ago here in our city, wasn't it?
The down side to the more comfortable temps as the fact we had a crapload of melting going on, and everything was saturated more than normal. Luckily, what melted didn't wind up re-freezing.
At least with the snow, you have someplace to put it...can;t say the same for water, right? It's just ponds on the lawns and streets.
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us mostly cloudy skies, a chance of light rain later in the day, and a high of around 54 degrees. I think we can live with that.
(and I better NOT see any mook out there wearing shorts). This is what mom used to call "pneumonia weather".

Now, let's all get ourselves a refreshing morning drink to shake the cobwebs out of our heads, as we see what else has been going on, hmm?
*** First off of the thawed patio is our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
FEBRUARY 4 -
---It's National Create a Vacuum Day

(that should be easy from a politically left standpoint)
---It's National Football Hangover Day

(if you didn't get dumb with alcohol...right?)
---It's National Hemp Day

(and we used to think it was April 20th...silly us)
---It's National Homemade Soup Day

(mom was really great when it came to this)
---It's Thank a Mail Carrier Day

(well, they do a good job, in spite of having the USPS running in the RED every year)
*** Next, a SE side shooting notches the FIRST homicide in Ft. Wayne:
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/1-dead-after-shooting-on-gaywood-dr/1748720648

This took place around 2045 hrs in the 4400 block of Gaywood Drive (definitely the ghettohood).
One man was found by police with gunshot wounds near the intersection of Senate and Gaywood.

He was transported to hospital in critical condition where he later died.
*** Next up...And, there was also THIS:
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/man-in-serious-condition-after-shooting-on-lillie-st/1751146973

This took place Sunday around 2000 hrs in the 2600 block of Lillie St (again, in the ghettohood).

One man was shot and taken to hospital in serious condition. Police say they have a suspect in custody.
Sure doesn't take much to get the "natives" restless, does it?
*** Next, we also had other forms of "fun" in the Summit City, like this:
https://www.wfft.com/content/news/Person-seriously-hurt-in-stabbing--505279001.html

The stabbing took place in the 1100 block of High St (NOT in the ghettohood, amazingly), around 0915 hrs Sunday morning.
The victim was taken to hospital in serious condition, and no other details were forthcoming.
Not too far from there and around 0930 hrs yesterday, police surrounded a house in the 900 block of St. Mary's Av. n the report of s suicide threat.
*** Next up, we were supposed to get a trash pickup Saturday (due to last week's hellacious weather.

Missed us Saturday.

Alas, they did NOT come (I kinda expected this)..
But, they DID roll through SUNDAY, which surprised me (had to haul the bin back out). I didn't expect them to work yesterday, but Wifey said because they missed a couple days last week, it made sense to accrue the lost hours for the week.
In any event, mission accomplished there.
*** Next, let's segue into something better,as we drop by our "Kitten Corner"...

"Hey, kids, the Kitten Bowl is on..."

The kids had a really nice weekend, and I think they're glad they don't have to hear us humans bitching about the cold weather.
Both of them took turns in my chair in the living room (guess it's not really MY chair any longer...heh), and although I tried to get them to watch the Kitten Bowl on TV...I could not keep their attention on the screen (even with a laser pointer helping out).
Aside from that, well-behaved cats ruled the weekend here.
*** Next up, let's do our check-in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...

"I'm tired of ALL this cold out here."

There is no doubt that our furry duo are VERY glad the dangerously frigid weather is behind us.
Thing is, the patio was well-soaked and I had to feed them where I could find a less wet spot (not easy). The rugs I used were wet, and I had to dry them out.

"At least these people take care of us."

Both of them made most of the meals, with Midnight missing lunch and coming late for dinner yesterday (warmer weather means longer "patrols".
Whiskers stayed in the shelter, and I suspect HE did as well, because he smelled like the straw I use in both of those shelters. I can hope that was the case.
We even got some back-step treats last evening, which meant more time with them both.
*** Last back to the soggy lawn...I'm relieved that LAST week is behind us.

I mentioned to the Lovely Mrs. Bobby G.  before the sub-zero temps left, that "as soon as it gets warmer...you watch. The locals will start their shooting crap", and by God, it happened as predicted. Right on cue, as it were.
So, now, we start the clocks and place our bets as to HOW MANY homicides we'll have THIS year in Ft. Wayne.
I have to say that these "people" (and I use the word loosely) are very predictable.
Even though we got off to a delayed start, I'm sure these assholes will make up for "lost time" and we could well see another 40 homicides this year.
(How's that 10-point coalition deal working out so far?)
I really want to believe that our society can do better than this kind of crap.
And I really don't like to see my beliefs being dashed by the dumbasses around us.

There is a myriad of things these idiots can do other than flex their testosterone, and prove how much of a "man" they think they are. And yet, these primates choose to demonstrate how devolved they are in an evolved society.

We should all be working together to make things better for everyone. It's not a circle-sitting, kumbaya-chanting thing...it's just the right thing to do because we should be trying to become better than we were the day before...
In that, there is hope for the future, and we'll be spening a lot of time there, won't we?

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