Sunday, January 18, 2026

SUNDAY FUNNIES: CATTY CELEBRITY CITINGS, JANUARY 2026

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here and once again it's time for Catty Celebrity Citings!
As usual, an actual quote from a real celebrity past or present will be followed by a hopefully witty remark by yours truly.
Ready?

"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity and dares all things."~~Famous mystery author Agatha Christie.
You think hell hath no fury like a woman scorned?
Threaten her children and be ready to face the police, the courts and who knows what else.

"It is dangerous to be right when the establish authorities are wrong."~~Voltaire, famous French writer and philosopher.
Opinions are like noses. Everybody has one but just because you might have the strength to back up your thoughts doesn't mean you're correct.

"If crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fires, then what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us."~~Comedian George Carlin.
Hopefully they fight for freedom and not against it.

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world."~~Actor Robin Williams.
Just make sure they're the right words and ideas.

"You can beat forty scholars with one fact, but you can't beat one idiot with forty facts."~~Rumi, thirteenth century poet.
"The problem is that intelligent people are full of doubts, while stupid people are full of confidence."~~ author Charles Bukowski.
Don't you just hate trying to fight a battle of wits against an unarmed opponent?

"You can't fool all the people all the time, but you can fool enough of them to rule a large country."~~Historian Will Durant.
"It is also in the interests of the tyrant to make his subjects poor. The people are so occupied with their daily tasks that they have no time to realize the truth."~~Greek Philosopher Aristotle.
Anyone been keeping up with the news lately?

So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!PDK.

Saturday, January 17, 2026

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 11-17, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 THIS IS THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE'S 3,300TH BLOGGER POST!😀

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JANUARY 18 IS WINNIE THE POOH DAY, BASED ON A. A. MILNE’S BIRTHDAY.
JANUARY 18 IS ALSO WORLD SNOWMAN⛄ DAY.
JANUARY 19 IS POPCORN🍿 DAY.
JANUARY 20 IS CHEESE🧀 DAY.
JANUARY 21 IS HUGGING DAY, SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY.
JANUARY 22 IS PENGUIN🐧 AWARENESS DAY.
JANUARY 24 IS PEANUT BUTTER🥜 DAY.
JANUARY 26 IS AUSTRALIA DAY, INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY AND SPOUSE DAY.
WIKIPEDIA CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of January 17, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???
FACT BASED OPINION

*The Trump/Republican regime isn't happy that Canada and China have a new trade agreement. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!
*As the war continues…  

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*January 18 is World Snowman⛄ Day.
*January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day.
*January 22 is Penguin🐧 Awareness Day.
*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees🎄 to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.
*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees🎄 to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Author Erich von Daniken (Chariots of the Gods?, other works) is no longer with us.
*Actor Derek Martin (many roles from 1962-2016) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Former professional baseball player and World Series champion⚾ Dave Guisti is no longer with us.
*Actor Marcus Gilbert (many TV and film roles from 1982 until his passing) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Sound Engineer Thomas Causey (many projects from 1972-2008) is no longer with us.
*Actress Catherine Samie (many International roles from 1955-2016) has taken her last bow on life's stage.
*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl Champion Chet Brooks has passed away.
*Cartoonist Scott Adams (Dilbert) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…



WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINON
*The Trump/Republican regime isn't happy that Canada and China have a new trade agreement. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*The American Civil Liberties Union/ACLU is now suing ICE.
*Analysis: ICE tactics.
*Speculation: Could ICE be abolished???
THE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA MENACE...
FACT BASED OPINION

FACT BASED OPINION
THE DEATH OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD...
*US Attorney General Pam Bondi isn't happy about several Prosecutors resigning from the Department of Justice instead of investigating Good's background or her widow. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
FACT BASED OPINION

THE BALLROOM BLITZ...
ALSO…
*Was Trump joking about cancelling the 2026 mid-term elections??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
CITY SEIZURES…

NOTE: Washington, DC is the only city the Trump/Republican regime has any official authority to act within. The rest are questionable, at best.
THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…
*Was Trump joking about cancelling the 2026 mid-term elections??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
REMEMBER???

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
MEDICAL NEWS…
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…
FACT BASED OPINION
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
FACT BASED OPINION

ELSEWHERE…
😁AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JANUARY 17, 2026

 😎FUN FACT
Godzilla has officially been a citizen of Japan since 2015.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {treat, uncle}
02. {sesame, easy}

RHYME TIME⏰
The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, each word within it must rhyme. Ready?
More problems than you were expecting.

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the January 10, 2026 Puzzle Corner.

WHO AM I?
Can you identify the person (real or fictitious) based upon the clue below?
Although I wanted to be an actor, I was more successful as a carpenter before finally getting my big break.
While portraying a lot of minor roles at the start of his career, Harrison Ford was a self-trained professional carpenter before being cast in 1973’s American Graffiti.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What is Pentheraphobia?
The fear of your mother-in-law.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

SUNDAY FUNNIES: DOG? DAWG? WAT WOG? (misc. dog jokes)

 Hello Everybody! Koda Canine here!

Now I've been asked in the past "What kind of a dog are you?"
My usual answer to that is "A good boy," because after all it IS the truth, regardless of my people's position concerning me sitting on the couch.
Yet if you're asking what BREED of dog I am, well...

Unfortunately I don't know every branch of my family tree. I do know there is at least a little German Shepperd and Australian Sheep Herder in me.
I have no idea how that happened since I've never been to either country, let alone have ever left the United States in my lifetime.

I can tell you I'm friendly, loveable and very patient. Except when you're late with either my meals or taking me to the bathroom.

