Sunday, June 27, 2021

SUNDAY FUNNIES: DEEP THOUGHTS

Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!
Sometimes I'm asked how observant cats are.
After all, we always seem to be lying about, either asleep or staring off into space before we suddenly leap into action without warning.
More humans lose food that way๐Ÿ˜‰, but the truth is us felines are a lot smarter than you think.
With so much time on our paws, we ponder a lot of deep thoughts.
Such as...

Mountains are always tired because they never rest.
I mean, they're always standing tall and majestic.
That must get tiring, right?
Or do they at least get to sit down for a break at night when no one's around to see them?
Why isn't there a feline version?

Do not take your marble countertops for granite.
And please keep them neat and clean.
We cats๐Ÿ˜ธ do love our perches.

When brick layers retire, they throw in their trowels.
I presume they've used up all their mortar by this point, but what happens to the leftover bricks?

Do donuts๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉ get fillings at the dentist?
After all, people get fillings there.
Or maybe that delicious stuff within them comes from the filling stations that service your cars.๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš˜
In any event...

The first draft of a cookbook is a menu script.
Makes a cat wonder who gets to try out the recipe results before the cook declares them "right"?
Can I apply for the job?๐Ÿ˜ผ

The best source of synonym buns is Grammar.
They can be mighty tasty, especially fresh out of the oven with lots of icing, which is just as good as filling, except on top instead of inside.

Besides the fact I'm almost out of space for today's post, I'm also getting hungry.
So take care.
STAY SAFE!๐Ÿ˜ท
Hope you all have a great week and please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!PDK.

Saturday, June 26, 2021

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 20-26, 2021

GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH.
JUNE 27 IS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORIGINAL DARK SHADOWS.
JUNE 30TH MARKS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF
GONE WITH THE WIND: THE NOVEL.
JULY 1 IS CANADA DAY, GHANA'S REPUBLIC DAY
AND RWANDA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JULY 2 IS WORLD UFO ๐Ÿ‘ฝ๐Ÿ˜‰ DAY.
JULY 4 IS AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JULY 5 IS VENEZUELA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*It's still on going. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Even if you’re a world leader, is it safe to mix vaccines??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Even if Tokyo still holds the delayed from last year Summer Olympics, will there be an audience???
*The state of the world, as of June 26, 2021.
*July 5 is the 75 anniversary of the bikini, and beaches have never been the same since.

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…๐ŸŒ
*The status of the Great Barrier Reef is…??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…
*Actress Joanne Linville (numerous credits) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Robert Hogan (numerous credits) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*John McAfee of computer fame has passed away.
*Actress Jackie Lane (Dodo on Doctor Who, other credits) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*“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.
*What doesn’t come from the state will allegedly come from the people to finish Texas’ portion of Trump’s wall, but the reason(s) why…
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
*If the Republicans won't investigate, the Democrats will.
POLITICALLY…
*Folks, let's be honest with each other. Nobody's perfect.
*There’s a lot to deal with as it is, but what about debt???
*June 30th marks the 50th anniversary of the 26th Amendment to the Constitution (which lowered the legal voting age to 18) being ratified.
THE SUPREME COURT SPEAKS…
*The Supreme Court said no to insurance reimbursements, but also no to the NCAA too! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*June 28 marks the 25th anniversary of The Citadel admitting qualified female cadets.
*June 28 marks the 70th anniversary of the TV version of Amos n' Andy debuting on CBS. Despite the bad stereotypes, it was the first show with all African American cast to ever air.
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19…
*The state of your state, from two different sources. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*There was NO VOTER FRAUD (except maybe by Republicans), but believe it or not Trump's still at it! ๐Ÿ˜” (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Republicans are fighting AGAINST guarantying and improving voters' rights! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“That war isn’t over.” Senate Republicans on the House’s attempt to officially end the Iraq War started by President George W. Bush.
ELSEWHERE…
*Is a showdown on the horizon during the upcoming Texas State Legislature’s Special Session???
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Since July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, most Americans will have Monday the 5th off as the Federal holiday.
*July 5 is the 75 anniversary of the bikini, and beaches have never been the same since.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JUNE 26, 2021

๐Ÿ˜Ž FUN FACT
In the script’s first draft, the Monty Python troupe would have found the Holy Grail in Harrods’ Department Store!

FAMOUS FIRSTS๐Ÿฅ‡
Who was the first actress to break the seven figure salary mark for a movie?

BEFORE AND AFTER
Two separate items share at least one word, and so can be combined to create something new. Based upon the clue below, do you know what the new thing is?
The Robinsons binge watch a 1960s Hanna-Barbera series.

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX๐Ÿ“ฆ and discover the results from the June 19, 2021 Puzzle Corner.

