This will be one of those "am I living on the equator?" days.
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us plenty of hot and humid, with partly sunny skies, temps rising to (at least) the 90 degree mark, and if you can find a breeze, hang onto it. A chance of rain tonight...maybe.
*** First off of the hotplate is the "WHO SAID THAT?" quote for the week:
I think this covers so much of our own lives, mainly because many of us face these things. Life is like that...an ongoing test of ourselves.
So, who said that? The answer at the top of tomorrow's post.
Meanwhile, back at Salt Lake City, Utah...
*** Next...time for our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
JULY 10 -
National Clerihew Day
National Pina Colada Day
*** Next up...Finally, FTW is good for SOMETHING:
https://wpta21.com/news/top-stories/2019/07/09/fort-wayne-recognised-as-a-pet-friendly-city/
We (and 24 other cities) have been recognized as a pet-friendly city.
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| Also ALIEN-friendly |
*** Next...Kevin Leininger's latest column:
https://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2019/07/09/kevin-leininger-countys-effort-to-regulate-sexually-oriented-businesses-may-see-city-try-again/
Even strip joints aren't what THEY used to be either, I'd wager.
(One might argue the presence of the Internet and IT'S impact on sexual deviancy).
*** Next up...The end of an era. The last VW "Beetle" rolls off the assembly line (not in Germany,but in Mexico).
https://www.npr.org/2019/07/09/739865991/the-last-vw-beetle-rolls-off-the-assembly-line-in-mexico-tomorrow
Here's the WIKI on the automobile:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle
And, some more history HERE:
https://www.vwheritage.com/beetle-history
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| The "original" version |
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| Kubelwagen - German version of a jeep. |
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| Schwimmwagen - amphibious version |
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| The Volkswagen "Thing". |
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| The model 411 |
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| The model 412 |
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| The Microbus aka "The Hippy-Hauler". |
And they had a good run for many decades with some decent models.
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| And the rather cool Karmann Ghia |
Like we need any more of those (wannabe) "trucks".
*** Next... time to drop by our "Kitten Corner"..
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| "Wow...a whole lotta nothin' going' on." |
One might think everyone's in a hurry, with the way they break the law speeding up and down our (narrow) streets.
Maybe the cats were watching to see if any police showed up (two chances of that - slim and none).
The late night fireworks didn't help much to keep them calm, either (yes, we STILL have them down here).
Technically, fireworks season is OVER, but down here...a couple more weeks.
*** Next up...Let's check in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...
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| "Ahh...nice and peaceful for a change." |
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| "I know. I'm liking this." |
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| "I agree with both of you." |
I'm sure his fur coat works well in winter, but he just plops down in this heat. Can't say I blame him at all.
*** Last back to the sweatbox...just like I always have said...things change constantly, and usually not for the greater good, because we can't keep up.
I'm just not seeing the evidence.It would appear that the more we embrace the tech, the more immoral mankind is becoming.
Then, there are those who flaunt their ignorance in spite of everything. We call them criminals.
Yes, from the murderers right on down to the ice cream lickers, as well as those who love to break out in fights in public places, just because they cannot (or will not) control their bestial behavior.
Funny, I thought education was another aspect of PROGRESS in our society...it would seem that assumption is highly misplaced.
I'm sorry, but to live in a better world requires each of us to become better people.
In some cases, The quote above from Alphonse Karr nailed it.
It shouldn't have to be that way if we're supposed to be moving forward...right?
Stay SAFE out there, America.
4 comments:
I'm here while scouting new material for future M10s... new Alkonost this week!
Equator is right... not even thinking of going outside...
Quote: Working so hard on that...
Clerihew... a fancy name for nonsense...
Pet-friendly: Well, if you judge by places to live and doggie parks, I'd say we do well...
Bug: Yeah, I noted the SUV part of that story. The same reason radio sucks anymore- you try variety and the ratings go down. Too many cookie cutter people out there. Aren't you glad you got me for new music stuff?
Saw a meme abt pets and fireworks: picture of a bird dog, text: Your dog ran and hid from fireworks? Mine searched the house for dead ducks!
"I'm sorry, but to live in a better world requires each of us to become better people." And that means a lot more mirror and a lot less finger pointing. Being responsible for yourself is the lost art.
Chris:
Brother, is IS oppressively HOT outside today!
The slight breeze only served to move the heat around...no relief.
As are a lot of us, my friend.
Pretty much. A national day for nonsense...who knew?
Overall, I would agree. I'm just not good with all those abusers out there. That takes away from the PLUS-COLUMN.
Seriously. I've found a LOT of new groups on the MTM.
Only stations I listen to is classical (the REAL oldies...lol) or talk radio.
Yeah...too much cookie-cutter EVERYTHING...housing, malls, clothing, cable/sat channels, automobiles (vehicles in general) radio stations, eateries, politics, and dare I say it...even religion.
It might be comfortable at the time, but there is always a price to pay later.
That's one of the "nicer" memes out there w/ pets & fireworks. I saw some that were heart-wrenching.
That phrase just came to me (wonder who from?), and yes, many out there need to spend some "quality" time in a "house of mirrors", and stop finger-pointing.
I'm starting to think along those lines (lost art), but I'll take it one step further. It SHOULD be classified a SUPER POWER (because of it's rarity...heh.)
(Let's form a "Hall of Justice"...HA!)
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Stay safe (and stay INSIDE) up there, brother.
(it's TOO effin' HOT)
The animal abuse in our city is awful, I have been volunteering at Animal Care and Control since June 2010 when I graduated high school, still love to cuddle with the cats, hold them, still volunteer as "cat socializer" will be coming on a decade, I'm so old!
When the citilink access picked me up from a place I go on Wednesday to take me to work at Kroger Chestnut Plaza they had others to pick up on your part of town, it is so quiet out in your area traffic wise compared to here at the corner of Scott and Illinois road!
The Walgreens in your area looks cool and vintage compared to Chestnut Plaza, you certainly have some neat old looking houses in your area as well! out here it's pretty new and boring. can't imagine what it looked like 20 to 22 years ago when my parents bought this house, when I was a toddler!
catererin:
Good for you for your volunteer work. I get too attached to do that . The "community cat" gig works for me.
"Cat Socializer"...I like that.
And you're not old...just a "seasoned veteran".
It was QUIET in our part of town???
You MUST have rolled through before 11 AM...LOL. (that's when the mooks fall outta bed).
Less traffic = no one works (around here). They're all rental welfare grabbers.
The closest Walgreens to us (Southgate Plaza) has been CLOSED for a couple years. You must have seen another one. And yes, the houses (that have NOT been trashed by those mentioned above)) are unique in construction, especially along N. Anthony Blvd and west over by Calhoun St. Much of my area housing is either pre or post WW2. Still kinda nice and quaint.
The newer houses are all "cookie-cutter" to me...same stuff every block. It IS boring (and costs more)
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
(keep up the volunteer work).
And stay safe out there.
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