Sunday, June 25, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: THIS DOG KNOWS...

 Hello Everybody! Koda Canine here flying solo after co-hosting Fathers' Day last weekend with Piper D. Katt.

If you can't tell by my photo on the left, I am one smart dog. I've got my people well trained in regards to when and what to feed me as well as letting me safely go outside whenever nature calls. ๐Ÿ˜‰

And I can find anything on the Internet.
Maybe I'm a labragoogle?

Anyway, did you know that people who collect magazines have a lot of issues?

The English Channel is not a British TV station.

A lot of people in Europe drive on the left hand side of the road instead of the right.
In other places, if the road has a lot of potholes you drive on what's left.

Despite what you see in Disney productions, no matter how much you sing the nearby woodland creatures will NOT come help you with your housework.
They have much better things to do and are too smart to fall for that trick.
Boning up on knowledge. ๐Ÿ˜‰

15 years ago, the Internet was an escape from the real world.
Today, the real world is an escape from the Internet.

Before Was was Was, Was was Is.

This week was next week last week.

If only the publisher knows how to fold a road map when it's being printed, you shouldn't be surprised they don't share that secret with the public because the sooner your old map starts tearing from your attempts to fold it, it's time to by a new one.
Hence the company always has business!

When you're all by yourself it's not being alone, it's the loneliness you have to watch out for.

If you think size matters in regards to what you can accomplish in life, then take a closer look at ants๐Ÿœ๐Ÿœ and bees๐Ÿ๐Ÿ!

So on that note♫ take care.
STAY SAFE! ๐Ÿ˜ท
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!KC.


Saturday, June 24, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 18-24, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW! 

BULLYING HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 
THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.
WEAR YOUR MASK๐Ÿ˜ท WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH.๐ŸŒˆ
JUNE IS ALSO ADOPT A CAT๐Ÿ˜ผ MONTH.
JUNE 30 IS ASTEROID AWARENESS DAY.
JULY 1 IS CANADA DAY, REPUBLIC DAY IN GHANA
& RWANDA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JULY 2 IS WORLD UFO DAY.
JULY 3 IS BELARUS’ INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JULY 4 IS AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY & THE PHILIPPINES’ REPUBLIC DAY.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The COVID state of the world, as of June 24, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of June 24, 2023.

*Was there a revolt within the Russian ranks??? (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.

๐ŸŒTHE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*There is a Southern Hemisphere heat wave currently underway from at least China to India. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost during multiple shootings in Chicago, Illinois from June 17-19. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Former professional baseball⚾ player and World Series winner (1966, 1970) Dick Hall has passed away.
*Actor Sheldon Bergstrom (numerous roles over a long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Former professional football๐Ÿˆ players Brison Manor and Clark Haggans are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*1952 Olympic champion turned actor/stuntman Dean Smith (many TV and movie westerns) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Frederic Forrest (The Rose, Apocalypse Now, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Songwriter Sheldon Harnick (numerous credits but most noted for Fiddler On The Roof) is no longer with us.
*Bluegrass musician Jesse McReynolds has taken his last bow on life’s stage after a long career.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
ARE YOU AWARE OF THE FORD EXPLORER RECALL?
THE PAPERS CAPER…
*Opinion: Did Trump confess???
POLITICALLY…
*June 26 is the 60th anniversary of then US President John F. Kennedy giving his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech.
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*He didn’t earn a Purple Heart๐Ÿ’œ???
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19…
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…
*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Congress is now on vacation until after the 4th of July holiday.
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
*Opinion: Did Trump confess???
ELSEWHERE…
*After Pat Sajak retires, will Wheel of Fortune still need Vanna White??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*June 25 is the 235th anniversary of Virginia joining the United States.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JUNE 24, 2023

 ๐Ÿ˜ŽFUN FACT
Desi Arnaz and his wife are accredited with creating the rerun, airing previous first season episodes of I Love Lucy in 1955 while Lucille Ball recovered from bringing their son Desi Junior into the world.

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question except there are only two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
TRUE or FALSE: The Bonanza theme song had lyrics.

FILL IN THE BLANKS 
All you have to do is what the title says, literally fill in the blanks to acquire the answer. The given letters are all shown, none of those are missing. Ready?
PERSON: _o _ _  Ro_i_ _, _ _ _ior

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX๐Ÿ“ฆ and discover the results from the June 17, 2023 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME
Who invented the Typewriter?
Christopher Latham Sholes in 1868 under its original name, the Type-writer, making 2023 its 155th anniversary.

FAMOUS FIRSTS๐Ÿฅ‡
What was the first television show to present a HOME computer?

Sunday, June 18, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: HAPPY FATHERS' DAY 2023!

 Hello Everybody! 

Today you have both Koda Canine AND Piper D. Katt here as we celebrate FATHERS' DAY!
That's right Koda. Dads come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing they are seem to have in common, besides loving their children, is their (in)ability to tell jokes, so we're going to celebrate FATHERS' DAY this year by sharing with you some classic DAD JOKES.
Ready? Let's go!