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, except there are just two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
TRUE or FALSE: Actor John Wayne participated in Star Wars IV: A New Hope?
TRUE! While a minor part, his voice was used for the character Garindian to help with his fight against cancer.

WHO AM I?
Can you identify the person (real or fictitious) based upon the clue below?
♫Get his planet on the phone. Ain’t no time to waste.♫
Many thought we were referencing E.T.-The Extraterrestrial, but those are the opening lines to the theme song from Howard the Duck’s 1986 movie.

Sunday, June 20, 2021

SUNDAY FUNNIES: FATHERS' DAY 2021

Autumn the Puppy
Piper D. Katt
 Hello Everybody! Today you have both Autumn the Puppy AND Piper D. Katt here as we celebrate FATHER'S DAY!

That's right Autumn, though one Sunday a year for each parent (Mother's Day and Father's Day), let alone Grandparents' Day later on this year, doesn't seem like enough considering everything one's folks do for their kids.

I know what you mean Piper. My parents certainly had their paws full trying to raise me and the rest of my litter mates before we were all adopted into nice people homes.

Mine too. And being a cat, sometimes even the Humans I live with are busy keeping up with me as well.๐Ÿ˜‰ But enough about that. It's Sunday and you know what the theme for today's jokes are, so let's get right to it!

Let's start by looking at some of the things
EVERY FATHER KNOWS...

How much liquid is within their waterbed (if they still own one) and how much of the house it would flood if released.

That a 3-year old child's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant.

When you hear the toilet flush and the words 'Uh oh' , it's already too late.

The pain factor of specific toys versus bare feet.

If you smell something funny, find the source IMMEDIATELY!

The response time of every emergency service, food delivery agency, and babysitter in their area.

And now, some more jokes...

Experienced father gives parenting lessons to first time dad in new book: Fatherly Advice by Buck L. Upson.

How is a baby bird like its dad?
It’s a chirp off the old block.

Darth Vader: “I know what you are getting for Christmas.”
Luke: “How is that even possible?”
Darth Vader: “I have felt your presents.”
Luke: “That is such a lame Dad Joke.”
Darth Vader: “It is funny you should mention that.....”

Is there such a thing as a "lame dad" joke Autumn?

Well I know a lot of Humans, especially fathers, who love telling jokes. Not all of them are good at it, but I don't think there truly is such a thing as a lame dad joke. After all, anyone can be a father. That's just a question of biology. But it takes someone special to be a dad.

And on that note♫, have a good week everybody.
Take care.
STAY SAFE! ๐Ÿ˜ท
And one of us will be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies.—AtP and PDK.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 13-19, 2021

 

♫GOOD MORNING STARSHINE.
THE EARTH SAYS HELLO.
YOU TWINKLE UP ABOVE,
WE TWINKLE BELOW.♫
From the musical Hair.



GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION


JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH.
JUNE 19 IS THE JUNETEENTH CIVIL RIGHTS CELEBRATION.
JUNE 20 IS FATHER’S DAY AND THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER.
JUNE 21 IS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROCKETEER: THE MOVIE.
JUNE 21 IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF
DISNEY’S THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.
JUNE 27 IS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORIGINAL DARK SHADOWS.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The state of the world, as of June 19, 2021.
*A new Parliament is taking over as Israel now has a new Prime Minister. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)


AND NOW, NATO…
*Day One: Russia and other concerns. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Biden and Putin’s perspective on their meeting. (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.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…
*Actor Ned Beatty (credits too numerous to mention) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Lisa Banes (Gone Girl, Cocktails, Young Guns, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Famed race car driver Bobby Unser is no longer with us.
*Cosmonaut Vladimir Shatalov (Soyuz Missions 4, 8, and 10) has passed away.
*Actor/director Frank Bonner (WKRP In Cincinnati, Just the 10 of Us, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor/writer John Paragon (Pee Wee’s Playhouse, numerous other projects) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Champ Biden has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*“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.
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
POLITICALLY…
*President Joseph Biden finished up his first G-7 Summit over the weekend and then attended the NATO Summit. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Biden and Russia’s President Putin’s perspective on their meeting. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Supreme Court decisions concerning foster care and the Affordable Care Act. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*OH GOOD GRIEF! Some Bishops want to deny Biden Holy Communion??? What’s a President to do??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*June 19 is Juneteenth because many African Americans were not notified of the Emancipation Proclamation until that date. And it is now a Federal holiday!
*WTF???
*Opinion: Which is tougher: being a farmer or being a lesbian??? What about both???

๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19…
*The state of your state, from two different sources. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*Guess what folks??? Trump was WRONG!

