SUNDAY FUNNIES: THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS

Hello Everybody! The Free Choice E-zine's Editor-In-Chief Lee Houston, Junior here.

Let's take care of some editorial business first.

I have already eulogized the passing of our dear friend Autumn the Puppy and was scheduled to host today under the impression she and Piper D. Katt would be home with their respective families finishing the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States.

 I am still scheduled to cover the post holiday Sunday Funnies December 26 and January 2, Christmas and New Year's respectively. Piper will be hosting as a solo act until the Editorial We behind The Free Choice E-zine finds a replacement for Autumn. Which is no easy task by any stretch of the imagination.

There will still be a Christmas themed Sunday Funnies December 19, but it's doubtful at this point it will be in the Office Party motif of years passed.

Anyway, Thanksgiving here in America was this past Thursday, and hopefully everyone took time out to acknowledge what they are most thankful for than just eatting more than they should have.

Me, considering my recent heart/medical issues, I'm thankful to still be alive!

In any event, we're all dealing with lingering leftovers, or those dreaded Poultry Geists, and this humble E-zine is no exception...

Asking an expert is not always the best way to get the advice you need.

If you ask a turkey🦃 how it should be stuffed, the turkey would say “With Worms, Bugs, and Seeds.”

One turkey to another, while they're looking at their cellphones. “Do you have any idea why the farmer just unfriended me?”

The other turkey replied, “No, but do you have any idea why I’m suddenly getting hundreds of dinner invitations?”

Did you know that the Pilgrims baked bread with May flour?😉

Friendsgiving is for Palsgrims, and on that note♫

Have a great week everybody!

Take care.

STAY SAFE! 😷

And please be with us next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—lh,jr.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: NOVEMBER 21-27, 2021

GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION

OF THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE DEODORANT RECALL???

NOVEMBER 28 IS THE START OF ADVENT FOR THOSE OBSERVING.

IT IS ALSO BUKOVINA DAY IN ROMANIA.

NOVEMBER 29 IS THE START OF CHANUKAH FOR THOSE OBSERVING.

DECEMBER 1 IS WORLD AIDS' AWARENESS DAY

& ROMANIA'S GREAT UNION DAY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Yet the vaccination battle against it continues. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*But is there yet ANOTHER NEW VARIANT??? And its potential effects upon the world. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The state of the world, as of November 27, 2021.

*Could there soon be one less energy company servicing the United Kingdom???

*The relics have been returned.

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.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐

*Improving air conditioning in Toronto, Canada.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The senseless, innocent deaths during a CHRISTMAS PARADE November 21, 2021! 

*Comedic actor and brother of Dan, Peter Ackroyd (Saturday Night Life, Nothing But Trouble, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Musician Billie Hinsche (Dino, Desi and Billie; The Beach Boys) is no longer with us.

*Actor Art LaFleur (The Sandlot, Field of Dreams, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Doug Jones is no longer with us.

*Actor Bernard Holley (a long career on British television/stage/screen) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player and manager Bill Virdon has passed away.

*Model/actress Mary Collinson is no longer with us.

*Actor Lou Cutell (a very long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Famed snowboarder🏂 Marko Grilc has passed away.

*Famed composer Stephen Sondheim (credits too numerous to mention) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former “President” Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*Texas versus the Migrant Caravan. 

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the “detainees” as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*They’re talking. 

*More trouble ahead for the former “President”???

*Even more subpoenas!

*What a way to arrest a suspect! 

*Not what Trump wanted. 

POLITICALLY…

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE...

*The FBI should have prevented the tragedy.

*Virginia isn’t the only ones wanting to burn books! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Fact versus fiction. 

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*The current state of the crisis. 

*But is there yet ANOTHER NEW VARIANT??? And its potential effects upon the world. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Are they intentionally spreading COVID???

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*She wants to give him a “reward”???

*“Senator” Ted Cruz isn’t happy with the Library of Congress???

*Dissension in the ranks???

ELSEWHERE…

*The Supreme Court is still debating Texas’ latest anti-abortion “law”.

*The controversy over a potential name change.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Helping others.

*The relics have been returned.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: NOVEMBER 27, 2021

😎FUN FACT

Carbon nanotubes are 50,000 times thinner than a human hair but 200 times stronger that steel!

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇

For decades the Disney Studios refused to make sequels to their animated movies, but when they finally started doing so, what was the first?

