Yesterday I said that, barring unforeseen circumstances, I’d be in the saddle today. Introducing unforeseen circumstances. I pulled up to my desk and turned off my chair, not realizing that the button to turn it back on again had popped out of the controller, so I had locked wheels and no way to turn it on. I struggled to get into bed. WWWendy saved the day. She come over during her lunch break, found the button, and taped it into place for temporary use. I’m waiting for the power chair repairman to come and fix it. All the straining I had to do just to get into bed exacerbated my back pain, and it’s still severe. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, and she’s coming in the morning. It’s also a grocery delivery day. Therefore please expect no more than a Personal Update from me.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:08 (average 5:41). To do it, click here. How did we do?
Cartoon:
Short Take:
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Gerry Rafferty – Right Down the Line
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!
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Cartoon: Ahhh…Lady Liberty. Yes, it is. (climate change).
BFTP: Such a gentle song. Love it!
Oh, NO! That’s scary! Glad that Wendy got to come over, and help you. Hope that your chair gets fixed, and that your pain will lessen or go away. Get your rest! Take a nap, and GOOD care to you, Tom.
*This just in: “The implosion of the Atlantic City building, formerly known as trump plaza hotel and casino is scheduled for a 2/17/21 or 2 Scaramucci’s from today. ~ Bart P. ~
2. “Mayor Pete is one step closer to officially becoming Biden’s Transportation Secretary. 21-3 vote(s). ‘No’ votes were Senators Ted Cruz, Rick Scott, and Marsha Blackburn. ~ Brian L. ~
3. “After President Biden spoke to Vladimir Putin about issues including election interference, Fox news reporter Peter Doocy asked what he spoke to him about. Biden responded, “You, he sends his best!” ~ CTA ~
4. “To all those in Russia marching courageously for freedom and justice,…we see you. We stand with ou. And so should all who believe in the cause of Democracy. ~ Dan Rather ~
5. “Mitch McConnell prayed that he would not be the biggest as-hole in Kentucky, so God created Ran Paul.” ~ Andy Borowitz ~
6. “trump is getting warm welcome(s) from flying planes w/banner in the skies, near Mar-A-Lago. ‘Trump worst President Ever!’ ‘Trump YOU! pathetic Loser!” ~ Sam W. !
2/17/21, huh? Oh, I’m going to be watching!TJI#2: Some of the “usual suspects.” Asswipes!
TJI’s# 5&6: So, praying does, sometimes work, eh? (“Eh?” has just been granted official worddom, by the Canadians.)
TJI #1 – Lordy! I hope there’ll be video!
TJI #3 – Doocy is the same one that asked way back had he picked his VP yet, and Biden responed Yes. You.” Maybe this will become a thing.
TJI #5 – very funny (smirk) – but it presumes that God would answer “yes” to any prayer from McConnell, which I seriously doubt.
TJI #6 – Couldn’t happen to a better person. (What do you bet his Mar-a-Lago meighbors paid for it?
Climate change is happening.
I am not at all familiar with this sweet sounding song.
Be well.
Well, damn. I haven’t fallen at home for a good 3-4 years now, but I haven’t forgotten what it is like to try to struggle to get to somewhere whre thehe was somehing high enough and stable to hang on to so I could get up. Your experience sounds even worse. I’m very glad you made it, and more blessings to the winged wonder woman, Wendy.
I “printed” this (=saved it as a PDF file) because I think it’s important and I didn’t want to be up against a paywall to re-read it.
Cartoon – It certainly is. What it doesn’t necessarily look like is uncomfortably hot all the time, though some days it does.
Blast – It’s nice to have one about loyalty – so many are about breaking up and leaving.
Did everyone hear that Trump, the criminal miscreant, has opened an office in Florida as “Office of the Former President”? I wonder if he’ll change it to “Office of the Twice Impeached Former President” if he is convicted by the Senate. I’m not holding my breath on the conviction nor on Trump changing the name. If anyone doubted that all Trump was interested in was the power and prestige, there should be no doubt left.
On another note, news has it that Mar-a-Lago members are leaving in droves. Hob-knobbing with Trump no longer has the same appeal since he lost the election. People don’t want to be seen with a loser! . . . a big LOSER!!!
Murphy must be a close relative of yours, TomCat, he visits far too often and is a pain in the ass (I know it’s higher up).
4:02 Mr DeMill, that tulip is ready for its close-up.
Cartoon: Yes, it is climate change and the Biden administration now says so too.
BFTP: Ah, yes, Garry Rafferty, one of the most underrated musicians of the 70s. Love this song and “Baker Street”, both from the “City to City” album. I must go dig in the shed to find and play it again.
Google might be able to save you some physical labor.
Am I safe in assuming you have one of those Heaven-Designed “Grasp Reachers”? I got my Mom one years ago, and after she passed I kept it for myself. It’s indispensable for picking up that sock that falls behind the dryer.
(I realize you’d have to FIND the button first, but still …)
I pretty much have at least one in every room.
But sadly, you’re right, they don’t find things. Even with a magnet attached, if the lost item is not ferrous metal.
Of course, but everything I see is very blurry and level. Had I been able to find it, I could have jury-rigged it!
You are so comptent it is easy to forget that.
TJI #1 – They were having an auction to buy the opportunity to press the IMPLOSION button. The high bid got up to $175k which was going to charity. Sadly the entity that owns the building now is Trump supporter, so they killed it. Sad.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/19/nyregion/trump-casino-atlantic-city.html
Cartoon: Climate Change…finally getting the attention she needs, Biden rolling out new actions this week.
BFTP: Great song.
Hasn’t been the type of week you were looking forward to, TC. Sure hope your back gets tp feeling better soon. Thanks goodness Wendy was able to stop by and help. Tell her “thanks” for me. for being there for you. Did the repairman make it over to fix your chair?
Hope you were able to get some rest today. Plus are able to sleep tonight,
Tell Wendy ” hello” tomorrow.
Take care. Thanks TomCat
Thanks all. Hugs!
Sounds like this was a tough day…so sorry for you…