I can also tell you, especially since you humans used to breed us for specific purposes, that I am far from the only dog in the world with more than two canines in its ancestry.
For example...

Pointers and Setters have been crossbred to raise Poinsetters, which are great at Christmas time.😉

The Irish Water Spaniel and the English Springer Spaniel have been paired to create the Irish Springer, which always smells clean no matter what kind of a day its had.

A Bloodhound and a Labrador have been mated to raise the Blabrador.
Unfortunately its pups will not stop barking and it is one dog you NEVER want to confide a secret to.

Scientists have combined the Deerhound and the Terrier to create the Derriere, a dog that's loyal and true till the end of time and great for pulling a dog sled because unless you're the lead dog, the view never changes.

The Collie and a Lhasa Apso got together to raise the Collapso, a breed that loves music from the Caribbean.

The Lhasa Apso also got together with the Pekingese to create the Pekaso, a really artistic dog.
While a talented painter, it does go through a lot of brushes thinking they're either chew sticks or treats.

But like everyday humans, whether a pure bred or mixed breed, ALL dogs are loveable and deserve kind, caring homes.
If you haven't already done so, if you can find it in your hearts and finances to befriend a canine companion, please adopt one or more today.

So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—KC.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 4-10, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JANUARY 10 IS HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY.
JANUARY 11 IS MILK🥛🐄 DAY.
JANUARY 12 IS PHARMACIST DAY.
JANUARY 12 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF
BATMAN WITH ADAM WEST AND BURT WARD.
JANUARY 13 IS RUBBER DUCKY🦆 DAY, THANKS TO SESAME STREET.
JANUARY 14 IS LOGIC DAY.
JANUARY 15 IS SNOW❄ DAY, BAGEL🥯 DAY AND HAT🎩 DAY.
JANUARY 16 IS APPRECIATE A DRAGON🐉 DAY FOR FANTASY FANS.
JANUARY 18 IS WINNIE THE POOH DAY, BASED ON A. A. MILNE’S BIRTHDAY.
JANUARY 18 IS ALSO WORLD SNOWMAN⛄ DAY.
JANUARY 19 IS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR DAY.
JANUARY 19 IS POPCORN🍿 DAY.
JANUARY 20 IS CHEESE🧀 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as (the temporary?) President of Venezuela while in New York City, Nicolas Maduro and his wife have pleaded "Not Guilty" on all charges. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The latest on Venezuela, as of January 9.
AN EUROPEAN OPINION
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of January 10, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???
*The US State Department has suspended all assistance programs to Somalia, claiming that country's government destroyed a warehouse after stealing all the food within.
*Opinions from Mexico, Melania Trump's homeland and other parts of the world. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)


IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Internal strife is still happening in Syria, while the US is after ISIS there. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)


THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*January 10 is Houseplant Appreciation Day.
*January 15 is Snow❄ Day.
*January 18 is World Snowman⛄ Day.
*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.
*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Sitting House of Representatives Republican Doug LaMalfa has passed away.
*Former professional football🏈 player turned coach Oscar Lofton is no longer with us.
*Journalist, painter and novelist Molly Parkin has passed away.
*Former professional basketball🏀 player Jawann Oldham is no longer with us.
*Guitarist/songwriter Andrew Bodnar (The Rumour, other acts) has passed away.
*Former professional football🏈🏉 players Billy Truax, Randy McMillan, Tony Field, Terry Yorath and Howard Riley are no longer with us. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)
*Professional hockey🏒 Hall of Fame member and Stanley Cup champion Glenn Hall has passed away.
*Painter Hiroshi Nakamura is no longer with us.
*Music composer Guy Moon (much TV and movie work from 1987 until his passing) has passed away.
*Actress Tina Packer, who founded Shakespeare and Company, has taken her last bow on life's stage.
*Actor T. K. Carter (many TV and movie roles from 1974-2023) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Actor Sidney Kibrick (the Our Gang/Little Rascals comedies) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Musician Bob Weir (founding member of the Grateful Dead and their tribute groups) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

JANUARY 19 IS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR DAY.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
*The US State Department has suspended all assistance programs to Somalia, claiming that country's government destroyed a warehouse after stealing all the food within.
VENEZUELA
*Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as (the temporary?) President of Venezuela while in New York City, Nicolas Maduro and his wife have pleaded "Not Guilty" on all charges. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The latest on Venezuela, as of January 9.
*Opinions from Mexico, Melania Trump's homeland and other parts of the world. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
THE DEATH OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD...
*Possible video from the shooter's perspective. But when did he have time to record anything???
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
*New York's Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump/Republican regime to at least get New York's share of social assistance and child care program Federal funding unfrozen. A Federal Judge has since ruled in favor of all 5/FIVE states, for now. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump may face a THIRD Impeachment, especially if the Republicans lose Congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections this fall. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: Reviewing 2025.
THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6, 2021...
ALSO…
*Speculation: Does the Trump/Republican regime want to end the Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA???

CITY SEIZURES…
NOTE: Washington, DC is the only city the Trump/Republican regime has any official authority to act within. The rest are questionable, at best.

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
REMEMBER???

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
FACT BASED OPINION
MEDICAL NEWS…
*Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy, Junior has REDUCED the recommended vaccinations for children. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: QUACK??? 🦆
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Congress looked into the Venezuelan situation, but has not made any formal announcements on the subject.
*Sitting House of Representatives Republican Doug LaMalfa has passed away. Between this and Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation becoming official, the Republican majority in the House has been seriously reduced. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The House passed a measure to extend funding for the Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care. The Senate is expected to pass it too but Trump will probably veto the measure.
*Trump may face a THIRD Impeachment, especially if the Republicans lose Congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections this fall. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.