NUMBER PLEASE

Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.

What is the combined total of moons Mercury and Venus have?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the November 20, 2021 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What is Mrs. Dagwood Bumstead’s full maiden name?

Blondie Boopadoop.

THE LETTER SHUFFLE

How many new words can you make out of the letters in THANKSGIVING?

A, aging, ah, akin, an, angst, as, at,

Gag(s), gain(s), giant(s), gas, gat(s) <old 1930's slang for guns>, gig(s), gin(s), gist, git(s) <Hillbilly slang for scram/get>, giving

Hag(s), haggis <a Scottish delicacy>, hang(s), has, hat(s), having, hi <short form of "hello">, hiking, hint(s), hit(s)

I, ink(s), in(s), inn(s), is, it, its

Kin, king(s), kit(s), knight(s), knit(s)

Nag(s), nigh, night(s)

Sag, saint, sank, sat, saving, shag <a type of carpeting>, sight, sighting, sign, signing, sink, sinking, sin, shin, shining, sit, skin, skit, snag, snit, stag, staging, stain, staining, stank, sting, stinging, stink, stinking

Tag(s), tan(s), tank(s), than, thank(s), thin(s), thing(s), think(s), this, tin, vain, vat(s), visit, Viking(s), (AND) vista.

Other words besides the 117 above might be possible. But IV (the medical term) didn’t count because it’s an abbreviation. The Roman numerals II and IV are debatable, but the cuss word for human waste was not listed since this is a family oriented E-zine.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2021

The following is an editorial.

Dear Readers:

Today is the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States of America, and despite the recent passing of our dear friend Autumn the Puppy, we do have a lot to be thankful for.

I, for one, am thankful to still be alive after my recent heart surgery and bouts of vertigo-dizziness-whatever despite still not knowing their origin/cause at this time.

I am sure there is plenty all of you out there are thankful for too.

Especially the chance to pause and enjoy a good laugh.

And yes, even to this day, turkeys still can NOT fly! 😉

Lee Houston, Junior

Editor-in-Chief: The Free Choice E-zine

25 November, 2021

The above was an editorial.

The Free Choice E-zine did not post the scene from WKRP In Cincinnati's classic episode "Turkeys Away!" on You Tube.

We are only sharing it in the holiday spirit.

WKRP In Cincinnati and "Turkeys Away" copyrighted by whoever does hold the rights today.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: STAYING POSITIVE

Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!

I'm sure everyone has heard by now that we've recently lost Autumn the Puppy. 😢

I tell you, it just doesn't seem real to me.

Surreal maybe. I keep thinking I'm gonna wake up from one of my naps at any moment and thankfully discover this was all nothing more than a bad nightmare.

It seems like just yesterday we worked together on the annual Halloween Sunday Funnies. We even stopped and chatted for awhile afterwards about life, the universe, and everything; including early planning for what would have been our annual Christmas Party in December.

To say that I, like everyone else, miss Autumn is a serious understatement.

Yet I also know that if she was here right now, Autumn would tell me that the show must go on and to

So with that in mind...

A sweater I bought was picking up static electricity really bad. I returned it to the store. They gave me a new one, no charge.

If two people love each other, nothing is impossible... except deciding where to eat sometimes.

Did you know that the man who invented the Ferris Wheel never met the man who invented the merry-go-round? They traveled in different circles.

Ever notice when Geese fly in a “V” formation,

Another positive post😉

one side is always longer than the other? Scientists determined the reason. There is more birds on one side than the other.

I wonder how much that study cost?

I ticked off my alarm. Now it won’t give me the time of day.

You know how they throw a ball into the crowd after the game?

Thankfully that is not allowed in bowling!🎳

Still being positive.😉

A waiter approached a diner and said, “Your glass is empty. Would you like another?”

The diner replied, “Why would I want two empty glasses?"

And on that note♫, I think it's time to end this post.

Autumn, it was a pleasure working with you and you'll always have a place in my heart.

Everyone else, take care.

STAY SAFE! 😷

And as originally scheduled, our esteemed Editor-In-Chief will be here during the Thanksgiving holiday next weekend with more Sunday Funnies.—PDK.

In memory: Autumn the Puppy, 2009-2021.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: NOVEMBER 14-20, 2021

GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION

OF THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

NOVEMBER 20 IS TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBERANCE.

NOVEMBER 22 IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT.