Was the pony๐Ÿด with a sore throat a little hoarse?

What do you call an angry carrot?๐Ÿฅ•
A steamed vegetable.

Why did the dad take an extra pair of socks๐Ÿงฆ with him when he went golfing?๐ŸŒ
In case he got a hole in one.

Where do polar bears keep their money?
In a snowbank.

How do you make an egg-roll?
You push it!

Why did the bicycle๐Ÿšฒ fall down?
Because it was two tired.

Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer?⚽
She kept running away from the ball!

What does corn say when it gets a compliment?
Aw, shucks!

Did you know fish๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ  have to stay in school because of poor grades?
They're grades are always below sea level.

What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a tricycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle?
Attire.

What has four wheels and flies?
A garbage truck!

Man, there are some real groaners there, but we still love our Dads anyway.
So on that note♫ take care.
STAY SAFE! ๐Ÿ˜ท
Have a great week and please come back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!KC and PDK.

Saturday, June 17, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 11-17,2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


WE NEED
MORE GUN
RESPONSIBILITY

BULLYING HAS TO STOP!

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.
WEAR YOUR MASK๐Ÿ˜ท WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH.๐ŸŒˆ
JUNE IS ALSO ADOPT A CAT๐Ÿ˜ป MONTH.
JUNE 18 IS FATHER’S DAY & INTERNATIONAL PICNIC DAY.
JUNE 18 IS ALSO AUTISTIC PRIDE DAY.
JUNE 19 IS JUNETEENTH. See Social (In)Justice below for more details.
JUNE 19 MARKS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GARFIELD COMIC STRIP.
JUNE 22 IS WORLD RAIN FOREST DAY.
JUNE 23 IS THE 155TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE TYPEWRITER BEING PATENTED.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The COVID state of the world, as of June 17, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of June 17, 2023.

*Russia keeps launching rockets against them. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*While there is no current indication that he would, Russian citizens DON'T want Putin using nuclear weapons against the Ukraine.

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.

๐ŸŒTHE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*India has a heatwave while Rio suffers a winter storm. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*June 22 is World Rain Forest Day. Just how many of them are left???

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
*Author Cormac McCarthy (No Country For Old Men, The Road, more) has passed away.
*Artist John Romita, Senior (numerous Marvel Comics work in a decades spanning career) is no longer with us.
*Former professional football๐Ÿˆ player Homer Jones, originator of the “Spike” touchdown celebration, has passed away.
*Actress Glenda Jackson (numerous credits and honors over a long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Noted Whistle Blower Daniel Ellsberg (The Pentagon Papers) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
*“Anyone who believes I lost the 2020 Presidential election is stupid.”—A belief of former President Donald Trump.
THE PAPERS CAPER…
*Trump was formally arraigned on all 37 Federal counts June 13. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Can Trump and his attorneys remain silent about the impending trial??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
*June 26 is the 60th anniversary of then US President John F. Kennedy giving his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech.
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*The Court on Native American adoptions and bankruptcy rulings. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*June 19 is Juneteenth, when African Americans in Galveston, Texas finally discovered they had been freed. Two years AFTER the Emancipation Proclamation became an active law. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!
*While thankfully no one was killed, who went on a shooting spree in Denver, Colorado after the Nuggets won the NBA Championship??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19…
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…
*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
*Opinion: Why some Republicans still support/defend Trump and are secretly trying to help him. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*With repairs expected to take months, the Philadelphia overpass collapse is an example as to why the country’s infrastructure needs to be funded better. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*June 25 is the 235th anniversary of Virginia joining the United States.
*June 20 is the 160th anniversary of West Virginia joining the United States.
*June 21 is the 75th anniversary of when Dr. Peter Goldmark of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) demonstrated the first long playing record.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JUNE 17, 2023

 ๐Ÿ˜ŽFUN FACT
June 23 is the 155th anniversary of the Typewriter being patented.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
Who invented the Typewriter?

FAMOUS FIRSTS๐Ÿฅ‡
What was the first television show to present a HOME computer?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX๐Ÿ“ฆ and discover the results from the June 10, 2023 Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Safes, Jumps} = Vaults.
02. {Auditor, Monitor} = Checker.

TRIVIA TIME
In the Harry Potter series, which Hogwarts House never had anyone follow Lord Voldemort?
The evil villain never managed to recruit anyone from Hufflepuff to his cause throughout the seven Harry Potter novels.

Monday, June 12, 2023

SOLITAIRE DEBUTS!

 For those who follow my writing blog, I have been working on a new novel series and the first book has just been released by Airship 27! ๐Ÿ˜

Cover by Ted Hammond
Jesse Frost was a rising star in the world wide conglomerate known as Megaplex until he accidentally stumbled upon one of their deep dark secrets.
Though unable to contact the authorities before he's assassinated, Frost desperately reached out for help.
While too late to save an innocent man, his warning initiates a page turning action packed thrill-a-minute adventure that leads from New York to Japan and finally the desert outback of Australia as the Clandestine Crusader some only know as SOLITAIRE tries to stop a global communications takeover and bring a murderer to justice.