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*“If needed, Biden will NEVER have a Supreme Court Judge.”—Mitch McConnell. Considering some groups want Justice Stephen Breyer to retire… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“Biden will not serve a full term!” vowed Wyoming’s Republican Senator John Barrasso.
ELSEWHERE…
*Opinion: WHY??? 
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

Saturday, June 19, 2021

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JUNE 19, 2021

๐Ÿ˜ŽFUN FACT
The famous Hollywood sign started life as the marque for a real estate development!

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, except there are just two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
TRUE or FALSE: Actor John Wayne participated in Star Wars IV: A New Hope?

WHO AM I?
Can you identify the person (real or fictitious) based upon the clue below?
♫Get his planet on the phone. Ain’t no time to waste.♫

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX๐Ÿ“ฆ and discover the results from the June 12, 2021 Puzzle Corner.

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you form out of the letters in SOLSTICE?
Cel(s) {in animation}, cite(s), close(s), closet(s), coil(s), cost(s), cot(s)
I, ice(s), is, it, its
Lei(s), less, lest {poetic word}, let(s), lice, lie(s), lite {which has become an acceptable version of light}, list(s), lit, lose(s), loss, lost, lot(s)
Oil(s)
Set(s), silo(s), sis {short for sister}, sit(s), site(s), slice(s), slot(s), soil(s), sole
Test(s), tic(s) {nervous habits}, tie(s), tile(s), to, toe(s), toil(s), toss

Whether or not the acronym SOS (International distress signal) and Sol, the formal name for our sun, counts is debatable, but more than the 61 words listed above might be possible.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
Upon who is Popeye’s Fried Chicken based?
Many think it’s the famous fictitious sailor, but founder Alvin Copeland named the chain after Detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle from The French Connection.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

SUNDAY FUNNIES: JUST A LAZY AFTERNOON (misc. jokes)

Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here!
It's a gorgeous day in my neck of the woods.
The sun๐ŸŒž is shining. There's a cool, gentle breeze and I'm outside sitting in my doghouse enjoying the warmth on my fur and just lazily watching the world go by at the moment.๐ŸŒ„
"Hello World." ๐Ÿ˜‰
Hope things and the weather are all right where you are.
In any event it's Sunday, so let's see what jokes I can dig up. Ready?

Do Song birds๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฆ get angry at Hummingbirds for not knowing the words?

You have two horses๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ. One inside a fence, the other outside.
Which one is singing, “Don’t fence me in.”?
Neither. Horses can’t sing.

What type of clothes do houses๐Ÿ ๐Ÿก wear?
Addresses.

If you receive an email about canned meat, don’t open it. It’s Spam!๐Ÿ˜‰

In any office, a clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.

Traffic is only good for one thing, being a fantastic scapegoat.
"Sorry I'm late. Traffic was a mess."
"Sorry I wasn't here yesterday but traffic was backed up for miles on the freeway."
Come to think of it, I don't work or drive, so why am I worried about traffic to begin with? 

In the Popeye series, J. Wellington Wimpy always says "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger๐Ÿ” today."
But have you ever noticed that absolutely NO ONE EVER SEES HIM ON TUESDAY?

You say that there's life without Facebook and Internet?
Really? Send me the link.
In all seriousness though, I think I'm gonna just kick back and relax now so take care.
STAY SAFE!๐Ÿ˜ท
And please be back next weekend as I team up with Piper D. Katt for our annual Father's Day Salute on The Sunday Funnies!AtP.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 6-12, 2021

GET VACCINATED & BEWARE ANY VERSION

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH.
JUNE 12 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
JUNE 12 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.
JUNE 14 IS AMERICA’S FLAG DAY.
JUNE 19 IS THE JUNETEENTH CIVIL RIGHTS CELEBRATION.
JUNE 20 IS FATHER’S DAY AND THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The ups and downs of trying to get everyone vaccinated. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The COVID-19 fight continues while Brazil, Argentina, England, Russia, and other countries face new challenges. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*America will help the world in its time of need, and other countries are following suit. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Still no word on the status of the Summer Olympics, but Vietnam wants to postpone the Southeast Asia Games until 2022.
*The state of the world, as of June 12, 2021.

*America will help the world in its time of need, and other countries are following suit. (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.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…
*TV producer Douglas S. Cramer (original versions of Wonder Woman, Dynasty, Love Boat, and more) has passed away.
*Actor Clarence Williams III (The Mod Squad, Purple Rain, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*“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.
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
*Still investigating Trump, riot and otherwise. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19…
*The state of your state, from two different sources. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Who’s side is he on??? And unfortunately he has help. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A new Infrastructure offer??? Maybe two. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Is Trump influencing the 2022 elections??? If so, not in a good way for Republicans.
ELSEWHERE…
*Are the rich REALLY paying their fair share in taxes??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…