NOVEMBER 24 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF

INFAMOUS CRIMINAL D. B. COOPER’S DISAPPEARANCE.

NOVEMBER 26 IS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY

OF STAR TREK 4: THE VOYAGE HOME.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Yet the vaccination battle against it continues. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Portugal is almost 100% fully vaccinated!

*The state of the world, as of November 20, 2021.

*The battle against the Bird Flu continues too.

*Alas “civil” war continues in Syria, Somalia, and the Sudan. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Was the Russian test safe???

*Great Britain’s fuel prices will rise, but how’s the supply lines???

*Fuel or supporting the Ukraine???

*Are they paying hackers???

*Guess what! 

*Ready to meet the newest denizen of Sesame Street???

*Is there another planet in our solar system???

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.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐

*Sweden is serious against the offenders.

*A brief look at the oil giants, past and present.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The death toll of the “Astroworld Concert” has risen as a 9 year old boy succumbed to his injuries.

*Artist and civil rights activist Jimmie Durham is no longer with us.

*Joe Siracusa, drummer for Spike Jones and His City Slickers, has passed away.

*Actor David Fox (When Night Is Falling, Nothing Sacred, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Julio Lugo is no longer with us.

*Rapper Young Dolph (aka Adolph Thornton, Junior) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former “President” Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*Will it be investigated???

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the “detainees” as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*The “shaman” gets three years, but his lawyer has a message for Trump. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Former Vice President Mike Pence was supposed to do WHAT???

*Some Republicans plan to stick with him until the end.

*Trump is still fighting subpoena requests.

*Apparently, the former DC Guard Commander doesn’t like the investigation results.

*One judge’s opinion.

*FINALLY!

*“Get over it!”—Rupert Murdoch to Donald Trump.

POLITICALLY…

*The Infrastructure Bill is officially law, but why are Republicans still arguing over it??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The impending future. 

*Trump versus Biden continues, even long after the former “President” left office.

*The future of school buses.🚌

*More changes in Post Office management.

*What was “good” for the Republicans the Democrats CAN’T do???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE...

*The verdict, and the potential consequences. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Free at last!

*Another senseless shooting!

*They want an officer killed in the line of duty suspended???

*Do Haters know the consequences???

*Shouldn’t she be shown at least some respect???

*Why are they against child care???

*Why is he upset about the fight AGAINST crime???

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*What’s going on in Oklahoma??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The COVID funds did NOT fight COVID! 

*Florida has ruled AGAINST fighting COVID!

*New advice for the anti-vaxxers.

*COVID versus workers in Minnesota.

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*The cost of Trump!

*Ivermectin does NOT fight COVID!

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Trouble ahead for the impending Defense Bill???

*Will the “Build Back Better” Bill become law??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*What lies ahead for Paul Gosar??? CENSURE! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Abuse of power???

*Will they seek revenge??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*She’s mad at her own film clips???

*Lauren Boebert versus Ilhan Omar.

*The latest argument. 

*Patrick Leahy, G. K. Butterfield, and Jackie Speier are retiring. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*Trump wants the American public to turn against the Republicans who voted for the Infrastructure Bill.

*But the former “President” does know he’s no longer “in charge”, right???

*Then why is he involving himself in International affairs???

*And interfering with the Georgia Governor’s race???

*Examining the current state of inflation.

*Are they paying hackers???

*Politics in church???

*On the side of truth! 

*A new clue to Jimmy Hoffa's fate???

*Is there trouble at Activision/Blizzard???

*Taco Bell at the Supreme Court, and not on the menu.

*WTF???

*November 25 is Thanksgiving in the United States.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Go Julia!

THE PUZZLE CORNER: NOVEMBER 20, 2021

😎FUN FACT

If you are considering giving anyone a Barbie Doll for Christmas, remember: her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts from Willows, Wisconsin; and she was "born" on March 9 (1959!)

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What is Mrs. Dagwood Bumstead’s full maiden name?

THE LETTER SHUFFLE

With the impending holiday, how many new words can you make out of the letters in THANKSGIVING?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the November 13, 2021 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What series originally opened with Bill Haley and the Comets’ ♫Rock Around The Clock♫ before developing its own theme song?

Happy Days.

COMMON BONDS

The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?

01. {James, Bacon} = Kevin.

02. {Susan, Pea} = Black-eyed, a variety of both.