In his press release, Airship 27 Captain Ron Fortier wrote: "Lee Houston Jr. offers up a brand new pulp hero that will soon have readers mesmerized. Solitaire’s debut appearance is a welcome addition to the role of new modern day avengers." High praise indeed.
Bordell's rough sketch of camouflage suit
Artist Chuck Bordell provided the interior illustrations while Pulp Factory Award Winner Ted Hammond contributed the beautiful cover to accompany the prose of this humble writer/creator, who is hard at work on SOLITAIRE 2: THE AGENDA, the second novel in the Mysterious Samaritan's new on-going series.


HAPPY READING!

Sunday, June 11, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: LYNX LAUGHS

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!
Did you know today is International Lynx Day and June is Adopt a Cat Month? Friendly felines make great pets. ๐Ÿ˜ป
There are other cats celebrated throughout the year, including the regular house cat like meow on October 29.
So to celebrate, it's CAT JOKE TIME!๐Ÿ˜ธ
Ready?

When you search for today's honored cat on the Internet, it just gives you a bunch of lynx.

What's a cat's favorite breakfast treat?
Mice Krispies.

If you can't find today's honored cat, is it a missing lynx?

Us cats are great at video games because we always start with nine lives. ๐Ÿ˜ผ

Any cat's favorite color is purrple.

Us cats are great singers because we're very mewsical.
One cool cat.

Why is it hard for leopards to play hide and seek?
Because they're always spotted.

If we could drive, our favorite car would be a Furrari!

Your favorite feline loves the Claw and Order franchise. ๐Ÿ˜ธ

What's do cats like on a hot summer day?
Mice Cream.

Why do us cats always get our way?
Because we are very purr-suasive!

So be nice to your cats, regardless of their variety and on that note♫ take care.
STAY SAFE! ๐Ÿ˜ท
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!PDK.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 4-10, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WE NEED
MORE GUN
RESPONSIBILITY 
NOW! 

BULLYING HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 
THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.
WEAR YOUR MASK๐Ÿ˜ท WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH.๐ŸŒˆ
JUNE 11 IS KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY IN HAWAI’I.
JUNE 11 IS INTERNATIONAL LYNX DAY.
JUNE 12 IS THE PHILIPPINES’ INDEPENDENCE DAY.
JUNE 15 IS NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY.
JUNE 16 MARKS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREASE: THE MOVIE.
JUNE 18 IS FATHER’S DAY & INTERNATIONAL PICNIC DAY.
JUNE 19 IS JUNETEENTH. See Social (In)Justice below for more details.
JUNE 19 MARKS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GARFIELD COMIC STRIP.

AM๐Ÿ˜ทNGST EVENTS AROUND THE W๐ŸŒRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The COVID state of the world, as of June 10, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of June 10, 2023.
*Some opinions on the impending golf merger. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Who blew up a dam, endangering innocent civilians in the process??? (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.

๐ŸŒTHE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Canadian Wildfires affect the United States. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*June 15 is Nature Photography Day, although we can hopefully do more to preserve everything than just take pictures.

๐Ÿ˜ขPASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, like this.
*The innocent lives lost during the India Train Wreck June 2. (Waited until now to post this as details emerged and were confirmed.)
*Guitarist Tony McPhee (The Groundhogs, solo career, other groups) has passed away.
*Former professional baseball⚾ player/coach and World Series champion Roger Craig is no longer with us.
*Pianist George Winston (numerous albums over a long career) has passed away.
*Former professional wrestler “The Iron Shiek” (aka Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri) is no longer with us.
*Singer Astrud Gilbreto (♫The Girl From Ipanema♫,more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Noted religious figure Pat Robertson has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE PAPERS CAPER…
*Former President Donald Trump has been officially indicted on multiple counts for mishandling official/top secret government documents. Arraignment pending for next week.
POLITICALLY…
*The 2024 Republican Presidential hopefuls now include Chris Christie, Doug Burgum and former Vice President Mike Pence. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*It's the 60th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, but the gaps still remain. ๐Ÿ˜’
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*There's one flying in Surfside, Florida despite opposition to it.
*June 19 is Juneteenth, when African Americans in Galveston, Texas finally discovered they had been freed. Two years AFTER the Emancipation Proclamation became an active law.
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS COVID-19…
๐Ÿ˜ทTHE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…
*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Opinion: What will Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy do next??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*June 16 is the 165th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s famous “House Divided” speech while running for the Senate.
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
ELSEWHERE…
*While the Writers’ strike is unsettled, the Actors may strike next. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Some opinions on the impending golf merger. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
๐Ÿ˜€AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…